LPG installation Safety Tips
DISCONNECTING CYLINDER :
Put out all the flames and fires in the kitchen/ room
Close all the taps on the burner.
Turn the switch knob of the regulator from ‘ON’ position to ‘OFF’ position.
Grip the regulator and pull the bush (black plastic locking ring) up and lift the regulator by giving a gentle swivel. Regulator will thus get detached from the valve.
Place the safety cap on top of the valve. Press the cap firmly down until a distinct click is heard. Now the empty cylinder can be removed
CONNECTING CYLINDER :
To remove the safety cap, PULL the cord, and LIFT the cap off the valve.
To mount the regulator on the filled cylinder, carry out the following steps :
Ensure the switch knob of the regulator is in the ‘off’ position (‘Off’ letters shown on top.
Grip the regulator and pull the black plastic bush up.
Place the regulator vertically on the valve and press it down with a gentle swivel. Release the black plastic bush and press it down. (you may hear a click sound).
The pressure regulator is now locked.
TO LIGHT THE BURNER :
Turn the switch knob anti-clockwise till it is in ‘O’ position. This opens the valve on the LPG cylinder allowing the gas to pass through the regulator to the stove.
HOLD a lighted matchstick near the burner head.
Turn the knob of the burner to ON position.
WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED USING THE BURNER, TURN THE SWITCH KNOB OF THE REGULATOR CLOCKWISE TO THE ‘OFF’ POSITION.
IF YOU SMELL GAS :
Ensure that BURNER KNOBS are in CLOSED position.
EXTINGUISH all fires and flames.
Do not light a match.
Switch OFF the pressure REGULATOR by turning the knob CLOCKWISE TO THE ‘OFF’ POSITION. Open all doors and windows.
If gas smell persists; call your Gas Distributor or the Emergency Service Cell.
Do not operate electrical switches, DETACH the regulator. Fix the Safety cap on the valve.
Remove the cylinder to a safe and ventilated place. Do not bring any naked flame or fire near the cylinder.
Source http://www.mylpg.in/docs/Consumer_Guidance.pdf