{"id":101287,"date":"2026-10-07T12:20:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T12:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmfitcouk.onyx-sites.io\/?page_id=101287"},"modified":"2026-11-04T16:29:28","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T16:29:28","slug":"dmfit-push-in-fitting-installation-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dmfit.co.uk\/?page_id=101287","title":{"rendered":"How to install and disconnect a DMfit push-fit fitting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style data-wp-block-html=\"css\">\n.dm-install{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:36px 20px 60px;color:#26343d;font-family:inherit}.dm-install__lead{max-width:800px;margin:0 auto 28px;text-align:center}.dm-install__lead h2{color:#173f5b;font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem);margin:0 0 12px}.dm-install__lead p{font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.65}.dm-install__warning{margin:24px auto;padding:16px 20px;max-width:980px;background:#fff5df;border-left:5px solid #e6a12a;border-radius:5px}.dm-install__steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:20px}.dm-install__step{padding:22px 18px;border:1px solid #dbe2e7;border-radius:10px;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 7px 20px #173f5b12}.dm-install__step h3{color:#173f5b}.dm-install__step p{line-height:1.6}.dm-install svg{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border-radius:12px;background:#f2f6f8}.dm-install .tube{fill:#147fbd}.dm-install .body{fill:#aeb8be;stroke:#71818a;stroke-width:3}.dm-install .collet{fill:#e2e6e8;stroke:#697980;stroke-width:3}.dm-install .oring{stroke:#d84c43;stroke-width:9}.dm-install .arrow{stroke:#e49a26;stroke-width:5;stroke-linecap:round;fill:none}.dm-install .label{font:700 14px sans-serif;fill:#344c59}.dm-install__fine{max-width:980px;margin:24px auto;color:#59666c;font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.6}.dm-install .cut-wheel{transform-box:fill-box;transform-origin:center;animation:dm-cut 2s ease-in-out infinite}.dm-install .in-tube{animation:dm-in 3s ease-in-out infinite}.dm-install .out-tube{animation:dm-out 3s ease-in-out infinite}.dm-install .press-collet{animation:dm-press 3s ease-in-out infinite}@keyframes dm-cut{0%,25%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}55%,70%{transform:translateY(22px)}}@keyframes dm-in{0%,15%{transform:translateX(-68px)}58%,88%,100%{transform:translateX(0)}}@keyframes dm-out{0%,12%{transform:translateX(0)}55%,86%,100%{transform:translateX(-60px)}}@keyframes dm-press{0%,18%,80%,100%{transform:translateX(0)}40%,60%{transform:translateX(8px)}}@media(max-width:850px){.dm-install__steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}}@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.dm-install *{animation:none!important}}\n<\/style>\n\n<section class=\"dm-install\" aria-label=\"DMfit push-in fitting installation instructions\"><header class=\"dm-install__lead\"><p><strong>DMfit Technical Support<\/strong><\/p><h2>Install and disconnect a push-in fitting<\/h2><p>Prepare the tube correctly, push it fully home, and release it safely when required. These are simplified animated illustrations. Follow the instructions supplied with your product and application.<\/p><\/header><p class=\"dm-install__warning\"><strong>Safety first:<\/strong> isolate the system and fully release all pressure before disconnecting. Never disconnect a pressurised tube.<\/p><div class=\"dm-install__steps\"><article class=\"dm-install__step\"><p><strong>01<\/strong><\/p><h3>Cut the tube square<\/h3><p>Use a suitable tube cutter to make a clean, perpendicular cut. Check the end for burrs, dirt, cracks or damage. Keep at least 30 mm of tube behind the end free from scratches.