Safety Precautions when Using Gas at Home

To avoid an emergency, you must make sure that all taps and the gas supply line are "closed" before switching on the gas appliance. Before each use of gas heating units and gas heating equipment, it is necessary to check the scheme in accordance with the technical (operational) documents of the manufacturer.

Rooms with gas appliances must be ventilated. Ventilation duct deflectors (decorative grilles) must always be open. When using gas appliances in apartments, it is necessary to ensure ventilation and fresh air flow. When using gas-fired equipment, the requirements specified in the operating instructions must be observed. The following requirements must be observed when using gas stoves: regular monitoring of an existing gas stove. While the contents of the cookware are boiling, turn the knob of the spout to reduce the flame;

Periodically monitor the operation of the burners through the inspection window located on the oven door when using the oven. If the burner flame goes out, close the gas stove burner valves and the gas stove inlet valve, ventilate the cabinet to prevent gas leakage, and light the burner if necessary; Gas stove burners, their covers, grilles, burner sheets and other parts of the oven must be washed periodically with detergent.

When using instantaneous gas water heaters, it should be taken into account that they operate only at a certain water pressure (provided in the technical data and operating instructions of the device). If the water heater burner goes out when the water pressure drops, all taps must be closed. The heater can only be switched on after the nominal water flow pressure has been restored. Activation of gas storage water heaters, gas heating equipment is carried out by the gas supply organization or service center under the control of the gas supply organization.

Sealing of gas heating equipment for the summer period with the seal of switchgear and its commissioning after disconnection is carried out by the gas supply organization at the request of gas consumers and (or) their representatives. If there is a smell of gas in the room, you must stop using the gas appliance immediately (close the taps or cylinder valve in front of and on the side of the gas appliance), open the windows immediately to ventilate the room. notify the specialized department of the gas supply organization.

It is forbidden to use open flames, electric bells, smoke, turn on and off electric lights and electrical appliances in the room. People and pets should also be removed from the contaminated room.