Foster | Inspection and Maintenance

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Foster Products

Product Overview

Think Safety First

Profile Drawings

Fluid Compatibility Guide

Install/Maintain Couplers ►

Using Exhausting Coupler Install Reusable Coupling Install tapered Threads Install Push-On Hose Inspection & Maintenance

One Way Shutoff Series ►

OVERVIEW 1/8" - 2 Series 1/4" - 3 Series 3/8" - 4 Series 1/2" - 5 Series 3/4" - 6 Series

Safety Vent Series ►

OVERVIEW Steel Safety Vent SVPC Safety Vent Push-Button Safety Vent Universal Safety Vent

Non-Std. Interchange ►

OVERVIEW F180 (Hansen 180) LN (Lincoln Long Nose) SHD (Schrader Std./HD) FRL (Hansen 2RL & 3RL) 060/A70 (Hansen 600 & 700) 210 (ARO 210) 310 (ARO 310) ISO A (ISO 7241-1, A) TF (Tru-Flate)

Straight Through Series ►

FST (Ind. Interchange)

Two Way Shut-off Series ►

FF - Flush Face FF Plus - Flat Face FHK (ISO 7241-1, Series B) FH & FIH (Snap-Tite H)

Mold/Die Series ►

FJT (DME,Jiffy, Moldmate) FJT 1/4" Series FJT 3/8" Series FJT 1/2" Series

Hose/Accessories ►

Polyurethane Hose & Fittings Hytrel Hose & Fittings Blow Guns & Accessories

Hose Fittings ►

Reusable Hose Fittings "Push On" Hose/Fittings

Wing Nut Couplers 3 Way Sleeve Swivel Fittings

ZSi Products

Product Overview

Beta Clamps ►

OVERVIEW Standard Heavy Twin Std. Smoothie Twin Smoothie Std. Rubber Insert Hvy. Rubber Insert Beta Adapter

Cushion Clamps ►

OVERVIEW Cush-A-Nator-Standard Cush-A-Nator Cool Blue Cush-A-Clamp Cush-A-Claw-Strut Mt. Cush-A-Claw-Surface Mt. Cush-A-Click Cush-A-Clip Cush-A-Glide Cush-A-Grip Alpha Series Alpha Series-Extreme Temp Omega Series Porce-A-Clamp Quick-Clip

Cushioned Strip ►

OVERVIEW Air-Strip Cush-A-Strip

Insulation Clamps ►

OVERVIEW Cush-A-Therm Cal-Clamp Hot/Cold Cal-Clamp w/Wet Lag Install

Insulation Saddles ►

OVERVIEW Saddle Up Snap-A-Saddle

OVERVIEW Gamma Extreme Gamma Standard Gamma Iso-Cube Gamma Shield

Loop/Hose/Cable Clamps ►

OVERVIEW Cable Clamps HSN HVN LVZ Python Clamps Python II SS 316 Clamps SPD SPH Cush-A-Ring SPN SPP Cush-A-Ring SPW SSN SVN SVW

Rooftop Supports ►

OVERVIEW Adj. Duct Support Base Only Bridge Support Channel Support Fixed Duct Support Med./Heavy Raised Bridge Raised Channel Support Roller Series

OVERVIEW Standard Outside Hole Female Adapter Male Adapter O-Ring Face Seal Rubber Bushing Hardware

Beam Clamps ►

Silver Claw Clamp

Wesanco Cut Strut ►

OVERVIEW 1-5/8 x 1-5/8 1-5/8 x 1 1-5/8 x 7/8 1-5/8 x 13/16

Spring Steel Supports ►

Foster-ISO

Inspection and Maintenance

Plugs:

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Inspect for cracks, chips, dings or other damage.
Clean as necessary using water and a mild detergent.
External buildup may be removed using a wire brush,
taking care not to mar the surface of the plug.
Replace any damaged plug.

Sockets:

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Inspect overall for cracks, dents or other damage.
Inspect inside socket for damage or debris.
Actuate all moving parts to ensure they operate freely with no scraping or binding.
Clean as necessary using water and a mild detergent.
Replace any damaged socket.

Assemblies:

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Install the plug into the socket, making sure the parts connect easily and hold firmly.
Disconnect coupler, check that the plug and socket release easily and smoothly, with no scraping or binding.
On BL (ball lock) and SL Series (with locking sleeve), rotate sleeve to the locked position and attempt to disconnect, pulling firmly to ensure the coupler stays connected.
Rotate sleeve to the unlocked position, and ensure the coupler disconnects easily.
If any damage, binding or unintended disconnecting is found, both the coupler and plug should be replaced.