Transcription of Torque Specifications for Aluminum Fittings TECHNICAL DATA
1 Alternate Tightening Method OneFlats MethodHere are the steps for anexcellent method of tighten-ing. Anyone can tell if thejoint was tightened and Tighten the nut by handuntil it bottoms the Using a marker, draw aline lengthwise on the nutand extend it onto the Using a wrench, rotate the nut to tighten. turn the nut theamount shown on the Tightening Method TwoThe second alternate method of tightening is very simple andeasy to remember. Bring the nut to hand tight and then rotate aquarter of a turn . This applies to all sizes. Mark the fitting asindicated in the flat method to confirm the quarter page is part of a complete catalog containing TECHNICAL and safety data that must be reviewed when selecting a DATATECHNICAL DATAOne of the most frequently asked questions is how tight shouldthe connection between the fitting and the adapter be?
2 The correct answer is to follow the specification guidelines listed below. This will give the proper tightness to allow for agood seal, but prevents damage to the fitting by over Specification GuidelinesNutMinimumMaximumSize1 Torque11 Torque1-025080-0370105-04100140-05130180 -06150195-08270350-10360430-12460550-167 00840-208501020-249001080-32180020001 Torque values are shown in inch pounds for Aluminum may be times when the correct Torque wrench may notbe available. In these cases you can follow one of the alternatetightening methods listed at right. Please note that thesemethods are for Aluminum performance Fittings andadapters. See Bulletin JA14A for steel , overtightening will result in possible damageto the fitting, resulting in possible ofHex FlatsSizeRotations-0411 2to 13 4-061 to 11 2-0811 4to 13 4-1011 4to 13 4-121to 11 2-163 4to 1-201 2to 3 4-241 2to 3 4 Mark a line on the nut and adapter before of the mark shows theamount which the nut was Units of MeasureMultiplyByTo (Imperial) gallonsGallons ( ) gallonsGallons (water) of of of (fluid) inchesOunces (fluid) of ( C) +32 Temperature ( F)Temperature ( F) -325/9 Temperature ( C)Inch and Millimeter EquivalentsInchesMillimetersFractionsDec imalsDecimals1 TablesTorque Specifications for Aluminum Fittings
