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Please follow these important guidelines when using, storing, or transporting propane.

Transporting Propane

• Secure cylinders upright so they don’t fall, roll, or shift.
• Close the valve and seal with a plug (if required). Ask your propane supplier if a plug is needed.
• Never leave a filled cylinder in a hot vehicle or enclosed trunk.
• Ensure good ventilation during transport—keep windows open if needed.
• Go directly to your destination and remove the cylinder as soon as you arrive.
• Know the legal limits for transporting propane. Check with your retailer for local/state regulations.

If You Smell Gas

Storing Propane Safely

• Extinguish all flames and smoking materials immediately.
  
• If it’s safe, turn off the cylinder valve by turning it clockwise.
  
• If you can’t shut it off, isolate the tank and call your local fire department.
  
• Have the system inspected by a qualified technician before using the appliance again.
  

• Never store cylinders indoors or in enclosed spaces like basements, garages, sheds, or tents.
  
• Keep cylinders away from heat sources (like stoves or fireplaces) and areas above 120°F.
  
• Do not store cylinders near or under BBQ grills.
  
• Avoid smoking or using spark-producing tools near propane cylinders.
  

Our team is here to help. Contact us if you have any safety concerns or need more information about propane handling and regulations.

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Trouble with Your Propane Cylinder or Appliance?

Do Not Attempt Repairs Yourself

Never try to repair or modify valves, regulators, connectors, or any other part of your propane cylinder or appliance.
Propane systems use specialized components designed for safe operation. Any damage or improper modification can cause dangerous gas leaks. Don’t take the risk — contact your propane supplier or a certified technician immediately.

How to Check for Leaks (The Bubble Test)

It’s essential to check for leaks regularly, especially before using your cylinder or outdoor appliance for the first time each season. Follow this quick safety check:

1. Apply a leak detection solution or thick soapy water to the connection point between the cylinder valve and the regulator outlet.
2. Slowly open the cylinder valve.
3. Look for bubbles forming at the connection.
   • If bubbles appear:
     • Close the valve.
     • Tighten the connection and repeat the test.
     • If bubbles still appear, contact your propane retailer immediately.

Damaged or Outdated Cylinders

• Never use a damaged propane cylinder or one that has been exposed to fire.
• All cylinders must be inspected before refilling.
  • It is illegal to refill an out-of-date cylinder.
  • The last inspection date is stamped directly on the cylinder collar.
• Do not throw propane cylinders in the trash.
  • Check with your local municipality or propane supplier for proper disposal or recycling programs.

Know Your OPD (Overfill Prevention Device)

Your propane cylinder should be equipped with an Overfill Prevention Device (OPD) — a required safety feature on most small cylinders.

• OPDs help prevent overfilling, which can lead to increased internal pressure and dangerous conditions when temperatures rise.
• Most OPD-equipped cylinders have triangular handwheels marked “OPD.”
• In many states, cylinders without an OPD cannot be legally refilled.
• If you're unsure whether your cylinder has an OPD, ask your propane supplier.

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