WARNING! When temperatures dip, dont let your desire for heat lead to disaster! Every year, deaths and injuries result from improper use of portable fuel-burning heaters. When not properly used and monitored, they can cause fires or carbon monoxide poisoning. Before purchasing or using a fuel-burning space heater, get specific information from the dealer or manufacturer; talk it over with local fire service members. If you lose power you might think you can do your cooking on your barbeque grill. And you can, as long as you use it in the same place as you did in July - OUTDOORS. Grills should never be used in an enclosed space. Before you cozy up to one of these appliances, here are a few tips for staying safe while using fuel-fired portable fireplaces and heaters: Check fire codes to make sure a device is allowed Get a carbon monoxide alarm Take the fuel-fired portable heater outside for refueling Do not use fuel-fired portable heaters in a bedroom or bathroom that is not well vented Don’t pour fuel in a device that is lit or not completely cool Create a “safe zone” around the device by keeping children, pets and anything that can burn at least three feet away.
Posted on: Thu, 23 Jan 2014 19:26:18 +0000
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