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IBDEA 2014 COMPRESSED BEVERAGE GAS CYLINDER SAFETY GUIDELINES MODULE 1: STORAGE MODULE 2: CO2 CYLINDER FILLING IBDEA SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS: TOM BENNETT - CYL-TEC INC. JOE CARLE - RELIANT DISTRIBUTION, LTD. BOB FINNIE (CHAIR) - CARBONIC SYSTEMS, INC. BRIAN KINT - KINT BEVERAGE CONCEPTS SCOTT ROSENBAUM - MILLER CARBONIC, INC. MICHAEL POWELL- DESERT ISLE

SAFETY COMMITTEE MISSION STATEMENT “Our goal is to provide our association members with safety information they can use to keep our customers, employees and industry safe.”

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STORING COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS All cylinders shall be stored in an upright position in a dry, cool environment that is protected from the weather. All cylinders should be stored in a secure, non-public area, accessible only to employees. Cylinders must be rotated to assure oldest filled cylinders are being delivered first. Keep cylinders away from sources of heat, sparks, electrical wiring and panels, combustible materials, salt, corrosive chemicals and fumes, and away from falling objects. Store cylinders with valve protection caps or collars on, if so equipped. Separate full and empty cylinders, and identify each with signs to prevent confusion. Never allow the temperature in cylinder storage areas to exceed 125°F (52° C). Store cylinders away from heavily traveled areas and emergency exits. Food grade cylinders must be segregated from industrial grade cylinders. Separation of cylinder width is sufficient space. Keep cylinder valves closed when not in use, and free from oil, grease and dust. The cylinder storage area should be clean, with no signs of insect or rodent infestation. i.e.: spider webs, mice droppings, etc. (FDA regulations)

If applicable, tier two (emergency and hazardous chemical inventory) forms must be submitted annually, by March 1, to your local fire department and local and state emergency planning committees. (OSHA regulations)

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SECURING COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS

When compressed gas cylinders are stored or handled at cylinder filling or service facilities, the continuous handling makes the process of chaining the cylinders inconvenient and time consuming for the employees. In those environments, the codes allow cylinders to be nested. (Note: Please check with your local fire marshal first.) Cylinders must be secured to prevent falling caused by contact, vibration or seismic activity. Securing of cylinders shall be by one of the following methods: 1.) Securing cylinders to a fixed object with one or more restraints. 2.) Securing cylinders on a cart or other mobile device designed for the movement of cylinders. 3.) Securing of cylinders to or within a rack, framework, ventilated cabinet or similar assembly designed for such use. 4.) Nesting of cylinders at a filling or servicing facility or in a seller’s warehouse not accessible to the public. Nesting shall be allowed provided the nested cylinders, if dislodged, do not obstruct the required means of egress. EXCEPTION: Cylinders that are in the process of examination, filling, transport or servicing.

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EXAMPLES FOR CYLINDER NESTING

NESTED WALL SUPPORTED

NESTED UNSUPPORTED

NESTED RACK OR FRAMEWORK SUPPORTED

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CO2 CYLINDER FILLING PROCEDURE GUIDELINE I. PRE-FILL INSPECTION A. Weekly scale accuracy check with standard weights. Note: Get scale certified annually. B. Label, color, and cleanliness check: 1. Check the cylinder ownership. 2. Neck ring and carry handle inspection. Replace if damaged. 3. Check for valid test date. CO2 cylinders have a 5 year valid test interval. 4. Check for D.O.T. markings (DOT 3A, 3AA, ICC-3, are markings valid for steel, also the new UN ISO 9809-1 is valid, DOT3AL is valid for aluminum) 5. Check and replace defective, out-dated, damaged, missing or faded labels. 6. Check the paint for color and appearance. 7. Check the cleanliness. Clean the cylinder if dirty or greasy. C. Tare Weight (check and confirm). NOTE: If cylinder weighs more than stamped tare weight it should be vented and checked internally for contamination. D. External Damage, CGA pamphlets (C-6 - Steel, C-6.1 - Aluminum) define external damage. 1. Corrosion 2. Pitting 3. Line corrosion 4. Dents, cuts, digs or gouges 5. Bulges, out of round, bowed or other 6. Leaning 7. Heat exposure (If paint or valve shows signs of fire damage, reject the cylinder.) E. Hammer (dead ring) test (steel only, use 10oz hammer). Check for ringing noise when the cylinder is struck. If dull sound (dead ring) is heard, quarantine and send cylinder to re-test for complete re-inspection

