FasTest Bail Handle Gas Connectors - Manual (Page 13)

Bail Handle Compressed Gas Connectors
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problem recognized By probable cause recommended action
Connector’s thread
collets not expanding
properly during initial
hook-up to cylinder valve Visual inspection of
connection joint Short connection of connector
to valve Visual inspection of valve.
Replace if damaged or worn.
Disconnect and reconnect
connector to valve. Be sure
actuator handle sleeve is fully
engaged. If problem is unresolved,
contact
FasTest
Loose connection Connector is loose
despite proper
connection Worn or damaged threads of
cylinder valve Replace cylinder valve.
Damage, deformation
or distortion to connector
body, sleeve, and collet
threads. Possible internal
leakage Visual inspection of
connector
Difficult operation of
connector
Improper operation Remove connector from filling
operation immediately!
Return to
FasTest to determine
probable cause
Inability to connect to,
or a leakage with 540
and 580 RPV style
connectors and Residual
Pressure Valves Inability to fully
actuate connector
actuator handle and/
or outer sleeve (a) Bent actuator pin
(b) Damaged actuator piston
(a) Replace actuator pin
(b) Return to FasTest for repair
Inability to connect or
leakage of RPV version
connector to non RPV
cylinder valves Inability to fully
actuate and/or gas
leakage at initial filling (c) Actuator pin not retracted (c) Retract/remove actuator pin
according to specific connector
operation instructions
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