Winter bathing is inseparable from the water heater, but winter is precisely the gas water heater hidden danger caused by carbon monoxide poisoning high incidence period .12 13, the reporter learned from the 120 emergency center in Changsha, October 1, 2017 to December 12, A total of 22 cases of carbon monoxide poisoning were admitted for treatment, most of whom are poisoned while taking a shower using water heaters. "January and February of each year are the high incidence of carbon monoxide poisoning. People in particular should pay special attention to this." The 120 Emergency Center Relevant person in charge said.
Reporters from the new Austrian gas company to understand several due to improper installation of water heaters or the use of water heaters caused by the accident, a user in Hexi due to water heater flue into the gusset plate, the flue did not take the outdoors, resulting in tenants in the use of water heaters Carbon monoxide poisoning; an apartment in an apartment north of the city due to lack of water heaters installed flue gas, exhaust gas flow led to three slight poisoning inside the house; a district residents in the south of the city due to bathing windows and doors closed, the water heater did not install the flue resulting in 3 deaths. More than 90% of gas accidents are caused by carbon monoxide poisoning. (Reporter Li Tong)
The new Austrian gas sums up eight experiences to tell you how to prevent such accidents.
1, Unbalanced gas water heaters are strictly prohibited to install in the bathroom, the user shall not dismantle, change, move, install. In-line gas water heaters in 1999 the country banned the production and sale.
2, the installation of gas water heater room should be ventilated with the outdoor conditions, to prevent poor ventilation lead to inhalation of carbon monoxide or its
3, before each use, should check the installation of gas water heater room windows or exhaust fan is open, the ventilation is good.Continuous use of gas water heater time should not be too long.
4, flue-type and strong row type gas water heater should be installed and then take the outdoor flue.
5, when the water heater appears 'empty burning' (not water or water after the main burner is still burning), it should immediately stop using and maintenance.
6, when the gas water heater abnormal (fire, deflagration, leakage, leakage, noise, vibration, etc.), immediately close the gas valve and water valve.
7, gas water heater used for a period of time, to ask professionals to inspect, carry out targeted maintenance.
8, natural gas heater service life is generally 8 years, due date should be promptly replaced.