1. TEMPORARY HEATERS PROPANE SAFETY

2. TEMPORARY HEATERS l Circulating air type heater : maintain 12” clearance on both sides & rear

3. TEMPORARY HEATERS l At least 10’ from tarps, canvas or similar coverings l Set level on non- combustible surface

4. TEMPORARY HEATERS l Locate heater at least 6’ from LPG bottle l Heater blower not directed toward bottle within 20’

5. TEMPORARY HEATERS l LPG containers shall sit on level substantial surface l Tie cylinder in upright position if necessary

6. TEMPORARY HEATERS l Supply fresh air l Use fans if necessary

7. TEMPORARY HEATERS

8. PROPANE & TEMP HEATERS l Frost on tank means drawing too much vapor reduced fuel flow l Don’t lay cylinder on side l Don’t change regulator setting to increase fuel flow

9. TEMPORARY HEATERS l Carbon Monoxide odor/colorless 55 PPM max. exposure* l Carbon Dioxide odor/colorless 5,000 PPM * OSHA TLV, 1997

10. PROPANE l For every 100,000 BTUs, use one 100 lb. tank l Separate heaters by 20’ l Max. 3 bottles (300 lb..) per heater

11. PROPANE l 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

12. PROPANE l Cylinder connectors should have flame-loss device to shut- off fuel if pilot light or flame goes out

13. PROPANE l TANKS valve-end up while in use place away from heaters, electrical panels, slag, flames, etc.

14. PROPANE l Don’t take into confined spaces l Gas is heavier than air l Expands at 1:270 ratio displaces oxygen

15. PROPANE l Do not store inside buildings or “gangboxes”

16. PROPANE l Protect tanks from damage

17. PROPANE l At least one, 20- B:C fire extinguisher per storage area l 501 lbs.>, 10’ from building* * check with local FD

18. PROPANE l 1,000 OR > pounds = DOT placards Bill of Lading CDL, 21 years old, speak & read English

19. NATURAL GAS l Flex hose* not to exceed 25’ l Leak test all connections l All connections have pull strength of 400 lb. l Flame-loss device * check with local FD