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Worthington Cylinder Identification Instructions Read entire instruction before proceeding! Identification of cylinder is an easy matter when you have the following information. Basic Information, All cylinders: 1. Cylinder Rating. a. Cylinders are either 350 psi or 400psi. b. Codes: DOT 4BA350 or DOT 4BA400 (could be 4BW) stamped on collar. 2. Manufacturer a. All cylinders are stamped with manufacturer or Mfg Code. 3. Manufacture Date a. All cylinders are stamped with a Mfg Date. 4. Serial Number a. Every cylinder has a unique Serial Number stamped on the collar. 5. Retest date a. Retest date may be stamped on collar. 6. Tare Weight a. Tare weight is stamped on collar. Usually stamped T.W. It may be in pounds or in kilograms 7. Hydrotest or “E” Stamp date a. If the cylinder has gone beyond its first test date it needs to be hydrotested and if it has been hydrotested it will have a unique supplemental stamp on the collar. b. Cylinder must be hydrotested every 12 years after manufacture date. c. Cylinder has to be “E” inspected every 5 years after manufacture date. d. Hydrotest will supersede an “E” inspection.
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8. Hydrotest and “E” Inspection date code a. Code is a combination of 2 numerals, Requalifier Code and 2 more numerals. b. First 2 numerals are month (ie 06 = June) c. Requalifier Code is series of letter and 3 numbers read clockwise from the 10o’clock position. G433 would be G4 33
d. Requalifier Code may be a symbol e. Second 2 numerals is year (ie 06 = 2006) f. If the code is for an “E” inspection the code will be followed by a capital “E”. Worthington (Also stamped WorthJ) 1. Pressure Rating Stamped along top edge of collar on left end. 2. Manufacturer usually stamped along top edge of left end of collar. 3. Serial Number is usually stamped along the top edge of center of collar. 4. Manufacture date is usually stamped along top edge of right end of collar. 5. Tare Weight is usually stamped to the left of the Manuf. Date. 6. Retest date is stamped on right end of collar below hand hole. 7. If the cylinder has been hydrotested or “E” inspected the date code will be stamped on one end or the other of the collar.
Pressure Rating
350
Manufacturer
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Mfg. Code
Manufacturer
Serial Number
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Tare Weight
Mfg Retest Date
Mfg Date
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Hydrotest Code
Month
Requalifier
Year
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“E” Inspection Stamp
Manchester 1. 2. 3. 4.
Pressure Rating Stamped along top edge of collar on left end. Manufacturer usually stamped center left end of collar. Serial Number is usually stamped in center left of collar. Manufacture date is usually stamped along center midle of left end of collar. 5. Tare Weight is usually stamped below manufacturer. 6. Retest date is stamped on left end of collar next to hand hole. 7. If the cylinder has been hydrotested or “E” inspected the date code will be stamped on one end or the other of the collar.
Manchester
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Cylinder Rating
Manufacturer
Manchester
Tare Wgt.
Pressure Rating
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Tare Wgt (Kg)
Manchester
Serial Number
Water Cap.
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Manuf Retest Date
Amtrol
Manuf. Date
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1. 2. 3. 4.
Pressure Rating Stamped along top edge of collar on left end. Manufacturer usually stamped center of collar. Serial Number is usually stamped on left end of collar. Manufacture date is usually stamped along middle of collar below hole. 5. Retest date is usually stamped along middle of collar below hole. 6. Tare Weight is usually stamped on left end of collar. 7. If the cylinder has been hydrotested or “E� inspected the date code will be stamped on one end or the other of the collar. Manuf Symbol
Amtrol
Manufacturer
Manuf. Code
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Tare Wgt Lb/Kg
Manuf Retest Date
Serial Number
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YSN 1. Pressure Rating Stamped along top edge of collar towards center of collar. 2. Manufacturer usually stamped under pressure rating. 3. Serial Number is usually stamped on along top edge of collar towards center of collar. 4. Manufacture date is usually stamped along middle of collar below hole. 5. Tare Weight is usually stamped on top left end of collar. 6. If the cylinder has been hydrotested or “E� inspected the date code will be stamped on one end or the other of the collar. Cylinder Designation & Pressure Rating
Water Capacity
Mfg Code
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Tare Wgt. Serial Number
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