FasTest CalMate Series User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Connector Maintenance:

• A daily, weekly and periodic inspection of the conne

person is recommended. User must establish a regular interval for
maintenance as determined by the user media and operational
environment.

• Difficulty of operation after continual use indicates

or other maintenance.

• Use only original FasTest spare parts that are designed for the

application and are subject to strict quality control. See Warranty.

Safety Warnings – Guidelines:

• If instructions are not completely understood by operator or components

are missing, contact FasTest before attempting use of the connector.

• FasTest Connectors are not internally valved, and will not prevent loss of

media when disconnected. Do not attempt to disconnect unless safe
conditions are met.

• FasTest Connectors must only be used with test pieces of a specific size

as indicated by the part number. Improper use could cause separation of
the connector from the test piece resulting in physical harm or damage.

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a need for lubrication

FasTest, Inc. Product Warranty

FasTest, Inc. warrants its products against defects of workmanship and/or material for 12 months
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 consequential 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.

from the date of the

CalMate (SA) Ferrule Connectors

Description:

CalMate Series Ferrule Connectors Seal on

Sanitary Tube Fittings.

1/8” NPT TEST

PORT

CalMate Connectors provide a reliable leak-tight connection

hat grips ands seals on ferrule fittings and gaskets. Simply

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insert ferrule fitting and twist sleeve until tight.

Please thoroughly read and understand these operating
instructions prior to operating the connector. The use of
pressurized media for sealing and testing requires a thorough
understanding of the FasTest CalMate Operating Instructions.

Roseville, MN
Ph: 1-800-444-2373
Fax: [phone]

www.fastestinc.com

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Installation:

Connect securely to the 1/8” NPT termination port of

the connector.

Operation:

Connecting Action:

1. Move the sleeve back to disengage the connector. Holding the wrench flat
end of the connector push the connector onto the test piece and gasket.

Back Side Face

of Test Piece

Test Piece

2. Slide sleeve completely forward.

his will collapse the gripping balls.

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Sleeve Back

Gasket

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Sleeve Back

Wrench Flats

Sleeve Notch

Sleeve Forward

3. Rotate the sleeve clockwise until hand tight for locking engagement.
(NOTE: NOTICE LOCATION OF SCREW HEAD) The connector will be
properly engaged when gripping balls are tight against the back side face
of test piece.

Clockwise

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AUTION: The maximum rated pressure is stamped on the connector
sleeve. Before using, verify that this pressure rating is within your working
pressures.

• WARNING: Tug on the connector to assure proper engagement and

gripping before introduction of pressurized media.

• DO NOT force connector onto test part when connecting. The insertion

into the part and the forward motion of the sleeve should easily mate with
the test piece. Forcing the connector will result in poor sealing and
possible leakage.

• DO NOT turn or rotate connector after the engagement to test piece.

Damage to the test part and the connector’s internal parts may result.

4. Activate test media through connector test port.

Disconnecting Action:

. Deactivate test pressure.

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2. Rotate sleeve counter-clockwise about ¼ turn, then pull the sleeve all the
way back. Separate connector from test piece and gasket.

Rotate Sleeve CCW Sleeve Back

Roseville, MN
Ph: 1-800-444-2373
Fax: [phone]

www.fastestinc.com