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Hose Assembly and Crimping CAUTION: There are several different sections for Hose

Field Attachable Hose Assembly and Crimping. Be sure you are in A
the section that corresponds to the fitting series
Series 51, BU & MS (Do not use these fittings on oxygen service lines) you are using. See Table of Contents for listing.

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Inspection Assembly Assembly Tubing
B

Coiled Air Hose & Fittings

Using the Parker VBS or VBL
Hose – Visually inspect both Lubrication – Using an SAE Using a wrench, screw socket C
vise block, place hose in proper
ends of hose for square cut. 20 weight lubricating oil, lightly onto hose counterclockwise
hole of the vise block and then
lubricate inside of hose end.
Remove any burrs, loose fibers Lubricate – Using an SAE 20 until it bottoms. Ensure end of
clamp in a bench vise. Ensure
or wires. weight lubricating oil, hose is against inside shoulder.
enough hose extends from the
lightly lubricate inside and Back off socket 1/4 turn clock-
vise block to install socket.
outside of hose end. wise.
Caution Socket should be firm when
tightened but not difficult to turn.
Ensure hose is installed If socket is difficult to install, Transportation
in correct size hole of vise block. apply lubricant that is compat-
Clamping hose in a smaller hole ible with the hose material.
will crush hose.
D
Note
Do not use a lubricant with
MS series.
Fittings – Inspect socket for
damaged or missing threads. Using a Parker VBS or VBL
Do not use if conditions exist. (vise block), place hose in Fittings
proper hole of vise block and
place in bench vise. Ensure E
enough hose extends from
vise block to install socket.

Tooling, Equipment & Accessories

F
Inspect nipple for a through-
hole, damaged or missing
threads and improperly crimped
nut (if applicable). Do not use if
these conditions exist.

General Technical

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