Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

Have you ever accidentally burned yourself while cooking or starting a fire? You’re not alone. Burns are one the most common household injuries.

Almost half a million people in the United States go to the emergency room yearly with burn injuries. Burns can be caused by:

• heat
• electricity
• radiation
• chemicals
• friction
• cold

A thermal burn is most common when your skin comes into contact with a hot object, such as boiling water, a hot surface on your stovetop, or steam from your iron.

Thermal burns by scalding liquids or flames are especially common for toddlers and children. Almost a quarter of all burn injuries in the United States occur in children younger than 15 years.

What should you do if you or a loved one has a thermal burn? When should you go to the emergency room? How do you avoid burns? Let’s answer these and other questions you may have about thermal burns.

Thermal burns are the primary cause of all burn injuries in the United States. Dry and wet sources of heat can cause them. Burns from wet sources are called scalds.

Dry sources of heat are:

• fire flames
• hot metal, glass, or other objects

Scalds can be caused by:

• hot water, oil, or other liquid
• hot steam

You can burn your airways if you breathe smoke, steam, or superheated air.

Thermal burn symptoms depend on the location and the severity or degree of the burn. They are usually worse during the first few hours or days after the burn.

Symptoms of burns include:

• pain
• blisters
• swelling
• red, white, or charred (blackened) skin
• peeling skin

Symptoms of airway burns are:

• burns on your head, face, neck, eyebrows, or nose hairs
• burned lips and mouth
• coughing
• shortness of breath or wheezing
• dark, black-stained mucus
• voice changes

Medical emergency

If you have any of the following symptoms after a thermal burn, call emergency medical services or go to the nearest emergency room:

• symptoms of an airway burn
• burn on your face
• burn in a baby or an older person
• little or no pain in the burn area
• burn larger than three inches
• pus oozing from the burn
• pain getting worse with time
• change in the thickness of the burn
• bad smell coming from the burn
• fever
• shock (pale and clammy skin, weakness, blue skin or fingernails, confusion)

Doctors usually categorize burns based on how deeply your skin has been injured. These are called “degrees of burn.” You can have from a first- to a third-degree burn.

First-degree thermal burns

First-degree burns are also called “superficial burns” because they affect the top layer of your skin. They cause redness and swelling. Usually, these types of burns don’t require medical attention.

Second-degree thermal burns

Second-degree burns are more serious than first-degree burns. They are also called “partial-thickness burns.” They affect the top layer of your skin and the next layer below it.

This type of burn often causes your skin to blister. Over time, blisters can pop open, giving your skin a wet or moist appearance. Some second-degree burns can leave scars.

These burns are more painful and take longer to heal, but they typically don’t require medical attention.

Third-degree thermal burns

These burns affect all three layers of your skin. Because of that, they are also called “full-thickness burns.” Third-degree burns can make your skin look white or charred, dry, and leathery. These types of burns may cause little to no pain. This happens when there is extensive nerve damage.

Without skin graft surgery, these burns can cause severe scarring. Skin grafting takes healthy skin from another area of your body and moves it to the site of the burn injury.

First, assess the severity if you or your loved one has a burn. If the burn is severe, seek immediate medical attention.

If the burn is minor:

• Cool the burn with cool (not cold) running water for 10 minutes.
• Remove clothing or jewelry from the affected area.
• Don’t apply lotions and oils or break blisters — this can cause an infection.
• It’s OK to use petroleum jelly or aloe vera, but make sure the burn area is clean.
• Loosely bandage the burn.
• Take over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers.

If you treat your burn at home, continue to change bandages once a day until the burn heals. Also, look for signs of infection in the burn area, such as:

• pus oozing from the burn
• pain getting worse with time
• change in the thickness of the burn
• bad smell coming from the burn
• fever

If you notice any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical help.

First- and second-degree burns usually don’t require medical attention. But you should seek immediate medical help if your burn is:

• larger than three inches
• on your face, hands, or feet
• on your buttocks or groin
• on a joint (knee, shoulder, elbow, spine, ankle)
• all the way around your limb or digit (finger or toe)
• accompanied by other symptoms

Medical emergency

Never attempt to treat third-degree burns at home.

Call emergency medical services immediately. While you’re waiting for help, raise the burned area above your heart. Don’t get undressed, but make sure no clothing is stuck to the injury.

