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The SMI OPEN FIREPLACE STEEL FIREBOX INSERT FIRE SCREEN GUARDS, we’ll call them “OPEN FIREPLACE SCREEN GUARDS” here are a slimline design that locate into the front opening of our SMI Open Fireplace Steel Fire Box Inserts™ with our unique and original yet simple to use twin pin location at the base and a unique cam action lever handle(s) lock at the top. There are 5 standard size models for our 5 standard size model SMI Open Fireplaces (models 600, 900, 1200, 1500 & 1800) in both single or double face openings. Models 600 & 900 have a single central handle at the top while models 1200, 1500 & 1800 have 2 handles offset from the centre at the top.

If  you're considering a dual face opening model SMI Open Fireplace and wish to use a fire screen guard they require 2 open fireplace screen guards to secure both openings on each viewing face otherwise single face opening models only require the one fire screen guard.

To install the open fireplace screen guard, you simply lift it by the lever type central handle models 600 & 900 or the offset lever handles on the 1200, 1500 & 1800 models at the top with the handle(s) facing 12 o’clock (upwards). Next locate the 2 bottom pins on the fire screen guard at a slight angle inwards into the 2 locating holes on the floor of the open fireplace. Once the pins at the base of the screen  are positively located, tilt the top of the screen inwards until it makes contact with the faceplate of the open fireplace then spin the handle(s) down to face 6 o’clock to lock the screen in position. Removal is simple, it’s the reverse of this procedure with the exception of wearing some protective heat resistant safety leather gloves as it will be hot when you have a fire burning, so take precautions when removing it and we advise you wear heat resistant leather gloves.

Once installed our open fireplace screen guard gives you peace of mind from large flying embers which usually occur when first starting your fire with kindling or for when you have to leave the fire unattended shortly for some particular reason. The guard is perfect too for installation when retiring for the evening when going to bed knowing that no burning firewood can accidently roll out of an unattended fire. Supervision of children is paramount, and it goes without saying though and we can’t stress with enough emphasis that children should never be left around any fire without adult supervision. Our open fireplace screen guard when installed with a fire burning will get very hot so it's important to supervise children around it in use also so they don’t touch it or come into contact with it also. Just as importantly when removing it from in front of a burning fire the gloves included are used and when rested against any structure and floor surface after removal (as it will be hot) that they (the supporting surfaces) are heat resistant too.

With our unique design and simple operation our open fireplace screen guard sits flush to the face plate on our SMI Open Fireplace giving it a sleek slimline appearance without the bulk of a stand alone type screen out in front of the open fireplace. It can be left in place,  installed when you’re not burning a fire so it's right at hand when required too.

Generally speaking, an open fireplace screen guard is initially used/installed when first starting your fire with your kindling as mentioned previously. Once the fire is up and going it isn’t necessarily required and to some people (including ourselves) to some extent it does take away from the ambience of the fire watching the flames dance and for that reason it can be left off for you to enjoy your fire view uninterrupted. For peace of mind when left unattended or for retiring for the evening as also previously mentioned then it does come in handy to install it.

All of our open fireplace screen guards are 100% Australian made from 100% Australian steel right here in Australia by Slot Me In™ and are supplied in a raw untreated steel finish.

If you require any type of custom made open fireplace screen guard for your open fireplace then please contact us here at Slot Me In™, we’re only too happy to help you with your specific requirements.

Specifications of our 5 standard size SMI OPEN FIREPLACE STEEL FIREBOX INSERT FIRE SCREEN GUARDS (models 600, 900, 1200, 1500 & 1800) are as follows below: 

• SMI Open Fireplace Screen Guard 600 model: 685mm W x 735mm H x 30mm D (not including the handle which projects 50mm forward of screen) and weighs 5.80kg) Mesh infill visual 60% with openings 14mm x 3mm.
• SMI Open Fireplace Screen Guard 900 model: 935mm W x 735mm H x 30mm D (not including the handle which projects 50mm forward of screen) and weighs 8.70kg) Mesh infill visual 60% with openings 14mm x 3mm.
• SMI Open Fireplace Screen Guard 1200 model: 1235mm W x 735mm H x 30mm D (not including the handles which project 50mm forward of screen) and weighs 11.60 kg) Mesh infill visual 60% with openings 14mm x 3mm
• SMI Open Fireplace Screen Guard 1500 model: 1495mm W x 735mm H x 30mm D (not including the handles which project 50mm forward of the screen) and weighs 14.70kg) Mesh infill visual 60% with openings 14mm x 3mm.
• SMI Open Fireplace Screen Guard 1800 model: 1815mm W x 735mm H x 30mm D (not including the handles which project 50mm forward of the screen) and weighs 17.80kg) Mesh infill visual 60% with openings 14m x 3mm.

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