Division Safety information

Safety information shall be conspicuously displayed and clearly communicated in the instructions for use or on the packaging and, if indicated in the standard, on the alcohol-powered flueless fireplace. This information shall include at least the following:

• ‘Use only the types and quantities of fuel specified in the guidelines in the user manual.’

• ‘Only use in a well-ventilated room.’

• ‘Never pour fuel into the appliance when in operation or still hot.’

• ‘Never overfill the fuel container and carefully wipe away any spilt fuel before igniting the appliance.’

• ‘Only use in a place free of draughts.’

• ‘Never ignite a hot appliance.’

• ‘Never move the appliance while it is in operation’.

• ‘Never leave small children or pets unattended near a lit fireplace.’

• ‘Install, use and maintain only in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.’

Appliances fitted with wheels shall also include the following instruction: ‘Always lock the brakes before using the fireplace.’

In addition, the minimum safe distance at which the fireplace may be placed from flammable materials shall be indicated.

Users shall also be informed of the labelling conventions for fuels, and specifically the information on the properties of the different fuels conveyed by their labelling.

The written safety information may be accompanied by suitable pictograms, where allowed for in the standard.