bemodern 1434 User manual

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Model 1434 (18”) and 1499 (16”) Electric Heater
User instructions for LED effect 2kw Heater
These instructions should be read carefully and retained for future reference
Important Notes
•This product is only suitable for well insulated spaces or occasional use
•Do not use the heater as a primary heat source
•This heater must not be located immediately below a fixed socket outlet.
•Do not use the heater in the immediate surrounds of a bath, a shower, or a swimming pool.
•Do not cover this heater, or obstruct the air inlet or outlet, otherwise there is a risk of
overheating.
•Do not use outdoors
•The heater must be cooled down completely before any maintenance
•After unpacking, please make sure that the appliance is intact, with no signs of damage caused by
transport. If in doubt, do not use the appliance and contact the Service Centre.
•During normal operation this appliance will emit noise from the internal fan unit.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance or handset
•Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised. Children aged from 3
years and less than 8 years shall only switch on/off the appliance provided that it has been placed or
installed in its intended normal operating position and they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children aged from 3
years and less than 8 years shall not plug in, regulate and clean the appliance or perform user
maintenance.
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision
•Some parts of this product can become very hot and cause burns. Particular attention has to be given
where children and vulnerable people are in the vicinity.
•Ensure that furniture, curtains and other combustible materials are positioned no closer that 1m from the
front of the fire.
•Do not run cord under carpeting, do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or the like. Arrange cord away
from traffic areas and where it will not be tripped over.
•Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust openings as this may cause
electric shock, fire or damage the appliance
•Do not block air intakes or exhaust openings in any manner
•Do not use on soft surfaces such as a bed, where openings may become blocked
•If this fire is supplied through an extension cable, please ensure that it is the only appliance plugged into
the extension and that the instructions for the extension cable / reel are followed.
•CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut out, this appliance
must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is
regularly switched on and off by the utility.
•This appliance must be positioned so that the plug / fused spur is accessible
•In the event of a fault please disconnect the fire from the mains supply
•Warning: This appliance must be earthed.
The wires in the mains lead connected to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow Earth
Blue Neutral
Brown Live
As the colour of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow must
be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter Eor by the earth symbol or coloured
Green or Green and Yellow. The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter Nor coloured Black. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with letter Lor coloured Red.

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Suite Installation
Please unpack carefully ensuring that any loose parts and all packing items are removed. Read any warning labels carefully (see Maintenance Section).
Place waste packaging back into box and dispose of RESPONSIBLY.
The surround / appliance must be positioned so that plug (fused spur) is accessible. Only when you are certain that you have completed the
installation should you plug in and switch on at the wall socket.
REF.
SUPPLIED
PARTS -
DESCRIPTION
ILLUSTRATION
QTY.
REF.
SUPPLIED
PARTS –
DESCIPTION
ILLUSTRATION
QTY.
A.
SUITE WITH
ELECTRIC FIRE
INC.
1
C.
WALL
BRACKETS
2
B.
MANTEL
BRACKETS
2
D.
16mm C/SUNK
SCREWS
4
Before You Start
•The appliance Data Plate is located underneath the heater box, check and make
sure you have all the parts as listed above. If not, contact :
•Be-Modern Helpline on 0191 430-0901.
Finishing Touches
Prior to installation the transit screws in the front of the fire must be removed prior to
installation so the fire can be removed if necessary.
Installing the Mantel
Place Suite (A) in the required position and remove any obstructions, i.e. cut to shape or
remove skirting to allow the Suite to butt up flush against the wall (if required). Remember
to allow enough space when cutting the skirting for the cable to exit from the desired side.
1. Trial fit the mantel in the required position. Remove any obstructions, i.e. cut to shape or
remove skirting to allow the mantel to butt up to the wall. Note: Mantel is a two adult person
lift.
2. Screw the 2 mantel brackets (B) to the inside of each leg using the 4 screws provided
(D - 16mm), making sure that the brackets are flush with the rear of the leg. See Fig.1&2.
3. With the mantel in position. Lightly scribe the wall in line with outer edges of the mantel.
Lift the mantel away from the wall. Measure inwards from the previously scribed line the
thickness of the mantel leg plus 10mm. See Fig.2.
4. Fix the wall brackets (C) in place using the appropriate fixing dependent on the type of
wall (Fixing are not supplied). Ensure mantel brackets (B) will fall halfway between the folds
on the wall brackets (C). See Fig.2.
5. IMPORTANT: If a power cable is to be routed to the rear of the mantel. Care must be
taken not to crush or damage the cable when positioning the mantel.
6. Lift the mantel onto the wall brackets (C) and confirm it is securely held in place. If any
adjustment is required take the mantel off the wall and adjust using the slots on the mantel
brackets (C).
7. NB. Should a defect be discovered and in the event of a suite being permanently fixed to
the wall the householder will be responsible for any costs incurred.
Care
• To maintain the appearance of your new suite we recommend that it is dusted
using a lint free cloth. NEVER use any form of abrasive or DAMP cloth.
10mm
100mm
Figure 1
Figure 2

