User's Manual

September 2013 iv P/N 81-CO2MAN-001
Moving Cylinders: Cylinders must be shipped compactly in the upright position, and properly secured in
place. Cylinders must not be rolled, dragged or slid, nor allowed to be slid from tailgates of vehicles. A
suitable hand truck, fork truck, roll platform or similar device must be used while maintaining properly
secured cylinders at all times.
Rough Handling: Cylinders must not be dropped or permitted to strike violently against each other or
other surfaces.
Storage: Cylinders must be properly secured and safely stored in an upright position and in accordance
with any applicable regulation, rule or law. Safe storage must include some protections from tipping or
being knocked over.
Nothing in this manual is intended as a substitution for professional judgment and will not serve to absolve
any professional from acting in a manner contrary to applicable professional standards.
For additional information on safe handling of compressed gas cylinders, see CGA Pamphlet P-1 titled “Safe
Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers”. CGA pamphlets may be purchased from The Compressed
Gas Association, 14501 George Carter Way, Suite 103, Chantilly VA 20151-292 or from their website
www.cganet.com
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SUBJECT: PROCEDURES FOR SAFELY HANDLING PRESSURIZED CYLINDERS
THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED IN THE EXACT SEQUENCE AS WRITTEN TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Shipping Cap
1. Each cylinder is factory equipped with a shipping cap over the cylinder valve connected to the cylinder
collar. The shipping cap is a safety device and will provide a controlled safe discharge when installed
if the cylinder is actuated accidentally.
2. AT ALL TIMES, the shipping cap must be securely installed over the cylinder valve and the actuation
port protection cap shall be attached unless the cylinders are connected into the system piping during
filling or performing testing.
Protection Cap
A protection cap is factory installed on the actuation port and securely chained to the valve to prevent loss.
The cap is attached to the actuation port to prevent tampering or depression of the actuating pin. No
attachments (control head, pressure control head) are to be connected to the actuation port during
shipment, storage, or handling.
WARNING
Pressurized (charged) cylinders are extremely hazardous and if not handled
properly are capable of violent discharge. This will result in serious bodily
injury, death and property damage.