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4.4 Inspection of preparation for delivery. An inspection shall be made to determine compliance with the requirements of section 5. A sample unit shall be one shipping container fully prepared for delivery.
4.5 Manufacturer's and inspector's reports and records. The contractor or the cylinder manufacturer shall offer and make available the manufacturer's and inspector's reports and records confirming that the fabrication of the purchased cylinders was performed by a DOT
registered manufacturer and that all requirements of 49 CFR 178 and this specification have been met.
5. PACKAGING
5.1 Packing, packaging, and marking. Packing, packaging, and marking shall be as specified in the contract or acquisition order (see 6.2).
6. NOTES
INFORMATION FOR GUIDANCE ONLY. (This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that is helpful, but is not mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. Cylinders covered by this specification are intended for storage and transportation of high-pressure gases. Cylinders are prepared for specific gas use or are to be delivered plugged and finished in prime paint for future assigned applications.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following:
a. Title, number, revision, and date of this specification.
b. Type, intended gas service, size, and valve designation (see 1.2). c. Impact resistance, if required (see 3.2.3).
d. Internal cylinder preparation, if required (see 3.3.4). e. Internal cylinder preservation, if required (see 3.3.5). f. Special markings, if required (see 3.6.3).
g. Treatment and painting (finish) for aluminum cylinders, when required (see 3.7). h. Inlet thread size, if other than specified (see 3.10.4).
i. Responsibility for inspection, if other than the contractor (see 4.1).
J. Inspection facility, if other than the contractor's chosen facility (see 4.1). k. Oil content testing requirement (see 4.2.2.2).
l. Packing, packaging, and marking requirements (see 5.1).
6.3 Serial numbers. Cylinder serial numbers shall be prefixed by a two- or three-letter symbol designating the procuring agency and shall have a two-letter suffix furnished by the contracting officer designating the contractor. The serial numbers shall be assigned by the contractor. These numbers may be consecutive with the contractor's regular production numbers or of a series established specifically for customer cylinders. However, all cylinders on a given contract will
be numbered consecutively and controls will be exercised to preclude duplication on future deliveries to the government.
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