Technical Publication
Using Calor Gas Safely
– Patio Gas
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102765 v6 03/17 Using Calor Gas Safely
– Patio Gas
Published by the Safety, Health & Environment Department
5kg and 13kg Patio Gas Cylinders
1. Do when using Calor Patio Gas
Do treat a cylinder with care to ensure that it and the valve is not damaged.
Do always use cylinders in the upright position and return when empty or not in use for long periods.
Do keep all cylinders in a safe, well ventilated place, outdoors in the open air, away from escape
routes, stairs, rubbish, excessive vegetation, combustible and other flammable materials and not near
to any corrosive, toxic or oxidant material.
Do read the operating instructions, emergency actions and labels provided with your appliance and
keep them handy for future reference.
Do keep your appliance clean and have it serviced regularly by a competent person. Not only will this
help to keep it safe but also means it will burn efficiently and therefore save money.
Do be careful when lifting cylinders. Full cylinders weigh approximately twice the net weight shown on
the cylinder.
Do remember that:
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Patio Heaters are for outdoor use only. The combustion products leaving the heater are very hot.
On no account should they be used in an enclosed space, or inside a tent or marquee or close to
umbrellas due to the possibility of fire or highly poisonous carbon monoxide being produced.
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Awnings should not impede the escape of combustion. Conventional awnings especially those
made of plastic are unsuitable. Fire retardant and some fabric awnings may be used, only
if the manufacturer’s instructions permit it.
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Patio Heaters should not be moved when alight.
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Do position patio heaters in areas shielded from the wind and located on a flat surface.
2. Don’t when using Calor Patio Gas
Don’t subject a cylinder to heat as the pressure inside could build up to exceed the safe limit
Don’t attempt to disconnect a clip-on regulator from any cylinder if the flame does not go out when the
regulator is turned off. Leave appliance alight and call your local Calor Gas Retailer.
Don't store or use cylinders in cellars or below ground level. Patio Gas (LPG) is heavier than air and if
there was an escape of LPG, the gas will collect at low level, can be an asphyxiant, and can become
dangerous in the presence of a flame or spark. For the same reason do not store cylinders any closer
than 2 metres from untrapped drains, unsealed gullies or openings to cellars.
Don't store Patio cylinders indoors.
Don’t smoke or use a mobile phone when changing a cylinder.
Don’t attempt to force a regulator of one size on to a cylinder’s valve of another size. If you have any
difficulties contact your dealer and have the appliance checked.
Don't improvise or modify your gas appliance. Always ask your Calor Gas Retailer for advice and do not
let unqualified people tamper with or service your appliance. It could become unsafe to use.
Don’t obstruct access to cylinders.
