FasTest Bail Handle Gas Connectors - Manual (Page 12)

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Bail Handle Compressed Gas Connectors
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problem recognized By probable cause recommended action
Gas leakage at
connection of
connector to valve Continual sound of
escaping gas Damaged or worn connector
sealing O-ring or damaged
cylinder valve Visual inspection of connector
O-ring. Replace as required.
Recommended O-ring replacement
every 1000 filling cycles
Gas leakage at
initiation of filling
cycle, leakage
decreasing as
pressure increases Sound of escaping gas (a) Improper connection
(b) Side load to filling connector
due to rigid supply line
(a) Terminate filling cycle and
repeat connection
(b) Replace supply line with swivel
and/or flexible pigtail
Gas leakage
increases as
pressure increases Sound of escaping gas
Blow off Valve threads damaged
Seat area of valve scored or
damaged Terminate filling cycle and replace
damaged or worn valve
Safety pin does not
activate during
filling cycle Safety pin at rear of
connector not extended
outward from connector
body (a) Damaged or bent pin
(b) Lack of lubrication and/or dirt
contamination
(a) Field replacement of actuator
pin assembly
(b) Remove safety pin assembly,
clean and lubricate with
approved lubricant
Safety pin does
not retract upon
completion of
filling cycle unable to remove
connector (a) Damaged or bent pin
(b) Lack of lubrication and/or dirt
contamination
(c) System under pressure
(a) Field replacement of actuator
pin assembly
(b) Remove safety pin assembly,
clean and lubricate with
approved lubricant
(c) Vent or exhaust system of gas
before attempting disconnection
Actuator handle
loose Excessive handle
movement from
side-to-side when
connected to valve Loose or missing actuator
handle screws Replace missing screw or remove
existing screw. Apply thread lock to
screw threads. Reinsert and tighten
to 8-10 ft-lbs.
Do not over tighten screw
Inability to fully
engage actuator
handle Visually inspect
connection with valve to
determine if connector
threads are exposed Short connection to cylinder
valve Disconnect and reconnect to
valve with connector fully seated
into valve
Gas Connector CGA standards 346, 540, 580 and 580 RPV series. Gas connector products should be visibly inspected
on a routine basis to ensure efficient product performance. Refer to the Maintenance Checklist on page 8.