Western UltraMount 2, Owner'S Manual

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Lit. No. 72444, Rev. 05 115 April 1, 2021
MAINTENANCE
Installing Hydraulic Fittings and Hoses
NOTE: Overtightening JIC hose fi tting ends
will result in a fractured fi tting.
DO NOT use thread sealant/tape on fi ttings or hoses.
This could damage the product. Always use two
wrenches, or a wrench and pliers, to ensure proper
alignment and tightening of
fi ttings and hoses.
Procedure for Installing SAE O-Ring Fittings
in Valve Block and Rams:
1. Turn jam nut on fi tting as far back as possible.
2. Lubricate the O-ring with clean hydraulic fl uid.
3. Screw the fi tting into the port by hand until the
washer contacts the port face and shoulder of
the jam nut threads.
4. Unscrew the fi tting to the proper position—no
more than one full turn.
5. Using a wrench and pliers, hold the fi tting
body in position and tighten the jam nut until
the washer again contacts the port face, then
tighten an additional 1/8 to 1/4 turn to lock the
fi tting in place. Final torque on the jam nut
should be approximately 20 ft-lb.
Procedure for Installing Hydraulic Hoses:
1. Screw the fl are nut onto the fi tting fl are and
hand tighten.
2. Align the hose so there are no twists or sharp
bends and so it will not be pinched or pulled
by moving parts.
3. Using a wrench and pliers, hold the hose in
position and tighten the fl are nut 1/8 to 1/4 turn
beyond hand tight. Final torque on the fl are
nut should be approximately 20 ft-lb.
4. Reinstall any protective hose wraps in their
original positions.