Burley G4237/8 User Manual
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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.
3.2
For the Republic of Ireland, reference should be made to IS 813 and ICP3 and any guidance
notes from Bord Gais.Failure to have the fire fitted by a qualified person nullifies ALL
guarantees.The space to be heated must have a wall vent of at least 100cm² of ventilation
and an openable window. The vent must be positioned at least 1 metre away from the
appliance.
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 block the openings.
Similarly the possibility of curtains or furniture blocking ventilation openings must be
considered. Floor vents, window vents or chimneys are not suitable means of ventilation.
3.3
Working surfaces include the air outlet grille.
3.4
The heater must not be used in a room of less than 30m³ in volume. Adjoining spaces, not
separated by a door may be included. To convert cubic feet (ft³) to cubic metre (m³) divide
the room volume in cubic feet by 35.3.
3.5
The heater must not be installed in high rise blocks of flats, bed sitting rooms, basements
which are not open on at least one side, bathrooms, or bedrooms, in corridors stairways landing or
hallways of multi occupancy dwellings, garages or rooms containing petroleum products.
3.6
Soft furnishings, decorations and wall coverings etc. must not be placed within 1 metre of
the appliance and its convection outlets (see 5.0). Be aware of curtains etc which could be blown
towards the appliance.
3.7
The heater is intended as a secondary heat source. Check that a primary source of heat
(such as radiators) is present in the room. If insufficient primary heat is being used there may be a
build up of condensation.
3.8
The heater must not be used in rooms where the atmosphere is likely to contain water or
chemical vapours which may adversely affect the appliance or its finish.
3.9
Do not use whilst painting & decorating, or in newly decorated rooms as the residues can
lead to unpleasant smells from the appliance. Always cover or have the appliance removed when
decorating.
3.10
Houses with warm air heating systems, solid walls, or no damp proof course may be
unsuitable for flueless appliances.
3.11
This heater does not contain asbestos.
3.12
On no account should plasma screen televisions or similar be mounted above any heat
source as damage could result.
4.0 PREPARING THE APPLIANCE
4.1
Unpack the heater (see 2.0). Ensure appliance is correctly marked for the gas it is to be
used with. Take the appliance components and lay them out in an ordered manner. To prevent
damage the decorative frame, fret, pebbles / coals and ceramic fire bed components can be
placed safely to one side.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THE APPLIANCE WITH BROKEN/DAMAGED GLASS OR CERAMICS.
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