1. Lubricate O-ring with a lubricant compatible with the system fluid, environment and O-ring material. (Standard O-ring material is Fluorocarbon FKM. Other O-ring materials are also available on request.)
2. Turn the fitting into the straight thread boss until the metal back-up washer contacts the face of the boss.
3. Position the fitting by backing it out (not more than one turn counter clockwise) until the Swagelok end is oriented in the proper direction.
4. Hold the wrench pad with a backup wrench and tighten the locknut until the washer is against the face of the boss.
NOTE: Positionable elbows and tees are compatible with SAE J1926, MS16142 or JIC female straight thread O-ring bosses.
2. Turn the fitting into the straight thread boss until the metal back-up washer contacts the face of the boss.
3. Position the fitting by backing it out (not more than one turn counter clockwise) until the Swagelok end is oriented in the proper direction.
4. Hold the wrench pad with a backup wrench and tighten the locknut until the washer is against the face of the boss.
NOTE: Positionable elbows and tees are compatible with SAE J1926, MS16142 or JIC female straight thread O-ring bosses.