Firetable Guidelines & Safety Instructions

Please keep these instructions and refer to them every time that you use your Firetable. If you are unsure about any of the information below, please call 0870 855 3397.

CONTENTS

1.  Firetable: (various ranges): This is the actual table, consisting of a tabletop and either wooden lattice style legs or semi-circular legs made from re-constituted stone. Each tabletop has a recessed hole in the middle. This is where the Gel Burner should always sit to burn.

2.  Gel Burning Reservoir: This is the anodized aluminium pot which
rests inside the Firetable top and holds the Gel Fuel, which will be burnt.

3.  Flame Reduction Ring: This is designed to hide the
Reservoir or Tin of Fire gel when in use. The burner ring also serves to restrict the flame size.

4.   Lighter. Only use this lighter to light your Gel Fuel once you have
filled the Gel Burning reservoir.

5.  Gel Fuel. This is provided in 1ltr bottles. Only use this fuel with your Firetable. Refill the Gel Burning reservoir when the gel has burnt out completely and the reservoir has completely cooled down.

6.  Brushed Aluminium Lid. This lid is for decorative purposes whilst your Firetable is not alight. It is also used for extinguishing the flame when you have finished using your Firetable.

FIRETABLE GEL-FUEL

Firetables supplied by us are designed to use a SAFETY FIRE-GEL. There are several suitable brands now in the UK (all selling 0.5L Standard Sized Tins or refill bottles of different volumes). Firetable sells a range of standard Refill Bottles because this offers by far the best value to our customers. Postage is FREE and we sell at the RRP of £4.99 per Litre Bottle. The minimum order is for 6 x 1 litre bottles. Simply buy your order online at www.firetable.com or telephone your order to 0870 855 3397.

NEVER USE any other product or fuel with your Firetable including Lamp Oil, Petrol, Methylated Spirits, Paraffin or any other fuel. You run the risk of explosion and serious injury if you do not use Firetables recommended Gel Fuel.

FIRETABLE - GENERAL USE & POSITIONING

a)  Your Firetable may be used inside or outside.

b)  If your Firetable is used indoors, ensure you have a ventilated room of a minimum of 40 cubic meters in size. Most communal living areas should easily provide enough space.

c)  If outside consider that physical weathering and deterioration of your product may occur over time.

d)  The consumer should consider whether the prevailing conditions in either environment are suitable (e.g.; too windy, children playing) please note that in windy conditions, the Fire-Gel will burn more quickly.

e)  When positioning your Firetable ensure it is at least 1m away from any flammable products such as books, curtains, studded walls, pictures, shelves etc.

f)  Place your Firetable on a flat and stable foundation, such as a solid floor or outside patio area.

g)  You do not need a flu or chimney to use your Firetable - our Fire-Gel burns without creating soot or smoke & the spent gases are non-toxic and almost totally odourless. Gel burners do release water vapour into the air and you may notice that the temperature of the room increases if alight for longer than 2 hours at a time.

h)  Do not give children or pets access to the Firetable (unless supervised) Gel Fuel or it’s lighting accessories.

i)  Do not leave your Firetable unattended in the company of Children or Pets when it is still hot immediately after burning.

j)  Do not use a tablecloth on top of your Firetable.

k)  Do not lean over the Gel Burner and keep all body parts out of the naked flame.

l)  Do not pour the Gel Fuel into an already burning Gel Burning Reservoir. The Reservoir should only be refilled when it has cooled and is NOT alight.

m) In case of fire in the home or work place, Firetable Limited cannot be held liable for any damage, injury or death to the buyer, operator or any third party caused by the operator’s misuse or negligence.

n) In the case of misuse or negligence of any Firetable product. Firetable Limited cannot be held liable for any damage, injury or death caused by the said misuse or negligence.

o) All negligence or misuse arising from naked flame, which may result in damage, injury or death, will not be deemed as the responsibility of Firetable Limited.

p) On receipt or firetable’s goods, it is deemed that all responsibilities of the handling, use and maintenance of the products, then becomes the responsibility of the owner or operator.

q) Cigarettes, candles, gelburners, firetables etc are a source of naked flame and are potentially therefore a possible cause of household fires. We recommend households that use such products take the following extra precautions: Keep a fireblanket and/or fire extinguisher of the correct type within reasonable proximity at all times. Ensure that your home is fitted with the correct number and type of smoke alarms.

