What You Should Do |
What You Should not Do |
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Ever let small children play with or near natural gas appliances or pipes, even the knobs on the oven or cooktop. |
Use your nose. If you ever detect even a small amount of the odour of natural gas in the air, don’t stay—get away. Then, contact SGL emergency number. |
Do not use your stove or oven for anything other than cooking (for instance, to heat your home, under any circumstances.
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Look for the blue flame. If pilot lights and burners have a steady, blue flame, they are operating correctly. (Decorative gas fire logs are the only exception. Their flame is usually yellow.) |
Move or install a gas appliance or change the connector in any way without professional assistance.
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Have all gas appliances, furnaces, vents, flues, chimneys and gas lines in your home or business inspected every year or two by qualified industry professionals. |
Use a space heater UNTIL you are sure it has been vented properly. If using a vent-free heater, make sure the automatic cut-off switch is operational.
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Keep the areas around all appliances and equipment clean and unblocked to allow proper air flow. |
Install a gas appliance yourself, unless you are a qualified personal. Instead, you should always seek professional assistance. |
Follow manufacturer instructions for the care and use of gas appliances and equipment. |
Never store household chemicals or combustible materials near gas appliances.
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Make sure there is at least one multipurpose fire extinguisher in your home or place of business. |
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Review these natural gas safety tips regularly with ALL family members and coworkers. |
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