Storing gas cylinders

Gas cylinders are large, heavy and relatively unstable due to the small base-diameter-to-height ratio. It is important to adhere to a few simple rules when storing your gas cylinders:

Store cylinders appropriately
Store cylinders in a well-ventilated covered area, preferably outside on a level, well-drained surface, in shadow and under roof
Store cylinders vertically and securely to prevent them from toppling
Store full and empty cylinders separately, rotating your cylinder stock holdings so the oldest cylinders are used first
Segregate cylinders by the properties of the gas (flammable, inert, oxidant and so on). It is not allowed to store cylinders with flammable content together with other cylinders
Safety signs according to legislations have to be set up on the storage area

Beware of:

The properties of the gas
Specific requirements for certain products. Storage of cryogenic, liquefied and heavier-than-air compressed gases should be sited with due regard to the dangers of the gases’ collecting in low-lying areas such as drains, basements and ducts
Electric components in the storage area. If flammable gases electric equipment have to fulfil special rules.

Remember:

Never store flammable cylinders with other gas cylinders
Never store other products in a cylinder store, particularly flammable materials such as fuel, oil, paint or corrosive liquids; this may result in a hazardous situation
Never store LPG cylinders within five meters of other gas cylinders. The use of a firewall can help to reduce the distances.

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