BOC Smootharc Multi 180 - Cylinder Safety Procedures; Cylinder Valve Safety

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BOC Smootharc Multi 180/200 Operating manual
Cylinder safety
→ Read labels and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before use
→ Store upright and use in well ventilated, secure areas away from
pedestrian or vehicle thoroughfare
→ Guard cylinders against being knocked violently or being allowed to
fall
→ Wear safety shoes, glasses and gloves when handling and connecting
cylinders
→ Always move cylinders securely with an appropriate trolley. Take care
not to turn the valve on when moving a cylinder
→ Keep in a cool, well ventilated area, away from heat sources, sources
of ignition and combustible materials, especially ammable gases
→ Keep full and empty cylinders separate
→ Keep ammonia-based leak detection solutions, oil and grease away
from cylinders and valves
→ Never use force when opening or closing valves
→ Don’t repaint or disguise markings and damage. If damaged, return
cylinders to BOC immediately
Cylinder valve safety
When working with cylinders or operating cylinder valves, ensure
that you wear appropriate protective clothing – gloves, boots and
safetyglasses. When moving cylinders, ensure that the valve is not
accidentally opened in transit.
Before operating a cylinder valve
Ensure that the system you are connecting the cylinder into is suitable
for the gas and pressureinvolved.
Ensure that any accessories (such as hoses attached to the cylinder
valve, or the system being connected to) are securely connected. Ahose,
for example, can potentially ail around dangerously if it is accidentally
pressurised when not restrained at both ends.
Stand to the side of the cylinder so that neither you nor anyone else is
in line with the back of the cylinder valve. This is in case a back-plug
is loose or a bursting disc vents. The correct stance is shown in the
diagramabove.
When operating the cylinder valve
Open it by hand by turning the valve hand-wheel anti-clockwise. Use
only reasonable force.
Ensure that no gas is leaking from the cylinder valve connection or
the system to which the cylinder is connected. DO NOT use ammonia-
based leak detection uid as this can damage the valve. Approved leak
detection uid, can be obtained from a BOC Gas & Gear centre.
When nished with the cylinder, close the cylinder valve by hand
by turning the valve hand-wheel in a clockwise direction. Use only
reasonable force.
Remember NEVER tamper with the valve.
If you suspect the valve is damaged, DONOT use it. Report the issue to
BOC and arrange for the cylinder to be returned to BOC.
Back view of typical cylinder valve. Operatorwearing personal protective equipment (PPE) insafe position.