INTERNATIONAL ISO

STANDARD 20475
First edition
2018-02

Gas cylinders — Cylinder bundles —

Periodic inspection and testing
Bouteilles à gaz — Cadres de bouteilles — Contrôles et essais
périodiques

Reference number
ISO 20475:2018(E)

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Contents Page

Foreword ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ iv
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. v
1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Normative references ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
3 Terms and definitions ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
4 Procedures for periodic inspections and tests ..................................................................................................................... 4
4. 1 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
General

4. 2 Perio dic ins p ectio n and tes ts ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

5 Inspections and tests ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
5 .1 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
General

5 .2 f
I dentificatio n o cylinders /b undles and p rep aratio n f o r ins p ectio ns and tes ts ............................. 5
5 .3 D ep res s urizatio n o f f mani o ld and individual cylinders ...................................................................................... 5
5 .4 f
D is as s emb ly o ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
the b undle

5 .5 Perio dic ins p ectio n and tes ting o f ................................................................................................................. 6

cylinders

5 .6 f
I ns p ectio n o f the f
rame, mani o ld and valve co nditio n ........................................................................................ 6
5 .6.1 ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
General

5 .6.2 ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Frame

5 .6.3 f ................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
M ani o lds

5 .6.4 Valves and fittings ........................................................................................................................................................... 6

5 .7 B undle reas s emb ly and tes ting ................................................................................................................................................. 7
6 Stamp marking ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
7 Documentation ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Annex A (no rmative) Additional requirements for the periodic inspection and testing of
acetylene bundles ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Bibliography ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11

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Foreword
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Introduction

T he pri nc ip a l ai m o f a p erio d ic i n s p e c tion and te s ti ng pro ce du re i s that, at the comple tion o f the te s t,

the c yl i nder bu nd le s may b e rei ntro duce d i nto s er vice for a fur ther p erio d o f ti me .

Perio d ic i n s p e c tion and te s ti ng o f c yl i nder bu nd le s i s c arrie d out i n conj u nc tion with the re te s t p erio d

o f the c yl i nders with i n the bu nd le i n order to comp ly with nationa l a nd re giona l tra n s p or t regu lation s .

I f there a re any doub ts , i n s p e c tors shou ld con s u lt the bu nd le/c yl i nder's ma nu fac turer s o that the

manu fac tu rer's c u rrent re com mendation s are ta ken i nto accou nt.

T h i s do c u ment i s i ntende d to b e u s e d under a varie ty o f nationa l regu lator y re gi me s , but ha s b e en

written s o that it i s s u itable for the appl ication o f the U N M o del Re gu lation s [10] .
I n I nternationa l Sta nda rd s , weight i s e quiva lent to a force, expre s s e d i n New ton . H owever, i n com mon

p a rla nce (a s u s e d i n term s defi ne d i n th i s do c u ment) , the word “weight” conti nue s to b e us e d to me an

mas s , a lthough th i s prac tice i s depre c ate d (s e e I S O 8 0 0 0 0 - 4) .

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Gas cylinders — Cylinder bundles — Periodic inspection

and testing
f f
could lead to a hazardous situation.
C AU T I O N — S o m e o t h e t e s t s s p e c i fi e d i n t h i s d o c u m e n t i n vo l ve t h e u s e o p r o c e s s e s w h i c h

1 Scope
This document specifies the requirements for the periodic inspection and testing o f cylinder bundles
containing compressed, liquefied and dissolved gas.
NOTE Additional requirements for acetylene cylinder bundles are provided in Annex A .
This document also establishes general principles for the maintenance o f cylinder bundles.
This document is not applicable to acetylene bundles with solvent- free acetylene cylinders.
This document excludes the requirements for cylinder bundles when they are a part o f a battery vehicle.
For some specific applications, e.g. o ffshore, additional requirements can apply.

