3. Cylinders and Attachments
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3. Cylinders and Attachments

  3.1 Each system shall be fitted with a readily accessible, manually operated isolating valve in the supply pressure part of the system.

  3.2 In multiple cylinder installations, in addition to each cylinder shutoff valve there should be non-return valves near the stop valves. Where there is a change over device (automatic or manual) it should be provided with non-return valves to isolate any depleted container.

  3.3 When more than one container can supply a system, the system should not be used with a container removed unless the unattached pipe is fitted with a suitable gas tight plug arrangement.

  3.4 Containers not in use or not being fitted into an installation should have the protecting cap in place over the container valve.

Parent topic: Annex 5 - Liquid Petroleum Gas Installation for Domestic Use
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