KOROR STATE GOVERNMENT MARINE TOUR GUIDE ... - C3

Cylinder Care:
Your scuba cylinder has been inspected against the standards of professional Scuba
Inspectors (PSI) and the Compressed Gas Association by a Visual Cylinder Inspector.
To keep your cylinder in the best possible condition, follow these recommendations.
1. Keep Moisture Out – retain 100-300psi within cylinder to assure valve is not
inadvertently opened allowing water to be forced though the regulator into the cylinder.
Release a mall amount of air from the valve and filter attachment prior to charging the
cylinder.
2. Storage – cylinders should be securely stored vertically in a cool, dry place. The
cylinder should be clean for storage. Rinse the exterior with freshwater after saltwater
exposure. Fully filled cylinders should not be stored for long periods because corrosion
is accelerated by the additional oxygen.
3. Handling – scuba cylinders, while resistant to rough handling, can be damaged.
Cylinders can be dented if dropped. Cylinder boots are often poor shock absorbers.
Valves sometimes open slightly when in transport. Be alert to the sound of escaping air.
4. Valve Care – Keep it clean. Tape commonly placed over the valve aperture after the
cylinder is filled with air should be removed during long term cylinder storage because
the adhesive may become dry and difficult to remove.
5. Cylinder boot and backpack – remove boot, cover, backpack or other dissimilar metal
accessories occasionally to clean away salt deposits and inspect for any corrosion.
6. Your next Inspection – depends on a variety of factors – it is recommended that a PSI
Cylinder Inspector is consulted.
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