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THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM (GB) AND THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (IE) ONLY. This guide is intended to help you care for your BG C-2 gas fire. Please read thoroughly before using and keep for future reference For Service Phone 0845 960 5040 Manufactured exclusively for British Gas &...
This gas fire is designed to meet the most stringent quality, performance and safety requirements to provide you with many years’ trouble-free service. This guide aims to improve your understanding and appreciation of your BG C-2 gas fire by providing simple and informative instructions to ensure that you benefit from the excellent performance and features it has to offer.
OWNER’S GUIDE S A F E T Y 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 have the fire installed by a competent person.
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OWNER’S GUIDE Do provide a suitable guard which complies with BS 6539 or 6778 for the protection of young children, the elderly and the infirm. Such a guard is also recommended for the protection of 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.).
OWNER’S GUIDE O P E R A T I N G Y O U R F I R E PLEASE NOTE When operating your fire for the first time, some vapours may be given off which may cause a slight odour and could possibly set off any smoke alarms in the immediate vicinity.
OWNER’S GUIDE 3. If low heat is required, release the button. The button will automatically spring up to the low heat position shown in figure 2 (See note i). 4. For a higher heat level slide the button upwards. The burner flames and heat output will gradually increase until the button reaches the high heat position shown in figure 2.
OWNER’S GUIDE C L E A N I N G To maintain the high performance and quality finish of your fire please follow these guidelines: • Before attempting to clean the fire, please remember to turn off the fire and wait for the appliance to cool.
OWNER’S GUIDE Ceramic burner Remove any deposits of soot or other foreign matter from the solid areas of the burner with a dry soft brush. Be careful not to brush any particles into the open slots. Remove any particles from the slots with a vacuum cleaner fitted with a soft brush attachment. Do not poke wire, etc.
OWNER’S GUIDE F U E L B E D R E F I T T I N G 1. Fit the ceramic rear wall into the bracket at the back of the firebox .See figure 4. 2. Place the rear base coal in the firebox. It should rest on the ledges at the sides and back of the firebox and its rear face should touch the rear ceramic wall.
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OWNER’S GUIDE 5. Place a type “A” coal between the front and rear base coals with the letter “A” upright and so that the coal is against the left side of the firebox. See figure 7. Figure 7 6. Place a type “B” coal between the front and rear base coals as shown in figure 8.
OWNER’S GUIDE M A I N T E N A N C E Battery replacement This appliance requires one 9V PP3 Ever Ready Silver Seal (or equivalent) battery. To replace the battery remove the bottom front casting. Fit the new battery firmly to the connections on the ignition block.
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