FasTest Compressed Gas Medical Connectors - Manual (Page 16)

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Medical 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. (a) Damaged or worn
connector sealing O-ring or
damaged cylinder valve.
(b) Contaminated or clogged
pressure piston.
(a) Visual inspection of connector
O-ring. Replace as required.
Recommended O-ring
replacement every 1000
filling cycles.
(b) Clean.
Loose cylinder
connection with
MediMate 870 or
950 connector. Ability
to move connector
side-to-side once
connection is made.
(a) Disconnect and
inspect connector.
(b) Check index pins.
Index pins removed. Replace and/or reinsert index
pins properly.
Do Not Remove Index Pins!
MediMate 870 or
950 leakage.
Hissing or popping
off under pressure.
Main seal blows out. Internal connector components
are contaminated, which does
not allow internal piston to
move freely. Disassemble connector, clean
component parts, apply approved
lubricant, and reassemble.
Gas leakage at
connection. Loss of
main seal. Continual sound of
escaping gas. Connection pressure piston is
clogged with contaminates. (a) Visual inspection of connector
O-ring. Replace as required.
Recommend O-ring replacement
every 1000 cycles.
(b) Remove cartridge assembly
and clean.
Gas connector products should be visibly inspected on a routine basis to ensure efficient product performance.
Refer to the Maintenance Checklist on page 12.
MediMate cga 870 and cga 950