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Carbon Monoxide
 Carbon
monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas that cannot
be detected through sense of smell or taste.
Exposure to carbon monoxide may cause you to
experience any or all of these symptoms:
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Headaches, tightness across the forehead and
temples
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Weariness, weakness, dizziness and vomiting
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Loss of muscular control
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Watering and smarting of the eyes
If any of these symptoms develop, move outdoors
immediately. Have your propane system and attached
appliances inspected and repaired before you return
to the building or area where carbon monoxide is
suspected.
We do provide two varieties of scientific,
quantitative, carbon monoxide testing to our
customers. A nominal fee applies to both methods.
How to
Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
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Never
use the oven or range top burners to
provide space heating.
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Never use indoors, camping,
construction, "Mr. Heater," or other
portable heaters that are not
designed and listed for indoor use
with propane.
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Never use a barbecue grill (propane
or charcoal) indoors for cooking or
heating.
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Have all appliances tested for
proper operation by a qualified
propane gas technician.
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Always be certain that your
appliances are properly vented.
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Commercially available carbon
monoxide detectors should be
installed on every level of your
home to alert you to the presence of
carbon monoxide.
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Your safety, and the safe use of your propane gas
system are our primary concern. Please
contact us if
you ever have any questions about the operation, or
maintenance of your propane gas system and
appliances.
Industry Efforts to Safeguard Propane Use:
GAS Check® is an
inspection program developed by the National Propane
Gas Association (NPGA) and the Propane Education &
Research Council (PERC), and funded by PERC that
provides guidelines to technicians on how to perform
two different types of residential safety
inspections:
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A “Gas System
Check” which must be completed on the gas
delivery system, including the containers,
regulators, and appurtenances; and
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A “Gas
Appliance System Check” which includes all of
the items of a “Gas Systems Check” as well as on
all propane-burning appliances. GAS Check® also
educates homeowners on the safe use of propane
and the maintenance of propane appliances.
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