British Fires NEW FOREST Assembly Instructions

© 2020 British Fires
// INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS
NEW FOREST 48" ELECTRIC FIRE
EN

// INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS
Section Contents Page
1.0 Important Notes 01–03
2.0 Appliance plug 03
3.0 Appliance Data for EF40-48B 04
4.0 Component Checklist 05
5.0 Site Requirements 05
6.0 Clearances To Combustibles 06
7.0 Unpacking The Appliance 06
8.0 Installation 07
8.1 Installation – Stud Wall 08 –10
8.2 Installation – Floating 11–13
9.0 Preparing The appliance 14
10.0 Forest View Fuel Bed Layout 15–16
10.1 Slate Fuel Bed Layout 17–18
10.2 Diamond Light Fuel Bed Layout 19–20
11.0 Pairing The Remote Control 21
12.0 Operating The Appliance 21–25
13.0 Safety Cut-out System 26
14.0 Cleaning and Maintenance 26
15.0 Troubleshooting Guide 27
16.0 Appliance Dimensions 29
17.0 Two Year Limited Warranty 30
// 1.0 IMPORTANT NOTES
Important – these instructions should be read carefully and retained for future reference.
When using this electrical appliance, basic precautions should be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to person, including the following
1) Read all instructions before using
this heater.
2) This heater is hot when in use.
To avoid burns, do not let bare skin
touch hot surface. If provided, use
handles when moving this heater.
Keep combustible materials, such as
furniture, paper, and clothes at least
3ft (0.9m) away from the front heater
3) Extreme caution is necessary when
any heater is used by or near children
or invalids and whenever the heater is
left operating and unattended.
4) Do not operate any heater after
it malfunctions. Disconnect power
at service panel and have heater
inspected by a reputable electrician
before reusing.
5) Do not use outdoors.
6) To disconnect heater, turn controls
to off, and turn off power to heater
circuit at main disconnect panel (or
operate internal disconnect switch if
provided).
7) Do not insert or allow foreign
objects to enter any ventilation or
exhaust opening as this may cause an
electric shock or fire,or damage the
heater.
8) To prevent a possible fire, do not
block air intakes or exhaust in any
manner. Do not use on soft surfaces,
like a bed, where openings may
become blocked.
9) A heater has hot and arcing or
sparking parts inside. Do not use it
in areas where gasoline, paint, or
flammable liquids are used or stored.
10) Use this heater only as described
in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer
may cause fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons.
11) Heater includes an audible or
visual alarm to warn that parts of the
heater are getting excessively hot.
If the alarm sounds (or illuminates),
immediately turn the heater off and
inspect for any objects on or adjacent
to the heater that may have blocked
the airflow or otherwise caused high
temperatures to have occurred.
DO NOT OPERATE THE HEATER WITH THE
ALARM SOUNDING OR ILLUMINATING.
12) SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This heater must be used on an AC
supply only and the voltage marked
on the heater’s rating label must
correspond to the supply voltage.
DO NOT switch the appliance on until
it is properly installed as described in
this manual.
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.
Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
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
CAUTION: Some parts of this
appliance can become very hot
and cause burns. Particular
attention has to be given where
children and vulnerable people
are present.
Check that all parts included
are intact and not damaged.
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. Never
use the appliance if the cord or
any part of the appliance shows
signs of damage. The heater
must not be located immediately
below a socket-outlet.
DO NOT use this heater in the
immediate surroundings of a bath,
a shower or a swimming pool.
WARNING: In order to avoid
overheating, do not cover the fan of
the heater.
DO NOT use this heater with
a programmer, timer, separate
remote-control system or any
other device that switches
the heater on automatically,
since a fire risk exists if the
heater is covered or positioned
incorrectly.
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.
WARNING: This heater is not
equipped with a device to control
the room temperature. Do not
use this heater in small rooms
when they are occupied by
persons not capable of leaving
the room on their own, unless
constant supervision is provided.
Keep furniture, pillows,
curtains and other fabric
materials away from appliance.
DO NOT leave the appliance
unattended during use.
DO NOT run the mains cable
under carpets, rugs etc.
DO NOT cover or obstruct the
heater in any way. Overheating
will result if it is accidentally
covered.
Never immerse the appliance
in water or any other liquids.
DO NOT use the appliance
outdoors.
Before cleaning the appliance,
ensure it is unplugged from the
power and that it is completely cool.
DO NOT clean the appliance
with abrasive chemicals.
Never use accessories that
are not recommended or
supplied by the manufacturer. It
could cause danger to the user
or damage to the appliance.
DO NOT insert or allow foreign
objects to enter the inlet or outlet
vents as this may result in electric
shock, fire or damage to the
appliance.
DO NOT install the fire using
an extension cord. Unplug from
the mains supply if the appliance
is not to be used for long
periods.
