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Instructions for using Liquid Gas Cylinders
Liquid gas cylinder systems:
(Other than propellant gas cylinders and propellant gas cylinder systems)
1.
Properties of Liquid gas:
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Liquid gas (propane, butane and mixtures thereof) is a highly flammable, colourless
gas with a perceptible odour. It is heavier than oxygen and is flammable with low
mixtures of ambient air. Caution: uncontrolled gas can deflagrate or explode.
•
Liquid gas is pressurised in the cylinder. Protect it from temperatures above 40°C!
At higher temperatures, especially when exposed to fire, there is a risk of an
uncontrolled gas leak and even to the cylinder bursting.
2.
Conduct in the event of malfunctions and leaks: in the case of fire:
(e.g. smell of gas, noise of escaping
gas):
Close the cylinder
valve immediately
(clockwise)!
Extinguish any naked
flames!
Contact a specialist!
3.
Operation of Liquid Gas cylinder systems:
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Liquid gas cylinder systems should only be installed, commissioned, modified and
checked by authorised companies.
•
Liquid gas cylinder systems should only be installed in the commercial sector by
trained personnel and checked by an appropriately qualified person or, when
dealing with certain cylinder systems, by a person assigned by the contractor.
•
The cylinder must be set in an upright position. Cylinders positioned on their side
pose a threat of inflammation.
•
Closely observe the instructions provided by in this guide for operation and, if
necessary, for troubleshooting measures. Prior to the initial operation or after
making a modification, the operator of a liquid gas cylinder system must be
assured of its orderly condition through examination and certification by a
specialised company.
(in buildings / vehicles)
additionally:
Do not smoke!
Open windows and doors!
Do not actuate
Transfer any leaking
any electrical
cylinders outside
switches!
immediately!
Do not use the
Evacuate the
telephone!
building/vehicle!
Notify the fire
department!
Point out the
presence of liquid
gas cylinders!
If possible, remove
cylinders from any
area that is
susceptible to fire or
cool with water if
necessary.
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