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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1 Read all of the instructions carefully before using the appliance.
1.2 For indoor use only. This appliance is not suitable for use outside the house and only suitable
for well insulated spaces or occasional use.
1.3 Do not use this appliance in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming
pool.
1.4 If the fire is to be placed in front of an existing chimney opening and there is any risk of
chimney debris falling down onto the fire or drafts from the chimney it is recommended that
the flue or opening is sealed off with non-combustible non-fibrous insulation materials. Do not
place into an existing fireplace that is prone to dampness. Should it be necessary to cap and
seal the chimney to prevent personal injury, a professional should be hired to do the work
1.5 Do not use this fire as a free-standing appliance. It must always be fixed to the wall, fireplace
mantel, floor etc.
1.6 This fire must not be located immediately below a socket-outlet.
1.7 This appliance must be earthed.
1.8 This appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or
connected to the circuit that is regularly switched on and off by utility in order to avoid a
hazard due to the inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut out.
1.9 A non-rewirable plug fitted with a 13A fuse is supplied. Should the fuse or plug need replacing,
and you are competent to do so, it must be replaced with a 13A fuse or plug being 13A
BS1363A approved.
1.10 If the power cord is damaged, it must be repaired by the manufacturer, its authorised
service centre or professional person.
1.11 The meaning of this symbol is “DO NOT COVER”. Warning: in order to avoid
overheating, do not allow the appliance to be covered or let the air inlet / outlet to become
obstructed. Please note the warning symbol on the appliance (see above).
1.12 To reduce the risk of fire, keep textiles, curtains, or any other flammable material a minimum
distance of 1 meter from the air outlet.
1.13 Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces and hot conditions. Do not route the power lead
in front of the appliance.
1.14 Do not use this fire in rooms that have explosive gas in them (for example petrol), or if you
are using solvents, glue, aerosol spray or in flammable paints, as these may catch fire.
1.15 This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