DO NOT use this appliance in
an open flue.
This appliance is only suitable
for well-insulated spaces or
occasional use.
CAUTION: The user is cautioned
that changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment. This
device complies with Part 15
of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful
interference in a residential
installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on,
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// 2.0 APPLIANCE PLUG // 3.0 APPLIANCE DATA FOR THE NEW FOREST 48" ELECTRIC FIRE
EF40-48B
This heater is for use on 120 volts. The cord is a
3-pin plug as shown below. The cord is six feet long. Weight 84 lbs.
Dimensions H22 5/32 x W47 1/4 x D12 3/16 (in)
Supply Voltage and Rating Power 120V AC, 60Hz
Heating Elements 13 Amp
Lighting LED
Approvals CSA Canada & USA
Item Symbol Value Unit Item Unit Item Unit
Heat Output Types of heat input, for electric storage local space heaters only Other control options
Nominal heat output Pnom 1.5 KW Manual heat charge control with integrated thermostat N/A Room temperature control with presence
detection No
Minimum heat output (indicative) Pmin 0.75 KW Manual heat charge control with room and/or outdoor temperature feedback N/A Room temperature control with open
window detection Yes
Maximum continuous heat output Pmax, c 1.5 KW Electronic heatcharge controlwith room and/or outdoor temperature feedback N/A With distance control option No
Fan assisted heat output N/A With adaptive start control No
With working time limitation No
Auxiliary electricity consumption Type of heat output/room temperature control With black bulb sensor No
At nominal heat output elmax 0.0 KW Single stage heat output and no room temperature control No
At minimumheat output elmin 0.0 KW Two or more manual stages no temperature control No
In standby mode elSB 0.0 KW With mechanical thermostat room temperature control Yes
With electronic room temperature control No
Electronic room temperature control plus day timer Yes
Electronic room temperature control plus week timer Yes
This fire is fitted with LED’s (Light Emitting Diode) in
place of conventional bulbs. LED’s generate the same
light levels as conventional bulbs, but use a fraction of
the energy consumed.
// WARNING:
Before enclosing the appliance, test the power in situation
in order to ensure the power to the appliance working properly.
the user is encouraged to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated
with a minimum distance of eight inches between
the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
// 1.0 IMPORTANT NOTES
Continued
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// 4.0 COMPONENT CHECKLIST // 5.0 SITE REQUIREMENTS // 6.0 CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES // 7.0 UNPACKING THE APPLIANCE
Quantity Description
1Heater unit
1Wall bracket
1Remote control handset
1Box of logs
1Bag of slate
1Bag of bark
1Bag husk
1Bag of large crystals
1Bag of small crystals
2AAA batteries
2Blanking plates
4Small end trims
2Large end trims
12 Firebox screws
8Wall plugs
8Fixing screws
It should be noted that the appliance creates warm convected air
currents. These currents move heat from the room surroundings to,
and up the wall surfaces adjacent to the heater.
If the appliance is to be secure on a dry wall or a timber framed
construction then the integrity and ability of the wall to secure the
appliance must be confirmed. It is important in these circumstances
that any vapour barrier and/or structural members of the house frame
are not damaged.
If you are unsure of the ability of the wall to secure the appliance and/or
which type of wall fixing to use, you should take professional advice and
obtain the correct fixings. Alternatively, find a more suitable wall location.
DO NOT run the supply cable under carpets.
DO NOT site in a position where curtains or drapes could cover the appliance, or other
soft materials could cover e.g. below a coat rack.
DO NOT site behind an opening door where mechanical impact/damage could occur.
DO NOT site where the supply cable would become a trip hazard.
DO NOT sit, stand or forcefully pull on the appliance.
DO NOT obstruct, cover or force items into the openings.
DO NOT use the heater to dry clothes.
DO NOT site/use in an outdoor location(s).
It is important that the following clearances are maintained from the
appliance to combustible materials. These clearances are dependent on
the securing location as defined on the following pages.
The minimum distance to the front of the appliance is
three feet.
There are no clearances for above or to the side of
the appliance, apart from being clear of curtains and
drapes for a flush wall installation.
If the stud wall immediately above the heater of the
appliance protrudes in front of the appliance rather
then finishing flush, then the over hanging section of
the installation must be made from a non-combustible
material, such as calcium silicate.
*See page 10 for more details
BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION
OF THIS FIREPLACE, PLEASE READ
THE FOLLOWING:
1) The installation should be carried out by two adults
to avoid injury or damage. If for any reason it is
considered too heavy, please obtain assistance.
2) When lifting the electric appliance, always keep
your back straight. Bend your legs and not your
back. Avoid twisting at the waist. It is better to
reposition your feet.
