Filling, Removing, or Installing an LP-Gas Cylinder
Checklist: Filling, Removing, or Installing an LP-Gas Cylinder
Description of Work | | Comments |
| Close valves on appliances and pilot burners. | ||
| Make sure POL fitting is tight between the regulator and the cylinder/tank valve. This nut has a left-hand thread. Be sure to use a properly fitting wrench to prevent deforming the brass fitting. Slowly open the cylinder valve. | ||
| Check for leaks with a soapy-water solution at fittings and connections. Never use soap with harsh chemicals or ammonia; these chemicals can corrode the lines and brass fittings. |
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| Replace the regulator immediately if bubbles indicate leaks at the diaphragm seal or vents. |
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| Retest for leaks. |
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| Relight the pilots and check them for proper flame (light blue-no yellow). |
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| Light the main burners to check for proper flame colour. |
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| Check to see that the regulator vent is clear and free of debris. | ||
| Close the cylinder/tank valve when the appliances will not be used. |
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| Never store cylinders indoors in an unvented, enclosed area or near an open flame or source of sparks. |
*LP-gas leaks are serious business. LP-gas detectors are required in new R.V.'s as of 1996.



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