FasTest Compressed Gas Medical Connectors - Manual (Page 17)

Medical Compressed Gas Connectors
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problem recognized By probable cause recommended action
Short connection of
connector to valve. Visual inspection of
connection joint. Connector thread collets not
expanding properly during initial
hook-up to cylinder valve. a) Visual inspection of valve. Replace
if damaged or worn.
b) Disconnect and reconnect
connector to valve. Be sure 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.
Improper operation.
Possible internal
leakage. Visual inspection of
connector. Connector
difficult to operate. Damaged, deformed or distorted
connector body, sleeve and
collet threads. Remove connector from filling
operation immediately.
Return to
FasTest to determine
probable cause.
Gas leakage at
initiation of filling
cycle, leakage
decreasing as
pressure increases. Continual 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. Continual sound of
escaping gas. Valve threads damaged.
Seat area of valve scored
or damaged. Terminate filling cycle and replace
damaged or worn valve.
Gas leakage at
connection of
connector to valve. Continual sound of
escaping gas. (a) Damage or worn connector
sealing O-ring or damaged
cylinder valve.
(a) Visual inspection of connector
O-ring. Replace as required.
Recommend O-ring replacement
every 1000 cycles.
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