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Parker tube fitting assembly procedure – Spectra Watermakers Newport 400 User Manual

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Install the Nut first then use the bevelled side of the Spacer to push the

Grab Ring onto the tube no more than 1/2". Slip the O-ring over the tube

to hold the Spacer in place. If the Grab Ring is pushed too far, trim back

the tube so about 1/4" of tube extends past the O-ring.

Use 2 grab rings for 1/2" tube

Single grab ring for 1/4" & 3/8" tube

1/2" tube should not bottom out in the fitting

to allow full compression of the O-ring

Hand tighten the nut. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!

DO NOT USE A WRENCH! The tube should not

come out if pulled by hand. If it does, tighten the

1/4", 3/8", 1/2" Parker Tube Fitting Assembly

Gently fit the tube into the body and loosely thread on the nut.

Be careful not to cross-thread the nut

grab ring tabs.

Step 4:

Step 3:

Step 1: Dissemble fitting components

O-ring

Step 2:

Body

Spacer

Tubing

1/2" max

Nut

Parker Tube Fitting Assembly Procedure