Example a Filling a Type 1 Cylinder Valve

Take These Instructions to the L.P. Gas Dealer.

When using a cylinder exchange, be sure the exchanged cylinder is a Type 1 cylinder; a 510 POL cylinder will not fit a Type 1 regulator.

FILLING AND PURGING TYPE 1 L.P. GAS CYLINDERS

DANGER! Purging and filling of L.P. Gas cylinders must be performed by personnel who have been thoroughly trained in accept- ed L.P. gas industry procedures. Failure to follow this instruction may result in explo- sion, fire, severe personal injury, or death.

IMPORTANT: Purge new cylinders before fill- ing. This tank is easily filled with a standard CGA 510 POL filling connection.

Example A

Filling a Type 1 Cylinder Valve

Example A: shows a CGA-510 POL fitting. Example B: shows using a Type 1 POL fitting.

The L.P. gas cylinder has a Type 1 cylinder valve with a back-check module in its outlet that will not permit gas to flow until an evacuation device is installed. To purge the L.P. gas cylin- der, the back-check module must be opened with an evacuation device.

PURGING AND EVACUATION DEVICES FOR L.P. GAS

CYLINDER WITH TYPE 1 CYLINDER VALVES

A. Hose-end valve with a bleed port: Purging can be accomplished using a hose-end valve containing a bleed port, which also allows for evacuation without the use of an adapter.

B. Hose-end valve without a bleed port: When a hose end valve does not have a bleed port, a separate device must be used for evacuation.

C. Purging using a Type 1 connection: L.P. gas cylinder evacuation can be accomplished during each purging by using a Type 1 connection. The Type 1 valve outlet has 1 5/16" external ACME right-hand thread that will accept this connection.

CAUTION: After purging or filling an L.P. gas cylinder, do not insert a POL plug into the valve outlet. Insertion of this plug will prevent the back-check from closing. Use ONLY the provid- ed cap and strap attached to the outlet. Close the cylinder valve knob before returning the cylinder to the customer.

For proper purging procedures in the U.S.A. refer to: Safety Bulletin NPGA #133, “Purging L.P. Gas Cylinders,” and Safety Bulletin NPGA #130, “Recommended Procedures for Filling Cylinders.”

DANGER: Do not fill an L.P. gas cylinder beyond 80% full. If this information is not followed exactly, a fire causing serious injury or death may occur.

Example B