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Portable Outdoor Propane
Heater Safety
ortable propane heaters
and outdoor patio heaters Keep Heaters Away From Foot
Phave been growing more Traffic And Exits.
and more popular as restau- By placing outdoor heaters
rants, hotels, and even home- out of the way of foot traffic, and
owners seek to expand their at least five feet from exits, you
outdoor seating and living spac- lower the chances of a heater
es. You can make sure they’re getting knocked over while in
used safely by downloading use.
our Portable Outdoor Propane
Heater Safety fact sheet and Never Use Heaters Near Other
sharing these important safety Flammables.
tips with family or co-workers. Paper, plastics, and other fuel
sources are all things to avoid
Portable Propane Heater when running your propane
Safety Tips outdoor heater or portable patio
Make sure everyone has heater.
a safe and enjoyable outdoor
experience. Always follow these Never Store Propane Cylinders
important safety rules when us- Indoors.
ing your outdoor propane heat- Store propane cylinders
ers or storing portable propane upright, on a level surface, in
cylinders. an outdoor area with plenty of
ventilation.
Smell Gas? Don’t Light It.
Know propane’s distinct Share and Post These
odor, and always follow manu- Safety Facts
facturer instructions for con- This fact sheet offers tips
necting a propane cylinder and on how to safely use portable
lighting your portable propane propane heaters and outdoor
heater. patio heaters, where to place
them, and even how to store
Never Use Outdoor Propane your portable propane cylin-
Heaters Indoors. ders. The reverse side of the
While safe for outdoor use, sheet summarizes the safety
propane outdoor heaters and tips. Place it where employees
portable patio heaters should or family members can see it
never be used indoors or in en- and reference it. CLICK HERE to
closed spaces. download.
Always Shut Off A Heater Before
Moving It. For more information
Relocating a propane out-
door heater or portable patio CLICK HERE
heater while it is in use can
create a potentially unsafe situa-
tion.
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