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Please unpack carefully ensuring that any loose parts and all packing items are removed. Read any warning labels carefully (see Maintenance Section).
Place waste packaging back into box and dispose of RESPONSIBLY.
The appliance must be positioned so that plug or fused spur is accessible. Only when you are certain that you have completed the
installation should you plug in and switch on at the wall socket.
Before You Start
•The appliance Data Plate is located on the top of the Heater box –Disconnect from the mains supply before removing the Glass as described
in the maintenance section.
•This fire should not be positioned into an open / existing fireplace without the opening being professionally blanked off to reduce the risk of a
back draught, which could cause the safety cut-out to operate.
•The fire has two spring steel brackets affixed to either side. These are used to hold the fire in the correct position when inserted into the
recess / surround as below.
Fire Positioning: Figure 1 –Recess / Surround Dimensions (All Dims are in mm)
•Ensure that the aperture dimensions are as to the above specification, please note that this fire should not be positioned into an open /
existing fireplace without the opening being professionally blanked off to reduce the risk of a back draught, which could cause the safety cut-
out to operate.
•The appliance must be positioned so that plug or fused spur is accessible. Only when you are certain that you have completed the installation
should you plug in and switch on at the wall socket.
•Offer the unit into position central to the opening, gently push the fire backwards into the recess / surround until it is flush against the wall /
panel.
•The spring clips will keep the fire in position
Fitting the Trim:
•Three sided trim: Use the 4 magnets provided, these should be positioned on the most forward face next to the glass screen.
•Four sided trim: 2 x 10mm and 1 x 7mm magnets should be positioned on the inner rear face of each trim leg 100mm from the base. Offer
up the trim to the fire, hooking the trim in place on the fire body's top edge and allow the magnets to pull the base in to position. Care most be
taken when position trims not to damage the mounting face.

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Fig.4
Using the appliance as a portable appliance:
•Remove from the recess / surround by pulling the bottom towards yourself and removing the top from the recess / surround
•Affix the two feet / brackets to the bottom of the fire using the existing screws
•Loosen the screws enough to enable you to slide the bracket into position
•Once in position tighten the screws to hold the brackets
•The fire can now be used in another room
*IMPORTANT* This appliance must have the feet / brackets fitted to be used as a portable appliance. These feet / brackets are to prevent the
fire from tipping over.
Preparation for Use
Check that the supply voltage details on your flame effect fire are in accordance with your electrical supply. Your fire is fitted with a plug incorporating a
13 Amp fuse. In the event of replacing the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13 Amp fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362 must be used. Before switching on,
please read the following operation instructions.
Thermostat
This model is fitted with a thermostat that is mounted on the left-hand side of the heater box control panel (see figure 3).
It can be used to control the heat output to maintain a constant room temperature to suit user requirements. This will ensure that excessive heat is not
produced unnecessarily.
To set the temperature
The dial is marked with numbers to indicate the maximum and minimum temperature positions. Start with setting 9 and when the room has reached a
desired level turn the dial slowly to the left until the thermostat ‘clicks’ off. The thermostat will then maintain the room temperature at the selected level.
To increase the temperature, turn dial back to the right to a higher setting.
Note: - It is possible that if the room temperature is higher than the thermostat setting it will not come into operation and the heater will
remain off until the temperature of the room cools.
Manual 3 Switch Operation:
The Flame effect and heat controls are located under the top shelf of the fire surround on the right-hand side of the heater box as shown in Fig.3.
•The first switch marked with a light bulb controls the lamp and flame effect as shown in Fig.4.
•The next two switches operate the fan convector heater. To use the heater the middle of the three switches marked O/I (Ois off, Iis on) should
be operated first for 1 kW of heat. The right hand switch also marked O/I should be used together with the middle switch to give 2kW of heat.
•Note’lamp’switch must be in the ‘on’position for heater to function.
Fig.3
Fig.4

