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INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT
WARNING!
AN ACCREDITED FIREPLACE INSTALLER SHOULD CARRY OUT THE
INSTALLATION OF THIS FIREPLACE. ALTERNATIVELY, SHOULD A NONACCREDITED
INSTALLER UNDERTAKE THE INSTALLATION, YOUR LOCAL BUILDING CONTROL
OFFICER WILL BE REQUIRED TO APPROVE THE COMPLETED INSTALLATION. IF THE
FIREPLACE IS NOT FITTED CORRECTLY, BY AN ACCREDITED PERSON OR OUTSIDE
THE SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL IT COULD RESULT IN A HOUSE FIRE OR CARBON
MONOXIDE POISONING.
READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION
The instructions cover the basic principles to ensure satisfactory installation of the
fireplace, although details may need a slight modification to suit particular site
conditions. In all cases the installation must comply with current Local Authority
Byelaws.
This guidance information in no way replaces your responsibility as an installer or end
user to comply with the appropriate standards.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR YOUR GUIDANCE
THIS FIREPLACE WILL BE HOT
when in operation and due care should be taken. Thick
gloves should be used to operate the primary/ secondary controls or reaching inside the
fireplace to position fuel or remove ash.
FIRES CAN BE DANGEROUS
- Always use a fireguard in the presence of children, the elderly
or the infirm.
DO NOT OVERFIRE
- it is possible to fire the fireplace beyond its design capacity. This could
damage the fireplace, so watch for signs of over firing - if any part of the fireplace starts to glow
red, the fireplace is in an over fire situation and the controls should be adjusted accordingly.
Never leave the fireplace unattended for long periods without first adjusting the controls to a
safe setting. Careful air supply control should be exercised at all times.
THIS FIREPLACE MUST BE CONNECTED TO A SUITABLE FLUE OUTLET
.
Due to high
temperatures this fireplace should be located well away from furniture and curtains.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of hot surfaces. Young children
should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the fireplace. Do not
place clothing or other flammable material on or near the fireplace. Keep the fireplace
area clear of combustible materials, flammable liquids or vapors.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING CAN BE FATAL
. Due consideration should be given to the
dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning following incomplete combustion of solid fuels in an
enclosed space. See page 14 in this booklet. Ensure the room were this product is installed is
well-ventilated, additional air bricks may need to installed to allow for a source of permanent
ventilation.