2 Normative references
The following documents are re ferred to in the text in such a way that some or all o f their content
constitutes requirements o f this document. For dated re ferences, only the edition cited applies. For
undated re ferences, the latest edition o f the re ferenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 10286, Gas cylinders — Terminology
ISO 10460, Gas cylinders — Welded carbon-steel gas cylinders — Periodic inspection and testing
ISO 10462, Gas cylinders — Acetylene cylinders — Periodic inspection and maintenance
ISO 10961, Gas cylinders — Cylinder bundles — Design, manufacture, testing and inspection
ISO 11372, Gas cylinders — Acetylene cylinders — Filling conditions and filling inspection
ISO 11623, Gas cylinders — Composite construction — Periodic inspection and testing
ISO 14113, Gas welding equipment — Rubber and plastics hose and hose assemblies for use with industrial
gases up to 450 bar (45 MPa)

ISO 15996, Gas cylinders — Residual pressure valves — Specification and type testing of cylinder valves
incorporating residual pressure devices

ISO 18119 1) ,Gas cylinders — Seamless steel and seamless aluminium-alloy gas cylinders and tubes —
Periodic inspection and testing

ISO 22434, Transportable gas cylinders — Inspection and maintenance of cylinder valves
ISO 25760, Gas cylinders — Operational procedures for the safe removal of valves from gas cylinders

1) To be published.
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3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes o f this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 10286 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia .org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso . org/obp
3.1
compressed gas
gas, which, when packaged under pressure for transport, is entirely gaseous at −50 °C
Note 1 to entry: This category includes all gases with a critical temperature less than or equal to −50 °C.
[SOURCE: ISO 10286:2015, 705]
3.2
liquefied gas
gas, which, when packaged under pressure, is partially liquid (or solid) at temperatures above −50 °C
Note 1 to entry: A distinction is made between:
— high pressure liquefied gas, a gas with a critical temperature between −50 °C and +65 °C;
— low pressure liquefied gas, a gas with a critical temperature above +65 °C.
[SOURCE: ISO 10286:2015, 706, modified — Note 1 to entry has been added.]
3.3
dissolved gas (under pressure)
gas, which when packaged under pressure for transport, is dissolved in a liquid phase solvent
[SOURCE: ISO 10286:2015, 709]
3.4
main valve
valve which is fitted to the manifold (3.11) o f a bundle (3.5 ), isolating it from the main connection(s) (3.12)
[SOURCE: ISO 10286:2015, 267, modified — “battery vehicle/battery wagon/MEGC” has been deleted.]
3.5
bundle of cylinders
cylinder bundle
assembly o f cylinders (3.7 ) that are fastened together and which are interconnected by a manifold
(3.11) and transported as a unit having a total water capacity not exceeding 3 000 l except that bundles
intended for the transport o f toxic gases shall be limited to 1 000 l total water capacity
Note 1 to entry: In ISO/TC 58 standards, the term “bundle” is frequently used for simplification.
[SOURCE: ISO 10286:2015, 204]
3.6
frame
structural and non-structural members o f a bundle (3.5 ) that combine all other components together,
while providing protection for the bundle's cylinders (3.7 ), valves and manifold (3.11) and which enable
the bundle to be transported
[SOURCE: ISO 10286:2015, 264]

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3.7
gas cylinder
cylinder
transportable pressure receptacle o f a water capacity not exceeding 150 l
Note 1 to entry: In ISO/TC 58 standards, the term “gas cylinder” is frequently used for clarification.
[SOURCE: ISO 10286:2015, 201]
3.8
cylinder valve
valve that is fitted into a cylinder and to which a manifold (3.11) is connected in a bundle (3.5)
3.9

component with no gas shut-o ff capability that serves as a method for connecting a bundle's manifold
c y l i n d e r fi t t i n g

(3.11) to its individual cylinders when cylinder valves (3.8) are not fitted to the cylinders
3.10

connecting piece, o f one or more parts having no shut-o ff function

fi t t i n g

3.11
manifold
piping system for connecting pressure receptacle(s) valves or cylinder fittings (3.9 ) to the main valve(s)
(3.4) or the main connection(s) (3.12)
[SOURCE: ISO 10286:2015, 265]
3.12
main connection
means o f making a gas connection to a bundle (3.5)
[SOURCE: ISO 10286:2015, 266, modified — “battery vehicle/MEGC” has been deleted.]
3.13
tare
<general> weight o f the pressure receptacle when empty, including accessories fitted as presented
for filling

