5 installing the air system, Connection to the bulkhead fitting – ARB RD137 User Manual
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5 Installing the Air System
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5.3
Connection to the Bulkhead Fitting
c Trim the air line to length using a sharp knife. 
c Insert the support spring over the end of the air line - small end first. 
(Fig.17.)
c Insert the outer compression nut over the air line. 
c Insert the 5mm [0.197”] ferrule over the end of the air line. Leave 
approx. 5mm of tubing between the ferrule and the end of the tube.
Figure 17.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
c Insert the support tube all the way into the end of the air line.
HINT : If the support tube is too difficult to insert, place the
end of the air line into a cup of boiled water to soften 
the tubing. 
c Insert the tube end all the way into the center compression nut. 
c Screw on the outer compression nut and tighten. The ferrule and 
support tube are now permanently attached.
c Assemble the support spring over the outside of the outer
compression nut.
c Secure any loose sections of tube with a cable tie.
