Assembling Hose With Fittings.

TM 5-3835-222-BD

b. Rest the cutting edge of the axe on top of the hose so that the axe is perpendicular to the

length of the hose.

c. Carefully strike the axe with the hammer until the hose is separated,

d. Remove the tape (If used).

e. Flush the hose with clean oil to remove foreign particles. Do not reuse flushing oil.

8-16. Assembling Hose With Fittings.

Personnel/Time Required:

1 soldier 15 minutes

Materials/Tools:

Vise

Fluid, Hydraulic

Procedural Steps:

a. Secure the outer sleeve in a vise with the small end facing out.

b. Dip the hose in hydraulic fluid or oil.

c. Turn the hose counterclockwise to screw the oiled end into the small end of the outer sleeve.

d. When the hose bottoms in the sleeve, remove the assembly from the vise.

e. Check to see that nothing has stopped the hose prematurely.

f. If the hose has bottomed, turn it clockwise turn.

g. Remove the sleeve and hose from the vise. Place the large end of the sleeve facing up.

h. Dip the nipple end of the fitting hydraulic fluid or oil.

i. Turn the sleeve clockwise and apply downward pressure to screw the nipple into the sleeve.

j. Tighten the sleeve until the nipple hex makes contact with the sleeve.

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