Emergency Procedures
Leak suspected – location uncertain
Check the entire system for ANY indication of gas leak, such as a smell or hiss. Test with soapy water solution, which will bubble at any point where gas escapes. Never use a match or flame to test. If a leak is found at a connection, re-make the connection and test again. If the leak has been indoors, fully ventilate the room before further use of the appliance. Do not interfere with any part of a fixed installation.
Leak detected – not on fire
- If possible stop the leak by shutting the cylinder valve, and ventilate the area thoroughly until the air is clear.
- If it is not possible to stop the leak, remove the cylinder carefully to a safe outdoor location. Keep the leak uppermost so that only gas and not liquid escapes.
- Keep hands and face clear of any stream of escaping liquid.
- If the cylinder cannot be removed, disperse gas with fine water spray and provide maximum ventilation.
- Keep possible ignition sources at least 20 metres away until the cylinder is empty. These sources could include non-flameproof electrical appliances, camera flash, telephone, radio, vehicle engines, and any other equipment that can generate a spark
Keep possible ignition sources at least 20 metres away until the cylinder is empty. These sources could include non-flameproof electrical appliances, camera flash, telephone, radio, vehicle engines, and any other equipment that can generate a spark.
Leaking cylinder or appliance – on fire
- If valve is undamaged, close if safe to do so and let the fire go out. Do not use again until inspected.
- If valve cannot be closed, call the Fire Service and the LPG supplier if it is a fixed cylinder installation.
- Advise the location of the cylinder or appliance, that it is LPG and the cylinder size.
- If there is any possibility of cylinder(s) being engulfed by fire, evacuate the adjacent area.
Cylinder exposed to excessive heat
- Keep cylinder cool with a water hose, sprayed from maximum possible distance.
- Remove from heat source if possible and safe to do so.
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