Important Safety Information - Flavel Atlanta User Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING
This appliance has an extremely hot working surface and as with all heating appliances a
fireguard should be used for the protection of children, the elderly and infirm. Fireguards
should conform to BS 8423 : 2002 (Fireguards for use with gas heating appliances).
Servicing should be carried out annually by a competent person such as a CORGI
registered engineer. It is a condition of Flavel guarantees that this is carried out by a
competent person i.e a CORGI registered Engineer in accordance with these servicing
notes
We recommend that during the annual service, replacement of the pilot is carried out. The pilot
must be changed as a condition of the extended guarantee.
The service should include visually checking the appliance and fireplace for accumulation of debris
around the firebox.
The chimney should be checked regularly to ensure that all the products of combustion are
entering the flue or canopy, as applicable, and that there is no excessive build up of soot.
Any purpose-provided ventilation should be checked regularly to ensure that it is free from
obstruction.
After any servicing work a gas tightness check and spillage test must always be carried
out.
Any debris or deposits should be removed from the fuel bed from time to time. This may be
carried out by referring to the cleaning section as described later in this book.
Always keep furniture and combustible materials well clear of the fire and never dry clothing or
items either on or near to the fire. Never use aerosols or flammable cleaning products near to the
fire when it is in use.
The fire remains hot for a considerable period after use and sufficient time should be
allowed for the fire to cool before cleaning etc.
The fire must only be operated with the contemporary trim & ashpan cover in position.
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