Safety instructions
Take into account the following safety instructions when handling oxygen and acetylene Integra® cylinders.
Remember ALWAYS:
- Understand safety regulations regarding the use of oxygen and acetylene cylinders and associated equipment
- Wear all required personal protective equipment
- Restrain the cylinder during storage, moving and use
- Use a trolley when moving cylinders
- Leak test all joints with approved oxygen compatible leak detection fluid prior to use, never use "Soapy water"
- Always use an approved and lighting up and shutting down procedure
Remember NEVER:
- NEVER lift an Integra® cylinder by the guard
- NEVER drag, roll or slide cylinders
- NEVER submit cylinders to temperature extremes
- NEVER strike an arc on a cylinder
- NEVER allow cylinders to contact electrical circuits
- NEVER connect anything to the filling port (not for customer use)
- NEVER remove components from the head in order to attach other equipment
- NEVER put undue pressure on the nipple/connection point by maneuvering or dragging the set around by attached hoses
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