COMPRESSED AIR LINES REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR - continued

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COMPRESSED AIR LINES REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR (Contd)

NOTE

As a general rule, due to repairs, an air tube may have up to two

connectors installed on its length between end-points. Air tubes

that require additional repair should be replaced.

Refer to WP 0385 00 for tubing application and tightening

instructions.

DAMAGE AT ENDPOINT

NOTE

Damage to the air tube can hamper the locking capability of the

fitting. After connecting and installing fittings and air tubes, test

for possible damage at end point of the air tube, or damage to the

fitting may result.

Test lock as follows:

a. Tighten fitting (1).

b. Placing hand close to fitting (1), attempt to pull tube (2) free from fitting (1). If tube (2) is

removed from fitting (1), repair tube (2).

Repair tube (2) as follows:

a. Cut tube (2) so that locking surface (3) is free from damage. Discard damaged section (4).

NOTE

A click indicates tube passing the internal O-ring, locking the

air tube into the fitting.

b. Insert tube (2) into fitting (1).

Test lock by attempting to pull tube (2) free from fitting (1). If tube (2) is removed from fitting (1),

replace fitting (1).

DAMAGE AT POINT BETWEEN FITTINGS

Cut tube (5) at locations (6). Discard damaged section (7).

Install connector (9) on tubes (5) and (8).

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