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Important Information on Propane Safety!

You get convenience 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 burn 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 service person 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.

Odor Fade.

The odorant in a propane can fade under certain conditions (i.e. leaching through soil).  If you suspect a leak and do not smell gas - follow the same procedure for a leak with odor.

Gas Detectors.

Gas detectors will detect gas with or without odorant.  Call for more information on detectors.  They are especially recommended for those who may have trouble smelling the gas odorant due to injury, disease or aging.

To check for Propane...

Carefully smell at floor level and in low spots - PROPANE IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND WILL COLLECT AT FLOOR LEVEL.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS.

  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 the 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
bulletDon't tamper with gas controls on appliances.
bulletHave wet or flooded appliances and controls serviced immediately.
bulletSome suggest that propane odor can fade or be covered by other strong odors.  Do not light pilot lights in areas where there are strong odors - completely ventilate the area first.
bulletRepeated pilot outages could indicate a hazardous condition... Don't attempt to relight the pilot - call your serviceman.
bulletHave your appliances and propane system periodically checked by qualified technician for proper operation and safety.
bullet 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.

  

 

 

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