Contruction - Contruction & Caution - Support

01Pipe cutting

Cut at a right angle using a Ai kang pipe cutter
(easy cut by turning the pipe at the same time as tightening with the cutter) If the cut surface is uneven, there is a risk of damage to the O-ring when inserting the pipe.
02Insert the support sleeve

Clean the cut end of the pipe and insert the support sleeve If the support sleeve is not inserted, the pipe can be separated later
(especially when hot water is supplied, the possibility of separation is higher)
03Use of lubricant

When inserting a pipe into the fittings, it can be easily inserted by using lubricating oil from TKG Aikang. Detergent is not suitable for drinking water, and cooking oil can promote the growth of microorganisms in the O-ring.
Do not use other chemical / industrial lubricants, it can cause any chemical reactions.
04Insert the pipe into the fittings

The TKG Aikang fittings must never be disassembled, and when disassembling inevitably, the grab ring, washer, and O-ring must be pushed in correct order.

Insert the pipe into the connector at a right angle in two stages
Insert the pipe in two stages with the connector cap fully tightened

If you mark the insertion position before, you can check Caps must be tightened, never with tools

Never disassemble TKG Aikang fitting (Unavailable Reverse Piping )

Do not disassemble TKG Aikang fitting Do not reuse grap rings
Straight line fittings

When the pipe is finished, the pipe connection must not be bent directly from the end of the connector. It must be a straight pipe using an elbow, etc. (connection port). If the pipe bends at the end of the connector, it can damage the grab ring or o-ring over time and cause leaks.
Caution for using B-CAP

After completely dismantling the components (o-ring, washer, grab ring) inserted in the fitting, insert the o-ring in the B-Cap. The head part of the B-Cap should be facing into the fitting before closing the cap. If grab ring and washer are inserted when using B-Cap, the cap will not close completely, causing leakage so they should never be inserted. If you don't know piping construction correctly, please contact us.
Transport and storage of pipes and fittings

Because TKG Aikang pipes are soft, it should not be scratched, crushed, or come in contact with fire,
and must be stored in a shady place protected from UV rays.
When transporting, do not drag it on the floor or damage pipes and fittings with heavy objects.
If the surface of the pipe is scratched, this part will come into contact with the O-ring of the fittings and cause micro-leakage when it is fastened.
Especially you need to care for damage, falling, draging on the floor, and throwing in winter.