Cylinder/Shell — Corrective Action

1. Hydrostatic test date or date of manufacture — Retest, if needed
2. Corrosion — Conduct hydrostatic test and refinish, or condemn
3. Mechanical damage (denting or abrasion) — Conduct hydrostatic test and refinish, or condemn
4. Paint condition — Refinish
5. Presence of repairs (welding, soldering, brazing, etc.) — Condemn
6. Damaged threads (corroded, crossthreaded, or worn) — Condemn
7. Broken hanger attachment, carrying handle lug — Condemn
8. Sealing surface damage (nicks or corrosion) — Condemn

Nameplate — Corrective Action

1. Illegible wording — Clean or replace (Note: Only labels without a listing mark can be replaced.)
2. Corrosion or loose plate — Inspect shell under plate and reattach plate

Nozzle or Horn — Corrective Action

1. Deformed, damaged, or cracked — Replace
2. Blocked openings — Clean
3. Damaged threads (corroded, crossthreaded, or worn) — Replace
4. Aged (brittle) — Replace

Hose Assembly — Corrective Action

1. Damaged (cut, cracked, or worn) — Replace
2. Damaged couplings or swivel joint (cracked or corroded) — Replace
3. Damaged threads (corroded, crossthreaded, or worn) — Replace
4. Inner tube cut at couplings — Replace or consult manufacturer
5. Electrically nonconductive between couplings (CO₂ hose only) — Replace
6. Hose obstruction — Remove obstruction or replace
7. Hydrostatic test date — Retest if needed

Pull/Ring Pin — Corrective Action

1. Damaged (bent, corroded, or binding) — Replace
2. Missing — Replace

Gauge or Pressure-Indicating Device — Corrective Action

1. Immovable, jammed, or missing pointer (pressure test) — Depressurize and replace gauge
2. Missing, deformed, or broken crystal — Depressurize and replace gauge
3. Illegible or faded dial — Depressurize and replace gauge
4. Corrosion — Depressurize and check calibration, clean and refinish, or replace gauge
5. Dented case or crystal retainer — Depressurize and check calibration, or replace gauge
6. Immovable or corroded pressure-indicating stem (nongauge type) — Depressurize and discard shell
7. Verify gauge compatibility — Depressurize and replace

Shell or Cylinder Valve — Corrective Action

1. Corroded, damaged, or jammed lever, handle, spring, stem, or fastener joint — Depressurize, check freedom of movement, and repair or replace
2. Damaged outlet threads (corroded, crossthreaded, or worn) — Depressurize and replace

Nozzle Shutoff Valve — Corrective Action

1. Corroded, damaged, jammed, or binding lever, spring, stem, or fastener joint — Repair and lubricate, or replace
2. Plugged, deformed, or corroded nozzle tip or discharge passage — Clean or replace

Puncture Mechanism — Corrective Action

1. Damaged, jammed, or binding puncture lever, stem, or fastener joint — Replace
2. Dull or damaged cutting or puncture pin — Replace

Expellant/Gas Cartridge — Corrective Action

1. Corrosion — Replace with correct expellant gas cartridge
2. Damaged seal disc (injured, cut, or corroded) — Replace with correct expellant gas cartridge
3. Damaged threads (corroded, crossthreaded, or worn) — Replace with correct expellant gas cartridge
4. Illegible weight markings — Replace with correct expellant gas cartridge
5. Improper gas cartridge — Replace with correct expellant gas cartridge
6. Improper cartridge seal — Replace with correct expellant gas cartridge

Gas Cylinders — Corrective Action

1. Hydrostatic test date or date of manufacture — Retest if needed
2. Corrosion — Conduct hydrostatic test and refinish, or discard
3. Paint condition — Refinish
4. Presence of repairs (welding, soldering, brazing, etc.) — Condemn
5. Damaged threads (corroded, crossthreaded, or worn) — Condemn

Fill Cap — Corrective Action

1. Corroded, cracked, or broken — Replace
2. Damaged threads (corroded, crossthreaded, or worn) — Replace
3. Sealing surface damage (nicked, deformed, or corroded) — Clean, repair, and leak test, or replace
4. Obstructed vent hole or slot — Clean

Nonrechargeable Shell/Cylinder — Corrective Action

1. Corrosion — Depressurize and discard
2. Damaged seal disc (injured, cut, or corroded) — Depressurize and discard
3. Illegible weight or date markings — Depressurize and discard

Carriage and Wheels — Corrective Action

1. Corroded, bent, or broken carriage — Repair or replace
2. Damaged wheel (buckled or broken spoke, bent rim or axle, loose tire, low pressure, jammed bearing) — Clean, repair, and lubricate, or replace

Carrying Handle — Corrective Action

1. Broken handle — Condemn cylinder or consult manufacturer regarding repair
2. Broken handle — Replace
3. Corroded, jammed, or worn fastener — Clean or replace

Tamper Seals or Indicators — Corrective Action

1. Broken or missing — Check Table I.1(b) for specific action
2. Fill cap indicator corroded or inoperative — Repair, clean, or replace
3. Fill cap indicator operated — Depressurize unit, check content, refill

Hand Pump — Corrective Action

1. Corroded, jammed, or damaged pump — Repair and lubricate, or replace
2. Improper adjustment of packing nut — Adjust

Pressurizing Valve — Corrective Action

1. Leaking seals — Depressurize and replace valve or core

Gasket and “O” Ring Seals — Corrective Action

1. Damaged (cut, cracked, or worn) — Replace and lubricate
2. Missing — Replace and lubricate
3. Aged or weathered (compression set, brittle, cracked) — Replace and lubricate

Brackets and Hangers — Corrective Action

1. Corroded, worn, or bent — Repair and refinish, or replace
2. Loose or binding fit — Adjust fit or replace
3. Worn, loose, corroded, or missing screw or bolt — Tighten or replace
4. Worn bushing, webbing, or grommet — Replace
5. Improper type — Replace

Gas Tube and Siphon or Pickup Tube — Corrective Action

1. Corroded, dented, cracked, or broken — Replace
2. Blocked tube or openings in tube — Clean or replace

Safety Relief Device — Corrective Action

1. Corroded or damaged — Depressurize and replace
2. Broken, operated, or plugged — Depressurize and replace

Pressure Regulators — Corrective Action

1. External condition: damaged or corroded — If damaged, replace regulator; if corroded, clean regulator or replace
2. Pressure relief (corroded, plugged, dented, leaking, broken, or missing) — Disconnect regulator from pressure source, replace pressure relief, or replace regulator
3. Protective bonnet relief hole (tape missing or seal wire broken or missing) — Replace regulator
4. Adjusting screw (lock pin missing) — Replace regulator

This is a learning aid. The authoritative text above governs.

• Any welded/brazed cylinder repair or damaged threads/lugs → Condemn.
• Cartridge-operated units: verify cartridges; replace if any doubt.
• Gauges with jammed pointers/broken crystal/illegible dials → Depressurize & replace.
• Regulators with missing seal wire or lock pin → Replace regulator.