TM 9-2320-283-13&P
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INSTALLATION, AIR TUBE – CONTINUED
1.
Measure and cut bulk tubing to desired length, and route new tube (figure 3, item 1) as noted during
removal.
2.
Slide nut (figure 3, item 2) on tube (figure 3, item 1) with threads (figure 3, item 5) facing end of tube
(figure 3, item 3), and install ferrule (figure 3, item 3) on outside diameter (O.D.) of tube
(figure 3, item 1).
NOTE
If sleeve insert is not contained in fitting, perform step 3 to install
sleeve insert on inside diameter (I.D.) of tube.
3.
Install sleeve insert (figure 3, item 4) on I.D. of tube (figure 3, item 1).
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5
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Figure 3. Installing Nut, Ferrule, and Sleeve Insert.
WARNING
All nylon air line tubing must be connected to fittings with a brass
ferrule and sleeve insert or end of tube will leak or blow off once
under pressure.
Failure to comply may result in damage to
equipment or possible injury to personnel. Seek medical attention in
the event of an injury.
4.
Push end of tube (figure 4, item 1) in fitting (figure 4, item 3) until it bottoms and thread nut
(figure 4, item 2) on fitting (figure 4, item 3). Tighten nut (figure 4, item 2) in accordance with (IAW)
table 1.
Figure 4. Installing Tube Assembly.