Water Supply Stops

CAUTION: DO NOT INSTALL THIS PRODUCT UNTIL YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND

ALL INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN

PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PRODUCT FAILURE.

For over 70 years, BrassCraft ® water supply stops have set the bar for quality, reliability and proven performance. Machined from solid brass, BrassCraft water stops are available in a variety of styles configurations that offer significant advantages for you and your customer. BrassCraft water stops are designed, machined and assembled in the USA.

Kt ® Series ¼ Turn Ball Stops are first in its class with a robust design and superior performance. The KT Series precision machined brass ball is specially engineered and mated with PTFE seats to provide smooth operation even after long periods of non-use. 100% leak tested

G2 ® Series ¼ Turn Stops offer durable construction and innovation.

One-piece shut off mechanism provides smooth operation even after long periods of non-use. Available with a full range of options, including BrassCraft’s push connect technology Multi-turn stops are the industry standard with proven performance. Its one-piece brass body provides strength, durability and long-lasting performance.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: FOR USE WITH WATER IN ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS ONLY.

CAUTION: DO NOT SWEAT WITHIN 12 INCHES OF A G2 ™ 1/4 TURN STOP.

CAUTION: DO NOT USE G2 OR MULTI-TURN STOPS ON RECIRCULATION

SYSTEMS EXCEDDING 115˚ F.

CAUTION: DO NOT USE WITH CONNECTORS HAVING A SOLID BRASS CONE

OR BULL NOSE DESIGN - FRACTURES CAN DEVELOP.

CAUTION: STOP MUST BE USED IN THE FULLY OPENED OR FULLY CLOSED POSITION.

CAUTION: OUTLET MUST BE CAPPED IF STOP IS BEING USED AS A

TERMINATION POINT.

Do not reuse, inspect annually, replace if damaged, deterioration or corrosion is detected. Failure to do so may result in product failure and property damage.

Manufacturer assumes no responsibility for failure due to improper installation.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

• BrassCraft Water Supply Stops are avilable in a variety of configurations. Select the inlet and outlet instructions that apply to the product purchased.

• Be sure stub out and riser are square, round and free of burrs.

• CAUTION: Overtightening can cause product to crack and fail over time. See more

detailed instructions below:

COPPER COMPRESSION INLET

Be sure to shut off water before starting.

COMPRESSION NUT / Tuerca de compresión

For use with type L or M copper only.

SLEEVE / Manga

1. Place compression nut and sleeve

onto the copper tube.

2. A drop of general purpose oil will

make tightening easier.

3. If using a drop of oil or thread

sealant be sure the threads are clean

VALVE / Llave de paso

COPPER TUBE / Tubo de cobre

of any debris and that sealant is also

free of any metal debris. DO NOT USE a putty, gasket material or thread seal tape.

4. If using a thread sealant, apply a thin even coat to the male compression threads

only taking care not to get thread sealant on the compression ring or sealing

surface. IMPORTANT: Excessive thread sealant may cause joint to fail.

5. Hand tighten the compression nut onto the stop as far as it will allow.

6. Using hand tools, tighten 3/4 turn from the hand tight position. Note: Make sure that the stop remains seated and square to the copper tube. If the stop is not square to the copper tube, this could affect the ability to get a good connection.

CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN as this could lead to future failure.

7. For riser tube installation, see that section.

Tools Needed for Installation: • Wrench • Tube Cutter

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)

PEX COMPRESSION INLET

Be sure to shut off water before starting.

For use ASTM F876/F877 PEX only.

NOTE : On 3/8 in. OD and smaller, use plastic compression sleeve. On larger than 3/8”

OD, use brass compression sleeve w/stainless steel tube insert.

1. Place compression nut and sleeve

onto the PEX tube.

2. If larger than 3/8 in. OD, insert

stainless steel tube insert.

COMPRESSION NUT / Tuerca de compresión

SLEEVE / Manga

3. A drop of general purpose oil will

make tightening easier.

4. If using a drop of oil or thread sealant

be sure the threads are clean of any

debris and that sealant is also free

of any metal debris.

DO NOT USE a putty, gasket material

or thread seal tape.

