Preparing Cylinders for Use

For remote connections, make sure the dovetail bracket is attached to the cylinder before use. If the dovetail is not available, do the following:

1. Remove the old cylinder boot and insert (if equipped) from the cylinder. 2. If MSA cylinders are already available, use the following table to determine which cylinder retainer kit is necessary.

P/N	Cylinder	NIOSH Service Life Rating	Pressure	Retainer Type	Retainer Kit P/N
807587	H-30 Carbon	30 minutes	4500 psig	Type 2	10158389
807570	H-45 Carbon	45 minutes	4500 psig	Type 4	10158401
10035644	H-45 LP Carbon	45 minutes	4500 psig	Type 3	10158390
807588	H-60 Carbon	60 minutes	4500 psig	Type 5	10158402

	3. Attach the retainer halves to the cylinder valve assembly. NOTE: For Snap Retainers, align top snap first and rotate bottom snap into position.
	4. Install three screws in the retainer. 5. Torque the screws to 3.96 in·lbf (0.45 N·m). NOTE: For Snap Retainers, visually inspect retainer snaps for full engagement as shown.
	6. Install the new rubber boot (P/N 10146897) over the gauge of the cylinder valve assembly. 7. Attach the rubber boot to the retainer. 8. Make sure the retainer is not loose on the cylinder valve assembly.

WARNING! 

Snap-fit cylinder valve retainer buttons is not compatible with bolted cylinder valve retainers.

Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.