Installation Instructions
For all dahl valves: Turn off water supply. Install product. Turn on water supply, check for leaks. dahl assumes no responsibility for failure due to improper installation. Abide by local plumbing codes. Do not expose to corrosive agents.
| End Connection | Description | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| 01 01D 01L | 1/2 Fem. Solder or 1/2 MIP 1/2 Fem. Solder or 1/2 MIP w/Drain 1/2 Fem. Solder or 1/2 MIP Long | FEMALE SOLDER: Do not dismantle valve – solder in open position. Clean pipe and valve socket with emery cloth, & apply flux to both. Pipe must be square and bottomed in socket. DO NOT re-position valve after soldering. Clean with water and dry. Let cool before operating. NPT THREAD: Clean pipe threads and cover them with pipe dope or PTFE tape. Tighten firmly while gripping hex on end of valve. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN. |
| 04 04CC 04D 04F 04FD 04FL 04PK2 | Male Hose Male Hose w/Cap & Chain Male Hose w/Drain Fem. Swivel Hose Fem. Swivel Hose w/Drain Fem. Swivel Hose Ext. Male Hose, pk of 2 w/red & blue handles | HOSE: Tighten firmly. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN. |
| 05 | 1/2 NPSM | NPSM: Install per connector manufacturer’s instructions for mating part. NPSM external thread is NOT compatible with NPT threads. |
| 08 | 1/2 Fem. Solder Longshank | FEMALE SOLDER: Do not dismantle valve – solder in open position. Clean pipe and valve socket with emery cloth, & apply flux to both. Pipe must be square and bottomed in socket. DO NOT re-position valve after soldering. Clean with water and dry. Let cool before operating. NPSM external thread is NOT compatible with NPT threads. |
| 12 13 13D 14 14D | 3/8 Female Solder 1/2 Female Solder 1/2 Female Solder w/Drain 3/4 Female Solder 3/4 Female Solder w/Drain | FEMALE SOLDER: Do not dismantle valve – solder in open position. Clean pipe and valve socket with emery cloth, & apply flux to both. Pipe must be square and bottomed in socket. DO NOT re-position valve after soldering. Clean with water and dry. Let cool before operating. |
| 14WHA WHA | Water Hammer Arrester | Position arrester at any angle. |
| 23 23D 24 | 1/2 Male Solder or 3/8 Female Solder 1/2 Male Solder or 3/8 Female Solder w/Drain 3/4 Male Solder | MALE SOLDER: Do not dismantle valve – solder in open position. Clean mating part and valve end with emery cloth & apply flux to both. Valve must be bottomed in mating part. DO NOT re-position valve after soldering. Clean with water and dry. Let cool before operating. |
| 23L 23LD 23LL 24L | 1/2 Male Press* 1/2 Male Press* w/Drain 1/2 Male Press* Ext. 3/4 Male Press* | MALE PRESS*: Install per connector manufacturer’s instructions. |
| 30 30D 31 31D 31PK2 32 32D 33 33D 33L 33LD 33LE 33LELNS 33LER 35 35D 35L 35LD | 1/4 OD Comp 1/4 OD Comp w/Drain 3/8 OD Comp 3/8 OD Comp w/Drain 3/8 OD Comp, 2/Bag 1/2 OD Comp 1/2 OD Comp w/Drain 5/8 OD Comp 5/8 OD Comp w/Drain 5/8 OD Comp Long No Solder Connection 5/8 OD Comp Long w/Drain No Solder Connection 5/8 OD Comp 2-1/2″ Extension with Deep Bell Escutcheon 5/8 OD Comp 2-1/2″ Extension less nut & sleeve, with Deep Bell Escutcheon 5/8 OD Comp or 1/2 Fem Solder 4″ Radiator Extension with Deep Bell Escutcheon 7/8 OD Comp 7/8 OD Comp w/Drain 7/8 OD Comp Long No Solder Connection 7/8 OD Comp Long w/Drain No Solder Connection | COMPRESSION ON COPPER PIPE: Do not use pipe dope or PTFE tape. Pipe must be clean, de-burred, round, & cut square. Slide nut, then ring, then valve onto pipe. Tighten firmly with small wrench. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN. Compression on plastic tube: Follow tube manufacturer’s instructions; Special ring, nut, or insert may be required. |
| 30LNS 31LNS 32LNS | 1/4 OD Comp less nut & sleeve 3/8 OD Comp less nut & sleeve 1/2 OD Comp less nut & sleeve | COMPRESSION LESS NUT & SLEEVE: Install per connector manufacturer’s instructions. |
| 33LNS | 5/8 OD Comp less nut & sleeve | COMPRESSION: Connect to female compression or install with compatible compression nut & sleeve. Do not use pipe dope or PTFE tape. Tighten firmly with small wrench. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN. |
| 41 42 43 43L | 3/8 OD Female Comp 1/2 OD Female Comp 5/8 OD Female Comp 5/8 OD Female Comp Long | FEMALE COMPRESSION: Do not use pipe dope or PTFE tape. Tighten firmly with small wrench. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN. |
