My dad has replaced his gas fire which came with a metal back plate.In the instructions he said the cut out slot at the bottom of the plate should be taped over unless the gas pipe is going through the slot.
Is this right as i thought the slot at the bottom should always be open to draw air up the stack to expel the fumes.He has taped over it as the book said

nyck

What is the make and model of the fire

Yes best not to mess about if you aren't sure. If gas fires don't get enough air they tend to kill you.

i'll get him to give them a call
when they let him out of intensive care

nyck

Nice to see people on here with good advice and a good sense of humour

nyck

I think it's wrote on his baseball bat .If you call round he will give you a close look

GFY