While Connecting a Cylinder
- Stay calm. Do not panic.
- Check that the cylinder doesn't have any defects. Weigh it to ensure it hasn't been tampered with.
- Ensure that the safety cap is on the cylinder.
- Remove the safety cap by pulling the cord that it is attached with.
- Lift the safety cap and attach the regulator to the cylinder.
- Make sure that the regulator's knob is off. The On and Off position will be mentioned on the regulator.
- Hold the regulator and pull the plastic bush cap at the bottom.
- Gently put the regulator on the valve. Push it gently and turn.
- The plastic bush can now be released. Press it after this.
- Ensure you hear a 'click' sound. In case you do not hear it please try and connect it again.
- Once this is done, the regulator is successfully locked to the cylinder.
How to Safely Light the LPG Burner
- The switch knob can be turned in an anti-clockwise position to release the gas from the regulator.
- In case of traditional stoves you will have to bring a matchstick/lighter close to the burner.
- In case of traditional stoves you will have to turn the knob of the burner to switch it on.
- The burner will automatically generate a flame when you turn on the knob in an automatic burner stove.
- Turn off the stove knob after using.
- Rotate the regulator switch knob clockwise after this.
In Case there is a Gas Leakage
- Stay calm. Do not panic.
- Turn off the burner knobs.
- Ensure that all flames are extinguished.
- Do not turn on any electrical appliance or matchsticks/lighters.
- Ensure that you turn off the gas supply. You can do this by turning the regulator switch in the clockwise direction.
- Let the leaked gas escape the kitchen by opening all doors and windows. Ensure there is sufficient ventilation.
- Contact your gas agency and report the incident. Request them to send experts to check the same.
- Remove the regulator and close the cylinder using the safety cap.
- Ensure that you take the cylinder to an open place. Keep it there until experts arrive.
While Disconnecting the LPG Cylinder
- Ensure that the stove is off, with no active flames.
- Double check to see if the burner knobs on the stove are closed.
- Switch off the regulator knob.
- Hold the regulator and pull the plastic bush at the bottom.
- Now lift up the regulator. You might have to gently turn it a bit.
- Once the regulator is removed from the valve ensure that you plug it with the safety cap.
- Empty cylinder should be kept in an open area to avoid chance of any leak of residual gas.
