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Avoid naked lights except in initial lighting
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All fuels should be stored out of direct sunlight
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Never tolorate, or use an unstable stove
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Unburnt gases are toxic and therefore ventilation is essential
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Never use a stove inside a tent
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Refuelling, with correct fuel, must be carried out with great care at all times
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Beware of so called 'invisible flames' when using methylated spirit.
All liquid fuels must be kept in screw top bottles
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Take plenty of spares, such as prickers, jets and washers for pressure stoves
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Be very careful when changing gas cylinders. Never change a cylinder in the presence
of a naked flame
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Gas cylinders are forbidden in aircraft
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Take empty gas cylinders home to avoid leaving litter
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Butane (usually in blue cylinders) does not burn below -1 degrees centigrade,
therefore on winter expeditions, propane (usually in red cylinders) should be used.
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Most fuel gasses are heavier than air and do not vent away completely.
Be wary of gas being able to ignite at low levels in ground pockets.
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Never put empty (or full!) gas cylinders on a fire and keep all cylinders away from heat.
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Never mix fuels. Always use the correct fuel for the appliance in use.
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Always use the correct fittings. Do not substitute high pressure hose
and fittings for low pressure ones.
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Check all hoses, regulators, taps etc regularly and have your stove serviced
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