More than 73 percent of burn injuries happen at home. Follow these tips to protect yourself and your children from these dangerous accidents:

• Don’t leave your kitchen unattended while cooking.
• Use the back burners of your stove and keep handles turned away from the edge.
• Always have pads readily available when cooking.
• Ensure all burners and electric appliances are off when you’re done using them.
• Never put hot drinks on low tables and on the edges of countertops where kids can easily reach them.
• Set your water heater to 120° F (49° C)
• Never leave children alone while they are bathing.

Thermal burns caused by contact with a hot object are among the most common household injuries.

There can be first-, second-, or third-degree thermal burns. First-degree burns show as redness and swelling. Second-degree burns usually cause blisters. Third-degree burns may have white or charred skin.

While first- and second-degree burns don’t usually require medical attention, you should treat third-degree burns in the emergency room.

Most burn injuries happen at home. Make sure to practice safe cooking and supervise your children around hot objects.

Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

Have you ever accidentally burned yourself while cooking or starting a fire? You’re not alone. Burns are one the most common household injuries.

Almost half a million people in the United States go to the emergency room yearly with burn injuries. Burns can be caused by:

• heat
• electricity
• radiation
• chemicals
• friction
• cold

A thermal burn is most common when your skin comes into contact with a hot object, such as boiling water, a hot surface on your stovetop, or steam from your iron.

Thermal burns by scalding liquids or flames are especially common for toddlers and children. Almost a quarter of all burn injuries in the United States occur in children younger than 15 years.

What should you do if you or a loved one has a thermal burn? When should you go to the emergency room? How do you avoid burns? Let’s answer these and other questions you may have about thermal burns.

Thermal burns are the primary cause of all burn injuries in the United States. Dry and wet sources of heat can cause them. Burns from wet sources are called scalds.

Dry sources of heat are:

• fire flames
• hot metal, glass, or other objects

Scalds can be caused by:

• hot water, oil, or other liquid
• hot steam

You can burn your airways if you breathe smoke, steam, or superheated air.

Thermal burn symptoms depend on the location and the severity or degree of the burn. They are usually worse during the first few hours or days after the burn.

Symptoms of burns include:

• pain
• blisters
• swelling
• red, white, or charred (blackened) skin
• peeling skin

Symptoms of airway burns are:

• burns on your head, face, neck, eyebrows, or nose hairs
• burned lips and mouth
• coughing
• shortness of breath or wheezing
• dark, black-stained mucus
• voice changes

Medical emergency

If you have any of the following symptoms after a thermal burn, call emergency medical services or go to the nearest emergency room:

• symptoms of an airway burn
• burn on your face
• burn in a baby or an older person
• little or no pain in the burn area
• burn larger than three inches
• pus oozing from the burn
• pain getting worse with time
• change in the thickness of the burn
• bad smell coming from the burn
• fever
• shock (pale and clammy skin, weakness, blue skin or fingernails, confusion)

Doctors usually categorize burns based on how deeply your skin has been injured. These are called “degrees of burn.” You can have from a first- to a third-degree burn.

First-degree thermal burns

First-degree burns are also called “superficial burns” because they affect the top layer of your skin. They cause redness and swelling. Usually, these types of burns don’t require medical attention.

Second-degree thermal burns

Second-degree burns are more serious than first-degree burns. They are also called “partial-thickness burns.” They affect the top layer of your skin and the next layer below it.

This type of burn often causes your skin to blister. Over time, blisters can pop open, giving your skin a wet or moist appearance. Some second-degree burns can leave scars.

These burns are more painful and take longer to heal, but they typically don’t require medical attention.

Third-degree thermal burns

These burns affect all three layers of your skin. Because of that, they are also called “full-thickness burns.” Third-degree burns can make your skin look white or charred, dry, and leathery. These types of burns may cause little to no pain. This happens when there is extensive nerve damage.

Without skin graft surgery, these burns can cause severe scarring. Skin grafting takes healthy skin from another area of your body and moves it to the site of the burn injury.

First, assess the severity if you or your loved one has a burn. If the burn is severe, seek immediate medical attention.

If the burn is minor:

• Cool the burn with cool (not cold) running water for 10 minutes.
• Remove clothing or jewelry from the affected area.
• Don’t apply lotions and oils or break blisters — this can cause an infection.
• It’s OK to use petroleum jelly or aloe vera, but make sure the burn area is clean.
• Loosely bandage the burn.
• Take over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers.

