This section describes how to connect Viper™ capillaries. The following Viper fittings are available:
Viper fitting with torque toothing
Viper fitting with knurl
No. | Description |
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1 | Viper fitting, torque toothing |
2 | Viper fitting, knurl |
When tightening or loosening a Viper capillary, observe the handling instructions for the respective fitting.
Connecting Viper Fittings with Torque Toothing
To connect Viper fittings with torque toothing, follow these steps:
No. | Description |
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1 | Capillary |
2 | Torque toothing |
Insert the Viper capillary into the connection port.
Tighten the connection with your fingers.
Use the installation tool to tighten the connection further.
Tighten the connection until the torque limitation has been reached, which is indicated by a clicking sound.
Check whether the connection leaks. If leakage exists, follow the steps further down.
Resolving Leakage with Viper Fittings with Torque Toothing
Remove the capillary.
Clean the capillary ends carefully by using a lint-free tissue wetted with isopropanol.
Reinstall the capillary.
If the connection continues to leak, install a new Viper capillary.
To loosen a connection, use this side of the installation tool.
Connecting Viper Fittings with Knurls
To connect Viper capillaries with knurls, follow these steps:
No. | Description |
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1 | Knurl |
2 | Capillary |
3 | Slot |
Insert the Viper capillary into the connection port.
Tighten the connection by the knurl.
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Note the slot in the knurl. You can easily remove the knurl from the capillaries through this slot if space is limited.
Check whether the connection leaks. If leakage exists, follow the steps further down.
Resolving Leakage of Viper Fittings with Knurls
Tighten the connection a little more.
If leakage continues, remove the capillary.
Clean the capillary ends carefully by using a lint-free tissue wetted with isopropanol.
Reinstall the capillary.
If the connection continues to leak, install a new Viper capillary.