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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 18, 1985)
December 18, 1985, Portland Observer, Page 3 Beware of dangers with wood-burning stoves and kerosene heaters In receñí years. the wixxl burning sim e has proved to be an efficient, inexpensive and an appealing alterna live to covtlv electric, oil or natural gav heat And the use ot kerosene fueled portable heaters has expanded significantly. an estimated 12 million are now in use Hut as the number of kerosene heater and wood burning stove pm shaves nisteases, so do the number ol home tires related to their use. as cording to an Místate Insurance Company spokesperson Approximately U.hk) people were injured in this country in wood burning stove-related accidents alone in 19X4, according to the 1 s t . on suitiei Product Saletv I ommission •’Most stove related tires are start ed when combusibles are too close to a hot stove, bv hot gases or llames that escape through a crack in a shimnev, ot bv sparks or coals that escape from a sto v e." the Allstate spokesperson said “ I hese risk lac tors can usually be eliminated it the installation is done bv a licensed con tractor and the stove is properly mam tallied •\n im portant tactor to consider when purchasing a wood burning stove is l he area that will be heated I sing a stove that is too large tor the room can cause overheating and result in a tire Stoves should be made ot a strong and stutdv material, such as cast non oi steel I ook especially for stoves that are approved bv a recognized testing agenev such as I nderwtiters' I aboratories It the stove is second hand, make careful inspections tor cracks or other delects (. racks usually can be repaired with stove cement or bv welding When installing a wood burning stove, be sure to check with lire ot ticials and building inspectors lot in stallation, operation and maintenance recommendations Meeting proper clearances between ceilings, floors and walls is another important tactor in using tlie stove safely Standards set by the National I ire Protection Association recommend a 16 inch clearance between the stove and all surfaces A dditionally, make sure all sui rounding sides of the wood burn« are protected with a non com bustible Tips to be kind to pets \ tavorite and tanuliar ( hristmas image is the puppy or kitten under the ( hristmas tree Multnomah I ountv Animal Control urges people to keep the needs ol the animal in mind during this holidav season I he noise and special activities can he contusing and even dangerous to all pets I he familiar ( hristmas plants nustletow , holly, and poinsetta are poisonous and must be placed where jx-ts can't chew on them I lee trie wires and ( hristmas decorations are extremely tempting to pets who like to chew, and can be equally deadly. Multnomah ( ountv Animal Con trol discourages the purchase o, a puppv, kitten, or anv animal to be given as a ( hristm as surprise An animal is not a slutted tov, and has special needs that must be taken into convídela,ion I tie decision to own an animal and to take on those respon sibilites is a verv personal decision, and should only be made alter carel ill thought and planning Additionallv. introducing an animal into a new household during the noisy and con (using ( hristmas celebration is ex tretnely stressful tor the animal I or its benefit, it is much kinder to wait until a tew days alter the holiday. I he relatively quiet household will make its transition much easier and more successful Io accommodate the needs ot the animal and ttie desire ot those who have chosen to otter pet ownership as a ( hristmas gift, Multnomah ( ountv Animal (. outrol is ottering gift certifi cates I lie person who receives this certificate can then decide whether he or she is able to provide lor its needs and can also make the choice them selves as to which animal they would like Information about these gilt cer titicates can be obtained by calling the animal shelter at 666 1711, or by visiting the shelter between noon and 7 p in. Monday through I rtday and noon to 5 p m on Saturday . I he shelter is closed ot, Sundays and holidays The shelter is located at 24450 W Colum bia H w y . T rout dale material Brick or stone provides little or no protection lor a combustible wall since thev are also goixj conduc tots ot heat Burning inexpensive green wixxl is hazardous because it causes creosote to torn, m the chimney line ( reovote is the highly flammable byproduct ot burning that c u s e s most chimnev tires Alvo, make sure there is adequate clearance Iron, the top of the chimnev to the highest point ot the roof I he chimnev must be properly construct ed, m aintained in good repair and kept clean It would be wise to have n checked and cleaned at least once a seat bv a chimney "sw eep” or repairman lointventing ol smoke pipe or solid fuel-burning devices with oil or gas burning units to the same chimney can c u s e noxious tumes to back up in the home At all costs, avoid such hix'kups ( oiisumers using kerosene healers should also heed some in,pot taut basic safety suggestions 4-Day Gift Sale DECEMBER WE D TKUHS 18 19 Sale prices in effect W ed , Dec 18 thru Sat., Dec 21, except as noted M ost items at reduced prices (. oiisumers considering purchasing a kerosene heater should check their state and local building and fire o r dinances to determ ine it kerosene heaters are permitted And only purchase a heater that lias been tested and labeled by a nationally recognized testing laboratory I hese kerosene heaters have been determ ined to meet specific satetv standards, and manut.ictuieis ate required to provide important use and care inform ation Io the consumer be sensitive to the pollutants produced bv kerosene heaters should consult his or tier physician Adequate ventilation should be provided tor kerosene heaters, as recommended bv the manutacturer Oulv use kerosene heaters in a well ventilated room this will pievent toxic gas buildup M o s t iiu | xii tantlv, tollow all ol the manulactotei s recommended opeiat mg instructions and be sure all tamilv members understand how the heater is to be operated safelv Never use gasoline, even a small amount in the heater lank can cause a tire. 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