Stoke the stove correctly!
Since the beginning of the new year, 27 fires have been registered in the Vitebsk region, resulting in 5 deaths.
A heating stove is an essential attribute of almost every private house in rural areas. To ensure that the stove provides only warmth and comfort, every owner must maintain it in a timely manner and remember to operate it correctly. According to the forecast of Belhydromet, stable frosts will persist in the Vitebsk region in the coming days. During this period, it is important to observe simple rules for operating stove heating.
The most important of these is not to overheat the stove. In severe frost, it is recommended to heat it two to three times a day for no more than one and a half hours. It is also important to remember that storing and drying flammable materials on the surface of the stove is prohibited, as they can ignite upon contact with the heated surface.
Under no circumstances should children be allowed to operate the stove, and do not use flammable liquids yourself to ignite it.
When heating the stove, do not leave the firebox doors open and do not leave a heating stove unattended – this is a direct path to a fire. Also, ensure that there is a hearth mat measuring 50x70 cm near the firebox. Dispose of ash and burnt-out coals far from buildings.
An invisible enemy – carbon monoxide – poses a significant danger during the operation of heating equipment. When using gas water heaters or stoves, it is necessary to remember that carbon monoxide has nocolor and odor. It is formed during any type of combustion, and is also contained in exhaust gases. The first sign is that a person begins to feel a headache and suffocation. At high concentrations, loss of consciousness and paralysis occur. And if the gas concentration in the air is more than 1.2% – a person dies in a few seconds.
In order to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, remember that you should not close the stove damper prematurely, i.e. until the coals have completely burned out. In this case, the stove should be heated at least two hours before going to bed.
In case of fire, immediately report to the rescue service by calling 112!
A heating stove is an essential attribute of almost every private house in rural areas. To ensure that the stove provides only warmth and comfort, every owner must maintain it in a timely manner and remember to operate it correctly. According to the forecast of Belhydromet, stable frosts will persist in the Vitebsk region in the coming days. During this period, it is important to observe simple rules for operating stove heating.
The most important of these is not to overheat the stove. In severe frost, it is recommended to heat it two to three times a day for no more than one and a half hours. It is also important to remember that storing and drying flammable materials on the surface of the stove is prohibited, as they can ignite upon contact with the heated surface.
Under no circumstances should children be allowed to operate the stove, and do not use flammable liquids yourself to ignite it.
When heating the stove, do not leave the firebox doors open and do not leave a heating stove unattended – this is a direct path to a fire. Also, ensure that there is a hearth mat measuring 50x70 cm near the firebox. Dispose of ash and burnt-out coals far from buildings.
An invisible enemy – carbon monoxide – poses a significant danger during the operation of heating equipment. When using gas water heaters or stoves, it is necessary to remember that carbon monoxide has nocolor and odor. It is formed during any type of combustion, and is also contained in exhaust gases. The first sign is that a person begins to feel a headache and suffocation. At high concentrations, loss of consciousness and paralysis occur. And if the gas concentration in the air is more than 1.2% – a person dies in a few seconds.
In order to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, remember that you should not close the stove damper prematurely, i.e. until the coals have completely burned out. In this case, the stove should be heated at least two hours before going to bed.
In case of fire, immediately report to the rescue service by calling 112!