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TEMPORARY HEATERS
PROPANE SAFETY
TEMPORARY HEATERS
Circulating air type heater :• maintain 12”
clearance on both sides & rear
TEMPORARY HEATERS
At least 10’ from tarps, canvas or similar coverings
Set level on non-combustible surface
TEMPORARY HEATERS
Locate heater at least 6’ from LPG bottle
Heater blower not directed toward bottle within 20’
TEMPORARY HEATERS
LPG containers shall sit on level substantial surface
Tie cylinder in upright position if necessary
TEMPORARY HEATERS
Supply fresh air Use fans if
necessary
TEMPORARY HEATERS
PROPANE & TEMP HEATERS
Frost on tank means• drawing too much vapor• reduced fuel flow
Don’t lay cylinder on side
Don’t change regulator setting to increase fuel flow
TEMPORARY HEATERS
Carbon Monoxide• odor/colorless• 55 PPM max.
exposure* Carbon Dioxide
• odor/colorless• 5,000 PPM
* OSHA TLV, 1997
PROPANE
For every 100,000 BTUs, use one 100 lb. tank
Separate heaters by 20’
Max. 3 bottles (300 lb..) per heater
PROPANE
Manifolds• don’t use copper,
they leak!• Use only LPG or
LP-Gas rated rubber hoses
• No auto-type hose clamps
• Test connections for leaks
PROPANE
Cylinder connectors should have flame-loss device to shut-off fuel if pilot light or flame goes out
PROPANE
TANKS• valve-end up
while in use• place away from
heaters, electrical panels, slag, flames, etc.
PROPANE
Don’t take into confined spaces
Gas is heavier than air
Expands at 1:270 ratio• displaces oxygen
PROPANE
Do not store inside buildings or “gangboxes”
PROPANE
Protect tanks from damage
PROPANE
At least one, 20-B:C fire extinguisher per storage area
501 lbs.>, 10’ from building*
* check with local FD
PROPANE
1,000 OR > pounds =• DOT placards• Bill of Lading• CDL, 21 years old,
speak & read English
NATURAL GAS
Flex hose* not to exceed 25’
Leak test all connections
All connections have pull strength of 400 lb.
Flame-loss device
* check with local FD
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