Close any ventilation as much as possible.
Place the spark guard in front of the fire.
Move furniture and rugs away from the fireplace.
Feel the chimney breast in other rooms for signs of excessive heat.
Remember chimney fires can spread to the rest of the property always call the fire service -
Never tackle a fire yourself.
Get Out – Stay Out
IMPORTANT:
If you have not already done so, FIT A SMOKE ALARM.
The chimney should be swept before the appliance is installed.
The chimney should be checked regularly to ensure correct evacuation of the flue
products particularly after a prolonged shutdown period.
The use of flammable wall coverings directly above or to the sides of the fire may lead to a fire
hazard. Please bear this in mind when installing or decorating.
Always allow the fire to cool before touching any parts except for those that are designed to
operate with a tool. Note that the residual heat in the fuel will remain hot for a considerable
length of time.
The hot air outlet must not be obstructed by hanging clothing etc. over the hood.
DO NOT touch the external surfaces, air outlet or hood when the fire is alight as these surfaces
become hot.
DO NOT modify the appliance in any way. ONLY modifications authorised by Jetmaster may
be carried out.
Only genuine Jetmaster replacement parts shall be used.
A suitable fireguard conforming to National Regulations should be used with this
appliance to protect children, the elderly or infirm. Care should also be taken with pets.
If there is more than one appliance in the property then each appliance must be supplied with
adequate combustion air and ventilation so that all the appliances can operate simultaneously.
All fires require a supply of air to support combustion and to allow the chimney to draw correctly.
Air starvation will result in poor flue draw and smokiness in the room.
Any purpose
provided ventilation grille that has been fitted for the fire must be checked regularly to ensure
that it is not obstructed or blocked off.
Protection of Heat and Shelves. (Not tested under conditions of EN13229)
If in doubt always consult the building regulations regarding the proximity of combustible
materials.
The minimum height from the top surface of the frame of the fire to the underside of any shelf
shall be as follows.
For a shelf depth of 100mm (4”) from wall – Minimum height = 300mm (12”)
For shelves of a greater depth add 50mm (2”) to the shelf height for every 25mm (1”) increase
in shelf depth.
These are Jetmaster estimated distances, in certain cases further protection may be required
to guard against heat on combustible materials, such as increasing the shelf height or shielding
with a non combustible material.
This is because of the variability of the heat produced from a solid fuel fire. It is dependent on the
quantity of fuel used and the refuelling frequency. A comparable gas or electric fire has a known
fixed input and thus a fixed output.
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