1.1 This practice is intended to satisfy the demand for information on the basic procedures for the safe handling and transfilling of small (not bulk) paintball CO₂ cylinders commonly used with a paintball marker for propulsion of a paintball. This standard does not address issues dealing with the transfilling, storage, and handling of supply cylinders that may be used in transfilling smaller cylinders.

1.2 The CO₂ fill procedures are written for the pressure cycling cylinder transfilling method most commonly used by paintball field and/or store operators.

1.3 This practice should not be confused with federal, state, provincial, or municipal specifications or regulations; insurance requirements; or national safety codes.

1.4 This practice does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with the safe handling and transfilling of small paintball cylinders. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations, such as and not limited to DOT, CGA, and OSHA, prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

F1979 Specification for Paintballs Used in the Sport of Paintball

F2030 Specification for Paintball Cylinder Burst Disk Assemblies

F2553 Specification for Warnings on Refillable CO2 Cylinders Used In the Sport of Paintball

Keywords

carbon dioxide; CO2; compressed gas; cylinders; liquefied; paintball; pressure vessel; rupture disk; transfilling; Carbon dioxide; Compressed gas; Compressed gas-propelled products; Paintball sports

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 23.020.30 (Pressure vessels, gas cylinders); 97.220.40 (Outdoor and water sports equipment)

Citing ASTM Standards

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