Safety Guidelines for CNG

Always use approved CNG kit & cylinder. It is dangerous and illegal to use substandard cylinder and fittings.
Do not install LPG, Propane or any other cylinder in place of a CNG cylinder. It is unsafe and unlawful.
It is advisable to have insurance coverage of the CNG kit along with the vehicle / accessories.
Always, park the vehicle at least 6 meters away from sources of ignition (fire).
Always refer to the CNG kit supplier’s manual for operating instructions and do not do trouble-shooting yourself, other than that recommended by the manufacturer.
Be aware of the location and operation of cylinder valve, master shut-off valve and burst disc in the CNG system.
Ask your mechanic to identify these parts for you. It would be helpful for emergency handling of any CNG leak.

Check out of the vehicle.
Do not start the vehicle. Push vehicles to a place outside the station in open Air.
Stop all activities in the vicinity, which can provide a source of ignition, e.g. smoking, use of mobile phone etc.
Close down the cylinder valve/ master shut-off valve in the CNG system to control the leakage.
Call CNG kit retrofitter to repair the same.

Evacuate the vehicle and surrounding place.
Take help of firefighting experts – 101.
Extinguish the fire with water/fire extinguishers.
If feasible, close down the cylinder valve/ master shut-off valve in the CNG system to control the gas leakage.

Endorsement of CNG mode in Registration Certificate.
Hydro testing of the cylinder, once in 3 years, as per Gas cylinder rules, 2004.
Certificate of CNG Kit, Fitness and hydro test to be possessed by the driver all the time.
Maintain cylinder in good condition.
No repair to be done on cylinder and valves. No oil, Grease or lubricant to be used for cylinder.
Don’t change the colour of the cylinder.