Split-Flange Clamps design gives you a tilt proof clamps. By locating the plane of the Split-Flanges Clamps half bolt centerlines so that it passes through the center of force of the flanged head on the Split-Flange Clamps half, unbalanced moments are eliminated. This design principle prevents tilting of the clamps half and extrusion of the O-Ring. It conforms to SAE Standard J518.

Hose assembly removal is facilitated by the rounded end design of the clamps halves. Loosening of the four bolts and removal of one bolt permits the end of one clamps half to be pivoted to the side about the other bolt. This opens the clamps fully and allows the flanged head assembly to be removed. It also allows the easy assembly of the hoses in close quarters.

Use of the highly efficient and widely used static O-Ring seal eliminates the use of gaskets, tapered threads and sealing compounds. There are no spiral leakage paths. The connector may be assembled with small automotive wrenches in tight quarters with low torque requirements. Large wrenches and high assembly forces are not required.

1

: Clean the sealing surface

Clean the sealing surface and make certain the O-Ring groove is free of chips, dirt, nicks, etc. Foreign material prevents a proper seal.

2

: Make sure of full flangeS-to-head contact

Check O-Ring to see that it is properly seated to prevent cutting during installation. Push clamp halves inward as far as they will go so as to give greatest possible bearing area necessary to long service life.

3

: Tighten bolts evenly and torque to specs

This ensures even distribution of the necessary sealing forces on the clamps and O-Ring head.