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LP gas is a safe efficient and versatile fuel
and it's essential that the safe handling procedure shown here
that followed every time LP gas is decanted
the safe and efficient transfer of LP gas liquid from storage containers
to cylinders
is essential in the distribution of this versatile fuel
let's take a look at the correct procedure for decanting
LP gas into a customer cylinder This process will transfer a volume of liquid
LP gas from a bulk supply container into a smaller cylinder
by using the difference in pressure between the supply container
and the customer cylinder without the use of a pump
generally LP gas liquid is decanted
into small cylinders for barbecues, camping appliances and so on
there are strict rules to follow in this procedure the exception here
is when larger forklift cylinders are filled using the decant method
first LP gas cylinders must be approved
this approval includes manufacture date or retest date
which is stamped on the cylinder neck ring the date
stamp must not be older than 10 years if there is no approval stamp
all the date stamp is older than 10 years or the cylinder looks damaged
rusty or just worn out it should not be filled
tell the customer to have the cylinder tested
or suggest they purchase a new one if the cylinder is ok
then place it on the ground or on earth steel support this will create a bond
to discharge any static do not use plastic or insulating supports
what so ever touch the supply cylinder with the bare skin
to discharge static make sure the fixed level gauge outlet is pointed away
from you
as this will be open during decanting to release vapour
to achieve the pressure difference necessary to transfer liquid
insure you are wearing long sleeves put on gloves
and protective eyeware and unlock the supply cylinder
then if necessary select the right connection for the customer cylinder
connect the decant hose to the supply cylinder
then check to ensure the dead man's handle
is closed personal protective equipment
including the requirement for long sleeves is essential as LP gas may cause
coldburns or frostbite
if contact bare skin or eyes while decanting
operators must also ensure that wearing fully enclosed shoes
and eye protection all clothing must be low static generating material
so synthetics should be avoided make sure the valve on the customer cylinder
is closed
then remove a glove and touch the customer's cylinder with the bare
skin
to discharge static then put your glove back on
and make the connection to the customer cylinder
slowly open the supply cylinder valve to pressurise the hose
if opened too quickly the excess flow valve in the hose connection may activate
resulting in no flow of liquid so be sure to
only open slowly fully open the dead man handle
then slowly open the valve on the customer cylinder
to allow LP gas to move from the supply cylinder
to the customer cylinder
visually inspect all valves hoses and cylinder connections
to make sure there are no leaks if there is a leak
then release the dead man's handle shut both valves
and tighten any leaking connections if the leak cannot be fixed
do not feel the cylinder relocate the cylinder to an open area
and alert the customer to the problem if there are no leaks
open the fixed level gauge one-and-a-half turns using the correct tool
usually a flathead screwdriver to allow release of vapour
when the releasing vapour turn to a white mist
the cylinder has reached I feel little about eighty percent liquid
and 20 percent by release the
dead man's handle immediately and close the fixed level gauge
when the white mist becomes by perot only close the custom a cylinder valve
and carefully disconnect the Philly house the obvious
morally Seville pick ax test the customers to learn about the leaks using
soapy water
if night lakes return the fall to Linda to the customer it might be a
requirement in some areas
to feed a plastic plug to the customers who want a bell insure this has been
installed
when returning the cylinder if not for the canteens required
close the supply someone to Val Andy pressurize the Canton High
insuring their nice sources of ignition ebook finally
locked the supply cylinder up
what happens if when beginning at a canting the fixed level gauges opened
but now will pay gas releases if my Viper Skype's
than either the valve all fixed level gauges faulty and the cylinder must not
be field
release the dead man's handle and disconnect the cylinder
also alert the customer to the fault what happens when a cylinder is leaking
when the decant is finished
check taught us a valve and fixed level gauge if the leak continues
remove the cylinder to a safe open space remove any
bystanders and spray with the water sprite to disperse the OP KS
call the fire brigade and the LP gas supplier
using a fine which he's away from the cylinder
do not use a mobile phone me the LP gas pipe clamp
as the fine might start a fire remember
the LP gas Piper he's heavier than a a
and will sing to the ground and flowing to dry and Pete's
or basements do not into in a confined space
which contains LP gas suffocation my result
due to the lack of a let's recap
first put on your personal protective equipment
then check that the cylinder is approved for the job
remember the shoe on the test site must not be
older continues connect the day can't host to the supply saunda
make the connection between the supply and the customer cylinder
and touch the supply cylinder with bass King
to reduce static slowly open the supply cylinder valve
to pressurize the house then open the dead man's hand
which must only be operated by your hand no wires
all rubber bands may be used now slowly
open the customer Sinovel open the fixed little guy to get one and a half turns
and check to see that gas is releasing from the fixed level gauge ap
we don't want you to pieces from the pics little
age release the date maintained and
close to fix little close the custom cylinder valve
and the supply cylinder valve disconnect the custom cylinder
and if required cap it with the plastic plug
if not I for the change required depressurized that they can't host
and lock the supply side the lead LP cast is a safe
efficient and versatile fuel and it is essential
that the safe handling procedures shown here I followed
every time LP gas is decayed do
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