The Chlorine Institute has updated its instruction booklet for applying an A Kit to 100-LB. & 150-LB. Chlorine Cylinders. Remember, these Instruction Booklets can be downloaded for FREE from their bookstore and if your facility is using 100 or 150 pound Cl2 cylinders, the A Kit is a MUST HAVE and training on the proper application of the kit to the cylinder is CRITICAL to containing a leaking cylinder steam or valve.
PLEASE NOTE: The CI Emergency Kit “A” is designed for use with the standard DOT 3A480 or 3AA480, 100- and 150-pound capacity cylinders in chlorine service only. The cylinders have outside diameters between 8¼ and 10¾ inches and overall height from 39½ to 59 inches. The kit is designed for use with all configurations of standard chlorine cylinders. This kit should not be applied to a cylinder that is liquid full.
Significant revisions in Edition 13 of this instruction booklet include:
- New section to emphasize instructions’ applicability on the standard chlorine valves (Section 2.4);
- New section to further emphasize 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 in 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);
- New reference section (Section 9);
- Enhanced quality of various images throughout; and
- Minor editorial and formatting updates throughout