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Parker Hannifn Corporation
Parker Brass Products Division
Otsego, Michigan
Catalog 3501E Pipe Fittings
F5
F
Pipe thread assembly guide (turns method)
for Dryseal threads with pre-applied Vibra Seal
Straight Fittings
1. Tighten external thread into the internal thread.
2. Tighten an additional 2 revolutions with a wrench up
to 1⁄2 in. male pipe thread. Above 1⁄2 in., 11⁄2 to 21⁄2
revolutions.
Elbow or Tee Fittings
1. Tighten external thread into the internal thread.
2. Tighten an additional 1 to 11⁄2 revolutions with
a wrench.
3. Tighten ftting, Clockwise, to Align with Tubing
(never counter clockwise).
Note: To minimize the possibility of a leaking
threaded joint after assembling male to female pipe
threads, neither end should be backed out
(loosened) once the assembly has been made.
Finger Tight
Wrench Tight
Finger Tight
Wrench Tight
Clockwise to align