Heath Consultants Detecto-Pak 4 (DP) User Manual
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CALIBRATION CYLINDERS
100786-0 Rev. D
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8. Open bleed off valve on calibration transfiller to eliminate pressure
in calibration transfiller.
9. Loosen small hex nut and remove calibration cylinder.
10. Remove calibration transfiller from calibration mother tank, replace
safety cap or caps, and safely store calibration mother tank.
C. ORDERING CALIBRATION MOTHER TANKS OR
CALIBRATION CYLINDERS
Calibration mother tanks/calibration cylinders are available from Heath
at the listed location. (See Chapter Two, Section II - C, Ordering Fuel
Mother Tanks.)
The calibration cylinder consists of a gas cylinder/valve assembly
filled with approximately 1,500 psig + 200 psig of calibration gas. This
calibration cylinder can be refilled from a calibration mother tank of the
same gas mixture, which is readily available from Heath.
When ordering calibration cylinder, use Heath Part No. 0123071.
D. STORING CALIBRATION MOTHER TANKS OR CYLINDERS
The calibration mother tanks or cylinders must be stored in accordance
with D.O.T. and/or OSHA regulations. (See Chapter Two, Section II-E,
Shipping Fuel Mother Tanks or Cylinders.)
E. SHIPPING CALIBRATION MOTHER TANKS OR CYLINDERS
Calibration mother tanks or cylinders contain compressed, flammable gas
and must be shipped as hazardous cargo according to D.O.T. and/or OSHA
regulations. Calibration gas mixtures may be flammable when mixed with
air or oxygen. They must be shipped by motor freight or other freight
services that permit shipment of compressed, flammable gases.
In all cases, special labeling notation and documentation is required.
(See latest edition of “Hazardous Material Regulations of the Department
of Transportation.”)