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Indoor Safe Heaters

Over the past year, new technologies have appeared in the portable heater market that permit the use of SOME heaters indoors, if certain instructions and precautions are followed. These heaters are different in design and application than other propane-fueled products.

If a heater may properly be used indoors, it will say that on the packaging and in the instructions. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THESE INDOOR HEATERS.

For specific information regarding the availability and proper use of these products, contact the manufacturer and consult and follow the instructions and warnings for the product.

Portable heaters for temporary heat indoors include:

Catalytic

3,000 BTU
Use in a ventilated area -- check instructions for specific ventilation requirements
Burning occurs at a lower temperature
Burning occurs inside a pad -- there is no open flame element
Cannot be used for cooking
Uses 1 lb. cylinders only

Heater with an Oxygen Depletion System (ODS)

4,000 and 9,000 BTU settings
For indoor use only
ODS will shut off heater if oxygen levels fall below acceptable levels
Ceramic grid heating element is protected by wire grid
Uses 1 lb. propane cylinder; can be connected to 20 lb. tank with hose connection
Free standing or wall mount

For more information about safe camping, a "Camp Safe. Camp Smart." brochure is available from the Portable Propane Product Safety News Bureau, P.O. Box 45002, Cleveland, OH 44145, or call toll-free 1-888-CAMPHTR (226-7487).