Step 1 :

Clean side of the male and female thread. Remove all the dirt or residual tape.

Step 2 :

Wrap the thread with PTFE tape starting from the first full thread in the direction of thread spiral with suggested number of wrapping turns as in below table.

Caution

The tape should not exceed the first full thread as the excess tape may be shredded and get into the fluid system.

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Step 3 :

Cut the extra tape off or tear it apart. Press the tape in the thread for one circle from the free end in the direction of thread spiral.

Step 4 :

Tight with Finger first and that use a torque wrench to tighten up.
Keep the right direction in order to avoid damaging the thread (refer to the suggested torque in the table).

Installation Torque of Tapered Threads