Safety Considerations for Waste Oil Furnaces

You can save money and do the environment a favor by installing a waste oil heater that will cleanly dispose of used petroleum products while generating free heat for your garage, workshop or business. It’s a smart move that will save you money, but in order to realize the benefits you should also be aware of how to maintain a safe environment around your waste oil furnace. Keep reading for more safety considerations for waste oil furnaces.

Here are just a few tips on how to put waste oil heater safety first:

• Make sure a qualified professional installs and services your waste oil furnace, and be sure to follow all state and local building codes
• As the owner of the waste oil furnace, be sure to read and understand all of the instructions that came with your furnace, and keep your manual for future reference
• Don’t store gasoline or other flammable liquids near your waste oil furnace
• Never operate your waste oil heater if excess oil, fumes or vapors have accumulated around your furnace or in your building
• Be sure to only use approved liquids as fuel for your heater, and be sure to check your owners manual for a complete list of safe petroleum products to use
• Don’t make modifications to your waste oil furnace, it will void the warranty and could cause unsafe conditions

If you have any questions about how to safely install or maintain a waste oil furnace in your facility, we’re here to help. Contact us today to learn more about Clean Energy Heating Systems and our complete line of safe, reliable and cost-effective waste oil heaters.