FasTest FasMate FX Series - Manual (Page 2)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Roseville, MN
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WP120 Rev B, 9/19/2012
TEST PIECE
MEDIA PORT
SQUEEZED HANDLE
POSITION
REMOVAL
INSERTION
PILOT PORT
THUMB VALVE
PILOT PORT
HANDLE
SQUEEZED
MEDIA PORT
NOTE TO OPERATOR: Test Piece Connection Procedure. Lever,
Pneumatic or Thumb Control. Test piece must be pushed firmly against
piston inside collets prior to releasing the Lever, Thumb Valve or
Pneumatic pilot pressure.
LEVER HANDLE OPERATION:
1. Squeeze the handle to extend/open the gripping collets of the connector.
Push/place connector onto the male test threads until the main seal o-ring
contacts the component to be tested.
2. Release the handle of the connector, collapsing the collets to grip the test
piece threads. Make sure collets have collapsed inside sleeve.
• Threaded collets grip onto male threads, drawing in the test piece to the
sealing o-ring. Pressure into the media port completes the sealing
process.
3. Introduce test media through media port for the duration of test.
4. When test is complete relieve test pressure and squeeze the handle to
disengage connector from test piece.
5. The previous four steps of connecting also apply to the operation of the
Pneumatic and Thumb Valve operated connectors.
6. Both the Pneumatic and Thumb Valve connector require pilot port supply of
75-120 psi. Both styles have 1/8” NPT pilot ports.
7. Pneumatic Valve Connector: This requires external control provided by
the user to engage and disengage the collets pneumatically.
8. Thumb Valve Connector: Thumb Valve controls collet engagement by
pressing the Thumb Valve on connector.
WARNING:
FasTest Connectors are designed ONLY for the threads meeting the
specifications listed in the FasTest literature. DO NOT use in other
threads.
Connectors are NOT designed for permanent connections and are for
temporary connections only.
DO NOT EXCEED pressure rating as marked on connector.
Verify proper connection BEFORE pressurizing. Use only in a safe
environment. Safety chains and guards are recommended for all
applications.
DO NOT move connector while under pressure. Damage or injury may
result.