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Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell the
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can smell the odorant in propane.
Smoking can decrease your
ability to smell. Being around an odor for a time can affect your
sensitivity or ability to detect that odor. Sometimes other odors
in the area mask the gas odor. People may not smell the gas odor
or their minds are on something else. Thinking about smelling a
gas odor can make it easier to smell.
The odorant in LP-Gas is colorless, and it can fade under some
circumstances.
For example, if there is an underground leak, the
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in LP-Gas also are subject to oxidation. This fading can occur if
there is rust inside the storage tank or in iron gas pipes.
The odorant in escaped gas can adsorb or absorb onto or into walls,
masonry and other materials and fabrics in a room. That will take
some of the odorant out of the gas, reducing its odor intensity.
LP-Gas may stratify in a closed area, and the odor intensity could
vary at different levels. Since it is heavier than air, there may be
more odor at lower levels. Always be sensitive to the slightest gas
odor. If you detect any odor, treat it as a serious leak. Immediately
go into action as instructed earlier.
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and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and
colorless. You may not know all the following safety precau-
tions which can protect both you and your family from an
accident. Read them carefully now, then review them point
by point with the members of your household. Someday when
there may not be a minute to lose, everyone’s safety will depend
on knowing exactly what to do. If, after reading the following
information, you feel you still need more information, please
contact your gas supplier.
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Your local LP-Gas
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out what the propane odor smells like. If you suspect that your
LP-Gas has a weak or abnormal odor, call your LP-Gas Dealer.
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service, or make adjustments to appliances on the LP-Gas system.
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prior to and while lighting pilot lights or performing service or
making adjustments.
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smell that can cover up the LP-Gas odor. Do not try to light pilot
lights, perform service, or make adjustments in an area where the
conditions are such that you may not detect the odor if there has
been a leak of LP-Gas.
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of new cylinders and tanks, is possible. Therefore, people should
be particularly alert and careful when new tanks or cylinders are
placed in service. Odor fade can occur in new tanks, or reinstalled
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a time may develop internal rust which will cause odor fade. If
such conditions are suspected to exist, a periodic sniff test of the
gas is advisable.
If you have any question about the gas odor,
call your LP-Gas dealer. A periodic sniff test of the LP-Gas is
a good safety measure under any condition.
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think you should, assume you have a leak. Then take the same
immediate action recommended above for the occasion when you
do detect the odorized LP-Gas.
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under no vapor pressure), turn the tank valve off immediately. If
the container valve is left on, the container may draw in some air
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new internal rusting could occur. If the valve is left open, then
treat the container as a new tank. Always be sure your container
is under vapor pressure by turning it off at the container before it
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empty.
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phone. Do not do anything that could ignite the gas.
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that IMMEDIATELY.
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as basements. When you have reason to suspect a gas leak,
keep out of basements and other low areas. Stay out until
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continue to smell gas, do not turn on the gas again. Do not
re-enter the building, vehicle, trailer, or area.
Finally,
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gas. Have them air out the area before you return. Properly
trained LP-Gas service people should repair the leak, then
check and relight the gas appliance for you.
SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER
NO ODOR DETECTED - ODOR FADE
LP-GAS WARNING ODOR
If a gas leak happens, you should be able to smell the gas because of the odorant put in the LP-Gas.
That’s your signal to go into immediate action!
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP GAS
