Installation of Hose Section With Hose Splice, For All Hose Sizes Smaller Than 1 Inch.

TM 5-3835-222-BD

e. Screw the nut onto the fitting by hand until it Is "finger tight."

f. Hold the tube against the shoulder of the fitting and tighten the nut with a wrench until it

feels snug.

g. Tighten the nut one more turn.

h. Remove the nut.

i. Inspect the lead edge of the ferrule for a "correct bite" of ferrule onto the tube.

j. The tube with the ferrule and nut is now ready for assembly.

8-19. Installation of Hose Section With Hose Splice, For All Hose Sizes Smaller Than 1 Inch.

Personnel/Time Required:

1 soldier 10 minutes

Materials/Tools:

Tool Kit

Clamp(s)

Hose Splice Fitting

Procedural Steps:

a. Slide two clamps onto the existing hose end. Do not tighten,

b. Push the hose splice into the end of the existing hose.

c. Slide two clamps onto the other hose end.

d. Push the hose splice into the end of the replacement hose.

e. Slide the clamps so they cover the hose splice on either side.

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