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AIR QUALITY HAZARD
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Do not use this heater for heating human living quarters.
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Use of direct-fired heaters in the construction environment can result in exposure to levels of CO,
CO2, And NO2 considered to be hazardous to health and potentially life threatening.
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Do not use in unventilated areas
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Know the signs of CO and CO2 poisoning: • Headaches, stinging eyes • Dizziness, disorientation •
Difficulty breathing, feelings of being suffocated.
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Proper ventilation air exchange (OSHA 29 CFR 1926.57) to support combustion and maintain ac-
ceptable air quality shall be provided in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926.154, ANSI A10.10
Safety Requirements for Temporary and Portable Space Heating Devices and Equipment used in the
Construction Industry or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Codes CSA B149.1
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Periodically monitor levels of CO, CO2, and NO2 existing at the construction site - at the minimum at
the start of the shift and after 4 hours.
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Provide ventilation air exchange, either natural or mechanical, as required to maintain acceptable
indoor air quality.
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Ensure that the flow of combustion and ventilation air exchange cannot become obstructed.
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As the building "tightens up" during the construction phases ventilation may need to be increased.
USA 8-Hr Time weighted average (OSHA 29 CFR 1926.55 App A):
CO
50 ppm
CO
5000 ppm
2
NO
N/A
2
USA-Ceiling Limit (Short Term Exposure Limit = 15 minutes)
CO
N/A
CO
N/A
2
NO
5 ppm
2
Canada 8-Hr Time weighted average WorkSafe BC OHS Guidelines Part 5.1 and Ontario Workplaces Reg
833
CO
CO
2
NO
5 ppm
2
Canada STEL (15 minutes Reg 833/1 hour WSBC) WorkSafe BC OHS Guidelines Part 5.1 and Ontario Work-
place Reg 833
CO
100 ppm
CO
1500 ppm (WSBC)
2
30000 ppm (Reg 833)
NO
1.0 ppm (WSBC)
2
5.0 ppm (Reg 833)
NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING OR WHILE CONNECTED TO A FUEL
SOURCE.
WARNING: DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE HEATER. HAVE A COMPETENT SERVICEMAN MAKE ANY
NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS.
WARNING: NEVER BLOCK THE AIR INLET (REAR) OR AIR OUTLET (FRONT) NEVER ATTACH
DUCT WORK IN FRONT OR IN REAR OF THE HEATER.
Kerosene Portable Heaters Manual
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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