If you smell gas from small cylinders

  1. Immediately put out all smoking materials and other open flames.
  2. If you are able to, safely turn off the cylinder valve. To close the valve, turn it to the right (clockwise).
  3. Immediately leave the area and call 911 or your local fire department.
  4. Before you restart the appliance, have a qualified service technician inspect your cylinder and appliance.