Preparation For Use - Dräger R360395 Notice D'utilisation

The shown name plate is an example. The specifications may vary
depending on the compressed oxygen cylinder.
Compressed oxygen cylinders made of carbon fibre reinforced plastic
have a label with the type identifying marking.
Compressed oxygen cylinders made of steel or aluminium have the
serial number, test date and reference number of the notified body
stamped on the shoulder. Additional tests of these compressed
oxygen cylinders are documented on labels.
"Intended use: A" means that the compressed oxygen cylinder can be
used in closed-circuit breathing apparatus.
"PS": Operating pressure
"PT": Test pressure
"TS": Operating temperature
3 Use
3.1 Information on use
Do not completely empty the compressed oxygen cylinder as
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moisture could get in and cause corrosion or contamination inside.
Dräger recommends leaving a minimum pressure of 29 psi (2 bar)
in the compressed oxygen cylinder. Compressed oxygen cylinders
that have been completely emptied by mistake must be dried and
tested. In this case, send the compressed oxygen cylinder to
Dräger to be checked.
Do not hold the thumb wheel on the valve to carry the compressed
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oxygen cylinder. Hold it by the valve housing or the cylinder body.
Compressed oxygen cylinders can be heavy and thus difficult to
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handle. Improper handling of compressed oxygen cylinders can
lead to certain types of injuries, including, without limitation,
sprains, over-exertion, falls, bruising or bone fractures. Help avoid
accidents by taking sufficient precautionary measures.
Compressed Oxygen Cylinders
Only open or close the valve on the compressed oxygen cylinder
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by hand. Do not use tools! Do not use force to turn the valve on the
compressed oxygen cylinder.
The compressed oxygen cylinder contains pressurised gas. It can
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explode if it is heated.
Escaping gas can cause a fire or intensify it. Keep the compressed
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oxygen cylinder away from flammable materials!
3.2

Preparation for use

3.2.1 Filling the compressed oxygen cylinder
WARNING
!
Explosion hazard!
Compressed, flowing oxygen has an oxidising effect and
causes oil and grease to ignite immediately.
The inside of the cylinder, the valve thread and the sealing
elements must be free from oil and grease.
Compressed oxygen cylinders may only be filled when they:
have a label or stamp with the test date and identifier of the
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accredited inspection authority and the specified test interval has
not been exceeded,
do not show any signs of damage that could be dangerous (e.g. a
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damaged valve housing, thumb wheel or a leaky valve),
are in good condition and show no signs of damage, corrosion or
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moisture on the valve,
are in accordance with national guidelines.
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Use
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