15 CAR pt. 270, Appendix B
ADDITIONAL HELPFUL INFORMATION
Relief valves set to discharge Pressure – 375 PSI.
Filling density – 42% of the cylinder water capacity.
Information stamped on DOT cylinders
| Mfg. Name | |
|---|---|
| Working Pressure – | 240 PSI |
| Tare Weight – | T.W. |
| Water Capacity – | W.C. |
| Date of MFG. | |
| MFG. Serial # | |
| Tare Weight – | Empty weight of cylinder. |
All Cylinders must have protection cap or guard.
Information stamped on ASME (motor fuel containers)
| Mfg. Name |
|---|
| Serial Number |
| Working Pressure |
| Water Capacity |
| Mfg. Date |
| Length |
| Diameter |
| Shell Thickness |
| Head Thickness |
Working Pressure of container mounted on a school bus shall be not less than 312 lbs.
What procedure should be used in filling a container mounted on a school bus, loaded with children?
What action should be taken at a bottle filling station, if, a leak occurs, which, causes a fire to start?
Is it normal for frost to form on the regulator during filling?
How must DOT cylinders be filled? What procedure is to be used?