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== Safety Considerations ==
== Safety Considerations ==
'''In general:'''


* PBEM will not allow use of the burn pan on days when the heat index is at or above 90°F. Not only is it unsafe for trainees to stand around in direct the sun for a prolonged period, but heat can cause the contents of a propane tank to expand and possibly cause a leak.
=== Safety Rules for burn pan check-out ===
* '''PBEM will not check out the burn pan on days when the heat index is at or above 90°F.''' Not only is it unsafe for trainees to stand around in direct the sun for a prolonged period, but heat can cause the contents of a propane tank to expand and possibly cause a leak. If the borrower has a plan to mitigate these factors, PBEM can reconsider.
* '''A minimum of two volunteers trained on the burn pan is required to check it out for a session.''' One volunteer needs to operate the control pad, while the other needs to ensure trainees are engaging in safe practices and keeping an eye out for prospective hazards.  


=== Propane tank safety ===
=== Propane tank safety ===
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== Burn Pan Set-up and Use ==
== Burn Pan Set-up and Use ==
=== Burn pan ingredients ===
You will need:
* 1.) The burn pan base unit, which comes in a large plastic roll case. It requires two people to lift it safely (if it needs to be lifted for loading); it weighs about 70 lbs. The case should also contain:
** a.) The keypad;
** b.) Black keypad cord that connects to the base unit;
** c.) Yellow power cable that runs from the base unit to the cigarette lighter/12v power supply on a vehicle;
** d.) Propane hose that runs from the base unit to a propane tank;
** e.) Small plastic pitcher and funnel for refilling the water extinguishers;
** f.) Plastic sensor guard that fits over the face of the base unit.
* 2.) '''WATER''' fire extinguishers. Decide how many you will need based on how many trainees you expect. A single extinguisher is good for five or six passes.
* 3.) Tire inflator or portable air compressor, to charge the fire extinguishers.
* 4.) Metal prop plate that goes over the base unit.
* 5.) Trash can prop, which fits over the metal prop plate.


=== System Set-up ===
=== System Set-up ===