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Base Section 5 – Procedures
5. Note the position of the nut relative to the fitting
with a marking device (i.e., paint marker).
Mark the hose
end and fitting
6. Referencing the chart below, use a second box
wrench to tighten the nut the appropriate number
of flats past the mark. Do NOT over tighten.
-4 1/4" 2 1.5
-5 5/16" 2 2
-6 3/8" 1.5 1.5
-8 1/2" 1.5 1.25
-10 5/8" 1.5 -
-12 3/4" 1.25 -
-16 1" 1 -
-20 1 1/4" 1 -
-24 1 1/2 1 -
-32 2" 1 -
FLATS FROM WRENCH RESISTANCE CHART
for JIC Hose Ends
Size FFWR
Dash Frac. (in.)
37° Tube
Nut
Swivel Nut
Using two Box Wrenches, tighten
the nut the appropriate number
of flats past the mark (refer to the
FFWR chart above).
This example shows the
nut tightened 1 flat past
the mark.
7. Apply a drop of torque seal to the connection.