RapidAir D5050 Owner's manual

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Installation Procedures
INSTALLATION The fitting system is a compression style fitting. It includes a split ring that
tightens down onto the outside of the tubing when the nut is tightened over the joint.
TOOLS REQUIRED To install the tubing and fittings, you will need
the following:
PLASTIC TUBING CUTTER (SUPPLIED)
BEVELING TOOL (SUPPLIED)
WRENCHES
PIPE PASTE to put on all threaded connections
PROCEDURE 1) Cut the tubing square with the cutter,
ROTATING wrist while cutting
2) BEVEL the inside of the tubing by inserting
the reaming tool and rotating it at
least 3 full turns
Remove nut and split ring from fitting and
place on tubing
3) PUSH the fitting onto the tubing and fully
against the shoulder of the fitting, soapy
water will help this process
TURN the nut finger tight, plus one full turn
with wrench
BENDING Bend tubing by hand for desired shape, not to exceed 5” radius or tubing may kink
WARNINGS
MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE FOR THIS SYSTEM IS 200 PSI
COMPRESSED AIR IS DANGEROUS IF NOT USED PROPERLY
DO NOT POINT COMPRESSED AIR SOURCE AT ANY PART OF YOUR BODY OR AT ANY
PERSON
ALWAYS USE EYE PROTECTION WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR
CA PROP 65: This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm
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