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Respect the hazards of handling propane and learn the proper procedures |
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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. |
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Safe Propane Handling
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Remove straps or clamps holding cylinder in place.
Lift the valve end of the cylinder up from the alignment pin. |
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Return empty cylinder to outside propane storage cabinet.
Ensure that cylinder storage remains reasonably secure against theft or tampering. |
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Place full cylinder onto bracket with alignment hole down.
Ensure alignment pin lines up with alignment hole.
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Hand tighten female coupling adaptor onto cylinder.
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Slowly open valve. Valve must be fully open.
Avoid contact with propane. Exposure to skin can cause frostbite. |
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Check for leaks using soapy water or liquid leak detector.
Smell - look - listen |
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