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How tight to apply force between hose and stove inlet?

Customer (PF13S160): 

Hi, stove arrived safely.   Step 7 shows how to connect the hose to the 20# tank.  It doesn’t describe how to connect the other end of the hose to the stove. How tight? Do I need to apply Teflon tape or grease?  Kind Than Thanks.

Outdoorstirfry: 

Inside the hex fitting of the hose, there is a rubber black washer.  We connect it to the stove side 3/8” male flare fitting inlet, finger tight, then apply wrench for additional ½ turn.   A bit of pressure on the rubber black washer helps deal it well.