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Any appliance that burns natural gas, propane gas, fuel oil, or coal is capable of
producing carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a gas which is
odorless, colorless and tasteless but is very toxic. CO is lighter than air and thus
may travel throughout the building.
BRIEF EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF CO, OR
PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LESSER AMOUNTS OF CO MAY
RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. EXPOSURE CAN
BE FATAL AND EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS MAY
RESULT IN THE SUDDEN ONSET OF SYMPTOMS INCLUDING
UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Symptoms of CO poisoning include the following:
dizziness
vision problems
shortness of breath
headache
loss of muscle control
unclear thinking
nausea
weakness
unconsciousness
The symptoms of CO poisoning are often confused with those of influenza, and the
highest incidence of poisoning occurs at the onset of cold weather or during flu
season. A victim may not experience any symptoms, only one symptom, or a few
symptoms.
Suspect the presence of carbon monoxide if symptoms tend to
disappear when you leave your home.
The following signs may indicate the presence of carbon monoxide:
IF ANY OF THE SYMPTOMS OCCUR, OR IF ANY OF THE SIGNS OF CARBON
MONOXIDE ARE PRESENT
,
VACATE THE PREMISES IMMEDIATELY AND
CONTACT A QUALIFIED HEATING SERVICE COMPANY, THE GAS COMPANY
OR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
ONLY QUALIFIED, LICENSED SERVICE CONTRACTORS SHOULD PERFORM
WORK ON YOUR B-10 BOILER.
WARNING
•
Hot gasses from appliance, venting
system pipes or chimney, escaping into
the living space.
•
Flames coming out around the appli-
ance.
•
Yellow colored flames in the appliance.
•
Stale or smelly air.
•
The presence of soot or carbon in or
around the appliance.
•
Very high unexplained humidity inside
the building.
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