3) Avoid upper body / top heavy bending. Always bend
from the knees rather than the waist. Do not lean
forward or sideways while handling the appliance.
4) Always grip the appliance with the palm of the
hand – do not use the tips of fingers for support.
5) Always keep the appliance as close to the body as
possible. This will minimize the cantilever action.
6) Use gloves to provide additional grip.
7) Unpack the package and lift the appliance gently
out of the box. Put it on a flat surface with the
front panel facing forward.
// CAUTION:
This appliance is heavy. Always seek assistance whilst
unpacking and/or during installation. Please read all the
instructions before continuing to unpack or install appliance.
// IMPORTANT:
Please read completely through the instructions and verify that
all listed parts are present before assembly.
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// 8.0 INSTALLATION // 8.1 INSTALLATION – STUDWALL
Stud wall installation
British Fires assumes absolutely no responsibility for injuries and
damages that may occur due to improper installation or handling.
Remove any protective film coatings from the finished/decorative
surfaces of the appliance, if any. After having selected the final position
of the appliance taking into account the integrity of the wall the electric
appliance may be secured to the wall.
To ensure customer safety, be sure to design the installation so that
the strength of both the wall and any wall fixings used are sufficient. Do
not block the ventilation holes of the appliance. The wall onto which the
appliance/stud wall is installed must be flat. Install only on a vertical
surface. Avoid sloped surfaces. Installation onto anything other than a
vertical wall may result in fire, damage or injury.
If the appliance/stud wall is to be mounted on a dry wall or a timber
framed construction wall then efforts should be made to fix into two or
more wooden studs, or supporting wooden members of the wall using
the fixing screws provided. If this is not achievable then the wall should
be strengthened using appropriate building materials.
Ensure that the correct wall plugs are used for the type of wall that the
stud work is being connected to.
Ensure the plug or fuse spur is fully accessible.
The stud wall MUST include a header at the dimensions,
highlighted on the following pages. This is to ensure
that the weight of the finished wall is not resting on
top of the appliance.
The power inlet cable can be installed through your
choice of two locations on the top, right hand corner
of the appliance. Each can be accessed through one
removable plate.
This appliance should be positioned on a firm level
surface and in a clean ‘dust free’ environment. If fitted
into an open chimney, the chimney must be blocked
off to reduce the risk of draught and damp through
the fire, which may cause the safety cut out system in
the fan heater to operate.
The base of the opening/stud work must be able to
take the full weight of the appliance.
Any protruding headers MUST be made of a non-combustible
material. See page 10.
To install into a stud wall the mounting bracket must
be removed from the rear of the appliance as shown
in section 8.2.
Once the frame work has been constructed and secured to the wall
and the appliance is in its end position, ensure that there is power
to the appliance before any cladding/plasterboard is installed.
The wall where the appliance is to
be installed must be capable of long-
term support of the total load of the
appliance. Measures should also be
taken to ensure sufficient strength to
withstand the force of earthquakes,
vibration and other external forces.
Plasterboard alone is not considered
to be a structural material. It is not
recommended to rely on plasterboard
fixings alone to support the weight of
the appliance.
Check regularly for security of wall fixings as
appropriate. Also check security of supply cable and
connections. If the supply cable becomes damaged,
it must be replaced by a service agent or competent
person, such as a qualified electrician.
// WARNING:
Before enclosing the appliance, test the power in situation
in order to ensure the power to the appliance working properly.
// CAUTION:
Do not keep the appliance connected to the electrical supply during installation
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// One-sided (fully-recessed) installation // Two-sided installation // Three-sided installation
W
H
D
Open Dimensions
Height Width Depth
22 5/32 in. 46 1/2 in. 11 3/4 in.
Open Dimensions
Height Width Depth
22 5/32 in. 46 1/4 in. 11 3/4 in.
Open Dimensions
Height Width Depth
22 5/32 in. 46 1/4 in. 11 3/4 in.
W W
H H
D D
*If the stud wall immediately above the
heater protrudes beyond the front of the
appliance then the over-hanging section
of the installation must be made from a
non-combustible material, such as calcium
silicate/fireboard.
// 8.1 INSTALLATION – STUDWALL
Stud wall installation Continued
Stud Wall
Appliance
*Non-combustible
Header HeaderHeader
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// 8.2 INSTALLATION – FLOATING
Floating installation
1) Remove the mounting bracket from rear of the
appliance by moving the bracket down and out from
the appliance.
2) Find the optimal place to mount your appliance.
Consider the proper position relative to your room,
placement of furniture and windows.
3) Hold the mounting bracket up to the wall to verify
the correct location and ensure that the mounting
bracket is level. Use a pencil to mark the eight
mounting holes on the wall at the desired mounting
location, using the mounting bracket as a template.
4) Drill a 5/16 in. diameter holes to at least 2 in. deep on
the marked points.
