Paslode IM350+ General Safety Instructions page 15

GAS CARTRIDGE:
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The gas cartridge is an aerosol product corresponding to
the 75/324/EEC and TRG 300 regulations. The cartridge
contains:
- liquefi ed hydrocarbon gases (butane, propane).
- a lubricant for the piston.
The propelling gas remains in the cartridge. The gas
cartridge is always pressurized and must be protected from
temperatures greater than 50°C. Its contents is extremely
fl ammable.
The gas cartridge is not reusable and refi lling is prohibited.
USE:
Warning : liquid gas can cause injury in the event of
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contact with the skin or eyes.
Do not expose to sunlight and to temperatures exceeding
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50°C.
Storage temperature: 5 to 25°C.
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Keep and use the cartridge only in well-ventilated places.
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Do not pierce or burn the cartridge after use.
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Do not spray towards a fl ame or an incandescent body.
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Keep away from any heat sources and from electrostatic
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charges.
Do not smoke.
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Keep away from children.
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Do not breathe the gases.
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Do not refi ll.
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Dispose of only in designated places.
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For maximum performance, use before the date indicated
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under the cartridge.
TRANSPORT:
According to the international classifi cation, it is not
necessary to have special authorization to transport
gas cartridges. Below are the regulations by transport
categories:
- Road/rail: ADR – ADR - UN code 1950 class 2 code 5F
- Sea : IMDG – UN code 1950 + risk sheet FD S-U
- Air : IATA – UN code 1950 class 2.1
- Transport by parcel post is not permitted
- Transport of small amounts (< 30 Kg) in a private vehicle is
permitted without a transport and safety sheet.
STORAGE:
- All local instructions corresponding to fi re regulations must
be observed.
- Stores and showrooms must comply with building
regulations.
Do not expose to a temperature exceeding 50°C, do
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not store in passageways and entrance halls and near to
doorways.
Good ventilation is always necessary.
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The cartridge storage area must not exceed 20m2.
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The numbers in sale rooms or showrooms must not
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exceed the numbers sold per day.
Storage with other pyrotechnic products is not permitted.
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Display units must be away from exits. A class A,B,C 6 kg
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fi re extinguisher must be provided.
Do not use tools with an incandescent device or which can
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reach high temperatures near to the cartridges.
Gas cartridges must not be displayed in shop windows.
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