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ly labeled containers. It reduces the likelihood
of mistaking gasoline for kerosene.
* Place heater so it will not be knocked over or trap you in
case of fire.
* Use 1-K kerosene because grades other than 1-K contain
much more sulfur and will increase sulfur dioxide
emissions, posing a possible health problem. If you buy
kerosene from a gasoline station make sure you and/or the
attendant are using the kerosene pump, not the gasoline
pump.
* Never fill the heater while it is operating. Always refuel
the heater outdoors to prevent spillage on floors and rugs
which could later result in fire ignition.
* Keep the room in which the heater operates ventilated
(e.g. door open or the window ajar). This will prevent an
indoor air pollution problem and minimize health problems.
Kerosene heaters are not usually vented.
* Keep flammable liquids and fabrics away from an open
flame.
* Never try to move the heater or try to smother the flames
with a rug or a blanket if a flare-up occurs. Activate the
manual shut-off switch and call the fire department.
Moving the heater may increase the height of the flames
and cause leakage resulting in personal injury.
Gas-Fired Space Heaters
You should be able to respond "yes" to the following
safety statements.
Yes No
1. Only vented heaters are installed or
used in sleeping quarters. _____ _____
2. Vented heaters are properly vented to
the outside. _____ _____
3. The unvented gas-fired room heater has
a warning label and instructions that
are followed. _____ _____
4. The unvented gas-fired room heater has
a label stating it has a "pilot safety
system" which turns off the gas if not
enough fresh air is available. _____ _____
5. The vented heater has a label stating
that is equipped with a vent safety
shutoff system. _____ _____
6. If the heater uses liquified petroleum
(LP) gas, the container is located
outside the house. _____ _____
7. The manufacturer's instructions for
lighting the pilot are followed. _____ _____
8. Matches are lighted before turning on
the gas if pilot lighting is required. _____ _____
9. Flammable materials and liquids are
kept away from gas heating appliances. _____ _____
Recommendations:
* Follow the manufacturer's instructions regarding where and
how to use gas space heaters. Unvented heaters should not
be used in small enclosed areas, especially bedrooms
because of the potential for carbon monoxide poisoning.
* Do not use a propane heater (LP) which has a g
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