IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON PROPANE SAFETY
YOU GET CONVENIENCES AND ENERGY COST SAVINGS WITH PROPANE…
That's why millions of homes, farms and businesses choose it for heating, water heating, motor fuel and other uses.
And, as a valued customer, we want you to know how to properly use propane. It's a flammable fuel that may explode if not properly handled.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, PROPANE HAS AN ODOR ADDED SO YOU CAN DETECT LEAKS…
You and each member of your household must know the smell of propane. Ask your serviceman for a scratch and sniff brochure to demonstrate the odor. If anyone in your household is unable to recognize the odor of propane, call us IMMEDIATELY.
Propane is heavier than air and will collect at floor level. Carefully smell at floor level and in low spots to check for propane.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS OR SUSPECT A LEAK
1. Put out all smoking materials and any other open flames.
2. Do not operate any appliances, switches or thermostats.
3. Get everyone outside and away from gas equipment.
4. Shut off the gas supply, using the shut-off valve at the tank or cylinder.
5. Call your propane supplier - use your neighbor's phone - if gas smell is in the house.
6. Stay outside and leave the gas off until the leak has been found and fixed.
YOUR PROPANE SYSTEM AND APPLIANCES HAVE BUILT-IN SAFETY FEATURES…to help keep them working:
- Don't allow unqualified personnel to service your propane system or appliance.
- Don't tamper with gas controls on appliances.
- Don't let your system run out of propane.
- Have wet or flooded appliances and controls serviced immediately.
- SOME SUGGEST THAT PROPANE ODOR CAN FADE OR BE COVERED UP BY OTHER STRONG ODORS. Do not light pilot lights in areas where there are strong odors - completely ventilate the area first.
- Call a qualified technician to relight pilots or carefully follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
- Repeated pilot outages could indicate a hazardous condition. Don't attempt to relight the pilot - call your serviceman.
- Have your appliances and propane system periodically checked by a qualified technician for proper operation and safety.
- Understand that improperly vented appliances can cause carbon monoxide poisoning as indicated by sharp odors, eye irritation, headaches, dizziness, sleepiness, or excessive moisture buildup on the inside of windows - ventilate immediately and call a qualified gas appliance repair technician.
Some people, especially elderly people, may have difficulty detecting the odorant in propane…also colds, allergies, sinus congestion, or the use of alcohol, tobacco or drugs may prevent you from smelling propane gas.
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