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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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