When using kerosene heaters indoors and outdoors, you need to pay attention to a series of safety and usage precautions. These precautions have common parts. When using them outdoors, you should also pay special attention to weather conditions, placement, wind direction control, and fire prevention measures to ensure their normal operation and avoid potential safety risks.
Precautions for using kerosene heaters indoors
Ventilation: When using kerosene heaters, the room must be well ventilated to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Even if the heater is designed with a purification system, the doors and windows should be kept open at least a certain gap when in use to ensure air circulation. If you feel dizzy, headache or discomfort during use, you should stop using the heater immediately, open the doors and windows for ventilation, and seek medical attention if necessary.
Safety distance: Kerosene heaters should be placed on a stable ground, away from flammable and explosive items such as curtains, furniture, paper, etc. A certain safety distance should be maintained around the heater to prevent heat accumulation and fire.
Fuel use: Use kerosene as fuel in strict accordance with the instructions of the heater, and do not use other types of fuel to avoid explosions or fires. Check the heater's oil tank and pipes regularly to ensure there are no leaks or blockages.
Protective devices: Choose kerosene heaters with protective devices that automatically shut down when the heater encounters an abnormal situation, improving safety.
Regular maintenance: Clean the heater's filter and flue regularly to prevent dust and dirt from accumulating and affecting the heating effect and safety. Check the heater's wires and plugs regularly to ensure that they are not damaged or exposed.
Precautions for using kerosene heaters outdoors
Weather conditions: When using kerosene heaters outdoors, pay attention to weather conditions and avoid using them in bad weather such as rain, snow, and strong winds to prevent the heater from getting wet or tipping over.
Placement: Choose a stable, dry, and flammable location to place the heater to ensure that the heater will not tip over due to uneven ground or strong winds.
Wind direction control: When using the heater, pay attention to the wind direction to prevent hot air and oil smoke from blowing directly at people or animals.
Safety monitoring: When using the heater outdoors, someone should always be present to monitor the operating status of the heater.
Fire prevention measures: Place fireproof mats or fireproof cloth around the heater to prevent sparks from splashing and causing fire. Prepare fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment in case of emergency.