Unit installation

Cleaning the ceramic fuel effect pieces.

 This product uses fuel effect pieces and gaskets containing Refractory

Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres. Excessive

exposure to these materials may cause irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory

tract. Consequently, it is important to take care when handling these articles to

ensure that the release of dust is kept to a minimum. To ensure that the release

of fibres from these RCF articles is kept to a minimum, during installation and

servicing we recommend that you use a HEPA filtered vacuum to remove any

dust and soot accumulated in and around the fire before and after working on

the fire. When replacing these articles we recommend that the replaced items

are not broken up, but are sealed within a heavy duty polythene bag, clearly

labelled as RCF waste. RCF waste is classed as a stable, non-reactive

hazardous waste and may be disposed at a landfill licenced to accept such

waste. Protective clothing is not required when handling these articles, but we

recommend the use of suitable gloves to prevent irritation. We also recommend

you follow the normal hygiene rules of not smoking, eating or drinking in the

work area and always wash your hands before eating or drinking.

This appliance does not contain any component manufactured from asbestos

or asbestos related products.

 Light coatings of soot will usually be burnt off during the normal operation of the

fire. Should any soot accumulation become excessive, the ceramic fuel effect should

be removed from the fire for cleaning.

 Cleaning should be carried out in a well ventilated area or in the open air by gently

brushing with the pieces held away from your face so that you avoid inhaling the

dust.

 We do not recommend the use of a normal domestic vacuum cleaner which may

blow dust back into the air.

If, for any reason the ceramic fuel effect or rear wall require cleaning proceed as

follows:-

 Remove the fascia and window as described in the section headed ‘

To clean the

inside of the window’.

 Carefully lift the ceramic fuel effect pieces out of the firebox and place them on a

piece of cardboard or similar.

 Carefully clean the upper and lower surfaces of the coals with a soft brush or

vacuum using a soft brush attachment.

 Replace the fuel effect pieces as in section 12 of the installer guide.

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