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| What You Should Know About Combustion Appliances and Indoor Air
Pollution |
| U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission |
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Proper selection, installation, inspection and maintenance of your
appliances are extremely important in reducing your exposure to these
pollutants. Providing good ventilation in your home and correctly using your
appliance can also reduce your exposure to these pollutants. |
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| Carbon Monoxide Questions and
Answers |
| U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission |
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What should you do to prevent CO poisoning?
Make sure appliances are installed according to manufacturer's
instructions and local building codes. Most appliances should be
installed by professionals. Have the heating system (including chimneys
and vents) inspected and serviced annually. The inspector should also
check chimneys and flues for blockages, corrosion, partial and complete
disconnections, and loose connections. |
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| Protect Your Family
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| U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency |
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Carbon Monoxide Detectors are widely available in stores and you
may want to consider buying one as a back-up --BUT NOT AS A
REPLACEMENT for proper use and maintenance of your fuel-burning
appliances. |
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