Fireworks Safety Guide

When unpacking your fireworks take care, especially with fireworks enclosed in a pyro mesh cage. Wear gloves and use snips or strong scissors to remove the metal banding and the cage. Always read and follow the instructions on each firework well before firing, and make sure spectators are at least at the minimum safety distance stated. Avoid overhead obstructions. On the night it is advisable to wear safety equipment and avoid loose, unbuttoned or flammable clothing. Keep fireworks away from naked flames and inflammable material. Never smoke when handling or lighting fireworks. Always light fireworks at arm's length and under no circumstances lean over a firework.

STEP 1

Place firework on flat ground and secure to a stake or post which has been inserted into the ground (crowd side of the cake/barrage) with strong tape or electric ties.

STEP 2

Locate 1st fuse, signified by the words FUSE or FIRST FUSE UNDER THIS COVER or by the number 1. (Some fireworks now contain 2 fuses.)

STEP 3

Remove the orange fuse cover and if required pull fuse through clear plastic on top of the cake for easier access.

STEP 4

Ensuring no part of your body is over the firework, standing sideways, at arm's length light the outermost end of the fuse and retire immediately to the stated distance on the firework label.

STEP 5

Ensuring no part of your body is over the firework, standing sideways, at arm's length light the outermost end of the fuse and retire immediately to the stated distance on the firework label.

COMPOUND FIREWORKS

A compound firework is a larger cake or barrage made from linking together multiple smaller cakes or barrages at the manufacturing stage. Be aware that due to the linking process there may be a delay between each firework section. Follow the instructions on the fireworks and see the cakes and barrages section above for more information.

STEP 1

Insert launch tube into the ground or attach securely to a stake and angle slightly away from spectators. Ensure the tube is secure and cannot fall over.

STEP 2

Insert rocket stick into launch tube and make sure it is free to rise.

STEP 3

Remove orange fuse cap.

STEP 4

Ensuring no part of your body is over the firework, standing sideways, at arm's length light the outermost end of the fuse and retire immediately to the stated distance on the firework label.

STEP 1

Place firework on flat ground and secure to a stake or post which has been inserted into the ground (crowd side of the firework) with strong tape or electric ties.

STEP 2

Locate fuse, signified by the words FUSE or FIRST FUSE UNDER THIS COVER or by the number 1. Remove the orange fuse cover and if required pull fuse through plastic.

STEP 3

Ensuring no part of your body is over the firework, standing sideways, at arm's length light the outermost end of the fuse and retire immediately to the stated distance on the firework label.

STEP 1

Attach securely to an upright post (using the nails supplied) through the hole in the centre of the wheel.

STEP 2 / STEP 3

Make sure the wheel is free to spin, then remove the orange fuse cover.

STEP 4

Standing sideways, at arm's length light the outermost end of the fuse and retire immediately to the stated distance on the firework label.

Firework fails to ignite

In the unlikely event that your firework with a single fuse fails to ignite, do not go back to it - leave it for at least 15 minutes (we recommend 60 minutes), then place the firework in a bucket of water to soak for 24 hours. If your firework contains 2 fuses, please follow the instructions on the label and see the reserve fuse section above.

Rain and fireworks

Be prepared for rain. Plastic bags, bin liners and cling film can be used on most fireworks to great effect for weatherproofing. Cakes and barrages will fire through a single layer of plastic (do not use this on rockets or Catherine wheels). The most susceptible part of the firework is the fuse, so leave it exposed until approximately 10 minutes before firing.

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