Specifications

Multiplex Company, Inc.
Illustrated Fittings and Hardware Catalog
25
00218013 Revision C (KAK) 7 August, 2000
John Guest Fittings (continued)
How to use john guest fittings
Before inserting tubing into John Guest Fitting, be sure end of tubing is cleanly cut at a 90° angle.
2. Insert tubing into John Guest Fitting. Push tub-
ing firmly through fitting until it rests against a
tube stop in the fittings main body housing. The
tubing is now automatically locked into John
Guest Fitting.
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For stainless steel
Metal tubing must be cut square and have a smooth
burr-free end.
1. Turn the LOCKING CAP to show approximately
1
/8" (3mm) of thread at X.
2. Push fitting onto the STAINLESS STEELensuring
that it is fully up against the tube stop.
3. Tighten the LOCKING CAP half a turn. If the fit-
ting is not secure, tighten a little further.
4. Make sure fitting is secure.
5. Push Plastictubing into other and of fitting in-
suring that it is fully up against the tube stop.
To release the fitting from the Stainless Steeltube,
simply unscrew the LOCKING CAP three quarters of
a turn, depressing the collet head as with a
conventional John Guest Fitting.
Note: If a fitting leaks as the SUPER SEAL end,
simply tighten the LOCKING CAP until leaking stops.
By doing this you increase the compression sealing
of the O-rings on the steel tail.
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Tubing
Collet
Collet Cover
Tubing
Collet
Collet Cover
3. To release tubing from John guest Fitting, push
in collet located on John Guest Fitting (if neces-
sary, remove collet cover).