PEX TUBE

Tubo de PEX STOP / Llave de paso

TUBE INSERT

(IF NEEDED)

/ Inserto para tubería

5. If using a thread sealant, apply a thin even coat to the male compression threads

only taking care not to get thread sealant on the compression ring or sealing

surface. IMPORTANT: Excessive thread sealant may cause joint to fail.

6. Hand tighten the compression nut onto the stop as far as it will allow.

7. Using hand tools, tighten 3/4 turn from the hand tight position. Note: Make sure that

the stop remains seated and square to the PEX tube. If the stop is not square to

the PEX tube, this could affect the ability to get a good connection. CAUTION: DO

NOT OVERTIGHTEN as this could lead to future failure.

8. For riser tube installation, see that section.

Tools Needed for Installation: • Wrench • Tube Cutter

FEMALE IRON PIPE (FIP INLET)

Be sure to shut off water before starting.

THREAD SEALANT / Selladora de rosca

1. Apply thread sealant to pipe nipple.

Thread valve onto pipe. Wrench tighten.

Make sure outlet is positioned correctly.

Tools Needed for Installation:

• Thread sealant • Wrench

PIPE NIPPLE

Tubo roscado

STOP / Llave de paso

SWEAT INLET

Be sure to shut off water before starting.

NOTE: MULTI TURN: Remove complete stem assembly by loosening bonnet nut and unthreading stem ti prevent heat damage to washer. Reassembly after installation is complete

1/4-Turn Stops: Make sure the stop in in the open position. Do not turn the stop to the off position until the stop has fully cooled. Do not use a wet rag to cool the stop.

1. Clean outside of copper stub out and inside of fitting/valve with emery cloth

or steel wool and remove all loose particles.

2. Coat outside of copper stub out and inside of fitting/valve with flux.

Push fitting/valve over stub out and rotate to distribute flux evenly.

3. Apply heat to all sides, checking temperature occasionally by touching end

of solder to surface (not to flame). When solder liquefies, temperature is correct.

Feed solder around edge of fitting/valve as heat is applied.

4. While stub out is still hot, carefully wipe valve with damp rag to leave an

attractive chrome-like finish. Avoid moving fitting/valve until solder hardens.

Tools Needed for Installation:

• Emery cloth or steel wool • Flux • Solder • Wrench • Damp rag

STEM ASSEMBLY / Cartucho

BONNET NUT

Tuerca de capuchón

FLUX

Pasta fundente

SOLDER

Soldadura

ESCUTCHEN

Chapetón

STUB OUT

Caño de alimentación

RUBBER BIBB WASHER

BRASS WASHER

Rondana de latón

Arandela de goma tipo babero

SOLDER

Soldadura

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)

CPVC INLET

Be sure to shut off water before starting.

VALVE SOCKET

Entrada de la llave de paso

CAUTION: USE ONLY CPVC CEMENT OR

AN ALL-PURPOSE CEMENT CONFORMING TO

ASTM F-493 OR JOINT FAILURE MAY RESULT.

CAUTION: ASSEMBLE VALVE ACCORDING

TO SOLVENT WELD MANUFACTURER’S

INSTRUCTIONS.

1. Cut pipe squarely and remove all inside

and outside burrs.

2. Follow solvent weld manufacturer’s instructions.

CPVC PIPE

Tubo de CPVC

CAUTION: TOO MUCH CEMENT CAN CLOG WATERWAYS AND WEAKEN INSERT IN

FITTING OR STOP.

Tools Needed for Installation: • CPVC Cleaner/Primer (or fine sandpaper)

• CPVC Cement • Wrench

BARBED PEX INLET

Be sure to shut off water before starting.

For use with ASTM F876 / F877 / F1807 PEX only

CAUTION: ASSEMBLE STOP

ACCORDING TO CRIMP TOOL

MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.

CRIMP RING

Anillo de presión

BARBED INLET

Entrada tipo espiga

1. Cut PEX tube so the end is

square and round.

2. Slide crimp ring over PEX tube.

3. Insert valve barb inlet into PEX tube

completely until tube stops at

shoulder.

PEX TUBE

Tubo de PEX

STOP

Llave de paso

4. Position crimp ring over barb area

and follow crimp tool manufacturer’s instructions to secure.

Tools Needed for Installation: • Tube Cutter • Crimp Tool • PEX Crimp Gauge

COLD EXPANSION PEX ON INLET

Be sure to shut off water before starting.

