5/16" Brass Straight Compression Nut

ApplicationsUse with copper, aluminum and thermoplastic tubing. Manufactured for low and medium pressure tubing connection work where excessive vibration or tube movement is not involved.SpecificationsUnderwriter's Laboratories listed for flammable liquidSAE J-512ASAReference SAE 060110InstallationNo flaring, soldering or other preparation of tubing necessary to assembleSlide nut, then sleeve onto tubing. The thread end of the nut must face out.Insert tube into the fitting. Be sure the tube is bottomed on the fitting shoulder.Assemble nut to body, and tighten hand-tight. Then follow the number of appropriate wrench turns for the given size.NoteTemperature and type of tubing used are important factors in working pressure ranges. Pressure rating given at 73°F. For thermoplastic tubing, see manufacturers recommendation for pressure range.Temperature ranges are given for use with soft metal tubing. For thermoplastic tubing, see manufacturers recommendation for tubing temperature range.Safety notesNot recommended for steel tubingNot recommended for applications using gaseous media.WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Do not use in connection with drinking water. Wash hands after handling.