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Utility knife. Tin snips. Junior hacksaw. Fine tooth hacksaw - minimum 32TPI Groove joint plier or adjustable
Note do not use to cut conduit for Note when cutting braided conduit spanner.
use with Adaptalok & ATS fiiting as use insulating tape.
IP integrity cannot be maintained
Specialist Tools - Required to maintain IP integrity. Designed to speed up installation and available from Adaptaflex
Kwickcut. (Up to 32mm / 1 conduit Swingcut. (Up to 10 - 32mm / Rotocut. (20 & 25mm / 1/2 & 3/4 Cut-vice. (Between 10 - 32mm / Adaptalok removal tool. all sizes
1/4 - 1 conduit conduit. 1/4 - 1 conduit
2009 CMPL 03
Non-metallic Systems - Adaptalok & Adaptalok ATS with type PA, PR, PI, CP & PADL
Tools required
Kwikcut cutting tool, fine-tooth hacksaw, or utility knife.
Adaptalok removal tool to assist fitting removal.
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Use the Kwikcut cutting tool. Or use a fine-tooth hacksaw. 1) Angle seal approx. 30 and push one half to engage 2 ribs.
Note do not use a utility knife to cut conduit De-burr as necessary. 2) Push down on the ribs and feed the second half of the seal into the conduit.
for use with Adaptalok & ATS fiiting as IP 3) Push conduit into Adaptalok as normal - see below.
integrity cannot be maintained * IP rated to IP68 - 1.1 bar for 35 mins.Without the seal IP66 is achieved.
Fitting Assembly Hints & Tips
Ensure the cutting of the
conduit is square
and the cut remains in the
valley of the
corrugation. Adaptalok &
ATS fittings can
also be removed by lifting
the locking tabs
with a small screwdriver
and easing the
fitting off the conduit, but
we rcommend
you use the removal tool.
Offer up the fitting. Push and twist to ensure a firm fit Pull back the fitting to ensure is only required if you wa
Seal accessory
and seal. fittings lugs have properly located nt to
Adaptalok performance from upgrade
in conduit groove. IP66 to IP67/8.
Fitting Removal
Tools required
Fine-tooth hacksaw
Securely clamp the conduit and cut Locate the flat sealing washer in the Fit the O ring into the
using a fine tooth hacksaw or utility first conduit corrugation and corresponding groove in the flange
knife, in the valley of the corrugation. proceed as below. face.
Fitting Assembly 90 flange Hints & Tips
Ensure the cutting of the
conduit is square
and the cut remains in the
valley of the
corrugation.
The straight flange fitting is Clamping ring halves are aligned The clamping ring can be removed
assembled in a similar manner. and clipped together. with a screwdriver if required.
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Non-metallic Systems - Adaptaring & Adaptaseal with type PA, PR, PI & CP
Tools required
Kwikcut cutting tool, fine-tooth hacksaw, or utility knife.
Apply capnut over end of the Fit C-ring onto the conduit, Apply the fitting body up to the
conduit. chamfered end towards the C-ring and fully tighten by hand.
capnut. 09
Non-metallic Systems - Specialist with type KF & XF
Tools required
Fine-tooth hacksaw.
Kwikcut cutting tool.
Apply capnut over end of the Fit C-ring onto the conduit, chamfered Apply the fitting body up to the
conduit. end towards the capnut, and C-ring and fully tighten by hand.
in the fourth corrugation groove.
Apply capnut over conduit. Insert conduit into fitting between Fully tighten the capnut by hand.
barbs and inner shoulder. 11
Non-metallic Systems - Hi-Spec with ype PKTC, PKSS, PRTC & PRSS
Tools required
Fine-tooth hacksaw. Adjustable grips or spanners.
Cut vice. Insulating tape.
Tin snips.
Apply the outer capnut over the Remove tape and pull back Apply sealing ring - chamfered edge
braiding before removing tape. braided sheath. Apply inner capnut. towards capnut, 3 corrugations in
from end of conduit.
Apply body over conduit Hand tighten body of fitting onto Position braiding over steps of inner locknut Tighten components as shown.
inner capnut. and secure with outer capnut. (Ensure braid
is trapped between capnuts). 13
Metallic Systems - Adaptasteel with type S, SS, SP, SN & LFH-SP
Tools required
Fine-tooth hacksaw and Cut-vice Adjustable grips or spanners.
Rotocut. Utility knife.
Securely clamp the conduit - Use a Rotocut. (Sizes 20 & 25mm) As handle is turned, gently squeeze
preferably with a Cut-vice - and Position and clamp conduit at onto conduit to cut through spiral,
use a fine tooth hacksaw, or position of required cut. then remove and twist to separate.
Fitting Assembly types A, B, C & F
Hints & Tips
If using Rotocut with covere
d conduit, use
a utility knife to cut throug
h the pvc
sheath. A clean, square cut
will ease
subsequent fitting assem
bly.
Fit ferrule over end of conduit. Screw fitting through ferrule into Tighten with grips.
conduit.
Apply capnut then sealing ring - Screw insert into end of Offer up body and tighten capnut. Install and position fittings into desired
chamfered end towards capnut. conduit. threaded entry, then fully tighten the fitting.
System IP is achieved when blue seal is visible 15
between capnut & conduit.
Metallic Systems - Liquid Tight with type SPL, SPLHC & SPUL
Tools required
Fine-tooth hacksaw. Swingcut conduit cutter.
Cut-vice conduit vice. Adjustable grips or spanners.
Apply capnut and sealing ring over Fully screw the fitting into the Screw the capnut onto the
conduit, ensuring chamfered edge conduit. fitting and tighten with grips or
of seal is towards fitting body. spanners as above. 17
Metallic Systems - Overbraided with type SB, STC, SSB, SSBGS, SPB, SPTC & SPLHCB
Tools required
Fine tooth hacksaw. Adjustable grips or spanners.
Cut-vice. Insulating tape.
Tin snips.
Before removing tape, place outer Remove tape and pull back braiding Apply inner nut to seat under
capnut onto conduit. to expose approx 50mm (2in) of braiding.
conduit.
Apply sealing ring with chamfer Screw body of fitting into conduit. Screw inner nut onto fitting. Screw outer nut onto inner nut
towards cut end of conduit. ensuring braid is trapped securely
and tighten with grips or spanners. 19
Adaptaflex Limited
Station Road, Coleshill,
Birmingham B46 1HT
United Kingdom
www.adaptaflex.com
2009 CMPL LIT-038
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