Erbe ERBECRYO 2 - Transport and Storage of the Gas Bottle, Working with the Gas Bottle

3 • Safe handling of carbon dioxide and the gas bottle
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Do not use bottles with dip tubes
Bottles with dip tubes are explicitly labeled as such. They are fitted with an internal dip
tube that extends from the bottle valve to just above the base of the bottle. They pro
-
vide liquid CO
2
. Liquid CO
2
can damage the unit. Do not use bottles with dip tubes with
the unit.
Physiological
CO
2
is colorless and odorless with no particular taste. It cannot be perceived by the
senses. If a person enters an accumulation of CO
2
, he will not realize the danger.
CO
2
is not poisonous. It is part of the air we breathe and is not harmful to health in low
concentrations. Observe the national regulations regarding concentrations of CO
2
per-
mitted in the workplace.
Transport and storage of the gas bottle, working with the gas bottle
The aim of handling the gas bottle correctly is to prevent the following risks:
• Mechanical damage to the bottle body and bottle valve.
• The gas bottle falling over.
• Excessive heating and thus an increase in pressure.
• Uncontrolled CO
2
discharge.
• Confusion between other gases.
Transport
Preparing the gas bottle for transport
 Protect yourself when transporting heavy gas bottles with safety shoes and gloves.
 Close the bottle valve.
 Remove the gas bottle adapter.
 If the gas bottle does not have a bottle collar, screw on a cylinder cap to protect
the bottle valve.
 Check that the cylinder cap and bottle collar are secure.
Transporting the gas bottle
 Use suitable aids when transporting gas bottles, e.g. a bottle cart.
Storage
Generally, specific requirements apply for the storage of gas bottles. Inform yourself
of the regulations in your country. Generally, the following must be observed:
 Store the gas bottle upright with the bottle valve closed, using retaining straps,
chains, etc. to prevent it from falling over, in a well-ventilated location at a tem-
perature below 50 °C.
 Do not expose the gas bottle to direct sunlight.
 Do not place the gas bottle on a heater or in the immediate vicinity of an air con-
ditioner.
 Do not store the gas bottle in critical areas such as in corridors, recreation rooms,
break rooms and along escape routes.
Working with the gas bottle
 Make sure that the gas bottle contains CO
2
. Check the label on the gas bottle.
 The gas bottle may only be operated upright. Secure the gas bottle using retaining
straps, chains, etc. to prevent it from falling over.
 If you have stored the gas bottle at below 15 °C or over 25 °C, allow the gas bottle
to acclimatize at room temperature for 8 hours. Do not actively heat the gas bottle,
e.g. using a fan heater.
 Do not place the gas bottle on a heater or in the immediate vicinity of an air con-
ditioner.