SAFETY
Do
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.
Do
have the chimney swept prior to installation if it was previously used for solid fuel.
Do
have the fire installed in accordance with the installation guide.
Do
provide a minimum clearance of 860mm from the base of the fireplace opening 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 (See figure1).
Do
provide a suitable guard that complies with BS 8423 for the protection of young
children, the elderly, the infirm and 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).
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Figure 1. Combustible shelf clearances
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 OR TANK AS APPROPRIATE.
OPEN DOORS AND WINDOWS TO GET RID OF THE GAS.
IMMEDIATELY CALL THE GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE FROM A
NEIGHBOURS PHONE - SEE YOUR LOCAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY.
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