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3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Gas appliances must be installed in accordance with the rules in force. In the UK it is the law
that all gas appliances must be installed by a CORGI registered installer, in accordance with
the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) regulations (as amended). The installation must also be
in accordance with the relevant parts of local and national building regulations and in
accordance with BS5871 pt4 except where Burley instruction state differently. For the
Republic of Ireland, reference should be made to IS813 and ICP3 and any guidance notes
from Bord Gais. Failure to have the fire fitted by a qualified person nullifies ALL guarantees.
3.2 The space to be heated must have a wall vent of at least 100cm² of ventilation and an
openable window or patio door. The vent must be positioned at least 1 metre away from
the appliance. A vent may have been supplied with the appliance and this is the preferred
type although it is possible to use alternatives.
3.3 In the Republic of Ireland two vents of not less than 60cm² each, one not less than 1.6m
above the other, must be installed in the room.
3.4 When providing ventilator openings consideration must be given to the avoidance of
locations where discomfort from draughts may cause the user to bloc the openings.
Similarly the possibility of curtains or furniture bloc ing ventilation openings must be
considered. Floor vents, closable window vents or chimneys are not suitable means of
ventilation.
3.5 Wor ing surfaces include the air outlet grille.
3.6 The heater must not be used in a room area of less than 40m3 in volume. To convert cubic
feet (ft³) to cubic metre (m³) divide the room volume in cubic feet by 35.3. Adjoining spaces,
not separated by a door may be combined.
3.7 The heater must not be used on or against a combustible surface.
3.8 No furniture, soft furnishings, decorations, wall coverings or curtains must be within 1 metre
of the appliance and its convection outlets.
3.9 The heater must not be installed in high rise flats or basements.
3.10 Do not install this appliance in:
a) A bathroom, shower room or in a room used or intended to be used as sleeping
accommodation. Sleeping areas must be separated from the appliance by a door.
b) In a cupboard or compartment within such a room; or
c) In a cupboard, compartment or space adjacent to such a room if there is an air vent from
the cupboard, compartment or space into such a room.
3.11 When the heater is not to be used for a time, ensure the gas control or adjacent isolators
are turned off.
3.12 Using this appliance as a sole heat source can lead to condensation problems in periods of
cold weather and heavy use. Always ensure that the room has a bac ground heat source
such as central heating or storage heaters.
3.13 The fire must not be run with its door open or with crac ed, incorrectly fitted or missing
glass.
3.14 The glass door acts as a guard on the appliance to prevent ris of fire or injury from burns
and no part of it may be permanently removed. It does not give full protection for young
children, the elderly or infirm. Parts of the appliance get hot, an additional guard to BS6539
or BS6778 must be used in the presence of children, the elderly and infirm.
3.15 This is not a drying appliance. Do not place clothing or other articles, on or against it.
3.16 On no account must air inlets under the stove or outlet grills (see diagram below) be
obstructed.
3.17 Do not store or use flammable substances on or near the heater.
3.18 Do not spray aerosols on or near the heater when it is wor ing.
