The fireguards specified in BS 8423 are intended to protect people from falling into a fire, prevent burns and reduce the risk of
injury, particularly to young children and the infirm. In addition it is intended to reduce the risk of fire resulting from clothing
and/or other flammable materials coming into contact with, or in proximity to, burning fuel and/or hot surfaces.
Fireguards can be permanently fixed in position or can be moveable, and can incorporate open fires including combination grates,
or closed fires, including room heaters and stoves. See figures 1 & 2 for fireguard examples.
The fireguards specified are not intended to reduce the risk of fires caused by flying particles, which are covered by BS 3248.
The fire and flue should be checked on an annual basis to ensure all of the product of combustion are entering the flue and that
there is no excessive build up of soot. The frequency of service will depend on usage, but MUST be carried out every 12 months.
Servicing must be carried out by a GAS SAFE registered person.
Cleaning of the coals may be carried out by following the instructions given in the Installation section. The Installation instructions
carry full servicing details for the use of the installer.
If debris from the flue or other foreign matter is found on the fire it may indicate a need for servicing. Do not use the fire until
the source of the debris has been found and rectified. Air vents (where fitted) should be checked periodically to ensure they are
free from obstruction.
No purpose provided ventilation is normally required for this appliance. The requirements of other appliances operating in the
same space or room, and the results of a spillage test must be taken into consideration when assessing ventilation requirements,
this will have been carried out by your registered installer.
For Republic of Ireland, ventilation may be required, see IS 813, ICP3, IS 327, and any other rules in force.
WARNING : Ventilation openings (where fitted) must never be blocked or restricted in any way.
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Figure 1
Example of moveable fireguard for portable heating appliances
Key
1. Optional base section for total enclosure of a wall mounted appliance
2. Points for attachment to a wall.
Figure 2
Example of detachable fireguard
Key
1. Detachable fireguard
2. Screw eye
4.0 SERVICING
5.0 VENTILATION
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