Assembly Instructions for Re-Usable 600 Series Hose and Fittings
STEP 01
Using a fine tooth saw blade or cut off wheel, cut hose to the required length. Clean any loose debris from both the cut ends and inside the hose.
Note: Lubricate threads with Duck Oil before assembly. (or a similar commercial lubricant may be used)
STEP 02
Main fitting body - Olive - Socket
On a clean flat surface disassemble the fitting, this consists of 3 parts, the main fitting body, olive and socket.
STEP 03
Push two sockets back to back over the overbraid working from the non flared end
STEP 04
Using an appropriate sized
Goodridge mandrel, flare out both ends of the stainless steel overbraid from the PTFE inner tube
STEP 05
Push an olive onto each end of the PTFE inner tube under the stainless steel over braid by hand and finish off by pushing against a flat solid surface making sure the PTFE tube is fully home in the olive.
STEP 06
Holding the main fitting body in a smooth jaw vice, lubricate the thread and push the hose over the nipple end and start to thread the socket onto the fitting by hand.
STEP 07
Finish tightening the socket onto the fitting with a good qualityspanner until the socket is one full turn from the main fitting hex.
PRESSURE TEST
STEP 08
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE SOCKET BE LOOSENED IN AN ATTEMPT TO ADJUST THE ALIGNMENT AFTER ASSEMBLY
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