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c. Make sure the male tting and female coupling are properly aligned, then start the
connection by hand to ensure that it is not cross threaded.
d. Tighten the connection with a wrench until it is tight. At this point, the nut has
covered most of the threads on the male tting.
e. Mark a reference line on the female coupling and the remote condenser unit or
icemaker panel. Using a backup wrench on the back of the female coupling, tighten
the six-sided nut of the female coupling an additional 1/6 turn. See Fig. 8.
Fig. 6
THREAD
SEALANT
Threads
Diaphragm
O-Ring
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
POLYOL
ESTER
(POE) OIL
Brush
Male Fitting
Apply POE Oil to
Entire Male Fitting
DO NOT USE
THREAD SEALANT
Backup
Wrench
Reference Line
1/6 Turn
Wrench
Wrench
Backup
Wrench
After Tight, Tighten an
Additional 1/6 Turn
Female Coupling
3/8" OD Discharge Line
(Insulated)
Remote Condenser Unit
1/4" OD Liquid Line
(Insulated)
Icemaker
Male Fitting
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