Conventional Gas Fire Conventional flue gas fires rely on the natural circulation of air in your room and must always be connected to a chimney in order to function safely! It works by drawing the air from surrounding areas and combine with draught air to bring you an efficient gas fire. Please note, ventilation points are needed at the front of the fire to help capture the airflow. Ventilation openings are also required on the outside facing walls of the room to ensure comfort and safety. Manual Control This fire comes with a manual control. This is the cheapest form of control and is found on most entry level fires. Not ideal for elderly or infirm users who have difficulty kneeling down to operate it. But an economical choice for those on a tight budget. Built in The UK By The Fastest Growing Fire Manufacturer Every Flavel branded gas fire is developed and manufactured in Britain at our purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility in Stoke-on-Trent Today BFM Europe (The Business behind the Flavel Brand) is the fastest growing domestic fire producer in the UK with a reputation for quality and service second to none. Comprehensive 7 Year Guarantee Flavel Gas Fires carry the peace of mind of a 7 year guarantee and the Flavel Airwatch System (on all living flame effect fires). The Airwatch cuts off the gas supply in the unlikely event of the flame being extinguished through blockage. The 7 year guarantee is subject to terms & conditions including annual services carried out by a Gas Safe Register engineer and annual replacement of the oxy-pilot assembly (or thermocouple on balanced flue models) Independently Tested By the BSI All Flavel gas fires are independently tested, approved and verified by the British Standards Institution (BSI) to meet the latest standards for performance, safety and efficiency. They have some of the most experienced and knowledgeable staff in the world and are recognised internationally for their technical expertise, quality services and in-depth knowledge of gas and electrical testing and certification.