Care and safe use guidelines
SAFETY INFORMATION
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ARNINGS:
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This appliance will become very hot in use, do not move it during operation.
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Always use heat resistant gloves when adding fuel or when using any safety tool (where supplied).
• Do not use this appliance in a confi ned and/or habitable space e.g. houses, tents, caravans, motor homes or
boats. Danger of carbon monoxide poisoning fatality.
• Keep children and pets away
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Do not use this appliance as a furnace.
FIRE HAZARD:
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This appliance must be installed on a secure level base before use.
• Do not use this appliance on wooden decking or any other fl ammable surfaces such as dry grass, wood chips,
leaves or decorative bark, etc.
• Do not use this appliance on artifi cial grass or other surfaces that are not heat resistant.
• Hot embers may be emitted whilst in use.
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Ensure that this appliance is positioned at least 2 meters away from any fl ammable materials and has a minimum
clearance of 2 metres from overhead and adjacent surroundings.
CARE & USE
• When lifting or moving this appliance, never drag it; seek assistance as necessary
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• As this appliance has components made from steel and/or cast iron, the surface will age and develop surface
rust over time once it is exposed to natural weather elements. This is to be expected and does not constitute an
appliance fault.
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For safety reasons, it is recommended to inspect this appliance before each use for signs of fatigue and damage.
Be sure to replace any appliance that has reached the end of its natural life.
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If this appliance is left outside a suitable cover must be used, once it has cooled completely.
• This appliance could mark or stain a patio; to protect against this place onto a separate patio slab or brick base.
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The cooking grill should be cleaned with a solution of washing up liquid in warm water. It is not suitable for
cleaning in a dishwasher.
SOLID FUEL TYPES & LEVELS
• For outdoor heating, the following fuel types may be used with this appliance: untreated wood, logs and
Easylogs.
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For cooking food, it is essential to use lumpwood charcoal (1kg recommended).
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Do not burn coal in this appliance.
• Do not overload with fuel: one or two logs is recommended (800g-1.6kg);
• The recommended amount of fuel must not be exceeded by greater than 50%.
LIGHTING, REFUELLING & EXTINGUISHING
• WARNING! Do not use spirit or petrol for lighting or re-lighting! Use only fi relighters complying to EN 1860-3.
• Prepare a stack of loosely crumpled newspaper and place in the fi re compartment.
• Pile fi nely split, dry, fi rewood on top of the paper.
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Add half of the fuel leaving access to light the paper.
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To light the paper, use long safety matches or a long reach lighter.
• Once the fi re is established add the remaining fuel.
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Always use heat resistant gloves when adding fuel.
• Do not drop or throw fuel into the appliance as this can cause cracks/fractures to the appliance.
• To extinguish the fi re after use: stop adding fuel and allow the fi re to die; alternatively douse it with sand. Do not
use water as this may damage the appliance, and will also create excess ash particles.
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