Chimney Fires
How Do I Know When I Have A Chimney Fire?
Excessive amounts of smoke.
Embers falling down the chimney.
A roaring noise.
Brickwork around the chimney can be very hot.
What Should I Do If I Have A Chimney Fire?
Raise the alarm in the house to let others know.
Call the Fire Service.
Reducetheburningrateoftherebyclosingdownthethroatrestrictorinacontrolledwaysonottoletfumes
discharge into the room.
Close any ventilation as much as possible.
Placethesparkguardinfrontofthere.
Movefurnitureandrugsawayfromthereplace.
Feel the chimney breast in other rooms for signs of excessive heat.
RememberchimneyrescanspreadtotherestofthepropertyalwayscallthereserviceNevertackleare
yourself.
Get Out – Stay Out
IMPORTANT:
If you have not already done so, FIT A SMOKE ALARM and a CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM.
The chimney should be swept before the appliance is installed.
Thechimneyshouldbecheckedregularlytoensurecorrectevacuationoftheueproductsparticularly
after a prolonged shutdown period.
DONOTuseammablewallcoveringsdirectlyaboveortothesidesoftherewhichmayleadtoarehazard.
Please bear this in mind when installing or decorating.
DONOToperatetherewithacrackedglass.
DONOThangclothingetc.overthere.
DONOTtouchtheexternalsurfaceswhenthereisalightasthesesurfacesbecomehot.
DONOTmodifytheapplianceinanyway.ONLYmodicationsauthorisedbyJetmastermaybecarriedout.
Alwaysallowtheretocoolbeforetouchinganypartsexceptforthosethataredesignedtooperatewithatool.
Note that the residual heat in the fuel will remain hot for a considerable length of time.
Only genuine Jetmaster replacement parts shall be used.
AsuitablereguardconformingtoNationalRegulationsshouldbeusedwiththisappliancetoprotect
children,theelderlyorinrm.Careshouldalsobetakenwithpets.
If there is more than one appliance in the property then each appliance must be supplied with adequate
combustion air and ventilation so that all the appliances can operate simultaneously.
Allresrequireasupplyofairtosupportcombustionandtoallowthechimneytodrawcorrectly.Air starvation
willresultinpooruedrawandsmokinessintheroom. Any purpose provided ventilation grille that has been
ttedfortheremustbecheckedregularlytoensurethatitisnotobstructedorblockedoff.
Smoke or fumes entering the room can be potentially dangerous and in the event of this
the following should be carried out:-
Ventilate the room by opening doors and windows.
Lettherediedownandburnout,donotrefuel.
Leave the room.
Seekexpertadvicetoidentifythecausebeforerelighting.
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