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5)  Mounting procedure for flameproof universal elbow
The procedure for mounting the flameproof universal elbow is shown below.
Step Procedure
1
Align the end surface of the lock nut with the end surface of the 
O-ring groove as shown below.
Elbow 
Lock nut 
O-ring 
Lock nut end face 
O-ring groove
end surface 
Figure 2-26  Arrangement of lock nut and O-ring
2
Screw the flameproof universal elbow into the terminal box 
conduit connection port until the lock nut end surface hits the 
connection port end surface.
When two elbow are used, at first, screw the first elbow into the 
terminal box. Next, screw the second elbow into the terminal box 
in the reverse direction to the first elbow.
Handling Precautions:
Apply adequate waterproofing to these parts.
3
Turn the flameproof universal elbow to loose in the desired 
direction.
Handling Precautions:
Do not loosen it more than 1 turn.
4
Lock the flameproof universal elbow in place by tightening down 
the lock nut using the special tool.