If you treat your burn at home, continue to change bandages once a day until the burn heals. Also, look for signs of infection in the burn area, such as:

• pus oozing from the burn
• pain getting worse with time
• change in the thickness of the burn
• bad smell coming from the burn
• fever

If you notice any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical help.

First- and second-degree burns usually don’t require medical attention. But you should seek immediate medical help if your burn is:

• larger than three inches
• on your face, hands, or feet
• on your buttocks or groin
• on a joint (knee, shoulder, elbow, spine, ankle)
• all the way around your limb or digit (finger or toe)
• accompanied by other symptoms

Medical emergency

Never attempt to treat third-degree burns at home.

Call emergency medical services immediately. While you’re waiting for help, raise the burned area above your heart. Don’t get undressed, but make sure no clothing is stuck to the injury.

More than 73 percent of burn injuries happen at home. Follow these tips to protect yourself and your children from these dangerous accidents:

• Don’t leave your kitchen unattended while cooking.
• Use the back burners of your stove and keep handles turned away from the edge.
• Always have pads readily available when cooking.
• Ensure all burners and electric appliances are off when you’re done using them.
• Never put hot drinks on low tables and on the edges of countertops where kids can easily reach them.
• Set your water heater to 120° F (49° C)
• Never leave children alone while they are bathing.

Thermal burns caused by contact with a hot object are among the most common household injuries.

There can be first-, second-, or third-degree thermal burns. First-degree burns show as redness and swelling. Second-degree burns usually cause blisters. Third-degree burns may have white or charred skin.

While first- and second-degree burns don’t usually require medical attention, you should treat third-degree burns in the emergency room.

Most burn injuries happen at home. Make sure to practice safe cooking and supervise your children around hot objects.

FAQ on infrared heaters: Questions from users

1. I want to buy an infrared heater in Moscow. Do not tell me how to do this?

All you have to do is visit the “Contact” page. All the necessary information is available on this page. For more information, you can contact the operator on duty or get advice via Skype or ICQ. Before arriving in the capital, we recommend that you check with us for the availability of the goods you need in our warehouses..

2. The room has a ceiling height of 2.5 meters and an area of ​​18 m2 (6×3). I am interested in the power of the infrared heater for such a room.

We recommend devices with a power of 1.8-2 kW. In our store you can purchase the Riki 2.0 kW model.

3. We have a warehouse with a three-meter ceiling and an area of ​​800 m2. This is where we store soft drinks. Recommend an IR heater.

We do not recommend purchasing IR heaters. For such a room, you will have to buy a lot of devices. In this case, the best option would be to purchase a powerful heat gun.

4. I have a small country house. For a room of 30 m2 and with a ceiling height of 2.4 meters, a mobile (portable) heater is required, which will consume little energy and not burn oxygen. A heater is needed for autumn and spring.

We advise you to buy an oil cooler or a floor convector. Equipment power – up to 3 kW. If you want to have economical energy consumption, purchase devices equipped with a thermostat.

5. I want to purchase three infrared heaters for the toilet, shower room and kitchen. How much does their installation cost?

The user can install these devices himself. No special skills are required to install the IR heater. All you have to do is follow the instruction manual that comes with the equipment. It describes the process clearly and in detail.

6. I want to keep the temperature on the balcony at +15 degrees. Its area is 5 m2 and it has single glazing. Do you recommend a ceiling IR heater or a wall-mounted one?

Based on the indicated area of ​​the balcony, you will need equipment with a power of 0. 5 kW to warm it up (0.1 kW is required per 1 m2). But with poor thermal insulation, this figure should be multiplied by the dissipation factor. There is no additional insulation, only single glazing. Therefore, we take the coefficient 2 and multiply by 0.5. The thermal performance of the IR device will be 1 kW.

The best option is the BIH-1.0 ceiling model from the German manufacturer Ballu. The compact device is mounted on hangers. If you want to maintain a constant temperature on the balcony, buy a thermostat.

To save electricity, we recommend minimal thermal insulation of the balcony. You can plug the existing gaps and lay layers of mineral wool under the plasterboard sheathing of the frame.

7. I want to buy IR heaters for my grocery store. The ceiling height is 2.2 meters, and the area of ​​the room is 30 m2. Refrigerators overheat?

