Pressure Reservoirs, Handling

Secure cylinders to prevent them from falling over.

Secure upright cylinders to stop them falling over and secure cylinders lying flat to stop them rolling away.

Do not throw the cylinders.

If dropped, the reservoir could be so severely deformed that it ruptures. The refrigerant evaporates immediately, releasing considerable force. Flying fragments of cylinders can cause severe injuries.

To protect the valves, cylinders must only be transported with the cap screwed on.

Valves may break off if cylinders are not properly transported.

Never store near heating devices.

High temperatures may occur next to heating devices. High temperatures are also accompanied by high pressures and the maximum permissible cylinder pressure may be exceeded.

No Warming above 50 °C (122 °F)

To reduce risk, pressure canister regulations specify that canisters must not be heated above 50°C (122 °F).

No Unmonitored Warming

Do not heat using an open flame under any circumstances. Localized overheating can cause structural changes in the container material, which then reduces its ability to withstand pressure. There is also a danger of refrigerant decomposition due to localized overheating.

Empty Cylinders, Sealing

Empty refrigerant cylinders must always be sealed to prevent moisture from entering. Moisture causes steel cylinders to corrode. This weakens the cylinder walls. In addition to this, rust particles that enter refrigeration systems from containers will cause malfunctions.