[SOURCE: ISO 10286:2015, 745]

3.14
maximum gross weight
<cylinder bundle> sum o f the tare (3.13) of the bundle (3.5 ) and the maximum permissible filling weight
Note 1 to entry: To be understood as “maximum gross mass” as per regional transport regulations.
[SOURCE: ISO 10286:2015, 743, modified — Note 1 to entry has been added.]
3.15
test pressure
required pressure applied during a pressure test
3.16
working pressure
<compressed gas> settled pressure o f a compressed gas (3.1) at a uni form temperature o f 288 °K (15 °C)
in a full bundle (3.5)
Note 1 to entry: In North America, service pressure is o ften used to indicate a similar condition, usually at
21,1 °C (70 F).

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Note 2 to entry: In East Asia, service pressure is o ften used to indicate a similar condition, usually at 35 °C.
[SOURCE: ISO 10286:2015, 736, modified — “gas cylinder” has been replaced by “bundle”.]
3.17
competent person
person who has acquired through training, qualifications or experience, or a combination o f these, the
knowledge and skills enabling that person to per form a specified task
EXAMPLE The specified tasks can include periodic inspection, testing, welding, etc.
3.18
pressure to which a cylinder (3.7 ) is filled at the time o f filling
fi l l i n g p r e s s u r e

Note 1 to entry: It varies according to the gas temperature in the cylinder, which is dependent on the charging
parameters and the ambient conditions. It is normally higher than the working pressure (3.16 ) (because o f the
heat o f compression) and always less than the test pressure (3.15).
[SOURCE: ISO 10286:2015, 734]
3.19
inspection body
independent inspection and testing body approved by the competent authority (3.20)
[SOURCE: ISO 10286:2015, 621]
3.20
competent authority
any body or authority designated or otherwise recognized as such for any purpose in each country by
its government
Note 1 to entry: “Competent body” is not to be used; UN Model Regulations [10] only use “competent authority”
and “ inspection body” (3.19 ).
[SOURCE: ISO 10286:2015, 620]

4 Procedures for periodic inspections and tests

4.1 General
Tests and examinations per formed to demonstrate compliance with this document shall be conducted
using instruments calibrated be fore being put into service and therea fter according to an established
programme.

4.2 Periodic inspection and tests

Each bundle shall be submitted to periodic inspections and tests. The following procedures, when
applicable, form the requirements for such inspections and tests and are explained more fully in
Clause 5 :
a) identification o f the bundle, i.e. cylinders, valves, mani fold and frame, and preparation for
inspections and tests;
b) depressurization o f mani fold and individual cylinders;
c) disassembly o f the bundle including devalving in accordance with ISO 25760 and the sa fe removal
o f cylinder fittings;
NOTE The removal o f the valve is not always necessary when cylinders are examined ultrasonically.

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d) cylinder periodic inspection and testing in accordance with ISO 10460, ISO 10462, ISO 11623 or
ISO 18119;
e) inspection o f the frame, mani fold, fittings and valve condition;
f ) bundle reassembly and testing.

5 Inspections and tests

5.1 General
Depending upon the nature o f the operation, an existing bundle may, upon dismantling, be reassembled
using the same frame, cylinders and components. Alternatively, frames, cylinders and components may
be interchanged for ease o f operation during the periodic inspection and testing, provided these parts
are in compliance with the type approval o f the bundle.
I f a replacement o f any part o f the bundle takes place at any stage during the periodic inspection and
testing, the new parts shall be compatible with the original design type specification and the tare o f the
bundle shall be adjusted i f necessary.

5 . 2 I d e n ti fi c a ti o n o f c yl i n d e r s / b u n d l e s a n d p re p a ra ti o n f
o r i n s p e c ti o n s a n d te s ts

Upon receipt o f the bundle for inspection, the gas content within the bundle shall be identified.
Be fore any work is carried out, the relevant cylinder data and ownership shall be identified and the
bundle type approval made available to the inspection body, i f necessary.

