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1. LUXFITCHECKUSA01 APR2012 _ The number one choice for SCBA users throughout the world LCX carbon composite cylinders have been designed to deliver outstanding performance at and reliability 1 Care and maintenance Luxfer recommends that these basic maintenance procedures be regularly followed for all Luxfer LCX composite cylinders Ensure lubricants if used and components Make sure the temperature of your cylinder are compatible with both the cylinder and the does not exceed 82 C 180 F Consider the gas mixture ambient temperature of the environment in which the cylinder is being used and the duration of cylinder exposure bearing in mind that brief exposure to a high Avoid completely discharging your cylinder temperature does not necessarily mean the except for removal of the valve cylinder has reached that temperature Any cylinder believed to have reached a temperature of 82 C or higher should Never remove obscure or alter cylinder immediately be removed from service and labels or markings sent to an authorized cylinder requalification facility for evaluation before being used again For cylinder drying and repainting see oe section 8 of the Luxfer LCX User Manual Never use corrosive caustic or acidic strippers or solvents to remove paint or clean cylinder surfaces Keep the inside of the cylinder free from moisture oil dirt and other contaminants Never artificially heat your cylinder 2 P
2. ation e g EN 12245 12 Maximum developed pressure 3 Country of manufacture 13 Date year and month of the first 4 Manufacturer s mark hydrostatic pressure test 5 Cylinder serial number 14 Aluminium alloy of the liner 6 UN number referencing gas content 15 Operating temperature range 7 Empty weight of cylinder 16 End of life date p 8 Minimum water capacity in litres 17 Mark of conformity and notified body P reference number according to the 9 Filling pressure in bar pressure equipment directive 97 23 EC 10 Test pressure in bar 18 Luxfer part number 4 Valves For valving procedures follow the SCBA manufacturer s recommendations and any requirements in the country in which the cylinder and valve are being used Valves should be torqued to a level not THREAD MAX TORQUE VALUE to exceed M18 X 1 5 6H 100 NM 74 FT LBS 0 875 14 UNF 108 46 NM 80 FT LBS 0 750 16 UNF 101 68 NM 75 FT LBS 0 625 18 UNF 67 7 NM 50 FT LBS lf the valve must be removed from the cylinder follow the procedures and guidelines provided by the SCBA manufacturer or follow the current edition of ISO 25760 Gas cylinders Operational procedures for the safe removal of valves from gas cylinders 5 Filing Follow filling procedures recommended by the SCBA manufacturer Only fill the cylinder with breathable air according to the SCBA manufacturer s recommendations and any air quality requirements in the country in which the cylinder is being use
3. d PLEASE NOTE Some movement of the composite material during filling and discharging may cause a crackling noise which is normal and no reason for concern In addition when the cylinder is pressurized a slight opening in the composite material sometimes appears where the neck meets the shoulder this is caused by differences in relative expansion of the neck and shoulder composite structures Since the neck to shoulder transition is a low stress area such crack like openings are strictly cosmetic and not a cause for concern See section 5 1 of the Luxfer LCX User Manual Luxfer fully wrapped carbon composite cylinder High performance ps High strength fibreglass carbon fibre overwrap y A reinforced plastic FRP in epoxy resin matrix protective layer Precision machined thread Lightweight aluminium liner Smooth inert corrosion resistant internal finish Please display this poster in a prominent place in SCBA maintenance areas Produced by Luxfer Gas Cylinders www luxfercylinders com Tel 44 0 115 980 3800 Fax 44 0 115 980 3899 For additional copies of this poster please contact lifesupport Iuxfer net ISO 11623 2002 Transportable gas cylinders Periodic inspection and testing of composite gas cylinders ISO 11119 2 2002 Gas Cylinders of composite construction Specifications and Test Methods Fully wrapped fibre reinforced composite gas cylinders with load sharing metal liners
4. e charged with Ta i 2 HEAT DAMAGE breathing air that is not dried or cleaned to f there is any concern that a cylinder has feanen ten lev SET RUE WMT TE been heated to or above 82 C for extended TELE SSE GCE MG UT GUILE periods of time or if a cylinder shows signs REJECT fully wrapped composite cylinders of heat damage it should be requalified by with internal isolated corrosion pit s an authorized retest station estimated to be deeper than 0 76 mm REJECT fully wrapped cylinders with sidewall YES DO NOT FILL __ line and broad spread corrosion if any See section 5 3 amp 6 of the Luxfer LCX User Manual interior pit in the line corrosion is deeper than 0 5 mm or if the broad spread corrosion is deeper than 0 5 mm REJECT all fully wrapped cylinders that exhibit NO FILL bulges or dents on the inside of the liner Go to step 4 Ultra lightweight E Manufactured with the highest grade materials E Exceptional strength and durability E Unmatched safety record E All cylinders conform to EN 12245 or ISO 11119 2 3 What your label tells you 1 M18 2 EN12245 3 FRANCE 4 LUXFER 5 FIC 12345 6 UN1002 7 4 20KG 8 6 8L 9 FP 300 at 15 C 10 PT PH 450 BAR 11 Breathing Air 12 PSmax 374 BAR at 60 C 13 2003 03 B 08 14 ancoet 15 TS 50 C to 60 C 16 FIN 2018 03 17 C 0029 amp Date of Periodic Inspection lL 18 LUXFER PN L65C 248 Cylinder thread identity 11 Gas content 1 2 Design specific
5. re till check list IS THE CYLINDER WITHIN ITS DO NOT FILL RETEST PERIOD Cylinder must be retested by a requalification station authorised to test Either 5 or 3 uals alee test date on composite cylinders See section 5 of the Luxfer LCX User Manual Cylinders manufactured from February 2002 onwards carrying the CE mark can automatically be extended to a 5 year retest Subject to national regulations Cylinders manufactured before this date should be competently inspected at a 3 year interval and if acceptable can be extended to a 5 year retest period ASSESS THE TYPE OF DAMAGE 1 PHYSICAL DAMAGE e g abrasions cuts impact damage delamination chemical attack illegible label ta aS IS THERE ANY EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE CYLINDER We recommend an external inspection for damage before each fill See section 6 of the Luxfer LCX User Manual Upon repair the cylinder must be retested and can then be returned to service IS THERE ANY INTERNAL DAMAGE EMELE HOMCCOND EMRE TO THE CYLINDER rag Mi E We recommend an internal inspection every 5 years according to EN ISO 11623 E rE CET i Each cylinder must be inspected internally Cylinder must be condemned and removed to national standards or in accordance with from service EN ISO 11623 See section 6 of the Luxfer LCX User Manual for more More frequent internal inspection is information on damage levels and methods of repair recommended if cylinders ar

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