Handling Propane Safely
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Cylinders
should be exchanged in a well ventilated location.
Ensure
there is no source of ignition within 3 meters (10 ft).
Gloves
and eye protection should be worn.
Remove straps or clamps holding cylinder in place.
Lift the valve end of the cylinder up from the alignment
pin.
Return empty
cylinder to outside propane storage cabinet.
Ensure
that cylinder storage remains reasonably secure against theft or
tampering.
Place full cylinder onto bracket with alignment hole
down.
Ensure alignment pin lines up with alignment hole.
Hand tighten female coupling adaptor onto cylinder.
Slowly open valve. Valve must be fully open.
Avoid contact with propane. Exposure to skin can cause frostbite.
Check for leaks using soapy water or liquid leak detector.
Smell - look - listen
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