USE OF THE GELBURNER RESERVOIR / FIREGEL

Before lighting, inspect the condition of your gel burner and any Gel Reservoir or Tin you intend to use. Tins sold already containing Fire Gel are generally designed to be thrown away (or recycled) when they have been used between 1 & 4 times (depending upon the manufacturer's instructions). This is because the seams down the side and around the edges of the Tin begin to deteriorate.

Adding Fire-Gel to Reservoirs or Empty Tins: Do not over-fill the Gel Reservoir or Tin. Always leave at least 1/2inch (1.5cm) at the top. Ensure that the reservoir is clean (Clean reservoirs after every 2 or 3 uses - dirty reservoirs reduce the quality of the flame - see cleaning notes). Do not expose Fire Gel or Fire Gel Vapour to naked flames or cigarettes whilst refilling.

SPILLING FIRE-GEL: IMPORTANT- CLEAN UP SPILLS!!!

You MUST clean up any spills of Fire-Gel, particularly if a spill leads to Fire gel penetrating under the Safety Cup and into the body or underneath the Firetable. The Gel can be safely wiped up with dry or wet clothes using soapy water. To eliminate this risk altogether, clean up any spills.

LIGHTING GEL FUEL (IMPORTANT: see note on Relighting a Fire-Gel)

Firetable has provided a long lighter to light the surface of the Fire Gel Fuel once it has been placed inside the reservoir, which sits in the middle of the Firetable. Under no circumstances should you attempt to use any other methods of lighting the Gel Fuel. The flame is very difficult to see for the first few seconds, so please ensure that you keep a sensible distance from the flame until it becomes visible. Allow 2 to 5 minutes for the flame to develop fully. The wider the Reservoir (or Tin), the larger the Flame - and the quicker the Fire-Gel will burn.

To Extinguish Your Firetable and burning gel fire reservoir:

a)  Using an oven glove or damp cloth and cover the Flame and gel fuel reservoir with the brushed aluminium lid.

b)  Use the snuffer supplied (on some gel burners, the snuffer doubles as the lid of the Gel burner). Allow to cool completely before removing the Tin or Reservoir from the Gel burner - or attempting to relight.

RELIGHTING GEL-FUEL: IMPORTANT - TAKE CARE!!!

Allow the Fire Gel to cool completely before relighting. Warm Fire-Gel will IGNITE MUCH MORE QUICKLY than cool Fire-Gel. In any event, always use the long lighter provided to light the Fire-Gel. When the Fire-Gel is cool, for best results remove the spoiled gel that is left on the surface before relighting. For the best results let the gel fuel completly burn out before relighting.

Adding more Fire-Gel to the Reservoir
First allow the Gel burner and remaining Fire-Gel to cool, then remove any spoiled gel with a kitchen towel before finally adding more Fire Gel. DO NOT add Fire Gel to an already burning Tin or Reservoir.

CLEANING YOUR GELBURNER RESERVOIR:

For continued safe and efficient use of your Gel burner, clean your gel burner from time to time using mild detergents and a soft cloth. DO NOT use abrasive (cleaning) materials. Remember to clean up any Fire Gel spills.
Permanent Reservoirs may be cleaned by filling with water and leaving to stand for 2 or 3 hours, then flushing with hot water - you may need to repeat this process once more, then scrape out and dispose of the remaining gelatinous residue using a kitchen towel.

FIRE PREVENTION

Cigarettes, candles, gel burners etc are a source of naked flame and are therefore are a major cause of household fires. We recommend that households that use such products take the following extra precautions: Keep a fire blanket and/or fire extinguisher (of the correct type) under the kitchen sink just in case. Ensure that your home is fitted with the correct number and type of smoke alarms.

IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL CONSUMPTION:

Please read the directions on the side of the Fire gel Bottle or Tin. These will normally indicate that medical advice should be sought as quickly as possible. The main ingredients in many fire gels are Ethanol and Iso-Propanol. The FIREGEL we supply is registered on a UK national poisons database and is accessible by NHS Direct operators.
If you are in any doubt about using our products please call the support line on 0870 855 3397 or send us an email at info@firetable.com Mon-Fri (10am to 4pm).