You will need two units capable of heating the specified room. Ceiling models designed for a suspension height of 2. 5 meters (minimum) will not work. We advise you to purchase wall or floor models.

To prevent refrigerators from overheating, heaters should not be installed closer than one meter to refrigerators. IR heaters must be turned so that direct radiation does not fall on the refrigerators. We recommend mounting along external walls or near windows.

8. The bathroom (2.2×1.4) is sheathed with plastic vinyl panels. If you install a wall-mounted IR heater here, will the panels catch fire or emit an odor when heated?

You can buy a wall heater. But it should be low-power, because the area of ​​​​your bathroom is 3.08 m2. The rear wall of IR heaters does not heat up, so they can be mounted on any surface by installing the equipment half a meter from the ceiling and 70 cm from the place where the human head will be. Other items must be placed a meter in front of the device and 40 cm from the side. Operation of PVC panels is carried out in the range of (-) 40 – (+) 110 degrees. Under such conditions, the materials do not change properties. Their ignition occurs at +400 degrees. Therefore, they cannot catch fire.

9. Is infrared radiation harmful to plants? IR heaters do not harm:

• Plants,
• Animals,
• People.

Thermal radiation is transferred to solids, and then they heat the air in the room. Convection is not created, so dust does not rise and settle on plant leaves. IR radiation is similar to the sun, but without the UV component.

IR:

• Do not burn oxygen,
• Do not dry the air,
• Keep indoor humidity and temperature optimal for plants.

Therefore, such heaters are installed in winter gardens, greenhouses and other agro-industrial complexes. We recommend placing the IR heater within 1.5 meters of the plantations so that they receive diffused heat and do not overheat.

10. Which IR heaters are allowed to be installed at school, in classrooms? And how should they be placed?

Installation of IR heaters in such establishments requires permission from the fire authorities.

The equipment offered by Teplovent is made according to international standards and has a CE conformity certificate. Such a certificate indicates that the heaters have passed the necessary testing, which showed that the equipment does not harm human health.

The best appliance for the room is selected based on its size and features. In the presence of suspended ceilings, floor (wall) models are recommended to ensure maximum heat transfer. In other cases, you can purchase and mount ceiling models.

11. I live in the Urals. For permanent heating of a house of 27.5 m2 and a ceiling height of 2.2 meters, an IR heater is required. What power device do you recommend?

Ceiling heater model suitable for your home. Its power should be 3-4 kW. But if there are suspended ceilings, we advise you to abandon them and buy floor (wall) products (2-3 pieces). The maximum temperature of the heater is +50 degrees (in some models it reaches +85 degrees). This will be the best option for a house located in harsh climatic conditions.

12. The bathroom (12 m2, ceiling height – 2.5 meters) requires a heater with a temperature sensor. Three walls of the house are stone, the last one is wooden. The room has a toilet and shower. In winter we come for the weekend. What do you recommend?

The best option is the model EIH / AG – 1500 E from the Swedish manufacturer Electrolux. This heater combines two types of heating, infrared and convective. The device is capable of operating in two power modes, 1.5 kW and 750 watts.

The case will reliably protect the device from splashes, because it has a degree of protection IP24. The model is equipped with an electronic thermostat capable of maintaining the specified temperature. The device is safe to use and has an overheating protection system. Therefore, accidental ignition is excluded.

13. I want to clarify one issue. They say that the heating element of infrared heaters heats up to 700 degrees, but the devices do not burn oxygen. Heat guns burn oxygen, although their heating element is heated to a lower temperature.

No, infrared heaters, like heat guns, do not burn oxygen. It’s just that dust, falling on an open heating element (spiral), burns out. Hence the unpleasant burnt smell, which many users mistake for the combustion of oxygen. We recommend products with a closed heating element. Then there will be no bad smell.

Teplovent has a wide range of climate control equipment.

14. I would like to purchase a polycarbonate greenhouse heater. The building area is 30 m2, and its height is 2 meters. What model do you recommend?

We recommend purchasing low power and ceiling-mounted infrared heaters. For your greenhouse in our store there are two models of the German manufacturer Ballu. These are BIH-1.0 and BIH-0.8. The first model is able to heat 12 m2, and the second – 8 m2. They are installed 180 cm from the floor and 10 cm from the ceiling. Given the two-meter height of your greenhouse, this will be the best choice for heating it.

