Maintenance
06-237619-001 6-13 April 2020
6-10 INSPECTION PROCEDURES- 10 YEAR (EU)
In addition to performing the 2 year inspection, for EU approved cylinders perform the
following procedures every 10 years:
6-10.1 Retest Procedures for TPED Specification EU Cylinders
Where the visual inspection shows evidence of damage or corrosion, the cylinder shall be
emptied, re-tested and re-stamped in accordance with BS EN ISO 1968 latest edition.
Kidde IGS cylinders are manufactured to TPED/ADR/84/ 527/EEC.
6-10.1.1 Cylinders Continuously in Service without Discharge
These cylinders are governed by the Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive
(2010/35/EU). Cylinders in continuous service without discharge require a periodic inspection
in accordance with BS EN ISO 1968 latest edition. Record date of inspection on record tag
attached to each cylinder. Where the visual inspection shows evidence of damage or corrosion,
the cylinder shall be emptied, re-tested and re-stamped in accordance with BS EN ISO 1968
latest edition.
6-10.1.2 Discharge Cylinders or Charged Cylinders that are Transported
These cylinders are governed by the United Nations (UN) ADR and the European Union's (EU)
Transportation of Pressure Equipment Directive (2010/35/EU). In the case of shipment of
charged cylinders, other shipping regulations may also apply. In either case, cylinders in
continuous service without discharge require a periodic inspection in accordance with BS EN
ISO 1968 latest edition. Record date of inspection on record tag attached to each cylinder.
Where the visual inspection shows evidence of damage or corrosion, the cylinder shall be
emptied, re-tested and re-stamped in accordance with BS EN ISO 1968 latest edition.
6-10.1.3 Retest
Cylinders used with in Kidde IGS are required to be hydrostatically re-tested and re-stamped
in accordance with BS EN ISO 1968 latest edition prior to recharge and shipment. It is company
policy that at the time of hydrostatic testing that valves are replaced with new.
WARNING
Cylinder assemblies must be returned with all valve and discharge protection
caps in place. These shall be attached immediately after disconnection from
pipework. Failure to do so may result in damage to equipment and cause severe
bodily injury.
CAUTION
These guidelines only apply to cylinders containing the agent.
Table 6-3. Retest Schedule EU Specification Cylinders
Inspection Method
TPED/ADR/84/527/EEC TPED/TRG330/ADR
First
Retest Due
Subsequent
Retest Due
First
Retest Due
Subsequent
Retest Due
Fully hydrostatic test including
determination of cylinder expansion
10 years 10 years 10 years 10 years
External visual inspection per BS EN ISO
14520 requirement
6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months
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