Compression Fitting Guide - Universal

Compression Fitting Guide - Universal


Slayer V3, Single Group, and Steam Series
Field guide for installing compress-align compression fittings to copper lines.


Slayer recommends that all service be performed by an experienced Slayer Espresso trained technician.

Compress-Align

Step 1: Thread compression fitting onto male inlet fitting. Tighten just a touch less than finger tight.
It is best to use a fitting that is not suspended by an additional copper line for seating compression fittings. Such as Steam Valve Solenoids, Flowmeters, and Needle Valves. Examples of appropriate male fittings would include: Steam Tank, DVG Valve, and Brew Tank. In this guide, the demonstrated fitting is a DVG valve.


Step 2: Insert copper line into compression fitting and fully seat copper line into male fitting.


Step 3: Finger tighten compression fitting onto copper line while centering copper line as straight as possible into seated male fitting before tightening one quarter turn with appropriate size wrench.


Step 4: Loosen and remove assembled copper line and compression fitting. The fitting is now married to the copper line. Repeat for other side.


Step 5: Install completed copper line assembly. Repeat tightening step:
  1. Tighten finger tight.
  2. Quarter to half turn with appropriate size wrench.
  3. Followed by small, incremental, turns to create a seal while on water/steam.
It is imperative to not over tighten compression fittings. 



Serto

Used on 3-Way outlet for Steam EP/LP Steam Valves and Eltek Transducer



  1. Tighten nut finger-tight on male fitting.
  2. With the correct sized fitted wrench tighten 1 ¾ turns. (tip: use a pen to mark the nut so you can count the revolutions.

A-LOK

Used on hot water mix valves on all models. 



  1. Slide nut over tube, then slide compression collar over the tube with the tapered end facing the fitting.
  2. Screw on nut finger tip tight. With a proper sized fitted wrench turn 1 ¼ turns.



Questions or concerns? Please contact: support@slayerespresso.com

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