Thermal radiation will be distributed evenly downwards, warming up the plants, almost like the rays of the sun. Such devices are safe for plants, do not dry the air, do not burn oxygen and are able to maintain the desired humidity regime indoors. To control the temperature inside the greenhouse, we recommend purchasing thermostats.

15. The room has a height of 2.2 meters and an area of ​​18 m2. What device will be optimal for its heating?

We can recommend the BIH-2.0 infrared heater from Ballu. It is able to heat your room (heats up to 20 m2). Installation of equipment is carried out 100 mm from the top floor slab, and 1800 mm from the floor. Your room settings allow for such an installation.

16. What is the maximum heating temperature of the heating element of the IR heater? What is the minimum height required to mount an IR ceiling heater?

The maximum heating temperature of the heating element is 700 degrees. But it all depends on the type of heater and its model. But the heating elements are closed, so the ingress of dust on them is excluded. The temperature of the plate (heat-radiating surface) does not exceed 250 degrees.

Based on the power, the installation height of the ceiling IR heater is set. For the BIH-0.8 device (power – 2 kW) from Ballu, the distance to the floor should be 1.8 m, and to the ceiling – 0.1 m. Considering that the thickness of the device is 0.045 meters, it turns out that a two-meter ceiling height is required. This is the minimum possible figure for safety requirements.

But this figure increases by another 0.5 meters if people are constantly under the heater. A person will experience discomfort if this distance is not respected, because from a closer distance the rays are not scattered enough. For a heater whose power exceeds 3 kW, a height of 2.7 meters is required.

17. Can the greenhouse be heated with an infrared heater?

Yes, you can. And if they are equipped with a thermostat, then the device in the greenhouse will automatically control the temperature. Conventional heaters are not able to solve this problem.

18. Stretch ceilings in the room. Is it possible to mount an IR heater on a wall under the ceiling and is the thermal effect lost?

Yes, you can, but the thermal effect will not be the limit. IR heaters heat objects located in front of them (this is the principle of operation of the device). Therefore, only when the radiation is directed downwards, the heat transfer will be limiting. And on the wall, the effect of heating is lost. If the room has suspended ceilings, we recommend using floor models of IR heaters.

19. I want to purchase electric convectors as the main heating. They will be installed in a garage (area 66 m2, height 3.5 meters). How many heaters do you need to buy?

The standard calculation is 100-150 W of power per square meter. 66 m2 will require a power of 7-8 kW. We recommend purchasing two or three convectors, each of which will have a power of 2.5 kW. Both floor installations and wall models are suitable.

20. Which heater is suitable for heating a polycarbonate greenhouse? The height of the structure is 3 meters, and its area is 72 m2.

In your case, you need two devices. To heat 72 squares, you will need a power of 7 kW. We can recommend Frico’s IR 4500 and Ballu’s BIH-3.0. The first device has a power of 4.5 kW, and the second – 3 kW.

20. Which infrared heater can heat a room of 180 m2 with a ceiling height of 3 meters?

In this case, units will be needed, the total power of which will be 18 kW. The best option is to buy 6 heaters with a power of 3 kW. All devices together are able to heat the specified room. Our store offers products of the German company Ballu. This is the BIH-3.0 model.

21. We turned the balcony into a children’s playroom. The area of ​​​​the room, the height of which is 2.5 meters, is 8 m2. What power would you recommend for heating this room?

For the children’s playroom, you will need an 800 W unit, because 100 W is required per square meter in the standard calculation. We can offer you the GFH-800 from General.

22. We want to additionally heat the loggia, which is combined with the living room (12 m2). What power is required for the unit with the regulator?

The standard calculation requires a machine with a power of 100 W. But we recommend buying a unit with a small power reserve, because it is combined with a balcony.

We recommend infrared heaters. Their radiation resembles the sun’s rays. And they are necessary for all living organisms. Therefore, IR radiation will stimulate the physiological processes that occur in plant cells.

Note that today many greenhouses in agriculture are heated with infrared heaters. Due to their characteristics, they are gaining great popularity.

Therefore, infrared radiation does not threaten the life of plants.

24. What heater would you recommend for winter heating of a room of 30 m2?

For this room, purchase a device with a power of 3 kW. We recommend the BIH-3.0 model, which is manufactured by Ballu. It is connected to a three-phase network (voltage – 380V). In its absence, you can buy two units with a capacity of 1.5 kW.

