IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON PROPANE SAFETY

For your safety, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) has recommended that consumers have a yearly professional inspection done of all fuel burning heating systems and appliances.   (CPSC Release # 02-255)

YOU GET CONVENIENCES 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.  Concentrations of escaped propane from a propane gas system may cause flash fires or explosions.

FOR YOUR SAFETY, PROPANE HAS AN ODOR ADDED SO YOU CAN DETECT LEAKS.  PROPANE GAS DETECTORS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE.
- You and each member of your family must know the smell of propane. Ask your deliveryman to demonstrate its odor.

- A slight gas odor may signal a serious propane gas leak and you should take immediate action if you smell or suspect a leak.  See "What to do if you smell or suspect a leak."

- If anyone in your household cannot smell propane, propane gas detectors are available.  However, propane gas detectors should not be relied upon exclusively.  Gas detectors are not intended to reduce or eliminate proper safety procedures.  If you or a member of your family smells gas, you should take appropriate action regardless of whether your propane gas detector is sounding an alarm or not.  If you need more information on propane gas detectors, please contact your propane supplier.

- As propane is heavier than air and will initially collect at floor level, you should carefully smell at floor level in low spots to check for propane and should also follow all instructions from your gas detector’s manufacturer regarding where to place detectors.

- Contact your propane dealer for information about using propane safely.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS OR SUSPECT A LEAK.

1. Immediately get everyone outside and away from the area.
2. Do not operate your phone, any appliances, electric switches or thermostats.
3. Shut off the gas supply, using the shutoff valve at the tank or cylinder.
4. Use a neighbor's phone and call your propane supplier and the fire department.
5. Stay outside and leave the gas off until the leak has been found and fixed.

6. Stay away from the area until your supplier or the fire department tells you it is safe to return.

RELIGHTING PILOT LIGHTS.

We strongly recommend that for safety reasons you avoid unnecessary risks by having a qualified, trained professional relight your pilots especially if your tank has run out of gas.  Please contact your propane supplier or qualified HVAC technician.

OTHER IMPORTANT PROPANE SAFETY TIPS.

- If you believe your propane tanks, cylinders, regulators, lines, valves or appliances have a problem or are not working properly, do not attempt to make repairs yourself.  Call a qualified, trained professional to service or repair your propane system.

- According to national statistics, many propane accidents occur as a result of unqualified people tinkering with their propane system.  DO NOT BECOME A STATISTIC, CALL A PROFESSIONAL!
- Avoid potentially dangerous situations by making sure your propane tank never runs out of gas.  A good rule of thumb is to have your tank refilled when the gauge reads 30%.

- If your tank runs out of propane, turn the gas valve off on the tank or cylinder and call your propane dealer.

- Have wet or flooded appliances and controls serviced immediately.  Water can damage appliance controls, causing the appliance to leak propane.
- Understand that propane odor can fade or be covered up by other strong odors.  Propane odor may not awaken a sleeping person.
- Call a qualified, trained professional to relight pilots.