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3.3.2 Replacement valves. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), replacement valves for any
defective valves found shall be furnished by the supplier and shall be qualified to meet all
requirements of A-A-59860.
3.4 Capacity. Cylinders shall be filled to their rated capacity in accordance with CGA G-6.3
(see 6.3). Low-pressure bulk liquid storage containers shall be filled with the quantity specified
in the contract or acquisition order (see 6.2).
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
4.1 Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or acquisition order
(see 6.2), the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as
specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the contract or acquisition order (see 6.2), the
contractor may use his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection
requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the government. The government reserves
the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections
are deemed necessary to assure that supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements.
4.2 Quality conformance inspection.
4.2.1 Sampling. There shall be one test sample taken per lot. Unless otherwise specified herein,
sampling shall be from filled containers.
4.2.2 Lot. A lot shall consist of all high-pressure cylinders filled from the same source during an
uninterrupted filling sequence and offered for examination at one time. Each delivery of carbon
dioxide for filling of a bulk storage container shall be considered a lot. For grade B carbon
dioxide, the manufacturer's assay of the source lot used to fill a given bulk storage container may
be presented in lieu of testing a sample from that same filled bulk storage container.
4.2.3 Examination. Containers of carbon dioxide shall be examined as specified herein for the
following defects:
a. Container or valve not as specified (see 3.2).
b. Container maintenance not as specified (see 3.3).
c. Capacity not as specified (see 3.4).
4.2.4 Tests.
4.2.4.1 Individual container. Each container of carbon dioxide shall be tested for leakage as
specified in 4.3.3. Failure of the test shall be cause for rejection.
4.2.5 Testing of samples. Samples selected in accordance with 4.2.1 shall be drawn from the
selected containers in accordance with CGA G-6.2 and tested in accordance with 4.2.5.1 or
4.2.5.2. For more information on expected impurities see 6.6. Records of the test methods used
and the results of those tests shall be maintained by the contractor for a minimum of two years
and made available to the government upon request.
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