Before you begin

• Only use bottles and accompanying accessories (including the main pressure regulator) which are approved. The bottles must carry a valid quality mark and must be designated for propane or butane. Attention! Next to the quality mark (circle containing 2 figures) the last test date (year and month is shown (in the photo: 2008/12). The year for re-testing is shown as the date (in the photo: 2023).
• Check:
  • that the hose is not damaged,
  • that it is secured with the hose clamp,
  • that it is as short as possible.
• With portable bottles, the hose may not be longer than 2 meters.
• Place gas bottles upright in company vehicles and secure them. Ensure that the ventilation openings in the floor are not covered. 
• Only use bottles with a pressure regulator or an outflow limiter.
• Check that the root of the pressure regulator or outflow limiter fits properly on the screw thread and that the packing is undamaged.
• Check that portable bottles have a foot piece and / or a hook for hanging up the bottle.

1. Quality stamp (EU)
2. Last test (year/month)
3. Year of re-testing

During the work

• Do not kick a propane / butane bottle and do not drop it.
• Do not place propane or butane bottles in trenches, wells, crawl spaces or cellars. The gases are heavier than air.
• Ensure with gas work activities that there is an ABC fire extinguisher of minimum 6kg in the immediate vicinity.
• Ensure with electrical work activities that there is an ABC fire extinguisher of minimum 2 kg in the immediate vicinity.
• Position gas bottles upright while in use.

When the work is finished

• After use always turn the gas bottle tap to closed (do burn the gas in the hose and burner).
• Close the taps on bottles which look empty as well.
• Store the bottles outside or in a well ventilated space.