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Bill
What is with you. We do not allow as you accuse.=20
some idiot filled a cylinder labeled as air with a hot mix and left the =
air label on it. The diver had been using the same air cylinder all week =
as a bailout cylinder and had no reason to think someone would fill it =
with a hot mix.
=20
If you dived a cylinder yesterday that had air in it and was labeled air =
and you left it at for instance at Brownies dive shop would you suspect =
overnight someone had changed the mix?
=20
As per IANTD mixing standards=20
LABELING BOTTOM MIX EANx MIXTURES WITH LESS THAN 41% OXYGEN
a.. Where applicable cylinders must be marked per legal requirements =
in addition to the below
b.. Cylinders painted yellow must be labeled with a 4 inches (10 =
centimeters) green band. The band must wrap around the tank starting at =
the flat of the cylinder. The label must state "Enriched Air Nitrox" (or =
an applicable acronym). IANTD has EANx decals available for labeling =
tanks.
c.. Cylinders painted with colors other than yellow require a 6 =
inches (15 centimeter) Enriched Air Nitrox band (decal) with the top 1 =
inch (2.5 centimeters) and the bottom 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) yellow. =
The middle of the band (decal) should be printed with a green background =
and the message, "Enriched Air Nitrox" (or an applicable acronym) =
printed in yellow for easy identification.
d.. Nitrox (EANx) cylinders must have Cylinder Contents Labels =
affixed to them. The Contents label must state the oxygen percentage =
currently in the cylinder and the Maximum Operating Depth (MOD). The =
label must be dated and signed by the person who purchased (or =
requested) the mix (verifying he/she confirmed the O2 percentage).
1.. This label may be a separate label, or part of the EANx band. =
IANTD has waterproof, reusable Cylinder Contents labels and cylinder =
content tape available for order.=20
1.. Nitrox (EANx) cylinders must have a current Visual Inspection =
(VIP) decal stated that oxygen-compatible lubricants have been used in =
the system (valve, tank neck, and/or cylinder). EANx cylinders used with =
EAN 41, or greater, or for direct partial pressure blending use, must =
have an Oxygen Service Rated VIP decal. IANTD has VIP decals (which also =
cover both tank and valve inspections) available for order.
a.. It is recommended that an additional label using one of the =
following options be used, these do not replace the requirement for the =
wrap around labels
I A Decal stating MOD to be placed length wise on the cylinder (IAND =
inc./IANTD has these with both a fixed=20
MOD plus blank ones for the user to fill in the MOD, these are blue with =
white lettering=20
II The MOD may also be painted on the cylinder
III A cylinder wrap suitable for regulator hose storage with the MOD =
boldly marked on it may also be used=20
(these are also available through IAND inc. / IANTD
D. LABELING EANx AND DECOMPRESSION CYLINDERS (GREATER THAN 40%) AND =
OXYGEN (OR MIXTURES GREATER THAN 85% OXYGEN) MIXTURES
a.. Cylinders containing EAN 40 to 84 must have either a color-coded =
green and white label decal boldly stating, "Decompression Mix EAN* =
_____." or they may use the "Breathing Gases Other Than Air" decal that =
is red and white. (Note! This decal may be used with any gas mixture as =
long as the mix and MOD are filled in) This label must be 10 inches (25 =
centimeters) long and 4 inches (10 centimeters) wide. IANTD has Cylinder =
Contents labels available for order. * Or, equivalent acronym. These =
labels must be wrapped around the cylinder at the flat of the cylinder
b.. The decompression cylinder with the highest EANx mixture or =
oxygen must have some form of protective mechanism to prevent the diver =
from accidentally breathing from it. This may be a cover, bungie wrap or =
other suitable means. IAND inc. / IANTD has a protective device =
available
c.. All decompression cylinders must have a tape or label above the =
flat of the cylinder visible to the user with the mix or MOD or both =
marked. IAND inc. IANTD has these with pre marked mix and MOD as well as =
ones with blank spaces for the user to fill in.
d.. Cylinders containing oxygen levels of 85% or greater must adhere =
to one of the following:
1.. Be painted either green or white with the word oxygen and MOD 20 =
fsw (6 msw) legible
2.. Have a 10 inches (25 centimeters) long by 4 inches (10 =
centimeters) wide green adhesive band decal with the word "OXYGEN" and =
MOD clearly and prominently printed in white on it. IANTD has waterproof =
Oxygen Cylinder Decals available for order.
a.. It is recommended that an additional label using one of the =
following options, these do not replace the requirement for the wrap =
around labels
I A Decal stating MOD to be placed length wise on the cylinder (IAND =
inc./IANTD has these with both a fixed=20
MOD plus blank ones for the user to fill in the MOD, these are blue with =
white lettering=20
II The MOD may also be painted on the cylinder
III A cylinder wrap suitable for regulator hose storage with the MOD =
boldly marked on it may also be used=20
(these are also available through IAND inc. / IANTD
a.. LABELING TRIMIX MIXTURES
a.. Cylinders containing Trimix must be labeled with the word, =
"Trimix", or "Breathing gas other than air". A Cylinder Contents Label =
or tape reflecting the percentages of Oxygen, and Helium must be affixed =
to the tank.
