Technical information

Glossary
Beachcomber
An attractive mix of driftwood,
charcoal and lava rock for the
electric fire.
Canopy
A type of hood situated at the
top of a fireplace opening provided
for the efficient collection of
combustion products.
Cast iron insert
A complete fireplace made
from cast iron.
Chimney
A passageway, generally of brick
or metal construction, to carry
waste combustion products from
the appliance to the exterior of
the building.
Class 1 flue
A chimney suitable for use
with a solid fuel fire.
Class 2 flue
A metal flue designed primarily
for use with gas fires.
Convector gas fire
A gas fire designed so that the
heat output is enhanced by heated
convected air being circulated
around a room.
Conventional flue
A chimney that is dependant upon
natural drafts for its operation.
Decorative gas fire
A gas fire designed to be installed
in an open flue and to simulate
a solid fuel fire.
Detached control
A control valve that can be
mounted up to 1 metre away
from the appliance.
Embaflame fire
A highly realistic log and ember
gas effect.
Fire bed
The area above a gas burner
where the gas burns.
Firebox
A steel box for installation into
a fireplace opening designed
to accept a gas fire.
Firebox fascia
A trim and fire front combined
in a single unit.
Fireguard
A metal meshed frame placed
in front of a fire to prevent
accidental contact and used
especially to protect children
and elderly persons.
Flame supervision device
A safety device that monitors a
pilot and cuts off the gas supply
to the main burner if the pilot
is extinguished.
Flue
See chimney.
Fuel-bed
Simulated fuel effect of a fire.
Fuel effect
The simulated coal, log
or pebble fuel of a gas fire.
Gas input
The amount of gas used by
an appliance usually quoted
in Kilowatts per hour on
maximum setting.
Hearth
The floor of a fireplace that extends
outwards into the room.
Heat output
The typical maximum heat output
of an appliance usually quoted in
Kilowatts per hour.
Inset fire
An appliance that fits into a
fireplace opening, no part of which
projects forward of the vertical
plane of the chimney breast.
Low lintel
A fireplace lintel (supporting beam)
at a low level.
No-vent
A gas fire designed to operate
without purpose provided
ventilation.
Optimum control
A wall switch control for operating
the fire.
Oxygen depletion sensor
A safety device which is part
of the pilot assembly, that
extinguishes the fire if there is
a build up of harmful gases.
Permanent pilot
A pilot light that is left on
continuously, removing the
need to turn it on each time
the appliance is lit.
Physical barrier
This is to provide at least the
equivalent level of warning to
the approach of an open fire to
that of a hearth. It should define
a clear zone where occupants
must exercise additional caution.
This barrier should be made of
non-combustible material and
be permanently fixed in place.
Piezo
A means of generating a spark
to ignite a pilot.
Pilot
A small jet of gas that is used to
ignite a main gas burner.
Power flued fire
A combined fire and flue system
for use without a normal chimney.
The flue system is operated by an
electrically powered fan.
Pre-cast flue
A concrete block flue designed
primarily for use with gas fires.
Radiant gas fire
A gas fire designed so that the
heat output is produced primarily
by infra-red radiation.
Rear vent
A flue for a power flue fire whereby
the flue exits from the rear of a fire
directly through a wall to outside air.
Recessed rear vent
A terminal for a power flue rear
vent fire that is recessed into the
outside wall.
Ridge vent
A raised roof tile that serves as a
flue outlet, usually located at the
highest point.
Running costs
The costs of operating an appliance
usually quoted on maximum setting
in pence per hour.
Side vent
A flue system for a power flue
fire whereby the flue can be routed
up to 7 metres horizontally to
outside air.
Spacer kit
Additional accessory necessary when
the depth of an opening is restricted
for particular installations.
Surface mounted rear vent
A terminal for a power flue rear
vent fire that is surface mounted
onto the outside wall.
Terminal
The end of a flue.
Terminal guard
A guard fitted over a terminal
to prevent accidental contact
especially with hot surfaces.
Thermobox
A ceramic lined firebox designed to
increase the radiant heat output of
a gas fire.
Trim
A decorative metal frame around
an appliance used in conjunction
with a fire front.
Trim switch
A high level control for operating
the fire located on the fire frame.
Ventilation
Means of air supply to a room
from outside air to assist the
combustion process.
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Acknowledgements
With thanks to the following suppliers
for the use of the of their mantels,
props and fireplaces.
Bartoli & Hunter – 01914 139244
Capital Fireplaces – 01462 813138
Clarks Furnishings and Flooring –
01227 788588
www.clarkscanterbury.co.uk
County Stone – 01243 544770
Firecraft Fireplaces – 01162 600772
Focus Fireplaces – 01904 400525
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