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Installing 90° fittings
3.3.1
The minimum bend radius for SeaStar and SeaStar PRO hose is 3.5" (9 cm).
If you are installing the pump with the hose exit close to a bulkhead or other
obstruction that won't allow a suitable bend radius, you can replace the
straight fittings at the pump output (labeled C1 and C2) with 90° fittings.
These are sold separately in kits of three fittings, part number HF5529.
Figure 3-3.
To install:
Remove the straight fittings, taking care to keep any sealant residue out
of the pump.
Clean sealant residue from the threads in the pump body as thoroughly
as possible. Clean from inside out, and with threads facing down, to
avoid contaminating the pump.
Apply a liquid thread sealant, such as Loctite
pipe thread of the 90° fittings, following the sealant manufacturer's
application directions. Do not apply sealant to the straight-threaded
portion of the fitting.
Install the fitting in the pump body hand tight, then use a wrench to
tighten an additional two turns. Tighten no more than one additional
turn to align the fitting to the desired orientation. Do not overtighten,
as you may damage the pump body or fitting.
CAUTION!
Adjust fitting orientation immediately. Once the sealant begins to cure any
further adjustment will likely result in a leak, in which case you will need to
remove the fitting and re-apply sealant.
CAUTION!
Never use Teflon tape to seal any fittings in a SeaStar hydraulic steering
system. Use of Teflon tape will void the warranty.
565 PST, to the tapered
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