=20
Respectfully yours,
Tom Mount
CEO IANTD World HQ
http://www.iantd.com
Respectfully yours,
Tom Mount
CEO IANTD World HQ
http://www.iantd.com
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<DIV><FONT color=3D#000000 size=3D2>Bill</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=3D#000000 size=3D2></FONT><FONT size=3D2>What is
with =
you. We do not=20
allow as you accuse. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3D2>some idiot filled a cylinder labeled as air with a =
hot mix and=20
left the air label on it. The diver had been using the same air cylinder =
all=20
week as a bailout cylinder and had no reason to think someone would fill =
it with=20
a hot mix.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3D2>If you dived a cylinder yesterday that had air in it =
and was=20
labeled air and you left it at for instance at Brownies dive shop =
would=20
you suspect overnight someone had changed the mix?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=3D#000000 size=3D2>As per IANTD mixing standards =
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=3D#000000 size=3D2></FONT><B><FONT
face=3D"Arial =
Narrow" size=3D4>
<P>LABELING BOTTOM MIX EANx MIXTURES WITH LESS THAN 41%=20
OXYGEN</P></B></FONT><FONT face=3D"Arial Narrow" size=3D1>
<OL></FONT><FONT face=3D"Arial Narrow" size=3D3>
<P align=3Djustify>
<LI>Where applicable cylinders must be marked per legal requirements =
in=20
addition to the below</LI>
<P></P>
<P align=3Djustify>
<LI>Cylinders painted yellow must be labeled with a 4 inches (10=20
centimeters) green band. The band must wrap around the tank starting =
at the=20
flat of the cylinder. The label must state "Enriched Air =
Nitrox"=20
(or an applicable acronym). IANTD has EANx decals available for =
labeling=20
tanks.</LI>
<P></P>
<P align=3Djustify>
<LI value=3D1>Cylinders painted with colors other than yellow =
require a 6=20
inches (15 centimeter) Enriched Air Nitrox band (decal) with the top =
1 inch=20
(2.5 centimeters) and the bottom 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) yellow. =
The middle=20
of the band (decal) should be printed with a green background and =
the=20
message, "Enriched Air Nitrox" (or an applicable acronym) =
printed=20
in yellow for easy identification.</LI>
<P></P>
<P align=3Djustify>
<LI>Nitrox (EANx) cylinders must have Cylinder Contents Labels =
affixed to=20
them. The Contents label must state the oxygen percentage currently =
in the=20
cylinder and the Maximum Operating Depth (MOD). The label must be =
dated and=20
signed by the person who purchased (or requested) the mix (verifying =
he/she=20
confirmed the O<SUB>2</SUB> percentage).</LI>
<P></P></OL>
<OL type=3Da>
<P align=3Djustify>
<LI>This label may be a separate label, or part of the EANx band. =
IANTD has=20
waterproof, reusable Cylinder Contents labels and cylinder content =
tape=20
available for order. </LI>
<P></P></OL>
<OL start=3D4>
<P align=3Djustify>
<LI>Nitrox (EANx) cylinders must have a current Visual Inspection =
(VIP)=20
decal stated that oxygen-compatible lubricants have been used in the =
system=20
(valve, tank neck, and/or cylinder). EANx cylinders used with EAN =
41, or=20
greater, or for direct partial pressure blending use, must have an =
Oxygen=20
Service Rated VIP decal. IANTD has VIP decals (which also cover both =
tank=20
and valve inspections) available for order.</LI>
<P></P></OL>
<OL type=3Da></FONT><FONT face=3D"Arial Narrow">
<LI>It is recommended that an additional label using one of the =
following=20
options be used, <B>these do not replace the requirement for the =
wrap around=20
labels</LI></OL>
<DIR>
<DIR>
<DIR></B>
<P>I A Decal stating MOD to be placed length wise on the cylinder (IAND=20
inc./IANTD has these with both a fixed </P>
<P>MOD plus blank ones for the user to fill in the MOD, these are blue =
with=20
white lettering </P>
<P>II The MOD may also be painted on the cylinder</P>
<P>III A cylinder wrap suitable for regulator hose storage with the MOD =
boldly=20
marked on it may also be used </P>
<P>(these are also available through IAND inc. /
IANTD</P></FONT><FONT=20
face=3D"Arial Narrow" size=3D3>
