Operation
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C3M2-OM-EN-02
Caution
LP Gas bottles are heavy and must be handled with care to avoid injury.
Full bottles can weigh up to 40kg (90lbs)
5.2.2 Refuelling - LP Gas
LPG Emergency Procedures
Action in Case of LPG Fire
Raise the alarm. The Fire Brigade should be notified immediately.
Fires should normally be controlled but not extinguished until any
source of gas escape can be cut off.
If it is safe to do so, close tank valves in circumstances where a
leak in pipework has ignited.
Isolate all valves upstream and downstream to starve the fire of
gas.
A small fire can be dealt with using a dry powder fire extinguisher.
Do not use water to extinguish LPG fires.
Vessels should be cooled with water to prevent a pressure build-
up.
Action in case of LPG Leak
Raise the alarm. The Fire Brigade should be notified immediately.
Evacuate all persons, except those necessary to deal with the
emergency.
Whenever possible, and if it is safe to do so, turn off all isolation
valves necessary to cut off or reduce the source or sources of
escaping gas.
Caution
Park the truck on level ground before releasing the antiluce fastener on the
sliding gas bottle carrier.
LP gas can cause frostbite when released, due to its very low temperature.
When working with LP Gas the following Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) must be worn:
Goggles and neoprene gloves or gauntlets
Long sleeve cotton overalls or jacket
Safety shoes/boots
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