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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
Propane For every 100,000 BTUs, use one 100 lb. tank Separate heaters by 20’ Max. 3 bottles (300 lbs.) 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*
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