Cut hose square with fine-tooth hacksaw or cut-off wheel.

Put socket in vise. Screw hose counterclockwise into socket untill it bottoms. When assembling long lengths of hose, it may be preferred to put hose in vise just tight enough to prevent from turning, and screw scoket onto the hose counterclockwise until it bottoms. Back off 1/4" turn.

Male Ends: Push assembly tool into nipple. Swivel Ends: Tighten nipple and nut on assembly tool. Lubricate nipple, mandrel and inside of hose liberally with assembly lube.

Male Ends: Screw nipple clockwise into socket and hose leave 1/32" clearance between nipple hex and socket. Swivel Ends: Screw nipple clockwise into socket and hose. Leave 1/32" to 1/16" clearance between nut and socket. Clean, proof test to twice operating pressure and inspect all assemblies.