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Firetrace Limited, Unit 22 Knightsdale Road, Ipswich IP1 4JJ
Tel. 01473 744090 Fax. 01473 744901
Email. [email protected] Visit our Website www.firetrace.co.uk
Connecting the Firetrace™ Tubing onto the fitting
All compression fittings must be secured in the following manner :
a)
Cut the tube end ensuring the cut is clean and free from burrs. Check that no debris/ swarf
is left in the tube.
b)
Place the nut over the end of the tube with its threaded section towards the end of the
tube.
c)
Push the tube fully home into the body.
d)
The nut should be tightened finger tight and then using a 12mm Spanner pinched up to
firm hand tightness
e)
Slacken off the assembly and inspect end to ensure flange has formed correctly then
reconnect and tighten down to ensure an effective seal.
Method of Assembly
1.
Tubing must be cut off square.
2.
Insert tubing into tubing nut.
3.
Offer the tubing to the fitting so that the tubing bottoms on the tubing stop.
(
this requires a firm push if cold
)
4.
Hold the tubing in contact with the tubing stop and screw the tubing nut down
to the recommended torque.
(torque = 5.7 Nm)
x
The use of a tube cutter (FT0127) is
recommended for an accurate cut of the
Trace Detection Tube.
