OWNER’S GUIDE
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Provide a suitable guard that complies with BS 6539 or 6778 for the protection of
young children, the elderly and the infirm. Such a guard is also recommended for the
protection of pet animals. (Although this fire conforms to all the applicable standards,
it is a heating appliance and certain parts of its surface will become hot.)
Note: The glass panel acts as a fireguard conforming to BS1945:1971 and satisfies the
Heating Appliance (Fireguard) (Safety) Regulations 1991.
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Wait three minutes before attempting to relight if the fire is switched off or the flames
are extinguished for any reason. (Your fire is fitted with a safety device which will
automatically shut off the gas supply to the fire if, for any reason, the flames go out.)
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Get advice about the suitability of any wall covering near your fire. Soft wall coverings
(e.g. embossed vinyl, etc.) which have a raised pattern are easily affected by heat. They
may, therefore, scorch or become discoloured when close to a heating appliance.
Please bear this in mind whenever you are considering redecorating.
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Provide a minimum side clearance as detailed in figure 1. Please bear this in mind if
ever you are considering altering the room.
DON’T
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Hang clothing, towels or any other fabrics over the fire.
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Fill in the space behind the case.
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Use the fire with a damaged coal piece or with the coal incorrectly positioned.
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Use the fire if the glass window is damaged.
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Allow any combustible material (e.g. Wallpaper, plastic tiling, wood panelling etc.) on
the fireplace wall below the shelf.
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Attempt to clean or service the fire until it has been switched off and allowed to cool
completely.
