3
WARNING
CO
2
CANISTER SAFE HANDLING
• CO
2
canisters must be handled with extreme care. They contain potentially
hazardous high pressure compressed gas. Make sure you read and understand all of
these instructions before installation.
• Never attempt to refill a CO
2
cylinder yourself. They can be refilled at locations such
as welding supply shops, party stores, fire supply shops, or where kegs are purchased.
• ALWAYS connect CO
2
gas canisters to a pressure regulator.
• NEVER drop or throw the CO
2
canister.
• NEVER connect gas canister directly to keg.
• ALWAYS keep CO
2
canisters in a cool place (21.5°C
(
70°F
)
or less) and away from heat.
• In case of CO
2
leakage, ventilate and evacuate the area immediately.
• ALWAYS keep canister secured in an upright position.
• Check the Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) test date on the canister neck and do
not use if older than five (5) years.
• Return outdated canister to your gas supplier for one that is within the time limit.