 | Portable & Space Heater Safety
PORTABLE and SPACE HEATER SAFETY TIPS
Correct installation, maintenance, fueling and operation of portable and space heaters, as well as safely arranging household items around them, greatly reduces your risk of experiencing a home heating fire. Common mistakes that too often turn deadly include placing portable or other space heaters too close to furniture, bedding, or clothing; and improper fueling and venting of fueled heating devices.
Give Space Heaters Space
KEEP ALL COMBUSTIBLE materials away from portable and space heaters. Place all space heaters at least three feet (one meter) away from furniture, walls, curtains, or anything else that burns. Do not leave children or pets unattended with space heaters, and be sure everyone understands that drying clothing or placing combustibles over heaters is a fire hazard. Turn off space heaters when you leave home or go to bed. Discard old and/or faulty space heaters in a way that they cannot be used by someone else.
Electric Heaters
INSPECT ELECTRIC HEATER cords for cracks or other damage and have an electrician replace frayed, cracked, or damaged cords. If the cord overheats while the unit is in use, have the heater inspected and serviced.
Liquid Fuel Safety
IF YOUR SPACE HEATER BURNS A LIQUID FUEL, such as kerosene, let the heater cool down before refueling it. Adding fuel to a hot heater can cause the fumes to ignite. Refuel your heaters outdoors where spills won't present a fire hazard and in a well-ventilated area away from structures. Use only the fuel recommended by your heater's manufacturer. Never use substitutes or a lower grade fuel. Never put gasoline in any space heater.
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