Maintenance
July 2018
6-8
06-237518-001
6-8
HYDROSTATIC TEST OF CYLINDERS
Prior to the 10th Anniversary from the date of manufacture, or date of last test, cylinders to
be internally inspected, re-tested and certified, for details of service replacement cylinders
contact Kidde Fire Protection. The cylinder shall be emptied, re-tested and re-stamped in
accordance with BS EN 1968 latest edition.
Kidde IGS cylinders up to 140 litres are manufactured to ISO 9809-2.
6-8.1
Discharge Cylinders or Charged Cylinders that are Transported
These cylinders are governed by the United Nations (UN) ADR and the European Union's (EU)
Transportation of Pressure Equipment Directive (2014/68/EU). In the case of shipment of
charged cylinders, other shipping regulations may also apply. In either case, cylinders in
continuous service without discharge require a periodic inspection in accordance with BS EN
ISO 1968 latest edition. Record date of inspection on record tag attached to each cylinder.
Where the visual inspection shows evidence of damage or corrosion, the cylinder shall be
emptied, re-tested and re-stamped in accordance with BS EN ISO 1968 latest edition.
6-8.2
Retest
Cylinders use with the Kidde IGS - 400 Series are required to be hydrostatically re-tested and
re-stamped in accordance with BS EN ISO 1968 latest edition prior to recharge and shipment.
It is company policy that at the time of hydrostatic testing that valves are refurbished by the
manufacturer or authorised representative, or be replaced with new.
WARNING
Cylinder assemblies must be returned with all valve and discharge
protection caps in place. These shall be attached immediately after
disconnection from pipework. Failure to do so may result in damage to
equipment and cause severe bodily injury.
CAUTION
These guidelines only apply to cylinders containing the agent.
Summary of Contents for 400 Series
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