MKN Argentina 1, Operating Instructions Manual

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Rules of conduct when the smell of gas is detected
13 Operating instructions
3 Rules of conduct when the smell of gas is detected
DANGER
Risk of asphyxiation and explosion from escaping gas
Follow the rules of conduct when the smell of gas is detected.
• Remain calm.
• Open windows and doors and ventilate rooms.
• Avoid rooms with the smell of gas.
• Do not smoke.
• Do not ignite any flames. Extinguish flames.
• Do not create any sparks. Do not operate any switches, electrical
devices or use telephones.
• Remove mobile phones and radio-controlled devices from the
hazard area.
• Close gas shut-off valves at the gas meter, at the main supply
and, if possible, at the units.
• Warn other individuals in the building. Call out and knock, do not
ring doorbells.
• Leave the building and prevent entry by others.
– Notify the gas utility stand-by service.
– Do not try to eliminate damage to the gas system by yourself.
• Observe the safety instructions of the gas utility.
• Once outside the building, notify the responsible parties:
– If the smell of gas comes from the unit, notify Customer
service.
– If the source of the gas smell can not be localised immediately,
notify the gas utility.
– If the escaping gas is audible, leave the building immediately,
prevent others from entering and notify the fire brigade, police
and gas utility.
– If the smell of gas comes from inaccessible rooms, notify the
fire brigade, police and gas utility.
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