159F-8-4 SAE 45° Flare 45° Elbow

Construction

Manufactured from CA 360, CA 345 or CA377 brass

Features

• Economical fitting resists mechanical pullout
• Easy to disassemble and may be reassembled repeatedly, for a leak-proof connection

Installation

• Cut tubing squarely and clean tube end thoroughly to remove burrs.
• Place nut onto tube. Place threaded end of nut toward end of tube.
• Flare tube end with flaring tool to provide 45° flare.
• Clamp tube flare between nut and nose of fitting body by screwing nut on finger-tight. Tighten with a wrench an additional 1/4 turn for metal-to-metal seal.

Note

Flare tools are available, please contact Dixon for pricing and availability.

Safety Notes

• The PSI rating given is based on a temperature of 73°F (23°C) using copper tubing.
• Temperature and type of tubing used are important factors in working pressure ranges.

Specifications

• Listed with Underwriter's Laboratories for flammable liquid, marine, refrigeration and gas applications. Meets functional requirements of SAE J512 and J513, ASA and MS (Military Standards).
• Reference SAE 010302

Use

• Manufactured especially for hard-to-hold liquids and gases
• Use with copper, brass, aluminum and welded steel hydraulic tubing that can be flared