Typical markings for a CO2 fire extinguisher cylinder according to PED

1. M25 x 2 = Thread Specification – Important to ensure the correct valve is used with your cylinder.
2. UK = Country of Manufacture
3. LUXFER = Cylinder Manufacturer
4. L3158V….= Cylinder Type Number and Serial Number – This number is recorded by Luxfer which means, if ever necessary, the entire manufacturing history of your cylinder can be traced.
5. AA6061 T6 = Alloy of Construction
6. 4,4MM = Design Minimum Wall Thickness.
7. 2,4KG = Empty Weight of Cylinder Only (kg)
8. 3L = Minimum Water Capacity (litres)
9. PT 212 BAR = (Test Pressure) – Shows the pressure that the cylinder should be tested to – this must not be exceeded.
10. 2 KG CO2 = Charge Weight
11. PS 169,3 BAR AT 60°C = (Service Pressure) – Shows the maximum service pressure and operating temperature for which the cylinder design is approved.
12. TARE 2,9 KG = Weight of Cylinder plus valve and, if fitted, dip tube.
13. GROSS 5,9 KG = Tare Weight plus Charge Weight. (Optional)
14. This is the mark of Conformity and Notified Body Reference Number according to the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC.
15. 2002/10 = (Test Date) – Year and Month of initial test.