MAKE TIME FOR SAFETY
Propane is a safe, economical, clean-burning, and
versatile fuel when properly used. This manual is
designed to give you and your family the information
you need to safely and comfortably enjoy all the benefits that propane can deliver.
Only you can keep your
family safe, so be sure that all family members review
the important safety information in this manual.
Regardless of the type of energy you use, safety
is extremely important. With propane—as with
electricity, natural gas, fuel oil, gasoline, or any
other energy form—you need to understand
how your delivery system and appliances work,
and what to do in case of a leak or other safety-related emergencies.
PROPANE FACTS
Propane (also called LPG—liquefied petroleum
gas—or LP gas) is a widely used fuel. It is transported
and stored as a liquid under pressure and is usually
used as a gas. Severe freeze burn or frostbite can
result if propane liquid comes in contact with your
skin. The liquid propane is turned into a gas inside
a tank or a cylinder. In its natural form, propane is
colorless and odorless. To make propane easier to
detect in the event of a leak or spill, manufacturers
deliberately add a chemical compound to give it a
distinctive smell.
Propane is flammable when mixed with air (oxygen)
and can be ignited by many sources, including open
flames, smoking materials, electrical sparks, and
static electricity.