| 4301 | 1/2 Dual MB Union | FEMALE SOLDER: Do not dismantle valve – solder in open position. Clean pipe and valve socket with emery cloth, & apply flux to both. Pipe must be square and bottomed in socket. DO NOT re-position valve after soldering. Clean with water and dry. Let cool before operating. NPT THREAD: Clean pipe threads and cover them with pipe dope or PTFE tape. Tighten firmly while gripping hex on end of valve. UNION: Do not use pipe dope or PTFE tape. Tighten firmly with wrench. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN. |
| 46 46D | 1/2 Female CPVC 1/2 Female CPVC w/Drain | FEMALE CPVC: Cut pipe squarely and de-burr. Apply glue according to glue manufacturer’s instructions. Bottom pipe into valve. Twist one quarter turn to spread glue. |
| 50 50D 51 51D 52 52LE 53 53D 53L 54 54D | 1/8 FIP 1/8 FIP w/Drain 1/4 FIP 1/4 FIP w/Drain 3/8 FIP 3/8 FIP 2-1/2″ Ext. 1/2 FIP 1/2 FIP w/Drain 1/2 FIP Ext. 3/4 FIP 3/4 FIP w/Drain | NPT THREAD: Clean pipe threads and cover them with pipe dope or PTFE tape. Tighten firmly while gripping hex on end of valve. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN. |
| 60 61 62 62L 62LE 63LE 64 | 1/8 MIP 1/4 MIP 3/8 MIP 3/8 MIP Long 3/8 MIP 2-1/2″ ext. 1/2 MIP 2-1/2″ ext. 3/4 MIP | NPT THREAD: Clean pipe threads and cover them with pipe dope or PTFE tape. Tighten firmly while gripping hex on end of valve. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN. |
| CPX2 CPX3 CPX3D CPX4 CPX4D CPX5 CPX5D | 3/8 (1/2 OD) Compex 1/2 (5/8 OD) Compex 1/2 (5/8 OD) Compex w/Drain 5/8 (3/4 OD) Compex 5/8 (3/4 OD) Compex w/Drain 3/4 (7/8 OD) Compex 3/4 (7/8 OD) Compex w/Drain | COMPEX (Compression for F876 PEX)pipe only: Follow pipe manufacturer’s instructions. Warning: Do not attempt to use PEX connections with Poly-B tubing or vice versa. |
| K2 K3 K3D K4 K4D | 3/8 PEX-AL-PEX Comp 1/2 PEX-AL-PEX Comp 1/2 PEX-AL-PEX Comp w/Drain 5/8 PEX-AL-PEX Comp 5/8 PEX-AL-PEX Comp w/Drain | KITEC ®, PEX-AL-PEX, or Multicore for Crimp or Compression: Follow pipe manufacturer’s instructions. |
| L5 | 1/2 or 7/16 OD Slip Joint | SLIP JOINT: Do not use pipe dope or tape. Pipe must be clean, round, cut square. Choose ring that fits snugly on the pipe, discard the other. Slide nut and ring over pipe. Create bead 3/8” to ½” from end of pipe with beading tool. Slide grommet on pipe, large end against bead. Attach to valve & tighten. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. |
| PRPX3 PRPX3D PRPX3L PRPX3LE PRPX4 PRPX4D PRPX5 PRPX5D | 1/2 F1960 1/2 F1960 w/Drain 1/2 F1960 Longshank 1/2 F1960 Ext. 5/8 F1960 5/8 F1960 w/Drain 3/4 F1960 3/4 F1960 w/Drain | F1960 COLD EXPANSION CONNECTION FOR PEX-A ONLY: Follow tube manufacturer’s instructions. Warning: Do not attempt to use PEX connections with Poly-B tubing or vice versa. |
| PX2 PX2L PX2LE PX3 PX3D PX3L PX3LE PX3LER PX5 PX5D | 3/8 Crimpex 3/8 Crimpex Longshank 3/8 Crimpex Ext. 1/2 Crimpex 1/2 Crimpex w/Drain 1/2 Crimpex Longshank 1/2 Crimpex Ext. 1/2 Crimpex 2-1/2″ Radiator Extension with Deep Bell Escutcheon 3/4 Crimpex 3/4 Crimpex w/Drain | CRIMPEX (Crimp for F876 PEX pipe only): Follow tube manufacturer’s instructions. Warning: Do not attempt to use PEX connections with Poly-B tubing or vice versa. |
| QG3 QG3D QG3L | 1/2 QUICK-GRIP™ 1/2 QUICK-GRIP™ w/Drain 1/2 QUICK-GRIP™ Ext. | QUICK-GRIP™ For 1/2” Copper, PEX or CPVC pipe, in accessible locations only. NOT for Kitec® , PEX-AL-PEX, Poly-B, plated pipe. Cut pipe & de-burr. Mark pipe 1-1/8” (2.9 cm) from end. (PEX only: Install pipe insert). QUICK-GRIP™ must be free of debris. Push valve onto pipe to the mark. Pull to test joint. Removal: Remove Locking Clip, depress end of QUICK-GRIP™, pull valve off. |
| TW1 | 1/2 NPSM TW1 | NPSM TW1: Install per washlet manufacturer’s instructions. Connect directly to washlet hose. Tighten firmly by hand only. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. |
| FP3 | 1/2 Female Press | FEMALE PRESS: KEEP IN PACKAGING until installation to remain free of debris. APPROVED PIPE: hard drawn copper only ASTM B88 types K, L, M. MINIMUM DISTANCES: 1/4” when pressing near soldered fitting; solder 3 pipe dia. away from existing press fitting (9 for brazing). CUT THE PIPE SQUARE using pipe cutter or fine saw. DEBURR PIPE EDGES so all sharp edges are removed or leakage may result. CHECK THE FITTING is clean, free of debris and O-ring is undamaged and seated correctly. MARK INSERTION DEPTH 13/16” from end of pipe. SLIDE THE FITTING on pipe while rotating slightly to marked depth. Pipe end must contact the stop. PRESS THE FITTING using correct press tool & jaws, following tool manufacturer’s instructions. INSPECT THE PRESSED JOINT to ensure proper crimp and pipe has remained fully inserted. COMPATIBLE TOOLS* include press tools with compact/standard jaws from: RIDGID; Milwaukee; DeWalt; REMS; or VUS profile jaws. *Contact dahl Valve Limited for more information. |
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