Safety Tips and Advice

Follow these few simple guidelines for the safe use of your patio heater and to ensure the health and safety of yourself and others who may be affected.

• Patio heaters are for outdoor use only. The combustion products leaving the heater are very hot. On no account should they be used in enclosed space, or inside a tent or marquee or close to umbrellas.

• They may be used under awnings only if the manufacturer's instructions permit it. Awnings should not impede the escape of combustion products.

• Heaters should not be moved when alight.

• Care is needed when positioning a heater near terraces or balconies to ensure the products of combustion do not adversely affect people or property at burner level.

• Heaters should be positioned in a shielded area to prevent them blowing out.

• Heaters should be regularly serviced by a competent person in accordance with the manufacturers guidelines, particularly before the start of the season.

• The condition of the flexible hose connecting the regulator to the heater inlet should be checked each time the cylinder is replaced. If it shows signs of cracking, splitting or other deterioration, it should be exchanged for new hose manufactured to BS 3212 type 2.
  If you require further advice please contact the Technical Help desk at Tachbrook Park (01926 318497)