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EYES
•
Seek medical attention IMMEDIATELY. Do not put
ointments or liquids in eye.
ELSEWHERE
•
Consult a doctor if the burn is not healed in 24
hours, or if the burn is larger than the palm of a
persons hand.
• If serious, send promptly for an ambulance or a
doctor.
• If possible, run affected area under cold water
(do not use ice or ice water) for 10-15 minutes
if the skin is intact. Cut and gently lift away any
clothing covering the burned area, without
pulling clothing over the burns. Leave in place
any clothing that is stuck to the burns. Do not put
any creams or greases on the burned area.
•
If the casualty’s hands or wrists have been
burned, remove jewelry if possible without
causing further injury (rings, watches, and so forth)
and place in his/her pockets. This prevents the
necessity to cut off jewelry since swelling usually
occurs as a result of a burn.
• Do not pop any blisters. Cover the burn with a
light gauze dressing.
• If blisters pop, apply a light antibiotic ointment
and dress as above. The printed instructions
accompanying the heater shall also include the
following minimum information presented in a
readily obvious and prominent manner, such as
by being underlined, circled or printed in large or
different color type:
1. Children and adults should be alerted to the
hazards of high surface temperatures and should
stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
2.
Young children should be carefully supervised
when they are in the area of the heater.
3.
Clothing or other flammable materials should
not be hung from the heater, or placed on or
near the heater.
4.
Any guard or other protective device removed
for servicing the heater must be replaced prior
to operating the heater.
5. Installation and repair should be done by a
qualified service person. The heater should be
inspected before use and at least annually
by a qualified service person. More frequent
cleaning may be required as necessary. It is
imperative that control compartment, burners,
and circulating air passageways of the heater
be kept clean.
First Aid For A Burn
WARNING
This appliance shall be used only in a well-ventilated
space and shall not be used in a building, garage
or any other enclosed area. An appliance may be
installed with shelter no more inclusive than:
1. With walls on all sides, but with no overhead
cover.
2. Within a partial enclosure which includes an
overhead cover and no more than two side
walls. These side walls may be parallel, as in a
breezeway, or at right angles to each other.
3. Within a partial enclosure which includes
an overhead cover and three side walls, as
long as 30 percent or more of the horizontal
perimeter of the enclosure is permanently
open.
