For complete safety and piece of mind all of our fires incorporate an Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS), which detect when the oxygen levels in the room fall below a specified level and cause the pilot flame to lift away from the sensing probe. This activates the Flame Supervision Device (FSD), which cuts off the gas supply to the fire and renders the appliance safe. For additional safety, all of our flueless fires are fitted with a catalytic converter system to ensure excellent levels of air quality.

Flueless appliances may be installed into bedrooms upon implementation of BS 5871 pt 4. An electronic carbon monoxide detector complying with the current edition of BSEN 50291 must be installed in the same room as the appliance.

For maximum safety it is recommended that such device is continuously (mains) powered and arranged in such a way that the gas supply to the appliance is isolated in the event of an alarm. The selection and installation of such device shall be in accordance with the current edition of BSEN 50292, and the user must be briefed regarding the use and maintenance of such device.

Unfortunately it is not possible to convert an appliance from LPG to natural gas or vice versa.

Focal Point flueless fires are the perfect flat wall, no chimney solution to instant warmth that simply hangs on the wall. Our innovative technology provides a flexible design for your house or apartment, allowing you to install a fire not only in the living room, but also dining room, office, study, and kitchen.* If you have a natural gas supply** and can run a standard 8mm gas pipe to the fire installation point, while ensuring you have the minimum room size and adequate ventilation you can benefit from this technology.

*Flueless fires are not permitted in the bathroom, and currently not yet allowed in the bedroom.

**Designed for natural gas only. However, we are currently developing our range of fires to work on LPG. How does this work? Flueless fires incorporate the latest in gas fire technology and do not need a chimney or flue to operate. Instead, the combustion gases pass through a catalytic converter system, positioned at the top of the appliance, which converts carbon monoxide into harmless carbon dioxide and water vapour, levels of which are so low they are typically present in fresh air. In fact, the catalytic converter works so effectively that it can actually help to clean the air by neutralising airborne particles and odours, therefore helping to reduce household allergies.

We all have our part to play in making our homes more environmentally friendly and flueless technology has been awarded five stars for eco value for money, by leading eco-consultant Donnachadh McCarthy. Article from the Sunday Times, 2006.

If the 15 million flued gas fires in the UK were replaced by flueless fires, we would save 40,260,000,000 kW of gas every year which would in turn reduce carbon dioxide emissions by over 7,649,400 tonnes every year.*

*Calculation is based on the assumption of 4 hours a day for 5 months of the year.

A flueless gas fire converts 100% of the gas to heat unlike open coal effect fires which convert as little as 10%. Typically running costs are less than 5 pence per hour on high, which is approximately a third of the running cost of a conventional gas fire. By choosing a flueless gas fire it is possible to make a real contribution towards reducing global warming and lower gas bills at the same time.

Flueless fires incorporate the latest in gas fire technology and do not need a chimney or flue to operate. Instead, the combustion gases pass through a catalytic converter system, positioned at the top of the appliance, which converts carbon monoxide into harmless carbon dioxide and water vapour, levels of which are so low they are typically present in fresh air. In fact, the catalytic converter works so effectively that it can actually help to clean the air by neutralising airborne particles and odours, therefore helping to reduce household allergies

Independent tests commissioned to establish the life expectancy of the catalytic converter have proved that even after 16,957 hours (approximately equivalent to 27 years and eight months of normal use)* the catalytic converter is as effective as when it is new.

*Calculation is based on the assumption of 4 hours a day for 5 months of the year.

All of our flueless fires are designed to supplement central heating and should be used as a secondary heat source only. Therefore, the background ambient temperature of the room will prevent any moisture from condensing on colder surfaces such as single glazed windows.

Most heating appliances need ventilation to maintain the correct level of oxygen in the room. All of our flueless appliances installed in the UK require only 100cm² of additional purpose provided ventilation which must communicate directly with outside air.*

*For installation in the Republic of Ireland, two fixed openings are required with a minimum effective opening each of 60cm. Both ventilators should be fitted on the same wall, one at high level and one low level with a minimum vertical separation of 160cm.

No additional ventilation is required when installing most appliances in the range. Your CORGI installer will draw your attention to any requirements which may lead to installation of additional ventilation.

The flueless appliances require additional, purpose provided ventilation of a minimum 100cm². An openable window or louvre is also required in the room into which the appliance is installed.

These fires must be installed by a CORGI registered fitter in accordance wtih the manufacturer's instructions.

Sooting normally occurs if the coals or pebbles are positioned incorrectly on the fuel bed causing flame impingement.

Please consult your installation instructions for the correct layout and ensure that the flame ports are clear.

All electric appliances benefit by having the flame effect operational on its own for visual enhancement only.