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SuperLite
17B
until the side block end is aligned with the threads for the
bent tube mount nut.
Rotating clockwise, thread the large nut on the bent tube
assembly onto the inlet nipple 1 to 2 threads. Ensure that
the Teflon
ring is in place and engage the bent tube nut
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to the side block fully until it is hand tight. You may need
to gently rock the regulator body and/or the bent tube to
fully engage side block nut.
Next, fully engage (clockwise) the large nut on the bent
tube into the regulator inlet until hand tight. This will
ensure the nut is bottomed on the shoulder on the bent
tube. Do not tighten further. Loosen the jam nut on the
regulator inlet (counterclockwise), and engage the jam
nut fully to the large nut on the bent tube. Using a torque
wrench and an 7/8" open end wrench hold the large nut
Make sure to replace the whisker spacers when you reinstall
on the regulator end of the bent tube and tighten the jam
the whiskers.
nut to 40 inch pounds.
18) Ensuring the O-ring is in place, use a torque wrench a
1 1/4" socket and an extension, torque the regulator mount
nut to 100 inch pounds. Next using a torque wrench with
an 11/16" adapter, torque the bent tube nut to the side
block to 100 inch pounds.
19) Attach the whisker wings to each side of the face
port retainer using the screws, plates and spacers. Using
a torque wrench with a flat blade screwdriver adapter,
carefully torque these screws to 12 inch pounds.
20) Adjust the regulator following instructions later in
this chapter.
21) Install the diaphragm, cover, clamp and screw. Tighten
the screw to 12 inch pounds using a torque screwdriver.
22) If you have the 17A, connect the hose assembly to
the inlet nipple. Tighten the nut on the hose with a torque
wrench while holding the inlet nipple with a second
Be sure to tighten the whiskers to their proper torque values.
wrench, to prevent it from turning. Torque to (40 inch
pounds)
23) Check the regulator for proper operation and fine-tune
the adjustment if necessary.
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