SAFETY
Do have the gas stove installed by a competent person. In the United Kingdom,
installation must be in accordance with the latest edition of the Gas Safety
(installation & use) Regulations. In the Republic of Ireland, installation must be in
accordance with all national and local regulations in force.
Do have the chimney swept prior to installation if it was previously used for solid fuel.
Do have the gas stove installed in accordance with the installer guide. On no account
must the stove stand on carpets or other combustible materials. The stove must
stand on a non-combustible hearth surface. The hearth material must be at least
12mm (1/2”) thick and should protrude at least 150mm (6”) in front of the stove body.
Do provide the minimum clearances shown in figure 1.
Do always use a fireguard complying with BS 8423 for the protection of young
children, the elderly, the infirm or pet animals. The cast iron top, front, rear and sides
of this stove are considered to be working surfaces and so will become very hot when
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OWNER GUIDE
IF YOU SMELL GAS
DON’T SMOKE.
EXTINGUISH ALL NAKED FLAMES.
DON’T TURN ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ON OR OFF.
TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY AT THE METER OR TANK AS APPROPRIATE.
OPEN DOORS AND WINDOWS TO GET RID OF THE GAS.
IMMEDIATELY CALL THE GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE FROM A NEIGHBOURS
PHONE – SEE YOUR LOCAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY.
Figure 1. Dimensions and Clearances