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Division User manual

United Kingdom

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The alcohol-powered flueless fireplace shall be supplied with a user manual, which shall include the following information:

  • the required (minimum) distance from the burning chamber at which a device for igniting the alcohol-powered flueless fireplace may be installed,

  • required characteristics of the wall (or other structure) for wall-mounting an alcohol-powered flueless fireplace, including instructions regarding appropriate air slots for heat ventilation,

  • requirements relating to the fixtures used for attaching wall-mounted alcohol-powered flueless fireplaces (and free-standing fireplaces where relevant),

  • requirements relating to the positioning and structural surroundings of the free-standing alcohol-powered flueless fireplace, in particular the floor, and ceiling where relevant, and

  • requirements relating to the wall on which an alcohol-powered flueless fireplace is to be mounted, including specific mention of wall types where particular care is to be exercised, e.g. gypsum walls or wooden walls.

Additionally, the user manual shall provide information on:

  • the type(s) of fuel that may be used, and additives allowed in that fuel, to ensure that the alcohol-powered flueless fireplace burns safely and that the maximum emissions are not exceeded,

  • the required ventilation of the room,

  • the minimum safe distance from flammable materials at which the fireplace may be placed, and

  • the minimum size of the room or minimum floor area.

Furthermore, the user manual shall:

  • explain how to introduce fuel into the alcohol-powered flueless fireplace (and warn users not to pour fuel into a hot fireplace),

  • explain how to safely store fuel and indicate the indoor storage limits imposed by national and/or regional legislation in the country where the appliance is marketed,

  • explain how to extinguish an alcohol-powered flueless fireplace,

  • provide information about appropriate fire extinguishing equipment and recommend that such equipment be located near the fireplace,

  • warn against using the alcohol-powered flueless fireplace in a draughty environment,

  • give instructions for safely igniting and re-igniting the fireplace,

  • warn against igniting a hot alcohol-powered flueless fireplace, and

  • instruct users never to move an alcohol-powered flueless fireplace while in use, and, if the fireplace is fitted with wheels, to lock the brakes when using the appliance.