<P align=3Djustify></P></FONT><FONT face=3D"Arial Narrow">
<P> </P></DIR></DIR></DIR></FONT><B><FONT
face=3D"Arial Narrow" =
size=3D4>
<P>D. LABELING EANx AND DECOMPRESSION CYLINDERS (GREATER THAN 40%) AND =
OXYGEN=20
(OR MIXTURES GREATER THAN 85% OXYGEN)
MIXTURES</P></B></FONT><FONT=20
face=3D"Arial Narrow" size=3D1>
<OL></FONT><FONT face=3D"Arial Narrow" size=3D3>
<P align=3Djustify>
<LI>Cylinders containing EAN 40 to 84 must have either a color-coded =
green=20
and white label decal boldly stating, "Decompression Mix EAN*=20
_____." or they may use the "Breathing Gases Other Than =
Air"=20
decal that is red and white. (Note! This decal may be used with any =
gas=20
mixture as long as the mix and MOD are filled in) This label must be =
10=20
inches (25 centimeters) long and 4 inches (10 centimeters) wide. =
IANTD has=20
Cylinder Contents labels available for order. * Or, equivalent =
acronym.=20
These labels must be wrapped around the cylinder at the flat of the=20
cylinder</LI>
<P></P>
<P align=3Djustify>
<LI>The decompression cylinder with the highest EANx mixture or =
oxygen must=20
have some form of protective mechanism to prevent the diver from=20
accidentally breathing from it. This may be a cover, bungie wrap or =
other=20
suitable means. IAND inc. / IANTD has a protective device =
available</LI>
<P></P>
<P align=3Djustify>
<LI>All decompression cylinders must have a tape or label above the =
flat of=20
the cylinder visible to the user with the mix or MOD or both marked. =
IAND=20
inc. IANTD has these with pre marked mix and MOD as well as ones =
with blank=20
spaces for the user to fill in.</LI>
<P></P>
<P align=3Djustify>
<LI>Cylinders containing oxygen levels of 85% or greater must adhere =
to one=20
of the following:</LI>
<P></P></OL>
<OL type=3Da>
<P align=3Djustify>
<LI>Be painted either green or white with the word oxygen and MOD 20 =
fsw (6=20
msw) legible</LI>
<P></P>
<P align=3Djustify>
<LI>Have a 10 inches (25 centimeters) long by 4 inches (10 =
centimeters) wide=20
green adhesive band decal with the word "OXYGEN" and MOD =
clearly=20
and prominently printed in white on it. IANTD has waterproof Oxygen =
Cylinder=20
Decals available for order.</LI>
<P></P></OL>
<OL start=3D5></FONT><FONT face=3D"Arial Narrow">
<LI>It is recommended that an additional label using one of the =
following=20
options, <B>these do not replace the requirement for the wrap around =
labels</LI></OL>
<DIR>
<DIR>
<DIR></B>
<P>I A Decal stating MOD to be placed length wise on the cylinder (IAND=20
inc./IANTD has these with both a fixed </P>
<P>MOD plus blank ones for the user to fill in the MOD, these are blue =
with=20
white lettering </P>
<P>II The MOD may also be painted on the cylinder</P>
<P>III A cylinder wrap suitable for regulator hose storage with the MOD =
boldly=20
marked on it may also be used </P>
<P>(these are also available through IAND inc. /
IANTD</P></FONT><FONT=20
face=3D"Arial Narrow" size=3D3>
<P align=3Djustify></P></FONT><FONT face=3D"Arial Narrow">
<P> </P></DIR></DIR></DIR>
<OL start=3D6 type=3DA></FONT><B><FONT face=3D"Arial Narrow"
size=3D4>
<LI>LABELING TRIMIX MIXTURES</LI></OL></B></FONT><FONT
face=3D"Arial =
Narrow"=20
size=3D1>
<OL></FONT><FONT face=3D"Arial Narrow" size=3D3>
<P align=3Djustify>
<LI>Cylinders containing Trimix must be labeled with the word,=20
"Trimix", or "Breathing gas other than air". A =
Cylinder=20
Contents Label or tape reflecting the percentages of Oxygen, and =
Helium must=20
be affixed to the tank.</LI>
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Narrow"></FONT><FONT =
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<P></FONT> </P></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=3D#000000 size=3D2><BR>Respectfully yours,<BR>Tom =
Mount<BR>CEO=20
IANTD World HQ<BR><A=20
href=3D"http://www.iantd.com">http://www.iantd.com</A><BR></FONT></D
IV></=
DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=3D#000000 size=3D2><BR>Respectfully yours,<BR>Tom =
Mount<BR>CEO=20
IANTD World HQ<BR><A=20
href=3D"http://www.iantd.com">http://www.iantd.com</A><BR></FONT></D
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