5.3 Depressurization of manifold and individual cylinders

WARNING — Safety measures shall be taken to protect personnel carrying out the periodic
inspection and testing of bundles due to the considerable damage that could be caused from the
stored energy if released. The uncontrolled removal of valves from the elements of the bundle
can lead to injury, death or property damage. Additional precautions shall be taken when the
b u n d l e h a s b e e n u s e d i n f l a m m a b l e g a s s e r v i c e .

Cylinders and any pressure-retaining devices, e.g. valves, fittings, hoses, pigtails or piping, shall be
depressurized to atmospheric pressure and emptied in a sa fe, controlled manner be fore carrying out
any inspection or test work on the individual cylinders.
Particular attention shall be given to cylinders containing flammable, oxidizing, corrosive or toxic gases
to eliminate risks at the internal inspection stage, e.g. by purging the cylinders and associated fittings
prior to devalving and removal from the bundle.
A positive check shall be per formed prior to the removal o f pressure-retaining devices to ensure these
devices are isolated from all pressure sources. This check shall be per formed as described in ISO 25760.
Residual pressure valves and non-return valves shall be sa fely overridden to ensure that the cylinders
are fully depressurized in accordance with the requirements o f ISO 15996.
Main or cylinder valves that are found to be inoperative or blocked shall be depressurized in accordance
with the requirements o f ISO 25760. In the case o f cylinders disassembled from bundles and not
equipped with cylinder valves, the cylinder fittings shall be checked to determine whether the gas is
able to pass freely from the cylinders, e.g. using the device shown in ISO 25760.
f f f
property damage.
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Provided the requirements described in this clause have been met, the mani fold and cylinders may be
depressurized sa fely and the corresponding valves may be removed.

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5.4 Disassembly of the bundle

The bundle components shall be sa fely removed from the frame in accordance with the requirements
of 5.3.
5.5 Periodic inspection and testing of cylinders
Cylinders shall be subjected to periodic inspection and testing as specified for the particular cylinder
type in accordance with ISO 10460, ISO 10462, ISO 11623 or ISO 18119.
In lieu o f the test methods specified in ISO 18119, an acoustic emission test in accordance with ISO 16148
may be applied.

5.6 Inspection of the frame, manifold and valve condition

5.6.1 General
I f any portion o f the existing frame, mani fold and/or valves is intended to be reused, the relevant
equipment shall be inspected in accordance with the following requirements.
5.6.2 Frame
Whenever the frame is intended to be reused, it shall be inspected for any signs o f corrosion,
contamination, de formation or fracture. I f de fects are found, they shall be repaired or the frame
rendered unserviceable.
I f doubt exists regarding the integrity o f the frame, the coating shall be removed and the frame
inspected using an appropriate method, e.g. dye penetrant. A non-destructive examination method, e.g.
X-ray, ultra-sonic, dye penetrant, shall be carried out following any structural repair to the frame to
veri fy the integrity o f the weld.
ISO 17638, ISO 23278 or another applicable standard may be used to confirm the presence o f cracks.
There shall be full and free access to all frame panels and covers so they can be removed in order to
properly carry out the inspection.
Li fting devices shall be inspected for de fects or cracks. I f de fects or cracks are found, the li fting device
shall be repaired or rendered unserviceable and a crack detection report shall be written. A non-
destructive examination method, e.g. X-ray, ultra-sonic, dye penetrant, shall be carried out following
any structural repairs to the li fting devices to veri fy the integrity o f the weld.
I f the frame and/or li fting devices require repair, care shall be taken that they comply with the original
design specification a fter repair.

5.6.3 Manifolds
Whenever the mani fold is intended to be reused, it shall be visually inspected for damage, fire traces
and local material abrasion. The mani fold shall be clean and degreased depending on the type o f gas and
its purity. When repairs are necessary, they shall be carried out by a competent person in accordance
with a written procedure that meets the requirements o f ISO 10961.
I f a mani fold is reused, it shall be subjected to a pressure test and leak checked in accordance with the
requirements o f ISO 10961 or the original design specification. I f a new mani fold is used, it does not
have to be retested at time o f periodic inspection provided it was pressure tested a fter manu facturing.

