quik disconnect on a Vertex

[Koresample]

Had a brutal day at work, bought a new Vertex from J&L hoping to set it up (you know, therapeutic evening) and i am fighting with the stupid fitting to put the ro membrane in. Any tips on how to remove the hoses from the quick disconnects? I have removed the clip and should just be able to pull it out, no?:sad:

I don't want to break it just reefing on it, any tips would be great!

[Smudge]

Pull the lock ring off then push in on the outside of the connector, pull on the hose it should release.

[Koresample]

awesome, thanks...got it!