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Safety Thermal Cut-out and Thermal Link:
This appliance is fitted with an Electric Safety Control (E.S.). This is a safety device, which switches off the fire if, for any reasons, the appliance
overheats. The E.S. Control can only be re-set after the appliance has cooled down, in order to re-set the E.S. Control, proceed as follows:
•Switch off the appliance. Unplug at wall socket and leave for approximately 5-10 minutes.
•Plug in switch on appliance and the E.S. Control will re-set.
Ensure that the appliance is functioning correctly. If the E.S. Control switches off again it is advisable to have the appliance checked by a competent
electrician.
CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external
switching device, such as a timer or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.
Maintenance:
•WARNING: - Before undertaking any maintenance or cleaning, ensure appliance is disconnected from mains supply.
Only competent persons should service / repair appliance.
•WARNING: - There are no internal user serviceable parts, i.e. bulbs in this product. Under no circumstance should access be gained to the
internal parts other than by a suitably qualified person.
•Please note: - If the supply cord on this appliance is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, Authorised Service Agent, or a
Qualified Person to avoid hazard.
Care Warning: Before undertaking any maintenance or cleaning disconnect appliance from main supply. Only competent persons should service /
repair appliances.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS APPLIANCE USES A MOTOR TO OPERATE THE FLAME EFFECT AND THE HEATER, IN OPERATION IT MAY
BE POSSIBLE TO HEAR EITHER OF THESE MOTORS WHERE THE BACKGROUND NOISE IS VERY LOW. THIS IS NORMAL AND SHOULD
NOT BE A CAUSE OF CONCERN.
General Fire Care –not glass
•The area around the fire should be kept free of any materials such as lint or house dust (i.e. animal hair / carpet fibres) that could be
drawn into the internal workings of the appliance and hence affect the performance. We recommend that you clean around the fan grille
housing at regular intervals. This can be done using standard vacuum cleaner and suitable attachment.
Glass Care and fuel bed cleaning
•Periodically it may be necessary to remove the glass screen for cleaning, this is achieved by first disconnecting the appliance from the
mains supply, to remove the glass it is necessary to remove the front plate from the heater box, this is done by removing the two screws
either side of the heater box and pulling the front plate towards the user.
•With the front plate removed, lift the glass panel upwards and towards to remove the panel from the fire. And place in a clean, soft, safe
location for cleaning.
•When cleaning glass panels use a slightly damp cloth. Do not use washing powders or any other substance containing abrasives since
these substances scratch glass.
•With the glass removed any lint or house dust that has accumulated in the unit can be vacuumed out using a standard vacuum cleaner
and suitable soft brush attachment.
•Refitting the glass panel is done in the reversal of the above steps
Fault finding –Symptoms and cures
It is highly unlikely you should have a fault with your electric heater, but should there appear to be a problem please refer to the following checklist of our
most frequently asked questions from customers. If these do not answer your query please contact your retailer, or call our customer service
department.
No Flame Effect: Please check –does the heater still work? If Yes, - it will almost certainly need a LED unit (See Maintenance Section)
If No - has the heater cut out operated? To protect against overheating please refer to the safety cut out paragraph. If still not working, first change the
13 Amp fuse in the plug with one you know works. Secondly, check the wall socket by plugging in a table lamp that you know has worked on another
socket. If this does not work, get an electrician to check the socket.

