Nine Must-Know Waste Oil Heating Safety Tips

Waste oil heating not only provides energy cost savings for your business, but it’s also a safe alternative to using conventional furnaces when you follow manufacturers’ safety guidelines and the EPA’s recommendations.

With Clean Energy Heating Systems waste oil heaters, following the guidelines below will help ensure optimal safety and equipment performance.

1. Only burn approved substances in your furnace.

2. Installation and service must be completed by qualified personnel, familiar with oil-fired appliances.

3. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable or explosive liquids (or vapors!) near the furnace.

4. Do not mix unapproved substances into your used oil supply—for example:

  • Anti-freeze
  • Parts washer fluid
  • Carburetor cleaner
  • Paint thinner
  • Solvents
  • Gasoline
  • Oil additives
  • Chlorinated solvents
  • Any other inappropriate or hazardous material

5. The exhaust gases of the furnace must be vented to the outside with an appropriate stack system.

6. The furnace should not be used in warm weather for the purpose of disposing of used oil.

7. The tank installation must comply with NFPA 30 and NFPA 31 fire codes.

8. The tank should be installed on a slight slope with a drain on the low end to allow sludge and water to be removed from the bottom of the tank.

9. All oil lines must be constructed of copper, steel, or brass components.

Safety First Means Lasting Benefits

While you may focus first on the energy savings and eco-friendly benefits of converting to waste oil heating, you should always make safety considerations a top priority. Follow all owner’s manual instructions, and read and understand your equipment’s safety manual. By installing and maintaining your waste oil furnace properly, you will help ensure it performs at its best and gives you the biggest return on your investment.

Questions? Contact us today to learn more about waste oil heating. We’re standing by to help you determine the safest way to implement waste oil furnace technology for your shop, warehouse or business.

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