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and possible rejection. F. Valve and safety (PRD) inspection. The safety should be stamped with a psi that is 5/3 of the service pressure stamped on the cylinder. Example: cylinder is stamped DOT 3AL 1800, then the safety should be stamped 3000psi. G. Invert cylinder (only if less than 100psi). NOTE: If any cylinder is suspected of having any indication of a defect, DO NOT FILL!-QUARANTINE! Mark the suspected problem on the cylinder and send to a qualified DOT re-test center. H. Vent cylinders and close valves, making sure area has proper ventilation. I. Remove old lot (batch) stickers and replace with new. J. Indicate whether cylinders, to be filled, are steel or aluminum on fill log (PCR). PCR = Packaging Control Record. K. Line up cylinders in ascending order from the lightest to heaviest tare weight. II. FILL PROCEDURES (GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES REQUIRED). A. Prime a pump. B. Set the cylinder on scale and set scale weight (tare weight, plug product weight, plus fill valve weight). C. Connect cylinder fill valve to cylinder valve. D. Open cylinder fill valve and cylinder valve. E. Turn on the pump. F. When the correct weight of liquid CO2 had been added, as indicated on the scale, (full) shut off the pump, or switch to (optional) other scale to continue to fill cylinders. G. Close the cylinder valve and cylinder fill valve and carefully disconnect cylinder fill valve from cylinder. III. POST FILL PROCEDURE A. Perform final leak test. B. Indicate reason(s) for venting any full beverage CO2 cylinders on fill log (PCR). C. Quarantine any leaking or defective cylinders. D. Fill out testing and analysis, and reconciliation sections of fill log (PCR). E. When lot (batch) is finished, the pumper shall sign/ initial and date fill log (PCR). F. Finally, a supervisor needs to sign and date the fill log (PCR), making the batch ready for distribution.

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DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this publication, the following definitions apply.

NESTING: A method of securing flat-bottomed compressed gas cylinders upright in a tight mass using a contiguous three-point contact system whereby all cylinders within a group had a minimum of three points of contact with other cylinders, walls or bracing. OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration. FDA: Food and Drug Administration. PCR: Packaging Control Record. SOP: Standard Operating Procedure.

REFERENCES CGA Pamphlet P-1 ISO Standard 11625 OSHA Regulation 1910.253 OSHA Instruction Std. 3-8.2 Uniform Fire Code (UCF) Part VII Article 74 and NFPA 1

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PLEASE NOTE: The information contained in this document was obtained from sources believed to be reliable and is based on technical information and the experience of the IBDEA Safety Committee members. However, the IBDEA or its members, jointly or severally, make no guarantee of the results and assume no liability or responsibility in connection with the information or suggestions herein contained. Moreover, it should not be assumed that every acceptable test or safety procedure or method, precaution, equipment or device is contained within, or that abnormal or unusual circumstances may not warrant or suggest further requirements or additional procedure. This Document is subject to periodic review, and users are cautioned to obtain the latest edition. The association invites comments and suggestions for consideration. In connection with such review, any such comments and suggestions will be fully reviewed by the association after giving the party, upon request, a reasonable opportunity to be heard. Proposed changes may be submitted via the internet at our website, www.ibdea.org. This document should not be confused with federal, state, provincial, or municipal specifications or regulations; insurance requirements; or national safety codes. While the association recommends reference to, or use of, this document by government agencies and others, this document is purely voluntary and not binding unless adopted by reference in regulations.