Step 1:

Cutting Fragola Performance Systems Series 6000 Stainless PTFE Lined Hose is easy. Simply mark the hose at the desired length with a marker and wrap a piece of duct tape or masking tape around the hose. Make sure to align the tape so that you can cut through the center of it as this will hold the hose together and keep fraying to a minimum. A 32 teeth per inch hack saw works great for making the cut. If that is not available a Beverly Shear, radiac or chop saw will suffice. After cutting carefully remove the tape and trim the frayed ends if necessary.

Step 2:

After cutting to the desired length you need to slide the socket onto the hose. If you are having trouble doing this you can try securing the socket in a vise, similar to 3000 series hose assembly. Fragola Aluminum Vice Jaws will help protect your hose ends scratching during this step. If there is further concern about scratching the hose end may be wrapped with tape for protection. With the socket secured in a vise, insert the hose through the smooth end until you can see the end of the hose.

Step 3:

Next you must open up the braiding in order for the "olive" to slide over the PTFE liner. Fragola PTFE Braid Spreader works very well in this application. The braid must be spread sufficiently so the small shoulder inside the "olive" rests against the cut end of the PTFE liner. Apply a small amount of 30-weight motor oil or anti-seize to the threads for lubrication.

Step 4:

If using the Fragola Braid Spreader, the nipple end will have already resized the PTFE liner, which may be squashed from the cutting operation. If not, you must insert something in the end of the PTFE liner to bring it back to a round shape (an ice pick works well for this operation).

Step 5:

It doesn't matter which portion (the socket of the nipple) is secured in the vise. Using a suitable wrench, tighten the socket threads onto the cutter. An adjustable "crescent" type wrench is not recommended as it may slip and damage the outside of the hose end.

Step 6:

Clean the inside of the hose assembly with clean solvent. Blow out residue with compressed air. It is strongly recommended that you test the hose assembly for leakage before putting it into service. The easiest way to go about this is by utilizing Fragola Line Testers and submerging the hose assembly in a bucket of water. If you don't see air bubbles when the line is pressurize then it is okay to put in service. Just be sure to lubricate the "B-nut threads" before installing on an adapter.