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Compressor Sealing Washers

- When installing sealing washers, keep dirt and foreign material from getting on the sealing surfaces of the washers, hose block, or compressor ports. Clean all sealing surfaces with a lint-free rag.
- Do not reuse sealing washer.
- Sealing washers do not have to be oiled prior to assembly.

1. Install sealing washer onto pilots of suction/discharge block fitting. Washers must bottom against surface of block fitting.
2. Install hose block to the compressor making sure the sealing washers are seated within the compressor machined surfaces.
3. Hold the block in place and hand tighten attachment bolt.

Tighten
- Bolt to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).