WHICH INSTALLATION WRENCH DO YOU NEED?

When you purchase a Press-Seal manhole boot, we include a certified and calibrated installation wrench to ensure the best possible seal in your structure. Let’s cover our main wrenches and what they’re used for in the field and precast plant.

Black Wrench

You’ll quickly discover that our wrench naming conventions are simple and straight to the point—just like our boot installation processes.

Press-Seal black installation wrench for manhole boots.

The most common installation wrench we provide is our black wrench. Calibrated at 12 foot-pounds (16.27 Nm), this 7/16-inch (11.11 mm) tool installs boots for the most common hole sizes of eight inches (203.2 mm) to 14.2 inches (360.68 mm).

Use this black wrench when installing the:

PSX: Direct Drive 8QRS in hole sizes ranging from eight to 8.2 inches (208.28 mm)
PSX: Nylo Drive 8QRS in hole sizes ranging from eight to 8.2 inches
PSX: Direct Drive in hole sizes ranging from eight to 14.2 inches
PSX: Nylo Drive in hole sizes ranging from 11 (279.4 mm) to 12.2 inches (309.88 mm)

Blue Wrench

The next size up is our 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) blue installation wrench. Calibrated to 20 foot-pounds (27.12 Nm), the blue wrench installs boots for holes ranging in diameter from 16 inches (406.4 mm) to 22.2 inches (563.88 mm).

Press-Seal blue installation wrench for manhole boots.

Use this blue wrench when installing the PSX: Direct Drive in hole sizes ranging from 16 to 20.2 inches (513.08 mm).

White Wrench

We also provide a 9/16-inch (14.29 mm) white installation wrench set to 30 foot-pounds (40.67 Nm) to install boots to 16-inch (406.4 mm) holes.

Press-Seal white installation wrench for manhole boots.

Use this white wrench when installing the PSX: Nylo Drive in hole sizes ranging from 16 to 16.2 inches (411.48 mm).

Red Wrench

Don’t be fooled by one of its green jaws—the next wrench is called the red wrench. This 5/8-inch (15.875 mm) tool is the largest installation wrench we provide and is calibrated to 60 foot-pounds (81.35 Nm) for installing boots in hole sizes of 22 inches (558.8 mm) and wider.

Press-Seal red installation wrench for manhole boots.

Use this red wrench when installing the PSX: Direct Drive in hole sizes of 22 to 48.2 inches (1,224.28 mm).

For a comprehensive guide on what wrench to pair with what Press-Seal PSX-series connector, please review our product catalog beginning on page 15.

Do You Have to Use a Press-Seal Installation Wrench?

Yes. One of the most common questions our customer service team receives is whether or not our installation wrench must be used to install our manhole boot. Without the proper torque for the installation mechanism on the inside of the manhole boot, improper installation could result, and improper installation means the risk of leaks is much greater.

Too much torque and too little torque can cause the mechanism to fail—using a non-Press-Seal installation wrench on a Press-Seal boot is simply not the intended installation method.

How Do You Know Your Press-Seal Wrench Will Work?

Our calibration service is free of charge and offered to all our customers to ensure you’re using the proper installation wrench at the proper torque every time.

Our territory managers can even visit your precast plant with a calibration tester. Once in the facility, they can verify if the tool works properly or improperly. While a territory manager tests calibration, they will fill out a document for you to use as NPCA certification.

Do You Have to Buy a Wrench for Every Boot Install?

No. You can install numerous manhole boots with a single installation wrench. As long as they’re calibrated and maintained, our installation wrenches can last for quite some time.

Press-Seal offers a loaning program for clients who are not precast producers and only need to install one or two boots. In these cases, for example, contractors would simply pay for the wrench and, upon returning it back to us, receive a credit back at full cost.

Which Wrench Is Right?

With the several products we offer altogether—not to mention boot products alone—it can seem overwhelming when choosing items for your project. If you’re unsure of what to select, you know who to contact! Reach out to us toll free at (800) 348-7325 or locally at (260) 436-0521.

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