Care & Instruction

1. Inspection Before Use

• Check each cylinder for signs of dents, rust, leaks, or damage—immediately retire any compromised unit reddit.com+9hvacrschool.com+9ahrinet.org+9.

• Confirm labels are clear, current, and display refrigerant type, chemical name, UN number, and fill date skillcatapp.com.

2. Proper Storage

• Store cylinders upright, tightly secured with straps, chains, or in racks to prevent rolling or falling feta.co.uk+9skillcatapp.com+9flamekingproducts.com+9.

• Keep them in a well-ventilated, cool (below 125 °F/52 °C), and dry area, away from direct sunlight or heat sources skillcatapp.com+13contractingbusiness.com+13refrigerationandaircon.co.za+13.

• Separate full and empty cylinders, always keeping valves capped and closed on empty units hvacrschool.com+13refrigerationandaircon.co.za+13ahrinet.org+13.

3. Safe Transportation

• Transport cylinders upright and securely fastened (e.g. cage, straps, or rack) to avoid movement refrigerationandaircon.co.za.

• Keep flammable and oxygen cylinders separated by at least 1 meter (or follow DOT/OSHA spacing guidelines) skillcatapp.com+9agas.com+9refrigerationandaircon.co.za+9.

• Ensure the vehicle is ventilated, and never leave cylinders in a hot van—interior temps can exceed safe limits agas.com+6reddit.com+6hvacrschool.com+6.

4. Handling & Usage

• Always wear PPE: safety glasses, gloves, and protective clothing numberanalytics.com+1agas.com+1.

• Avoid dropping, rolling, or dragging cylinders—use a hand cart or forklift when needed numberanalytics.com+5refrigerationandaircon.co.za+5contractingbusiness.com+5.

• Open valve slowly and never apply direct heat or flames to the cylinder contractingbusiness.com.

• Never overfill—keep fill levels under 80% to allow expansion and reduce leak risk agas.com.

5. Storage for Flammable / Low-GWP Refrigerants

• Keep flammable refrigerants in ventilated, locked cages, away from combustible materials and ignition sources flamekingproducts.com+11refrigerationandaircon.co.za+11hvacinsider.com+11.

• Install active sensors, sprinkler/fire suppression, hazard signage, and adhere to local fire codes hvacinsider.com.

6. End-of-Life & Disposal

• Close and seal cylinders when empty; do not dispose of in regular trash—return for recycling or reclamation agas.com.

• Do not refill disposable cylinders—use only certified refillable tanks and have them retested every 10 years arctick.org+1contractingbusiness.com+1.

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✅ Quick Checklist (for print/poster)

•  Inspect cylinder

•  Store upright, secured, and ventilated

•  Separate full/empty and flammable/oxygen

•  Use valve caps and PPE

•  Transport correctly and never heat directly

•  Close valves when not in use

•  Return or recycle empty tanks