Change Pressure Connection

FieldLab can connect with all industry-standard connection types. This article tells you how to change out an installed pressure connection and replace it with one of many different pressure connections available for the FieldLab Pressure.

1

Use a 1 inch (26 mm) wrench to loosen the collar nut by turning it counter-clockwise.

2

Remove the collar nut.

3

Use a 9/16 inch (15 mm) wrench to loosen & remove the pressure connection by turning it clockwise.

4

Remove the pressure connection.

5

Apply silicone grease to the o-ring and backup ring of the new pressure connection.

6

Insert new pressure port into bottom of FieldLab.

7

Thread in fitting counter-clockwise until snug. Tighten with 9/16” (15mm) torque wrench. Do not exceed 50 in*lbf (6 N*m).

8

Thread the collar nut into the bottom of the FieldLab.

9

Use a 1 inch (26 mm) wrench to tighten the collar nut by turning it clockwise. Do not exceed 100 in*lbf (12 N*m).

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