Mi-Fires 153-MI-FPS User manual

Product information and safety instructions
RETAIN THIS LEAFLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Fire Pot from our outdoor range. It is constructed entirely from stainless
steel. The Fire Pot is designed to provide a natural flame with natural heat and the unmistakable aromas produced
from burning kiln dried logs. It’s perfect for enjoying with family and friends.
It can be positioned and setup within minutes. It is compact, sturdy, entirely produced from stainless steel, easy to
move and easy to store.
THIS PRODUCT MUST NOT BE LIT UNTIL THIS LEAFLET IS FULLY READ AND UNDERSTOOD.
FUELS
The Fire Pot has been designed to burn kiln dried logs.
Unseasoned timber must not be used.
The burning of any other fuel is not permitted.
INSTRUCTIONS & DIMENSIONS
HANDLING - Touching the Fire Pot during operation and
cooling phase will result in burns as the product is very
hot.
Always wear a minimum of cut level 5 gloves when
handling this product as it is constructed from stainless
steel sheet metal.
ASSEMBLY - Simply insert the stainless steel base grate
(as shown below) into the combustion chamber using the
finger holes provided in the plate, until it rests flat on the
grate locator.
The Fire Pot has been designed with secondary air burn
holes.
The introduction of secondary air causes the partially
combusted gases at the top of the combustion chamber
to re-ignite and create a secondary burn flame. This
results in greater heat and further reduces the smoke
levels emitted from your firepit to a very low level.
To ensure the cleanest possible burn, users should always
keep the kiln dried log level below the secondary air burn
holes (see diagram above).
SAFE POSITIONING PRIOR TO USE
The user must select a safe and suitable location when
using the Fire Pot.
The Fire Pot must be positioned on a flat, non-
combustible surface such as stone, brick or concrete.
It is further recommended to position additional
non-combustible blocks or slabs at least 100mm
thick directly under the firepit. This will reduce the
heat transfer from the base of the firepit to the non-
combustible ground surface. It also helps prevent
possible ash staining of the ground beneath the Fire
Pot.
The Fire Pot must be positioned at least 3 meters away
from any combustible material prior to lighting, this
includes overhanging trees, branches, and leaves. This
distance must be maintained throughout the entire
burning and cooling period.
Do not position your Fire Pot under a covered porch or
in an area that restricts your access to it.
The Fire Pot must not be located within 8 metres of any
fuel storage location, flammable liquids, or aerosols.
LIGHTING OF FIRE
Place 4 small (approx. 25mm) fire lighters equally spaced
onto the stainless steel grate.
Position 3 or 4 of the smaller kiln dried logs onto the grate
and carefully ignite the fire lighters with long matches or
taper. The logs will ignite within minutes.
As the Fire Pot ignites it will smoke for the first five
minutes approximately and then the smoke will reduce
down.
The Fire Pot can be refuelled as required when the logs
have burned to a low level.
You must ensure the level of the logs does not pass
beyond the secondary air burn holes (see illustration left).
This ensures the cleanest possible burn from the Fire Pot.
A typical fire, with full grate of kiln dried logs, can burn
for over an hour. This can however vary depending on
weather conditions, logs used and ash levels.
AFTER USE
Ensure your Fire Pot is fully extinguished and cold, with
no burning embers, before removing ash.
Always remember hot and cooling ashes can be a fire
hazard.
The cool down period of this Fire Pot will change
depending on fuel condition, ash content, number of
hours burning and weather conditions.
This Fire Pot can remain very hot for up to 4 hours after
use.
Do not touch it, or empty the ashes, until after this period
and you are confident it has fully cooled down.
Ensure you wear cut level 5 gloves.
Disposing of ash should be done with a galvanised steel
or metal ash pan or bucket that can be sealed to collect
all the unwanted ash from the fire, or simply bring your
cooled fire to your designated area for ashes and empty.
Wood ash can be used in compost as it is good for the
ground. Ensure you have removed all ash from under the
removable grate.

Product information and safety instructions
RETAIN THIS LEAFLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Touching the Fire Pot during operation and cooling
phase will result in burns as the product is very hot.
Always wear a minimum of cut level 5 gloves when
handling this product as it is constructed from stainless
steel sheet metal.
Users must never:
Touch any part of the Fire Pot until it has fully cooled
down to its original ambient temperature. Touching the
Fire Pot during operation and cooling phase will result
in burns as the product will be very hot. (Note: the Fire
Pot will show burning stains on those parts in direct
contact with the flame. This is normal.) It is important
to mention that the cooling down phase can take up
to 4 hours depending on fuel, ash volume and weather
conditions.
Use the Fire Pot if there are any signs of deterioration
which may affect the proper functioning or safe
workings of this product (e.g., base grate damaged),
Leave the Fire Pot unattended. If this case arises the
user must extinguish it safely with the use of a nearby
garden hose or bucket of water prior to leaving the area,
Attempt to start the Fire Pot with flammable liquids,
pour any flammable liquids onto your Firepit during
operation,
Light the Fire Pot indoors or in confined spaces as this
could result in carbon monoxide build up which can be
fatal,
Light the Fire Pot in windy conditions as this can cause
a potentially dangerous high flame effect. If it appears
that weather conditions will deteriorate and those
deteriorations could affect the safety of those located
close by or nearby combustible materials, the Fire Pot
should be extinguished safely with the use of a nearby
garden hose or bucket of water.
Use any other fuel other than those listed in this user
manual.
Overfill your Fire Pot as this can cause overheating and
result in higher flames which can be harmful. Overfilling
will also reduce the effectiveness of the secondary air
burn and can increase the smoke volume emitted. To
avoid this the user should always keep the level of the
logs below the secondary air burn holes.
Light the Fire Pot in any public area, forest area or any
other area likely to cause fires.
Put the Fire Pot on a wooden deck or directly onto
grass.
Users must ensure:
No person is within 1.8 metres (6 foot) of the Fire
Pot when in burning and cooling phase. The only
exception to this will be for the purpose of refuelling
with additional kiln dried logs. The user must ensure to
secure loose clothing and hair.
Children, vulnerable adults, and pets are supervised to
ensure a 1.8 metre minimum distance is always adhered
to until the Fire Pot has fully cooled down and been
safely stored away. If this cannot be achieved the Fire
Pot must not be used.
They are acting responsibly if alcohol is being
consumed.
The Fire Pot is only used in your private dwelling or in
a pre-approved location where permission had been
given.
To advise guests to sit on the upwind side of the Fire Pot
to keep clear of the smoke.
Mi-Fires has adopted a policy of continuous product review, and in the interests of development and improvement the
Company reserves the right to vary the appearance and performance of any of its products without prior notice.
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