The fireguards specified in BS 8423 are intended to protect people from falling into a fire, prevent burns and reduce the risk of injury, particu-
larly to young children and the infirm. In addition it is intended to reduce the risk of fire resulting from clothing and/or other flammable mate-
rials 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.
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.
The pilot is visible through the viewing hole which is located at the lower left hand side of the
fuel bed. The fire features a ‘twin spark’ ignition system to aid lighting, Push the control knob in
fully and turn anti-clockwise through both of the SPARK positions, keeping fully depressed, hold
there for a few seconds. If the fire has not been used for some time, hold the knob in this posi-
tion for longer, to allow any air in the pipes to be purged. Continue turning anti-clockwise
through the spark clicks to the nine o’clock position, ensuring the pilot has lit. If not, return the
knob clockwise, and repeat.
When the pilot lights after one of the two sparks, keep the knob depressed in the nine o’clock
position for approximately ten seconds. Now release the knob and the pilot should stay alight.
If the pilot is extinguished during use, wait three minutes before repeating the ignition proce-
dure. To achieve the HIGH setting, push the control knob in slightly and continue turning anti-
clockwise to the high position. The main burner should light after a few seconds. To decrease the
setting to LOW, push the knob in slightly and turn the control knob clockwise to the low setting. To turn to the pilot only position from
the HIGH or LOW positions, press the control knob in, and return to the nine o’clock position and release. To turn the fire OFF, keep
the knob pressed in, return to the off position and release
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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
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