The Chlorine Institute has updated its A, B, and C Kit manuals with some significant revisions. Unfortunately, these manuals are no longer free to non-members, but if you utilize these kits in your emergency response program, they are a MUST-have. Luckily they cost only $40. Here is a peek at the B-Kit Manual revisions:
Significant revisions in Edition 12 of this instruction booklet include:
- Updated Cl mission statement (Section 1.2);
- New section to emphasize instructions’ applicability on the standard chlorine valves (Section 2.4 );
- New section to further emphasize the importance of Viton® gasket replacement (Section 2.5);
- Updated guidance on using aqua ammonia for leak detection (Section 2.6);
- Revised preferred instruction for leaks on valve inlet threads (Section 3.3);
- Revised preferred instruction for leaks on fusible plug threads (Section 3.7);
- Enhanced instruction cautions related to tightening of kit equipment (Sections 4 and 5 );
- Enhanced guidance on handling chlorine remaining 1n containers (Section 6);
- Enhanced guidance on cleaning kit equipment after use (Section 7 .1 );
- New section providing caution if using kits for compressed gases other than chlorine (Section 8.2);
The highlighted item above is by me, as it is the top findings from our complaince audits, ER assessments, and planning exercises with our chlorine clients. If you have an ER Kit the kit and its contents NEED to be in a Preventive Maintenance Program for inspection and replacement frequencies.
PLEASE NOTE, the Chlorine Institute is NOT making money from the 4-year replacement frequency, that frequency comes from the gasket manufacturer.