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Temporary Heaters: Propane Safety

This document provides safety guidelines for using temporary propane and natural gas heaters. Some key points covered include maintaining proper clearances around heaters, locating propane cylinders at least 6 feet from heaters and on stable surfaces, checking for leaks, ensuring adequate ventilation, and storing cylinders safely away from potential ignition sources. Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide exposure limits are also listed.

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Temporary Heaters: Propane Safety

This document provides safety guidelines for using temporary propane and natural gas heaters. Some key points covered include maintaining proper clearances around heaters, locating propane cylinders at least 6 feet from heaters and on stable surfaces, checking for leaks, ensuring adequate ventilation, and storing cylinders safely away from potential ignition sources. Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide exposure limits are also listed.

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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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