Please help, I can't find the data plate on my gas fire and don't know the make!

[PlumberJade]

I am having some cavity wall and loft insulation fitted just after Xmas by British gas but before they start work they need to see the manufacturers instructions for my gas fire, I have looked for the data plate but can't find it, could it be on the back of the fire? Any help would be very much appreciated! I have attached a photo (hope it's worked!) if someone could at least tell me the make I would be so grateful!
Thanks, Jade

 

[stevetheplumber]

usually behind the front it might be on a hinge that flips out of fixed to the base plate the

 

[REDSAW]

whats that got to do with insulation?

 

[villa_tom]

whats that got to do with insulation?

so they can check if the fire needs a permanent vent or not. If I needs a permanent vent I don't think they can do it incase its not sleeved and they block it up.

 

[PlumberJade]

whats that got to do with insulation?

I have no idea really, the surveyor came round today and husband dealt with him, we have to get the MI for the fire to prove that it's under 7kw as an air vent may be required, they won't start the insulation without seeing the MI. I have no idea what make / model it is and have checked everywhere for the data plate, also asked plumber who does our landlord gas safety checks and he doesn't know either!? No idea why they are worried about putting a vent in as no one has bothered before! But if we don't have MI by 8th jan we won't get this insulation!

 

[REDSAW]

logical kirk..
but they never bothered with mine?

 

[villa_tom]

logical kirk..
but they never bothered with mine?

Maybe they didn't like you 🙂

 

[GrahamM]

There are a myriad of fires out there and a lot do not have any data plate to speak of, especially the cheaper models.
Usually just a wee stick on label that has burnt off after the first year of use.
Your only option may be to disconnect the fire for the time being to keep the insulation guys happy.

 

[zeebeedee]

also asked plumber who does our landlord gas safety checks and he doesn't know either!?

Then he isn't doing his job correctly

 

[Dotty]

Agreed. Get a new gsr!