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Do not tamper with any component of the gas connection
In case the gas flow in your house or area is stopped, inform the Company immediately
Always close the main control valve if you are not going to be home for a day or more
When you turn on your gas again after a long duration, make sure all the doors and windows of your house are opened
Always use standard ISI mark stoves and burners
Don't ever cover the rubber tubes and regularly clean them with a wet cloth
Always ensure that the hot utensils or liquids are not in direct contact with your rubber tube
When you are cooking, make sure that you do not leave the burner or stove unattended
If you can smell gas or doubt a leakage, do not ignite a match or lighter
Once you complete your cooking, make sure you close the burner knob and gas tap
Gas leakage / gas escape can be easily detected due to its peculiar smell or odour
If the gas supply stops suddenly, close the knob and open all doors and windows. Only once there is no smell of gas should you turn on the stove again
It is safe to wear cotton apron or cotton clothes during cooking
Never use a sari to lift any utensils from the stove
It is always safer to ignite a match first, and then to switch on the gas supply
Keep children away from the gas stove and gas connection
Periodically keep checking the rubber tube for any cuts, damage
Never store combustible or explosive/ flammable items in the kitchen
When you are cleaning the burner

When you are cleaning the burner
Allow the stove to cool down and then clean the burners with a cloth. Clean the burners with warm water and use soap or other cleaning agents if the burner is oily
Allow the burner to dry up. Clean the burner head in the similar way. Clean the burner head with a hard brush

Do's	Don'ts
Before you turn on your gas stove every morning, make it a habit to open all doors and windows. Since gas is lighter than air, it would disperse immediately in case of any leakage. This will help avoid any incidents of fire or explosions	Do not allow any naked flame, spark or smoking near the leakage point
In case you smell any leakage, close the main control valve and inform the Gas Company immediately	In case you smell a gas leakage, do not operate any electrical switches and appliances around there
If the leakage is observed in the PE (Poly-ethylene) line, inform the company immediately and do not allow any vehicles near the leakage point	Do not ignite a match, a bidi, cigarette or candle lamps etc if you smell a leakage
Inform the company for any digging/ construction work on a gas line by you or any other agency near or around your house	STOP cooking immediately if you smell a gas leakage
Always close your gas tap before you go to bed at night	Do not carry-out/or allow any digging and construction on gas line. If required consult the gas company
For any changes in your gas pipeline, always ensure an authorized person makes the changes	Never carry out any alteration by yourself and never tamper with any parts of the gas connection
Always ensure your rubber tube is correctly fit
Never use non-standard unauthorized tubes; always insist on rubber tube supplied/ approved by the gas company

Gas Geysers should be installed at areas like kitchen, utility rooms, halls and passageways if there is enough ventilation
If the geyser is to be installed in the bathroom(s), it should be well ventilated or must have an exhaust fan
If the bathroom is small and if the exhaust system is not installed, the Geyser must not be installed because this may lead to accumulation of fumes which may result in suffocation or asphyxiation