WARNING- To reduce the risk of injury to persons in the event of
a range top grease fire. observe the following:
A- SMOTHER FLAMES with a close- fitting lid. cookie sheet.
or metal tray, then turn off the burner. Be careful to preven
burns. If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE
AND CALL
THEFIREDEPARTMENT.
B- NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN- You may be burned.
C- DO NOT USE WATER including wet dishcloths
or towels-
a violent steam explosion will result.
0- USE AN EXTINGUISHER ONLY IF:
1. You know you have a CLASS ABC extinguisher, and you
already know
how to operate it.
2. The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
3. The fire department is being called.
4. You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
WARNING- Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and
exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning
equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow the heating equipment
manufacturer's guideline and safety standards such as these
published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),and
the American Society for Heating. Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.
Keep the range hood clean.
WARNING- To reduce the risk of fire. use only metal duct work.
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