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DON'Ts
Here is
a list of things that you should not do when
it comes to carbon monoxide and its dangers:
NEVER
let your car, truck, or Recreational Vehicle idle in the
garage!
Running these vehicles in your
garage can quickly turn the room deadly. So don't run, or
don't let your parents run any vehicle in your garage, NOT
EVEN FOR A MOMENT!
NEVER
operate any gasoline-powered vehicle or equipment in an
enclosed area!
This includes motorcycles,
snowmobiles, lawn or snow blowers, marine engines, or any
other gasoline or kerosene-powered equipment that you may
own. Don't run anything that runs on gasoline
or kerosene in an enclosed area, NOT
EVEN TO WARM THEM UP!
NEVER use an unvented
barbecue indoors.
Never, ever operate or cook with
an unvented gas or charcoal barbecue indoors,
in a garage, or in any other enclosed area.
NEVER ignore or
bypass safety devices.
Never ignore or attempt to bypass
a safety device of your fired appliance or furnace.
Operation of automatic safety devices means that
something is wrong. Read your appliance instructions and
find out what to do.. OR CALL A PROFESSIONAL
IMMEDIATELY!
NEVER heat your home
with gas oven or stove.
Despite how cold it may get,
never, ever use a natural gas oven or stove to provide
heat for the home. Carbon monoxide is a by-product of
these appliances, and it can accumulate rapidly within
the house.
NEVER use an unvented
space heater.
Always be sure to vent space
heaters that use flammable fuel such as kerosene.. never
leave them unvented!
NEVER ignore the
smell of fuel.
Though CO itself has no odor, the
smell of fuel indicates a problem with the appliance or a
leak in the fuel system. If you suspect a problem, seek
help as soon as possible!
NEVER ignore a CO
alarm!
Never ignore the warning sound of
a carbon monoxide detector... get everyone
out as fast as possible! Call for
help or 911 from somewhere else.
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