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Tom,
You really do have that cut and paste technique down pat. Nonetheless, you
still don't get it.
My "air" bottle, (which is really a 20/25 trimix bottle, but that is
another story) has, in 3" tall numerals, "190" stenciled on it. My oxygen
bottle has, in 3" tall numerals, "20" on it with the word "OXYGEN" just
above that.
If I left those two bottles at Brownies, I can assure you the cluster fuck
that happened in England would not be repeated.
The standard you so proudly posted is quite impressive. It just doesn't
work. How many more cluster fucks will it take for you to accept that? Or
will you wait until some judge tells you what your standards will be?
Respectfully yours,
Jess
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From: Tom Mount <TOM.MOUNT@wo*.at*.ne*>
To: cavers@cavers.com
Subject: labeling reply to Bill Mee
Date: Tuesday, April 13, 1999 2:49 PM
Bill
What is with you. We do not allow as you accuse.
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.
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?
As per IANTD mixing standards
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.
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
MOD plus blank ones for the user to fill in the MOD, these are blue with
white lettering
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
(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
MOD plus blank ones for the user to fill in the MOD, these are blue with
white lettering
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
(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.
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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