25. My greenhouse is 23 meters long, 4.5 meters wide and 1.9 meters high. I want to buy IR devices for its heating. Can they be used in a similar room?

Yes, it is possible. The area of ​​your greenhouse is 103.5 m2. To heat it, you need 12 kW of power. The best option is German BIH-3.0 heaters from Ballu. Their power is 3 kW. They are connected to a three-phase network (voltage – 380V) and suspended from the ceiling. By placing the devices at an equal distance from each other, you can successfully heat the greenhouse.

26. My garage is two meters high. What heater do you recommend and how to position it?

In this case, all types of heaters are suitable. We will talk about their merits, and you will make your choice.

Oil heaters

The function of the heat carrier in these devices is performed by oil. Unlike water, it heats up to higher temperatures. Oil will not cause corrosion:

• Housings,
• Knots,
• Heating elements.

Gas heaters

These burn liquid fuel and are the most economical devices. Modern gas equipment is not dangerous. All heaters are equipped with a protection system that immediately turns off the gas supply if the flame goes out. But you will need to organize access to fresh air and ensure the removal of combustion products.

Electric convectors

They are in great demand among buyers. It is worth plugging the heater into the outlet, as heat begins to flow into the room. The heating element radiates it, and the fan distributes heated air around the room.

IR heaters

The first 3 types of heaters work on the same principle. First, the air in the room is heated, and then from it – the objects of the room. Infrared heaters have a completely opposite principle of operation, reminiscent of the sun’s rays. They heat the surfaces of objects located in the room, and heat is transferred from them to the air. Note that when operating the IR heater, it is necessary to remove containers containing flammable substances from the heating zone.

The calculation of the power of all types of heaters is approximately the same: for each square meter, equipment with a power of 100-150 W is required.

Heaters are:

• Wall,
• Floor standing,
• Ceiling.

In this case, the height of the garage is only two meters. Therefore, ceiling models are not recommended. Based on the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe garage, choose a different installation method. With a small square, wall models are suitable that do not take up much space.

Pay attention to:

• How

works

• Choice questions
• Precautions
• Benefits
• Installation and assembly
• Questions from users

How to use a heater without burning down your house

The average life of an electric heater is ten years.

In the cold season, many citizens are forced to use electric heaters. However, not everyone and not always do it right. As rescuers warn, neglect of safety precautions when operating such a seemingly harmless device is fraught not only with a fire, but also with a real tragedy.

The problem of choice

Let’s start with which electric heater can be considered the safest. First of all, you should refuse to buy the cheapest model. It is generally accepted that infrared and convector heaters are relatively safe – such devices turn off when they tip over, their surface does not heat up. In addition, as a rule, they are equipped with protection against overheating.

Rescuers strongly

do not recommend installing oil heaters in children’s rooms

to avoid possible burns. At the same time, they are safer than household electric heaters of convection or fan type with forced air distribution. The temperature of the working surface of oil heaters is lower, so they require less air flow to ensure heat exchange. Heaters of this type actually heat only the oil inside their tank, which makes the device safe.

Regular check

So, you bought a heater or, with the onset of cold weather, you got an existing one. Before turning it on, check for dust and clean if necessary. In general, heaters, like any household appliances, need regular checks – sockets, plugs and wires. The latter require particular attention.

If you have pets that can gnaw on cords, give your cords double attention. If something is out of order, it is necessary not to delay the matter indefinitely, to immediately make repairs.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan strongly advises not to turn on several powerful energy consumers at the same time. Especially if you live in an old house. Often the wiring in such buildings is worn out and not designed for a large load.

As lifeguards point out, any heater is safe when used correctly and following safety rules.

Where to place

Unfortunately, the heater cannot be placed where you want. There are a number of rules. The electric heater must be located at a safe distance from curtains, furniture and household appliances. It should only be on the floor. If you have a convector, you need to fix it on special stands at a small distance from the floor.

If you need additional heating in an apartment being renovated, do not operate the heater near paints, solvents or other flammable liquids. In addition, do not place the electric heater in cluttered and littered rooms.

Supplemental Rules

Children in the same room as an electric heater must be supervised at all times as they may burn themselves or break the device. Do not leave the heater on at night, and even more so if no one is at home. Do not use the heater as a clothes dryer.

Do not forget that household appliances have their own service life

On average, this is about ten years.