5 . 6 . 4 Va l ve s a n d fi tti n g s

Valves that are to be reused in the bundle shall be inspected and maintained in accordance with the
requirements o f ISO 22434.

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I f new valves are fitted, they shall con form to the type approval o f the bundle.
I f a valve is replaced, the new valve shall be compatible with both the gas and the test pressure o f the
bundle. The main valve shall not protrude from the frame.
Fittings shall be inspected for de fects, e.g. thread damage. I f the fitting fails this inspection, it shall be
repaired or replaced.

5.7 Bundle reassembly and testing

When the bundle is reassembled, the following requirements shall be met. These steps may be
per formed in a di fferent order depending on the bundle design.
a) All pressure retaining devices may be reused i f they pass a visual examination. Valves may be
reused i f they meet the requirements o f ISO 22434. When repairs or replacement are necessary,
they shall be carried out by a competent person in accordance with a written procedure that meets
the requirements o f ISO 10961.
b) An internal inspection o f each cylinder shall be per formed immediately prior to installing a valve
or fitting to ensure that the cylinder is not contaminated. This step is not applicable to acetylene
cylinders. Additional requirements for the periodic inspection and testing o f acetylene bundles are
specified in Annex A .
c) The mani fold shall be attached to the cylinder valves/fittings on the cylinders one by one.
Appropriate torque values shall be used depending on the type o f thread and sealing material used.
For the mani fold fittings, appropriate torque values shall be used depending on the type o f thread
and sealing material used. All sealing material used shall be new and compatible with the intended
gas service. Sealing sur faces o f reused parts shall ensure a gas tight connection.
d) Depending on the bundle design, the main valve(s) may be preassembled to the mani fold or
assembled a fter the mani fold has been attached to the cylinders.
e) Any detachable parts, e.g. mani fold protection, plates or covers, that have been removed from the
bundle shall be refitted or replaced.
f ) A leak test may not be required as a part o f periodic inspection. When requested for compressed
gases, a pneumatic leak test using dry, oil- free air, nitrogen, helium or a nitrogen/helium mixture
shall be per formed. Leak test pressures used may depend on local requirements. For liquefied
gases, the leak test pressure shall be the developed pressure. This test may be per formed at the
time o f the first fill a fter the periodic inspection and test o f the bundle using the gas for which the
bundle is intended.
6 Stamp marking
A fter completion o f the periodic inspection and testing, the bundle identification plate, e.g. as specified
in ISO 10961, shall be permanently stamp marked with the date o f the periodic inspection (shown as
YYYY/MM) preceded by the registered mark o f the inspection body.
The indication o f the next periodic inspection date is not a requirement o f this document. It may be
required to satis fy local regulations.

7 Documentation
Records o f the components used to assemble a bundle and o f the history o f how and where the bundle
was assembled and tested shall be maintained for every retested and reassembled bundle.
The bundle documentation prepared in accordance with ISO 10961 shall be modified to include the
data o f any new cylinders or other components incorporated into the bundle.

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These records shall contain at least the following:

a) the unique serial number o f the bundle;
b) the unique serial number o f the frame, when available;
c) the gas service for which the bundle is intended;
d) the total water capacity o f the bundle in litres (for liquefied gases);
e) the working pressure o f the cylinders in the bundle (for compressed gases that are filled under
pressure);
f ) the test pressure o f the bundle (in accordance with the test pressure o f the cylinders);
g) the previous date(s) o f periodic inspections and testing;
h) the serial numbers o f the cylinders in the bundle;
i) the symbol and/or number and country o f the inspection body;
j) the name and address o f the approved inspection body;
k) the date o f the periodic inspection and test;
l) the crack detection report (see 5.6.2 );
m) the tare (for liquefied gases);
n) the maximum gross weight;
o) the certificate o f con formity, when applicable.
Test records o f individual components or batches o f components shall be maintained such that they
may be cross-re ferenced to individual bundle records. These test records shall cover the original
manu facture, repair and periodic inspection and test.
All records shall be maintained by the owner o f the bundle for at least as long as required.

