MicroCool BIGHORN 1000, Installation & Maintenance Manual

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13.1 WARNING:
Improper end fitting installation or lack of lubrication during end fitting installation will cause the inner lining of the
hose to be torn, leading to leakage, hose swelling or a blockage. Line shrinkage will also cause leakage. The hose
will swell and/or leak water within 6” of the fitting if installed incorrectly.
Always keep the hose straight and make sure the hose, barrel and stem are lubricated and in alignment during the
assembly process. See figure 3 below showing described problems. These conditions are not warrantable.
Figure 3. – Examples: Improper Installation of Re-usable Hose Fitting
Swollen & Leaking Hose Blocked Collapsed Hose
14. INSTALLATION OF STAINLESS STEEL LINE FITTINGS
Stainless steel compression fittings are used to make high-pressure line connections. They are used to join manifold
lines to high-pressure pump modules, atomization lines and for numerous other applications. Although there are
various styles of compression tube fittings, the method used to install them is the same.
UNION MALE CONNECTOR FEMALE CONNECTOR 90° ELBOW
TEE CONNECTION
Union- ........................... Fitting used to connect two pieces of stainless steel tubing.
Male Connector- ........... Fitting used to connect stainless steel tubing to female reusable hose fittings.
Female Connector- ...... Fitting used to connect stainless steel tubing to auto drain valves.
90 Elbow- ....................... Fitting used to connect stainless steel tubing around 90
0
corners.
Tee Connection- ........... Fitting used to connect stainless steel tubing at an intersection.
Figure 13: National Pipe Thread
Male (NPTM) Requires PTFE
Tape on the Thread
Figure 14: National Pipe Thread
Female (NPTF) Requires PTFE
Tape on the Male Thread
Example1: Swollen & Leaking Hose Example 2: Blocked & Collapsed Hose