Gas Safety Alerts

The following gas alerts and recalls have been issued by Energy Safe Victoria:

Date Alert
16 February 2009 LPG Gas Safety Advice for Persons and Companies Recovering From Bushfire Damage
13 February 2009 Safety Advice: Check Installations Before Gas is Used
12 December 2008 Windsor Caravans
12 September 2008 Safety Warning Issued for Activities within the Stevensons Rd Landfill site, Cranbourne
5 September 2008 Earthing Of Electrical Installations Using The Water Reticulation System
22 August 2008 Reminder on Discontinued Electronic Ignition Systems
20 August 2008 Do Not Use Outdoor Gas Appliances Indoors
28 April 2008 Fisher Controls R622H Gas Pressure Regulators
22 February 2008 URGENT RECALL: Raypack Pool and Spa Heaters

Valves on Huanri LP Gas Cylinders

An incident occurred involving the separation of the cyliner valve bonnet and valve assembly from a valve body on an LP Gas cylinder. This separation resulted in an uncontrolled gas escape which ignited. For further information see "Safety Notice - Valves on Huanri LP Gas Cylinders" or contact Energy Safe Victoria on 1800 652 563 in business hours.

Gas Wall Oven

An incorrectly installed gas wall oven caused a serious fire in a two storey house. Chef wall ovens manufactured from August 2001 to 2002 and Westinghouse wall ovens manufactured from October 1998 to 2002 are affected.

For further information see the safety alert: "Safety Alert, Gas Wall Oven with Separate Grill" brochure or contact Energy Safe Victoria on 1800 652 563 in business hours.


Lennox Pulse Furnaces in Alpine Areas

American experience has shown that Lennox Pulse furnaces manufactured between 1983 and 1990 may develop a leak in the heat exchanger. Although this leak is minor, for very tightly sealed premises in cold climates such as those found in Australian alpine areas, this represents a possible health hazard if carbon monoxide occurs due to poor combustion.

The heaters can be identified by the model number G14 or GSR 14 followed by a series of numbers and letters. This is on the name tag on inside the heater front door. If the door has the name Pulse 21 on the front door it is NOT part of the program.

Owners of such installations should call Lennox Freecall 1800 811 780 with the above information to arrange for the heaters to be inspected.

For more information, contact Lennox Heating and Cooling, a division of Heatcraft Australia Pty Ltd, or contact Energy Safe Victoria on 1800 652 563 during business hours.


Instantaneous Gas Water Heaters in Toilets or Bathrooms

Energy Safe Victoria issued a Safety Alert regarding a particular class of gas installation that may be found in Housing Commission design homes. Specifically this alert is for "open flued instantaneous gas water heaters" installed within toilets or bathrooms and the risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning.
Or contact Energy Safe Victoria on 1800 652 563 in business hours.
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