For use ASTM F876/F877/F1960 PEX only.

CAUTION: ASSEMBLE STOP

ACCORDING TO PEX COLD EXPANSION

TOOL MANUFACTURER’S

INSTRUCTIONS.

EXPANSION RING

Anillo de expansión

BARBED INLET

Entrada tipo espiga

1. Cut PEX tube so that the end is

square and round.

2. Slide the PEX reinforcement ring

over the PEX tube.

3. Follow the PEX cold expansion tool

manufacturer’s instructions for

installation of the stop barb inlet.

PEX TUBE

Tubo de PEX

4. For riser tube installation, see that section.

Tools Needed for Installation: • Tube Cutter • Expansion Tool

STOP

Llave de paso

PUSH CONNECT INLET

• For use with Copper, PEX and CPVC

• For use with water in exposed locations only.

TO CUT COPPER

Al cobre cortado

Be sure to shut off water before starting.

INSTALLATION

1. Cut Copper, PEX or CPVC tube square, round

and free of burrs. If sharp edges are not

removed, connection may leak. Make sure

stub-out length will accommodate depth of

stop and flange.

TO CUT PEX & CPVC

Al PEX o CPVC cortado

DEPTH MARKING

Mcra de profundidad

TUBE INSERT

Inserto para tubería

PUSH CONNECT INLET (CONTINUED)

2. Mark tube: if 1 in. from end. Push valve onto tube as far as possible, at least to line

marking on tube is reached. Tube insert will self align in tubing.

REMOVAL

1. With water pressure off and system depressurized, be sure to remove supply line and

drain any remaining water from tube.

2. Position stop firmly in palm as shown. With two fingers, depress removal flange back

towards stop and pull from tubing.

Tools Needed for Installation: • Tube Cutter • Marker • Measuring Tape

CAUTION:

• FAILURE TO PUSH VALVE TO MARK MAY

RESULT IN A LEAK.

• DO NOT USE ANY PLUMBER’S PUTTY,

PIPE THREAD TAPE, OR OTHER SEALANT TO

CONNECT VALVE.

• IF G2 1/4 TURN VALVE INSTALLATION, DO NOT

SWEAT WITHIN 12 INCHES OF THE VALVE.

• ONLY INSERT COPPER, PEX OR CPVC TUBING

INTO THE VALVE.

G2PC

Depth Marking

Tube Insert

• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE TUBE SUPPORT.

SLIP-JOINT OUTLET

Be sure to shut off water before starting.

NOTE: Do not use pipe compound on slip-joint threads.

1. Be sure tube is not flattened

out-of-round and all burrs are

removed. If tube is oval or

out-of-round, do not rely on the nut

to correct. Bring into shape before

tightening nut. Replace tube if it

is grooved, pocked or scarred

as abrasions prevent a good seal.

G2PS

SLIP-JOINT NUT

Tuerca de junta deslizable

STOP OUTLET

Salida de la llave de paso

FRICTION RING

Anillo de fricción

CONE

WASHER

Rondana cónica

2. Slide slip-joint nut, friction ring and

cone washer onto tube.

3. Be sure tube is lined up with valve

so it enters straight and “bottoms”

true. If cocked or tilted, nut will not

seat properly and could eventually

develop a leak.

STOP

Llave de paso

4. Tighten nut, wrench tighten. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

Use tape to protect the finish.

5. Turn on main water supply. Turn on valve counterclockwise. If slip-joint nut leaks,

turn off water supply. Back off (loosen) nut completely, realign and retighten.

CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN as this could lead to future failure.

Tools Needed for Installation: • Wrench • Protective tape

• Sandpaper or file (if necessary)

COPPER COMPRESSION OUTLET

Be sure to shut off water before starting.

1. Cut the riser tube to length so it

bottoms out in the stop.

2. Place compression nut and sleeve

onto the copper tube.

3. A drop of general purpose oil will

make tightening easier.

4. If using a drop of oil or thread sealant

be sure the threads are clean of any

debris and that sealant is also free of

any metal debris. DO NOT USE a putty,

gasket material or thread seal tape.

COMPRESSION NUT

Tuerca de compresión

VALVE OUTLET

Salida de la llave de paso

COPPER

TUBE

Tubo de cobre

BRASS

SLEEVE

Manga de latón

STOP

Llave de paso