OWNER’S GUIDE
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SAFETY
IF YOU SMELL GAS
DON’T SMOKE
EXTINGUISH ALL NAKED FLAMES
DON’T TURN ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ON OR OFF
TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY AT THE METER
OPEN DOORS AND WINDOWS TO GET RID OF THE GAS
IMMEDIATELY CALL THE GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE – SEE YOUR
LOCAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
DO
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Have the fire installed by a competent person. In the United Kingdom, installation
must be in accordance with the latest edition of the Gas Safety (installation & use)
Regulations. In the Republic of Ireland, installation must be in accordance with all
national and local regulations in force.
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Have the chimney swept prior to installation if it was previously used for solid fuel.
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Have the fire installed in accordance with the installation instructions
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Provide a minimum clearance of 750mm from the top surface of the hearth to any shelf
made of wood or other combustible material where the shelf is not more than 150mm
deep. For a shelf deeper than 150mm, add 12.5mm to the clearance for every 25mm of
additional shelf depth.
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Always use a fireguard complying with BS6539 or BS6778 for the protection of young
children, the elderly or infirm.
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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.
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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 clearance of 100mm from the outside of the fire case to any corner
wall or other surface. Please bear this in mind if ever you are altering the room.
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DON’T
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Hang clothing, towels or any other fabrics over the fire.
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Throw paper or other materials onto your fire.
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Use the fire with damaged base coals.
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Put more loose coals on the fire than the number given in this guide or use any coals
other than those authorised for this fire. Incorrect combustion could result.
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Attempt to clean or service the fire until it has been switched off and allowed to cool.