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5. Tighten uniformly and in a diametrically staggered pattern as illustrated below:

WARNING: It is extremely important to follow a proper tightening sequence. If not followed, the flanges can become cocked and a leak will result. When tightening flanges with spiral wound gaskets, if cocking occurs, the result can be deformation and non-repairable damage to the gaskets in addition to a resultant leak. Any gasket leak can result in potential injury to adjacent personnel.

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