AC & OX GAS HOSES ASSEMBLY

Reference to comments and observations raised over AC and OX welding gas hoses, hose
connections and hose clamps:

• SIRE VIQ 7, Section Hot Work Procedure (paragraph 5.25-5.26)

• CP7 British Compressed Gases Association, Code of Practice 7 (clause 6.2)

• Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers 2015, Amendment 3, October 2018
(Annex 24.3 Hot Work: Hoses And Connections)

Recommended EN ISO 3821 compliant new Unitor AC / OX twin gas hoses with pre-mounted fittings
and build-in check valves (Factory hose assemblies):

• 526472 AC-OX twin hose 1/4” (6 mm)

with crimped fittings, 10 m coil
• 526478 AC-OX twin hose 3/8” (9 mm)
with crimped fittings, 10 m coil
• 526482 AC-OX twin hose 3/8” (9 mm)
with crimped fittings, 25 m coil

Recommended EN 1256 compliant One Ear Clamp and Pincer tool for re-fitting of existing onboard
Unitor AC / OX twin gas hoses

• 768416 Ear Clamps pack f/ Unitor hoses: OD=12.3-14.3 mm / ID ¼” hose

• 768432 Ear Clamps pack f/ Unitor hoses: OD=15.6-17.8 mm / ID 3/8” hose
Every pack contains 20 pc clamps.

768507 Pincer Tool for mounting of all sizes of Unitor Ear clamps