Important Information About Your Luxfer Paintball Cylinder

Please read the following information carefully. Understand and remember these warnings. This information could save your life and the lives of others.

WARNING: Improper use, filling, storage, disposal or failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, serious personal injury or death!

NEVER alter of modify the cylinder in any way.

NEVER expose a filled, or partially filled, aluminum or composite cylinder to temperatures exceeding 50 ° C

WARNING: If you suspect that an aluminum cylinder has been heated to temperatures between 120 ° C and 150 ° C, it must be hydrostatically retested before further use. Aluminum cylinders exposed to or with evidence of exposure to heat in excess of 150 ° C must be condemned and removed from service

NEVER expose an un-pressurized aluminium cylinder to temperatures exceeding 120 ° C.

NEVER expose an un-pressurized composite cylinder to temperatures exceeding 56 ° C.

WARNING: If you suspect that a composite cylinder has been heated to temperatures of 56 ° C or more, it must be hydrostatically retested and fully re-qualified before further use. Composite cylinders exposed to or with evidence of exposure to heat in excess of 72 ° C must be condemned and removed from service.

NEVER overfill or have your cylinder filled beyond its rated capacity. Overfilling may result in property damage and/or personal injury.

NEVER tamper with or alter the cylinder valve, safety relief device or other cylinder attachments.

WARNING: Activation of a safety relief device in an overfilled cylinder can result in property damage and/or personal injury!

NEVER use paintball cylinders for applications other than paintball.

NEVER use caustic paint strippers or corrosive cleaners, which will damage the cylinder.

NEVER use heat-activated paint (such as baked enamel or powder coatings) on your cylinders. Use only air-drying paints.

Before Using/Filling Your Cylinder

Before you use or have your cylinder filled, remember:

Always

Always have the cylinder inspected and/or hydrostatically retested if it shows signs of corrosion, gouges, indents, bulges and/or heat damage or if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged.
Always check for leaks before each use. In the unlikely event that a leak is detected, under no circumstance should the cylinder be refilled.
Always verify that the cylinder to be filled with air has a working pressure (PW) stamped on the crown (for aluminium cylinders) or printed on the label (for composite cylinders) that will not be exceeded by the filling apparatus. Have compressed air filled at less than 40 bar (600 psig) per minute to the stamped working pressure (PW) of the cylinder.
Always have a CO 2 cylinder filled by weight and do not exceed the stamped fill weight of the cylinder; see Luxfer cylinder markings

Never

Never ask for a cylinder to be filled beyond its rated capacity. Overfilling is dangerous.
Never use or have your cylinder filled if it leaks or if you suspect that your cylinder has been damaged. In these cases, take the cylinder to an authorized cylinder requalifier for a thorough visual inspection and retesting, if necessary.
Never fill a CO 2 cylinder on which the safety relief device has been altered in any way.
Never fill a cylinder that is outside its periodic inspection and retest period.
Never modify your cylinder in any way or add attachments that are not authorized. Unauthorized modifications are illegal and could make the cylinder dangerous.

Taking Care of Your Cylinder

Take care of your cylinder and it will give you years of safe use!

Always

Always keep the threads and inside of your cylinder dry and free from oil, dirt and other contaminants.

Always make sure that your cylinder is within its retest period. Cylinders must be inspected and hydrostatically tested as follows:

Aluminum cylinders – every 10 years
Composite cylinders – every 5 years (subject to national regulations)
NOTE : Composite cylinders have a maximum life of 15 years from their original hydrostatic test date.

Always keep the outside of your cylinder clean, using only mild soap or a neutral detergent cleaning solution when necessary. Thoroughly dry the cylinder after cleaning.
Always store the cylinder in a cool, dry area with adequate ventilation.
Always have your cylinder serviced only by trained personnel.
Always make sure that all cylinder attachments are maintained, serviced, inspected and handled in strict accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.

Never

Never alter or obscure cylinder markings.
Never allow your cylinder to roll around while traveling.
Never drop, strike or heat your cylinder.
Never expose your cylinder to excessive heat (see temperature guidelines above).
Never attempt to modify the threads or force a valve into your cylinder.
Never remove metal from your cylinder (removing metal could make the cylinder unsafe for the rated pressure containment).
Never modify your cylinder by adding extra openings for gauges or filling ports.
Never repaint your cylinder with paints that require stoving or heating at elevated temperatures. Only use air-drying paints.
Never use caustic paint strippers or corrosive cleaners that will damage the cylinder.
Never use the cylinder for anything other than the purpose for which it was designed.