Technical staff manual
Recommended mounting schemes of the flexible hoses are presented in the table 5.
Table 5. Flexible hoses installation scheme
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7.6.3. Mounting a hose is necessary to begin with the non-movable elements of the hose which have a
pipe cylindrical thread (if a counterpart is stationary).
7.6.4. Sealing of the fitting's threaded joint with a counterpart (radial connection) must be made using a
Teflon tape sealing material (FCM) or sealant that provides air-tightness of the threaded joint.
7.6.5. The threaded joint of the captive nut (end connection), for the movable and also non-movable parts
with a counterpart fitting must be performed applying gaskets. Gasket material- oil and petrol resistant
rubber or polytetrafluorethylene.
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