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Safety Procedures

A simple system ensures safety.

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Use these few simple safety checks and procedures to ensure that Afrox LPGas gives trouble-free service.

  • When using any LPGas appliance indoors always keep a window or door slightly open because fresh air is needed for gas to burn correctly.
  • When lighting up any appliance always light the match and then open the gas supply.
  • Regularly check that appliances and fittings are in good condition.
  • When buying a refilled gas cylinder, reject any cylinder that is not in good condition.
  • Never put a gas cylinder on a stove and keep it away from surfaces that can become hot.

If there is a strong smell of gas:

  • Close off the gas supply at the cylinder.
  • Open doors and windows to ventilate the room well.
  • Use soapy water, which will produce a large bubble at the point of any leak, to check cylinder valve, appliance and connections.
  • In the event that the leak continues after the gas supply is closed, move the cylinder to a well ventilated area out of doors. Call Afrox or your local gas supplier.
  • Do not smoke if there is a strong smell of gas.


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