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6.9.2 Fitting Assembly
The hose inserts into the fitting socket to the depth shown below and as indicated by
the marks on the fitting wrench flats. Make sure the hose is not cut too short for proper
installation. Cut the hose to the desired length using a fine toothed hacksaw or hose
cutoff machine.
Hose Insertion Depth
Hose Size
Screw hose in to:
No. 4
1 in. (25 mm)
No. 6
1.15 in. (29 mm)
No. 8
1.18 in. (30 mm)
1.
Lubricate the fitting insert and the inside diameter of the hose.
2. Measure from the end of the hose and mark the hose insertion depth using the
marks on the wrench flats or the table above.
3.
Screw the hose into the fitting socket counterclockwise (CCW) to the hose insertion
depth mark.
4.
Screw the fitting insert into the fitting socket until it touches the socket.
NOTICE
Inspect the hose for proper assembly. Look inside
the fitting for hose material that might prevent free
flow. Use compressed air to clear the hose of debris.
If the hose is damaged, remove the fitting and cut away
the damaged hose. Reassemble the hose as in Fitting
Assembly Steps 1 through 4.
