FasTest FasMate Series User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Roseville, MN
Ph. 1-800-444-2373
Fax. [phone]
www.fastestinc.com
WP120 Rev C, 3/14/2014
WARNING
Use only factory authorized replacement seals and parts. Use
of unauthorized parts/seals can cause failure resulting in
damage or injury.
THREADED
GRIPPING COLLETS
PNEUMATIC
CONNECTOR
THUMB VALVE
CONNECTOR
MEDIA PORT
HANDLE
MEDIA PORT
PILOT
PORT
MEDIA PORT
PILOT
PORT
LEVER
CONNECTOR
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The FX FasMate is designed to provide a safe, reliable leak-tight seal and
connection when properly maintained and used. Verify the connector seal
mates well with the sealing surface. Make sure threaded test piece matches
the threaded collets. Improper mating with a test piece can result in poor
sealing, leakage and risk of connector failure resulting in damage or injury.
MAINTENANCE:
User must establish a regular interval for maintenance as determined by the
user media and operational environment.
Periodically inspect the FX Connector and its seal for wear, damage and
proper operation. Inspect also for lubrication needs or corrosion. Repair or
replace as required to assure proper sealing, function, and safety.
Difficulty of operation indicates a need for inspection, lubrication, repair or
other maintenance. Repair Kits are available.
Parts and instructions available through FasTest or your FasTest
distributor.
NOTE: Any field modification of FasTest connectors voids Factory
warranty.
FasTest, Inc. Product Warranty
FasTest, Inc. warrants its products against defects of workmanship and/or material for 12 months from the date of the
sale by FasTest, Inc. This warranty is void if the product is misused, tampered with or used in a manner that is not in
accordance with FasTest, Inc. recommendations and/or instructions. FasTest, Inc. is not liable for conse uential or
other damages including, but not limited to, loss, damage, personal injury, or any other expense directly or indirectly
arising from the use of or inability to use its products either separately or in combination with other products. ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO
WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY
EXCLUDED.
Remedy under this warranty is limited to replacement of the product or an account credit in the amount of the original
selling price, at the option on FasTest, Inc. All allegedly defective products must be returned prepaid transportation to
FasTest, Inc. along with information describing the products performance, unless disposition in the field is authorized
in writing by FasTest, Inc.
FX/FasMate Series
Description: Lever, Pneumatic & Thumb Valve Operated
Connectors for Male Threads.
FX FasMate Connector provides a reliable leak-tight connection that grips
and seals onto male threads.
Please thoroughly read and understand these operating instructions prior to
operating connector. The use of pressurized media for sealing and testing
requires a thorough understanding of the FasTest FX FasMate Operating
Instructions.
•Operation
•General Information
•Maintenance
•Warranty

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Roseville, MN
Ph. 1-800-444-2373
Fax. [phone]
www.fastestinc.com
WP120 Rev C, 3/14/2014
TEST PIECE
MEDIA PORT
SQUEEZED HANDLE
POSITION
REMOVAL
INSERTION
PILOT
PORT
THUMB VALVE
PILOT PORT
HANDLE
SQUEEZED
MEDIA PORT
SLEEVE BODY
NOTE TO OPERATOR: Test Piece Connection Procedure.
1.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.
2.ALWAYS MAKE SURE SLEEVE IS THREADED TIGHT TO BODY.
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.