RETURN OF PROINERT CYLINDERS FOR REFILL AND SERVICE EXCHANGE

The purpose of this bulletin is a reminder to enforce the proper way to prepare ProInert cylinder/s ready for
return to be refilled.

This procedure applies to both 200 bar and 300 bar cylinders.

The details below outline the procedure of preparing ProInert cylinder(s) prior to them being returned for refilling:
1) Remove the cylinder/s from the installation.
2) Install the Valve outlet recoil cap as shown below:

RECOIL CAP

3) Remove the pressure gauge from the valve body and install the gauge port plug as shown.

GAUGE PORT PLUG

4) Insert the actuation port plug into the actuation port and secure with retaining clip as shown. Ensure that the
plug has the o-ring fitted.

O-RING

5) Fit shipping cap to cylinder to protect the valve during transport.

6) The cylinder is now ready to be shipped to the filling station for refill.

PLUG

RETAINING
CLIP

OTHER INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED TO FIKE

Fike have cylinders that are sourced from two different manufactures, although the cylinders are essentially the same
in specification they do vary very slightly on physical dimensions. It is important to state which type of cylinder is
being returned as this will ensure that the correct replacement is provided. Please ensure that Fike are informed which
style of cylinder is being returned. The cylinder type can be identified with having either a flat bottom or rounded
bottom (please refer to photographs below).

ROUNDED BOTTOM FLAT BOTTOM

December 16, 2010 FS10-003

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