Cylinder Storage

• Cylinders should be stored in compatible groups

- Flammables from oxidizers
- Corrosives from flammables
- Full cylinders from empties
- All cylinders from corrosive vapors.

• Keep oxygen cylinders a minimum of twenty feet fromflammable gas cylinders or combustible materials. If this can not be done, separationby a non-combustible barrier at least 5 feet high having a fire-rating of atleast one-half hour is required.

• Secure empty and full cylinders to a fixed support byuse of chains, or other substantial restraining devices.

• Store cylinders in an upright position.

• Keep valve protective caps in place when the cylinderis not in use.

• Mark empty cylinders EMPTY or MT.

• Keep valves closed on empty cylinders.

• Cylinders must be kept away from sources of heat.

• Cylinders must be kept away from electrical wiringwhere the cylinder could become part of the circuit.

• Store cylinders in well-ventilated areas designatedand marked only for cylinders.