Setup, Compatibility & Care
To install, ensure the pipe ends are cut squarely and deburred to prevent damage to the internal olive. Slide the nut and olive onto the pipe, insert the pipe into the fitting body, and hand-tighten the nut. Use a spanner to tighten it further, typically by three-quarters to one full turn. When using plastic pipe, always insert a rigid pipe stiffener into the end of the tube to prevent the pipe from collapsing under the compression force. For care, avoid using excessive pipe joint compound, and if the fitting is removed for maintenance, replace the olive to ensure a fresh, leak-proof seal upon re-installation.