Introduction; Safety - Fluke Calibration 4322-SYS-NAVAIR Service Manual

Introduction

This chapter supplies maintenance instructions and procedures for the Nitrogen Cylinder.
Cylinder maintenance is to only to be completed by
maintenance personnel who have been formally trained on how
to complete the maintenance procedures.
The Nitrogen Cylinder (the Cylinder) is used to supply very high pressure gas and should
be handled with care, especially when it is filled. The Cylinder must be regularly
inspected and hydrostatically tested every 5 years.

Safety

Do not use, handle, or service the Cylinder until the safety information below is read and
understood.
For safe operation and maintenance of the product and to
prevent injury:
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Do not ship the Cylinder while pressurized or with the
regulator assembly attached.
•
Do not alter or obscure the Cylinder markings.
•
Do not allow your Cylinder to roll around while traveling.
•
Do not drop, strike or heat the Cylinder.
•
Do not expose your Cylinder to excessive heat.
•
Do not attempt to modify the threads or force a valve into
the Cylinder.
•
Do not attempt to remove metal from the Cylinder by any
means as it will render the cylinder unsuitable for the rated
pressure containment.
•
Do not modify the Cylinder by adding extra openings for
gauges or filling ports.
•
Do not re-paint the Cylinder with paints that require baking
at elevated temperatures.
•
Only use air-drying paints. Do not use caustic paint
strippers or corrosive cleaners as they will damage the
Cylinder.
•
Do not use the Cylinder for anything other than its intended
purpose.
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Warnings
Nitrogen Cylinder Maintenance

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