CHANGING YOUR CO
2
BOTTLE SAFELY
A simple guide to changing a cylinder
Itisimportantthatbothyouandyourstacanchangecylinderssafely,
ecientlyandcompetently.
Changing a Suregas (carbon dioxide) cylinder
1. Turnandcloseothevalveontopoftheemptycylinder
2. Using the correct wrench, undo the nut on the cylinder to disconnect the high
pressure hose or primary regulator, and allow residual gas to escape from the hose.
3. Place the regulator within safe reach (do not drop the wrench or leave it hanging)
4. Release the bracket or chain securing the cylinder
5. Put on protective gloves and carefully move the empty cylinder to the storage area
(do not replace plastic plugs on the outlet of empty CO2 cylinders)
6.Securetheemptycylinderupright,orlieatandcheckittopreventrolling
7. Remove the plastic plug or tape from the new full cylinder outlet and discard it
8. Purge the replacement cylinder by quickly opening and closing the valve on the top
to clear any dust or moisture from the outlet (always point the outlet away from your
body and wear safety glasses when purging)
9. Connect the high pressure hose or the primary regulator, and check that the sealing
washeristtingcorrectly
10. Tightenthenutrmlywiththespanner
11. Turn on the valve on top of the cylinder
12. Check for leaks using a solution of soapy water or a commercial equivalent.
WARNING
IF IN DOUBT, TURN OFF CO2 SUPPLY AND CALL THE
VIVREAU SERVICE LINE 877-999-1044
Always connect CO2 cylinder to regulator
Never try to connect cylinder directly to carbonator
Never interconnect CO2 or gas cylinder equipment
Always secure cylinder upright whilst in use, and keep
spare cylinders secured
Always keep cylinder away from heat
Never drop or throw cylinders
Nevertrytounscrewttingsfromcontainers
Always ventilate area after CO2 leakage
PLEASE REMEMBER CARBON DIOXIDE CAN BE
DANGEROUS AND POTENTIALLY FATAL.
PLEASE REFER TO YOUR LOCAL CO
2
SUPPLIER FOR
COMPLETE HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
This information should be displayed in a position
adjacent to the CO2 cylinder at all times.
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