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# Duotight Female Flare Fittings

Ensure correct fit for KL06880 duotight FFL fittings

Duotight fittings are an easy way to make leakproof seals quickly and reliably. The female flare&#x20;fittings are a unique fitting that seals without the use of an o‐ring, washer or thread tape.

These flare fittings require a small amount of deformation in the tapered/flared profile so a specific&#x20;amount of compression is achieved.

This instruction sheet will enable you to easily determine the correct level of seal compression&#x20;without the need to tighten the fitting excessively.

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### Hand Tighten The Duotight

By hand, tighten the female flare (FFL) Duotight fitting onto the male flare (MFL) of the ball lock&#x20;disconnect or regulator thread. Do this up as tight as you can with your fingers alone.

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### Mark Both Sides

Use a marker and mark both the FFL and MFL sides of the fitting.

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### Tighten With Shifter

Paying attention to the markings in step 2, tighten the duotight fitting with a shifter and rotate the&#x20;fitting an additional 180 degrees so the two markings are on opposite sides.

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### Test For Leaks

Submerse the whole disconnect in a glass of water while the fitting is at 30psi and check for&#x20;leaks/bubbles. If any bubbles are detected, repeat step 3 and rotate the fitting by another 90°.

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