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LPG equipment and accessories – Cylinders transportation racks controls cen:proj:79053

Scope

This document specifies the operational procedures and best practices when checking transportation racks for LPG cylinders before and during loading and unloading prior to the vehicles going on the road.
This document applies to racks containing transportable refillable LPG cylinders (from 0,5 l to 150 l wc).
It covers the following equipment:
- Racks frame/structure;
- Racks closures;
- Racks fixing equipment or accessories on to the vehicle.
These checks can be performed:
- at cylinders filling plants and depots;
- at cylinders manufacturers and refurbishers;
- at any place where racks are used or moved.
This document also provides guidance and examples for racks maintenance and repair including rejection criteria and for establishing logistics operation procedures.
This document does not cover the design and the manufacturing of racks.
This document does not apply to display racks at points of sale.