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ADVERTENTIE Antilliaans Dagblad Donderdag 12 december 2019
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FOR YOUR SAFETY!
How can you detect a gas leak? What should you do
in case of a gas leak?
1
You will hear a hissing Close the gas tap and the
rotten eggs. sound like “shhhh”. valve of the cylinder.
2
You will experience symptoms Check by doing the soap and Open doors and windows
like headache, nausea, trouble water test. If you see bubbles to ventilate the area.
breathing and/or eye irritation. forming there is a gas leak.
3
You will see a white residue Check the color of the flames. Do not turn on the stove.
on the gas pipes. It should be blue.
Security tips! 4
General
Always place cylinders in an Do not smoke, do not turn on
upright position. light switches, and do not use
electronic devices.
Always place cylinders outside,
in a ventilated area.
Always place cylinders on a
concrete floor or blocks.
Do not place cylinders near 20 LBS gas cylinders
electric motors (minimum Use a special gas connector to 5
distance: 1.5 M). connect the hose from the exit
Keep the cylinders as far away as of the cylinder to the stove.
possible from your stove or oven Always use regulators with a lock.
(minimum distance: 3 M). Check the hose regularly (every
Have your gas installation month). Look for cracks or tears. Go outside and call Curgas’s
emergency number
checked every 5 years by an Do not attempt to fix a broken
authorized professional. hose, always buy a new one. 520-0427.
