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Appendix C: VCR and Swagelok Fittings
C.1 VCR
®
Fittings
The VCR fittings are completely assembled and are ready to be connected. Fittings on
the PI-MTE coolant pipes are VCR size ¼” male glands with gasket retainer assemblies
containing copper gaskets. The flex tubing has female fittings on both ends and the 2¾”
ConFlat has male fittings on both ends. See
Figure C-1 .
Figure C-1: VCR Fittings
C.1.1 Installation Procedure
Perform the following procedure to connect/install the VCR fittings:
1. Verify that the gasket retaining assembly with copper gasket has been installed on
the male fitting. Align the male and female fittings as illustrated in Figure C-2 .
Figure C-2: Align Male and Female Fittings
2. Finger-tighten the connection. See Figure C-3 .
Figure C-3: Finger Tighten Connection
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4
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009
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0
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PI-MTE C
OOLANT
P
IPE
M
ALE
F
ITTING
G
ASKET
R
ETAINER
A
SSEMBLY
F
EMALE
F
ITTING
F
LEX
T
UBING
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-009
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