FFS-0772 Forecourt Guide No 6 InteractiveSpreads - Flipbook - Page 40
FLEX-ING® FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR: I N S T A L L A T I O N
PROVIDE SUPPORT
When installing the assembly in a
horizontal loop, provide support for the
arms to prevent the hose from sagging.
WRONG
No support, sagging
and sharp bends
CORRECT
Support
Motion
DO NOT TORQUE
D U R I N G I N S TA L L AT I O N
Pipe unions help to reduce twisting
during connection to the piping, Use
two wrenches to help keep the hose
from twisting when tightening the
pipe union.
Motion
Metal hose assemblies should not
be used to compensate for bolt hole
misalignment. Floating flanges will help
to minimize twisting of the metal hose.
CORRECT
In-plane flexing
WRONG
Out-of-plane flexing
M A I N TA I N M I N I M U M
CENTER-LINE BEND RADIUS
WRONG
The hose assemblies must not be forced
to a bend radius less than specified.
HOSE SIZE
0.25", 1", 1.5", 2"
3"
4"
MIN. BEND RADIUS
6" (152 mm)
9" (228 mm)
13" (330 mm)
If you have questions about installing Franklin Electric
flexible connectors, contact FFS Technical Support at
800-984-6266.
CORRECT
R
MINIMUM BEND RADIUS FROM CENTER-LINE OF HOSE
