Marine Safety Tips

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Treat a cylinder with care to ensure that the valve is not damaged. A damaged valve could result in a leak with serious consequences.

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Transport cylinders upright. If a cylinder is on its side, Liquefied gas could seep through the threaded top / valve and present danger from an accumulation of gas vapour in confined areas. Ensure they’re properly secured.

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Use a cylinder upright. Horizontally, liquefied gas could get into the supply pipes with serious results.

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Remember that regulators need to be tighten anti clockwise and loosened clockwise.

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Replace the protective plastic blanking plug or cap when the cylinder is not in use.

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Attempt to disconnect a regulator from a switch on valve (15kg and 7Kg cylinders) if the flame does not go out when the regulator is turned off. Leave the appliance alight and call your Calor Dealer.

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Disconnect the regulator (or connecting nut) with the cylinder valve still open.

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Subject a cylinder to heat, because pressure inside the cylinder could build up to a point beyond the designed safety limit.

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Store or use cylinders below deck, in bilges or holds. Because LP Gas is heavier than air, the gas will collect at a low level and become dangerous in the presence of flame or a spark.

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Store or use Propane cylinders indoors residentially, because propane is contained under higher pressure and should only be kept outdoors.

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Contact your local Calor Customer Service Department if you are in any doubt 0800 626 626.