Important Carbon Monoxide Information (continued)
Selected problems and the fuels and appliances that cause them.
WARNING: These problems should only be diagnosed and remedied only by a qualified technician. Carbon Monoxide is very hazardous, and fuels are explosive. Proper, safe, professional maintenance techniques are essential to reduce the risk of FIRE, EXPLOSION, and exposure to Carbon Monoxide, which may cause DEATH.
Stove and Fireplaces that burn gas, wood, and coal produce to much Car- bon Monoxide if these problems are present:
1.Cracked firebox.
2.Cracked Heat Exchanger.
3.Green or treated wood.
4.Defective/Blocked flue.
5.Insufficient air.
Ranges and Ovens that burn natural gas or LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) produce too much Carbon Monoxide if these problems are present:
1.Improper venting.
2.Misused as a heater.
3.Maladjusted burner.
4Insufficient air.
Water heaters that burn natural gas or LPG produce too much Carbon Monoxide if these problems are present:
1.Insufficient air.
2.Blocked/defective flue.
3.Maladjusted burner.
Room/Central Heaters that burn kerosene produce too much Carbon Mon- oxide if these problems are present:
1.Improper venting.
2.Insufficient air.
3.Wrong wick or wick height.
4.Wrong fuel. (Only use
5.Improper adjustment.
Central Heating Furnaces that burn coal and kerosene produce too much Carbon Monoxide if these problems are present:
1.Cracked Heat Exchanger.
2.Insufficient air.
3.Defective grate.
Gas Furnaces and room heaters that burn natural gas, LPG, or oil produce too much Carbon Monoxide if these problems are present:
1.Cracked Heat Exchanger.
2.Insufficient air.
3.Blocked/defective flue.
4.Maladjusted burner.
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