<\/p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 480 190\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"A cutter moves down to make a square cut through blue tubing\"><rect width=\"480\" height=\"190\" rx=\"12\" fill=\"#f2f6f8\"\/><path class=\"tube\" d=\"M55 111H414V147H55Z\"\/><path d=\"M60 117H405\" stroke=\"#7ed0f2\" stroke-width=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M411 105v49\" stroke=\"#073e60\" stroke-width=\"5\"\/><g class=\"cut-wheel\"><path d=\"M220 43l35-22 33 33-34 29z\" fill=\"#576a75\" stroke=\"#35434b\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/><circle cx=\"242\" cy=\"53\" r=\"13\" fill=\"#d8e0e4\" stroke=\"#35434b\" stroke-width=\"4\"\/><\/g><path d=\"M253 80l54 52-18 16-54-52z\" fill=\"#0879b5\" stroke=\"#00547f\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/><path class=\"arrow\" d=\"M335 72v63m-9-10 9 11 9-11\"\/><text class=\"label\" x=\"55\" y=\"174\">Clean, square tube end<\/text><\/svg><\/article><article class=\"dm-install__step\"><p><strong>02<\/strong><\/p><h3>Push tube fully into the fitting<\/h3><p>Push straight through the collet until the tube reaches the internal stop. You may feel resistance passing the O-ring; continue until fully seated. Pull back gently once to check it is retained.<\/p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 480 190\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Blue tube slides through the collet and O-ring to the tube stop\"><rect width=\"480\" height=\"190\" rx=\"12\" fill=\"#f2f6f8\"\/><rect x=\"250\" y=\"62\" width=\"172\" height=\"70\" rx=\"15\" class=\"body\"\/><rect x=\"240\" y=\"72\" width=\"30\" height=\"50\" class=\"collet\"\/><path class=\"oring\" d=\"M302 66v62\"\/><path d=\"M390 74v46\" stroke=\"#59666c\" stroke-width=\"5\"\/><rect class=\"tube in-tube\" x=\"45\" y=\"81\" width=\"264\" height=\"34\" rx=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M54 86h195\" stroke=\"#7ed0f2\" stroke-width=\"4\"\/><path class=\"arrow\" d=\"M100 43h132m-12-9 12 9-12 9\"\/><text class=\"label\" x=\"286\" y=\"158\">Push to tube stop<\/text><text class=\"label\" x=\"291\" y=\"52\">O-ring<\/text><\/svg><p><strong>Optional:<\/strong> fit the specified locking clip if your application requires one.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"dm-install__step\"><p><strong>03<\/strong><\/p><h3>Disconnect safely<\/h3><p>After pressure is released, remove any locking clip. Press the collet evenly towards the fitting body while pulling the tube straight out.<\/p><svg viewBox=\"0 0 480 190\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Press the fitting collet and pull the blue tube straight out\"><rect width=\"480\" height=\"190\" rx=\"12\" fill=\"#f2f6f8\"\/><rect x=\"250\" y=\"62\" width=\"172\" height=\"70\" rx=\"15\" class=\"body\"\/><rect class=\"collet press-collet\" x=\"240\" y=\"72\" width=\"30\" height=\"50\"\/><path class=\"oring\" d=\"M302 66v62\"\/><rect class=\"tube out-tube\" x=\"45\" y=\"81\" width=\"264\" height=\"34\" rx=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M54 86h195\" stroke=\"#7ed0f2\" stroke-width=\"4\"\/><path class=\"arrow\" d=\"M244 43H99m11-9-12 9 12 9\"\/><path class=\"arrow\" d=\"M302 78h-28m10-8-10 8 10 8\"\/><text class=\"label\" x=\"64\" y=\"68\">Pull tube straight out<\/text><text class=\"label\" x=\"313\" y=\"158\">Press collet evenly<\/text><\/svg><\/article><\/div><p class=\"dm-install__fine\"><strong>After assembly:<\/strong> follow the system procedure for controlled re-pressurisation and leak checking. Do not use scratched, cracked or otherwise damaged tube.<br><br>Based on the <a href=\"https:\/\/dmfitcouk.onyx-sites.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Installation-Guide-DMfit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DMfit Installation Guide (PDF)<\/a>. Illustrations are animated schematics and are not to scale.<\/p><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DMfit Technical Support Install and disconnect a push-in fitting Prepare the tube correctly, push it fully home, and release it safely when required. These are simplified animated illustrations. Follow the instructions supplied with your product and application. Safety first: isolate the system and fully release all pressure before disconnecting. 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