Eaton® Quick Connect® Air Brake Installation Guide
2 EATON Quick Connect Installation Guide E-BRQC-MR001-E July 2013 3EATON Quick Connect Installation Guide E-BRQC-MR001-E July 2013
Assembly Procedures
Step 1: Using a tube cutter, make a square cut edge (maximum 15˚ cutting angle allowed).
Note: Dull knives, side-cutters, or other cutting tools may NOT ensure a good, clean cut. Burrs, oval tubing, and contamination can damage seals and other system components.
Tube Insertion
Gentle Tug
90˚15˚ max.
ColletTube Support
O-Ring Body
Step 5: Allow the tube ample room for a gradual bend. Note: Severe bends can collapse tubing, resulting in leaks, line blockage, or flow restriction.
Step 2: Insert tubing straight into fitting until a solid stop is felt. The tubing grip and seal (on the O-ring) is now accomplished.
Step 3: Gently tug on tubing to ensure tubing is secure.
Parts Reference
Step 4: Install threaded end of fitting hand tight and make final adjustment with wrench on hex or flats of fitting body. Note: Never use a wrench near the tubing entry or collet head of fitting.
Disassembly Procedures
Step 1: Check to be sure there is no air pressure.
Step 2: Depress collet head using fingers or Weatherhead® tube-release toolto release grip on tubing.
Step 3: With the collet depressed, pull the tubing from the fitting.
Tube Release Tool
Keep Collet Depressed
Remove Tube
Keep Collet Depressed
Remove Tube
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