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
7. Further Information
For further information, advice and guidance please refer to the following publications:-
UKLPG User Information Sheet 028 ‘Safe Use of Propane and Butane Cylinders and Cartridges’
The UKLPG produce over 30 Industry Codes of Practice which can be obtained from UKLPG. For a
comprehensive publication list please access the UKLPG website www.uklpg.org
8. Connecting a Patio Cylinder
Reminder: Patio Gas Cylinders use a 27mm clip on valve and clip on regulators. Unlike the other Calor
Propane cylinders you do not need a spanner to connect the regulator.
1.
Make sure that you are using an easy clip-on regulator.
2.
If the cylinder has a yellow tamper evident cap, please remove and discard.
3.
Make sure that:
a)
The regulator is switched to the 'off' or disconnect position.
b)
All taps on the appliance are closed.
c)
The connecting pipe to the appliance is correctly fitted.
d)
The valve is clean and free from debris.
4.
Put regulator on top of the cylinder valve. Place hand on top of the regulator
and push down firmly and vertically until you hear a click.
5.
Once the regulator is correctly fitted, switch to 'on' position as directed by
manufacturer’s instructions on the regulator.
ALWAYS turn the switch to the OFF position after use.
9. Disconnecting a Patio Cylinder
Make sure the regulator is turned to the 'off' position and that the appliance
flame is extinguished.
1.
Push the on/off switch according to manufacturer instructions and then pull
upwards.
a)
For the COMAP 1580 regulator press the push button on the lower part
and lift the regulator from the valve.
b)
For the Reca “Quick on” 634PR regulator press horizontally on the
handle the pull upwards.
c)
For the SRG 547 regulator lift the horizontal lever extending from the
regulator and remove the regulator from the valve.
2.
REMEMBER: Do not attempt to disconnect the cylinder if the regulator is in
the on/open position.
10. Patio Gas Cylinders with ‘Gas Trac’
1.
The ‘Gas Trac’ on Patio Gas shows the approximate level of gas left in the
cylinder.
2.
When the cylinder is more than half full of gas the ‘Gas Trac’ will point to Hi
3.
When the ‘Gas Trac’ points to Lo, a refill cylinder could soon be required.
The information in this document is intended to give guidance and believed to be accurate and represent good practice at the time of publication. It does
not replace the need to consult other formal documents where further information may be required.
