LP gas has man-made odorants added specifically for detection of fuel gas leaks.
If a gas leak occurs, you should be able to smell the fuel gas.
THAT’S YOUR SIGNAL TO GO INTO IMMEDIATE ACTION!
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Do not take any action that could ignite the fuel gas. Do
not operate any electrical switches. Do not pull any
power supply or extension cords. Do not light matches
o r a ny ot h e r s o u rc e o f f l a m e . D o n ot u s e yo u r
telephone.
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Get everyone out of the building and away from the area
immediately.
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Close all propane (LP) gas tank or cylinder fuel supply
valves.
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Propane (LP) gas is heavier than air and may settle in
low areas. When you have reason to suspect a propane
leak, keep out of all low areas.
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Use your neighbor’s phone and call your fuel gas
supplier and your fire department. Do not re-enter the
building or area.
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Stay out of the building and away from the area until
declared safe by the firefighters and your fuel gas
supplier.
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FINALLY, let the fuel gas ser vice person and the
firefighters check for escaped gas. Have them air out
the building and area before you return. Properly
trained service people must repair the leak, check for
further leakages, and then relight the appliance for you.
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Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot
smell the odor of the man-made chemical added to
propane (LP) gas. You must determine if you can smell
the odorant in these fuel gases.
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Learn to recognize the odor of propane (LP) gas. Local
propane (LP) gas dealers will be more than happy to
give you a scratch and sniff pamphlet. Use it to become
familiar with the fuel gas odor.
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Smoking can decrease your ability to smell. Being
around an odor for a period of time can affect your
sensitivity to that particular odor. Odors present in
animal confinement buildings can mask fuel gas odor.
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The odorant in propane (LP) gas is colorless and the
i n t e n s i t y o f i t s o d o r c a n f a d e u n d e r s o m e
circumstances.
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If there is an underground leak, the movement of gas
through the soil can filter the odorant.
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Propane (LP) gas odor may differ in intensity at different
levels. Since propane (LP) gas is heavier than air, there
may be more odor at lower levels.
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Always be sensitive to the slightest gas odor. If you
continue to detect any gas odor, no matter how small,
treat it as a serious leak. Immediately go into action as
discussed previously.
5
Safety Precautions
FUEL GAS ODOR
ODOR FADING -- NO ODOR DETECTED
ATTENTION -- CRITICAL POINTS TO REMEMBER!
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Propane (LP) gas has a distinctive odor. Learn to
recognize these odors. (Reference Fuel Gas Odor and
Odor Fading sections above.
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If you have not been properly trained in repair and service
of propane (LP) gas appliances,then do not attempt to
light the torch, perform service or repairs, or make any
adjustments to the torch on the propane (LP) gas fuel
system.
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Even if you are properly trained in the service and repair
of the torch, ALWAYS be consciously aware of the odor
of propane (LP) gas.
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A periodic sniff test around the torch or at the torch’s
joints; i.e. hose, connections, etc., is a good safety
practice under any conditions. If you smell even a small
amount of gas, CONTACT YOUR FUEL GAS SUPPLIER
IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT WAIT!
WARNING
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Do not use this torch for heating human living quarters.
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Do not use in unventilated areas.
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The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be
obstructed.
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Proper ventilation air must be provided to support the
combustion air requirements of the torch being used.
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Refer to the specification section of the torch Owner’s
M a n u a l , o r c o n t a c t L . B . W h i te C o . to d e te r m i n e
combustion air ventilation requirements of the torch.
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Lack of proper ventilation air will lead to improper
combustion.
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Improper combustion can lead to carbon monoxide
poisoning leading to serious injury or death. Symptoms
of carbon monoxide poisoning can include headaches,
dizziness and difficulty in breathing.
Asphyxiation Hazard
