In the Transcarpathian region what to do to electric heaters did not cause the fire?
In the cold season Transcarpathians often chosen to maintain heat in apartments with electric heaters – both stationary and mobile. They have many advantages, among them – lower cost of use compared to gas. But at the same time electric heaters and contain a dangerous “surprise” – the ability to lead to a devastating fire. To avoid this, the Transcarpathian rescuers remind citizens of fire safety rules when operating electric heaters. So, the main recommendations regarding the safe use of electrical heating devices as follows: 1) it should not be used for space heating uncertified and improvised heating devices; 2) the heater can not be put near curtains or furniture – the distance from the appliance to combustible materials must be not less than 0.25 m; 3) it is dangerous to install heating devices on supports made of inflammable material; 4) it is prohibited to arrange the heating devices directly under the socket, and also on ways of evacuation of people; 5) before turning on heating devices need to make sure that it does not have mechanical damage; 6) it is not necessary to include simultaneously many appliances into an extension cord, because the grid can't handle the overload; 7) restrict access of young children to warmers; 8) it is forbidden to use electric heating devices for drying clothes and other materials; 9) do not skip the wire from the heater under carpet – this can lead to overheating and chafing, which leads to dangerous consequences; 10) it is necessary to periodically clean the heater from dust and debris, as foreign objects can suddenly flare up; 11) do not leave electric heating devices while out of the house. If the fire still occurred, you must follow these rules extinguish heaters: 1. Mandatory’sure to spectrummy device. 2. If you cannot pull out the plug from the socket, turn off the machine to own. 3. Please call 101. Even if the fire seems small, this does not mean that it does not turn into a real fire. 4. After disabling the network cover the burning appliance with a wet cloth or blanket to block the access of air to the fire. 5. In any case, do not extinguish with water burning plastic – if the liquid boils and burning plastic is sprayed. Follow safety rules – and you save the life and health’I family, and your property from fire! In DSNS Ukraine in the Transcarpathian regionÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
