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Bail Handle Compressed Gas Connectors

FasTest, Inc.    1646 Terrace Drive    Roseville, MN 55113    Support: (800) 444-2373    Fax: (651) 645-7390    www.fastestinc.com

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Summary of Contents for G346 BH Series

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Page 2: ...proprietary pressure assisted gripping and sealing technology that increases gripping pressure as the pressure increases virtually eliminating accidental removal under pressure A floating split colle...

Page 3: ...tion is sought z z Connectors may only be dismantled by FasTest or trained personnel z z Do not use excessive force when connecting See Operating Instructions outlined in this manual z z Filling gas c...

Page 4: ...Tighten to a max torque of 15 ft lbs A higher torque can result in damage causing leaks when the system is pressurized Ensure that the connectors cannot be damaged when loading and removing the cylind...

Page 5: ...connection is made correctly it will connect with relative ease Ensure that the actuating loop has traveled to a position below parallel to the connector body Check to make sure the collets are fully...

Page 6: ...w the pin is extended Figure 6a Demonstrates good connection to CGA 346 or CGA 540 Figure 6b Use minimal force on bail Figure 7a Demonstrates good connection to CGA 580 or CGA 590 Figure 7b Use minima...

Page 7: ...NOT ATTEMPT TO DISCONNECT ACTUATOR STYLE CONNECTORS WHILE UNDER SYSTEM PRESSURE See Safety Pin care in Maintenance section of this manual Operation Figure 9 Safety pin extends to stop sleeve travel a...

Page 8: ...eturns for inspection as well as required maintenance costs Minimize the use of soap solutions sprayed directly onto connector These types of solutions cause a build up that can hamper proper connecto...

Page 9: ...actuator handle will flip back easily when the connector is depressurized and the safety pin retracts Failure to wait may cause damage to the safety pin If the safety pin does not function properly t...

Page 10: ...age to the groove Clean groove if required and insert new O ring Inspect for correct function Does the safety pin properly protrude and lock the connector under pressure Does the safety pin move backw...

Page 11: ...field service Please contact FasTest Inc for additional information Connectors Part Numbers Material Description G346 BH SG346 SG346E Viton EPDM Replacement main seals Replacement main seals G540 BRP...

Page 12: ...r 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 Safet...

Page 13: ...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 o...

Page 14: ...FasTest Inc 1646 Terrace Drive Roseville MN 55113 Support 800 444 2373 Fax 651 645 7390 www fastestinc com 12 Bail Handle Compressed Gas Connectors notes...

Page 15: ...Bail Handle Compressed Gas Connectors FasTest Inc 1646 Terrace Drive Roseville MN 55113 Support 800 444 2373 Fax 651 645 7390 www fastestinc com 13 notes...

Page 16: ...be returned prepaid transportation to FasTest Inc together with information describing the product s performance unless disposition in the field is authorized in writing by FasTest Inc WARNING High p...

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