ODORLESS GAS CAN PROVE DANGEROUS 19 - Friday, July 18, 1986 - North Shore News Beware of carbon monoxide in the home CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas which is very toxic. Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause symptoms such as head- aches, dizziness, weakness, nausea, or loss of muscle control. However, there could be many the building and inspections department of vour local municipality or consult a heating contractor before installation. CHECK PERMITS installed a without a If you've already wood or coal stove building permit or inspection, con- sult your local municipal building authority. * Don't expose yourself to car- bon monoxide through carelessness and don't ever operate a gasoline-powered engine in a con- fined of enclosed space such as a garage or tool shed. Likewise, never use a kerosene stove or charocal grill in a confin- ed space such as a closed garage or recreational van. 'f you have a forced warm air furnace, ensure that there is no cold air return register in a smali enclosed furnace room. On masonry chimneys inspect the clean-out regularly to ensure that the chimney is free and clear of debris. Regardless of the fuel your fur- nace, fireplace or stove uses, your chimney should be inspected from time to time by a competent chimney contractor. News Canada other causes for these symptoms and that is why carbon monoxide poisoning is so difficult to diagnose. If inhaled, CC crowds out life-sustaining oxygen from red blood cells and prolonged exposure to high concentrations can lead to unconsciousness, brain damage, or death. Gasoline-powered vehicles and lawn-mowers, kerosene stoves, charcoal grills, coal stoves or heat- ers, and wood burned in a fireplace or wood stoves produce some car- bon monoxide. Tobacco smoking also con- tributes CO to the air we breathe but only in small amounts. Come see us for all your HARD LANDSCAPING NEEDS! CORRECT OPERATION When properly installed and maintained, a natural gas furnace and hot water heater do not pollute the air space with carbon monoxide but correct operation of natural gas, or indeed any fuel- burning heating equipment re- quires two key conditions: 1) There must be an adequate supply of air for complete com- bustion and 2) venting of the products of combustion from the furnace through the chimney to the outside must be effective. Incomplete or faulty combustion or burning of any fuel can produce carbon monoxide and if this con- dition is combined with ineffective venting of the furnace a serious health hazard may exist. Insurance Bureau of Canada says that sensible maintenance and safety procedures in the home will give the householder fuel savings and at the same time ensure a healthy environment. 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Pavingstone Demonstration Saturday july 19th a 10:00 am & 2:00 pm Take advantage of this Step-By-Step How-To demonstration AVOID HAZARDS Others, who may be conserva- tion-minded, tamper with fuel- < burning equipment and unwittingly Slope Stones Used Railway Ties create hazards. ate . 7 S only tree An open fireplace with a roaring 39 fire may use up to five or ten times : as much air as your furnace. Pro- . y longed running of kitchen and . bathroom exhaust fans and use of power attic vents can remove as much as a houseful of air in 20 minutes. 12”-40” Terra Cotta Pots Italian Made Highest wality from 1 499 20''x20"' Exposed Aggregate Stepping Stones Super Special a “The Installation Specialists” This can lead to incomplete combustion and backing up of wastes such as carbon monoxide into the home. 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