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Annex A
(normative)
Additional requirements for the periodic inspection and testing of
acetylene bundles

A.1 General
Tooling and personal protective equipment used when working on acetylene bundles shall be non-
sparking to avoid accidental ignition. The work area where inspections on the devalved cylinder take
place shall be explosion-proo f. Requirements for explosion protection shall be applied for the be fore-
mentioned working area.
The cylinder inspector shall always assume the cylinder contains acetylene until it is confirmed that
the cylinder is empty.

A.2 Depressurization of the acetylene bundles

A.2.1 General
There are two options for the depressurization o f the cylinders o f a bundle.
A.2.2 Depressurization of the whole bundle
Bundles shall be depressurized to atmospheric pressure. It shall be ensured that all cylinder valves are
open. Bundles shall be checked for pressure, both be fore and a fter depressurization. Depressurization
shall be carried out in a sa fe manner with regard to the characteristics o f acetylene. Depressurization
shall be carried out over a period long enough to ensure the removal o f all acetylene except for the
saturation acetylene. Precautions shall be taken as variations in temperature influence the quantity o f
acetylene that remains dissolved in the solvent.
The absence o f a positive pressure reading is not a clear indication o f the absence o f gas under pressure
due to the possibility o f a blocked valve (for further in formation, see ISO 25760). The bundle shall be
weighed in cases o f any doubt regarding the e ffectiveness o f the depressurization.
When the pressure has been released, all cylinder valves shall be closed and the mani fold purged with
an inert gas.
A.2.3 Depressurization of the individual cylinders
Depressurize each cylinder a fter removing the cylinders from the bundle. In this option, it is necessary
to close all cylinder valves first and then depressurize and purge the mani fold be fore the bundle can be
dismantled.

A.3 Disassembly for periodic inspection and testing

A.3.1 General
When removed from the bundle for periodic inspection and testing, the acetylene cylinders shall be
retested in accordance with the requirements o f ISO 10462. A rejected cylinder shall be replaced by a
cylinder with the same type approval, size (dimensions), porous material and solvent as the rejected
cylinder (and other cylinders in the bundle).

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A.3.2 Manifold
The mani fold shall be tested for strength and leaks by hydraulically applying a pressure o f 300 bar. All
other inspections, e.g. visual inspection, shall be made in accordance with 5.6.3.
The pressure test o f the mani fold shall be carried out while it is disconnected from the cylinders.
A.3.3 Flexible hoses
The reuse o f flexible hoses shall depend on the retest period o f the bundle. Flexible hoses should not be
used for more than 10 years.
When an existing hose is reused or replaced by a new one a fter the periodic inspection, the electrical
resistance between the connecting ends shall be ≤10 6 Ω in accordance with ISO 14113.
A.3.4 Flame arrestors
Flame arrestors shall be tested for strength and leaks by hydraulically applying a pressure o f 300 bar.
Flashback arrestors intended for reuse shall be visually inspected for signs o f damage or decomposition
(presence o f soot) in accordance with the manu facturer’s recommendations.
I f damage or evidence o f decomposition is present, the flashback arrestor(s) shall be replaced. A
flashback arrestor shall only be cleaned or overhauled by the manu facturer.
A.3.5 Solvent
Care shall be taken to ensure that acetylene cylinders with di fferent solvents [acetone or
dimethyl formamide (DMF)] or porous materials are not included (mixed) in the same bundle. Be fore
putting the acetylene cylinders back in the frame, the solvent level shall be checked and, i f necessary,
replenished in accordance with ISO 11372.

A.4 Reassembly of the bundle

Reassemble the bundle o f acetylene cylinders in accordance with the procedures in 5.7 [except for b)].

A.5 Leak test

A leak test is not required as a part o f the periodic inspection. When requested, a leak test shall be
per formed at the time o f the first fill a fter the periodic inspection o f the bundle (for further in formation,
see ISO 11755).

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[2] ISO 11755, Gas cylinders — Cylinder bundles for compressed and liquefied gases (excluding
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[9] DN V 2 .7-1, Offshore Containers

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Regulations (as amended)

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