storage : cylinders should be stored upright in well-ventilation secure area protected from the weather. storage area temperatures should not exceed 125 F (52) and area should be free of combustible materials. Storage should be away from caps and valve outlet seals remain on cylinders not connected for use. Separate full from empty cylinders. Avoid excessive inventory and storage time. use a fires-in fires-out system. keep good inventory records.
handling : do not drag, roll, or slide cylinder . use a suitable hand truck designed for cylinder movement. Never attempt to life a cylinder by its cap. secure cylinders at all times while in use. use a pressure reducing regulator or separate control valve to safety discharge gas form cylinder. use a check valve to prevent reverse flow into cylinder/ do not overheat cylinder to increase pressure or discharge rate. if use experiences any difficultly operating cylinder valve , discontinue use and contact supplier. never insert an object (e.g.), wrench, screwdriver, pry bar, etc) into valve cap opening. doing so may damage valve causing a leak to occur. use an adjustable strap-wrench to remove over-light or rusted caps.
Argon is compatible with all common material of construction. pressure requirements should be considered when selecting materials and designing systems.
special requirements : Always store and handle compressed gases in accordance with compressed gas association. inc(ph 703 - 412 - 0900) pamphlet CGA P -1, Safe Handling of compressed Gases in containers. local regulation may require specific equipment for storage or use.
caution : compressed gas cylinder shall not be refilled except by
qualified producers of compressed of compressed gases. shipment of a compressed gas cylinder which has not been filled by the owner or with the owner written consent is a violation of federal law (49 CFR 173.301)