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Electric Fire Guarantee
Be Modern Ltd. (the ‘Company’) provide a twelve month guarantee in respect of electric fire (the ‘Product’) ranges.
1. The twelve month Guarantee applies to:
•All ‘Products’ in the ranges manufactured by the ‘Company’ (but subject to exceptions below); where
•The ‘Product’ has been purchased and installed within the UK and in respect of
•The initial installation; and in favour of
•The original Purchaser
2. Proof of purchase must be retained by the Purchaser
3. The twelve month Guarantee does not apply to:
•Damage or inferior workmanship practices while the ‘Product’ is being installed
•Damage caused by the mis-use of the ‘Product’ or where normal standards of care and use have not been complied with.
•Damage through a malfunction or an inadequately installed electric fire.
•Damage or defects due to, mis-use, accident or unauthorised alterations.
During the twelve month after the ‘Product’ has been supplied, the Guarantee covers the making good (whether by repair or replacement at the
company’s option) of defects arising from defective manufacture of materials of ‘Product’ covered in paragraph (1), all at no cost to the Purchaser.
This Guarantee does not affect your statutory rights
On requiring service contact the retailer who supplied your product who will assist you and advise you as necessary.
Be Modern Ltd. Customer Services: Tel [phone] - Fax [phone]

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Environment
Meaning of crossed –out wheeled dustbin:
Electrical appliances should not be disposed as unsorted municipal waste.
Separate collection facilities should be used in the disposal of electrical
appliances. Contact your local government for the information about the
available collection systems. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills
or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into
the food chain, damaging your health and well-being. When old appliances are
replaced by the new ones, it is a legal obligation for the retailer to take back the
old appliance for disposals at least free of charge.
This fire complies with the Safety Standards EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-30
which covers the essential requirements of the Low Voltage Directive
2014/35/EU and the EMC standards EN 55014-1; EN 55014-2; EN 61000-3-2
and EN 61000-3-3 which covers the essential requirements of the European
Electro Magnetic Compatibility 2014/30/EU, and the RED standards
EN300220-2, EN301489-1, EN301489-3 and EN6247 which covers the
essential requirements of the European Radio Equipment Directive
2014/53/EU.
This fire complies with the Safety Standards BS 60335-1 and BS 60335-2-30
which covers the essential requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety)
Regulations 2016 and the EMC standards BS 55014-1; BS 55014-2; BS 61000-
3-2 and BS 61000-3-3 which covers the essential requirements of the Electro
Magnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016, and the RED standards BS 300220-2,
BS 301489-1, BS 301489-3 and BS 6247 which covers the essential
requirements of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.
RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances, and impacts the entire
electronics industry and many electrical products as well. The Restrictions of
the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Regulations 2012, originated in the European Union in 2002 and
restricts the use of six hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic
products. All applicable products in the EU and UK market since July 1, 2006
must pass RoHS compliance.

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L 193/88
Official Journal of the European Union
21.07.2015
Table 2
Information requirements for electric local space heaters
Model identifier(s):
1434 / 1499
Item
Symbol
Value
Unit
Item
Unit
Heat Output
Type of heat input, for electric storage local space heaters only
(select one)
Nominal heat output
P nom
2.0
kW
manual heat charge control, with integrated
thermostat
[yes/no]
Minimum heat
output (indicative)
P min
1.0
kW
manual heat charge control with room and/or
outdoor temperature feedback
[yes/no]
Maximum
continuous heat
output
P max, c
2.0
kW
electronic heat charge control with room and/or
outdoor temperature feedback
[yes/no]
Auxiliary electricity consumption
fan assisted heat output
[yes/no]
At nominal heat
output
el max
0.0125
kW
Type of heat output/room temperature control (select one)
At minimum heat
output
el min
0.012
kW
Single stage heat output and no room
temperature control
[yes/no]
In standby mode
el SB
0.0003
kW
Two or more manual stages, no room
temperature control
[yes/no]
with mechanic thermostat room temperature
control
[yes/no]
with electronic room temperature control
electronic room temperature control plus day
timer
[yes/no]
electronic room temperature control plus week
timer
[yes/no]
Other control options (multiple selections possible)
room temperature control, with presence
detection
[yes/no]
room temperature control, with open window
detection
[yes/no]
with distance control option
[yes/no]
with adaptive start control
[yes/no]
with working time limitation
[yes/no]
with black bulb sensor
[yes/no]
Contact details
Name and address of the manufacturer or its authorised representative.
Be Modern Ltd, 19-34 Bedesway, Bede Industrial Estate, Jarrow, NE34 3BE