NOTE: If installing the mounting bracket to a wall stud, there is
no need to drill the holes in the wood and no need for the plastic
wall anchors. It is recommended to install the mounting bracket
to at least one wooden stud.
5) Tap the 8x wall anchors into the pre--drilled holes with
a hammer until they are flush with the wall.
6) Secure the mounting bracket to the wall by using all 8
wall-fixing screws.
7) Carefully, install the appliance back onto the wall
bracket.
8) With the appliance on the wall install the floating
shelf brackets to both sides of the appliance
lining up all 8x holes on the floating bracket with
the 8x holes on the side of the firebox. Then mark
with a pencil through the hole in the end of the
bracket against the wall.
9) Remove the appliance off of the wall.
10) Drill a 5/16 in. hole at least 2 in. deep on either
side of the appliance.
11) Tap the two wall anchors into the pre--drilled holes
with a hammer until they are flush with the wall.
12) Install the appliance back onto the wall and screw
the floating shelf brackets on to the sides of
the appliance with the 8x loose firebox screws
provided.
13) Then screw the wall screws through the rear of
the floating shelf brackets and into the wall plugs.
14) Carefully slide the bottom of the surround onto
the floating shelf brackets.
15) Screw the two legs of the surround from the rear
onto the back of the top section of the surround
as shown, left
13 3/4 in.
13 3/4 in.
13 3/4 in.
17 3/4 in.
5/16 in.
2 in.
Before Installing the appliance onto the wall with the surround, secure the side trims each side
of the appliance as described in section 9.0 Preparing the Appliance.
The installation should be carried out by two adults to avoid injury or damage. If for any reason
it is considered too heavy, please obtain assistance.
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// 9.0 PREPARING THE APPLIANCE
For a two or three-sided installation
// 8.2 INSTALLATION – FLOATING
Floating installation continued
17) Underneath the appliance, with the surround screws,
screw up through the bottom surround and into the
legs of the surround top section and up through the
floating shelf brackets on the appliance the top section.
For a two-sided (cornered)
installation, add one of the blanking
plates and secure with the six
firebox screws into position.
Next add the two small trims and
the large trim to the side of the
appliance. Then line the holes of
the trims with the corresponding
holes of the firebox and screw into
position with the six countersunk
screws, previously removed.
For a three-sided installation,
secure the small and large trims
on both ends of the appliance in
line with the corresponding holes
of the firebox. Secure into position
with the 12 supplied firebox
screws, six on each side.
Crosshead screws
Blanking Plate
Firebox screws
Small trim
Small trim
Large trim
We strongly recommend that two people
are used to remove the glass, both using
protective gloves.
To remove the front glass from
the appliance, use a cross headed
screwdriver to remove the screws
from either end of the top bracket
of the appliance, holding the glass
in place.
Ensure the glass is supported at all times.
Next, gently pull the top of the
glass towards you, ensuring you
have full support of the glass.
Lift the glass up and out from the
appliance and place the glass on a
soft, flat surface on the floor.
Insert your prefered fuel bed
options as shown in the following
pages in section 10.0 – 10.2.
To re-install the glass, see the
instructions in reverse order.
16) Carefully lower the
top section of the surround onto the top of the firebox.
18) Install the bottom panel onto the underside to the
surround with the four surround screws left over.
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// 10.0 FOREST VIEW FUEL BED LAYOUT
Forest View
Taking a small account of the small crystals, scatter randomly over the
frosted base as shown above.
PRO TIP – Use the small crystals to pick up extra light from the fuel bed to give you
the best effect.
Use the contents from the Forest terrain bag and place this in the
formation shown above (image 2) towards the front and sides of the
frosted base. There should be a single layer to cover this area of the
frosted bed and the crystals still visible.
1
2
Using the contents from the Husk bag, cover the area on the frosted
bed that is still exposed, making sure the crystals are still visible.
3
Place the logs on top of the base layer created by the crystals, Forest
terrain, Husk and slate pieces. Position them as shown above. The logs
can be placed in any order, for this look the larger logs are in the center
with the remaining logs around them.
IMPORTANT – Place the logs carefully on the fuel bed so you do not make contact with the
rear and side glass. Contact with glass may cause damage.
Use the slate pieces and place these randomly on the bed as shown in
image 4, above.
5
4
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// 10.1 SLATE VIEW FUEL BED LAYOUT
Slate View
Evenly scatter the small crystals over the frosted
base as shown in image 1, left. The crystals should
be spread out across the whole base and form a layer
covering the whole area.
1
Take the two types of the slate effect pieces and
spread these evenly throughout, on top of the bed
of crystals.
Place the logs on top of the base layer created by the
crystals and slate pieces. Position them as shown in
image 3. The logs can be placed in any order, we have
used the larger ones as centre pieces and placed the
remaining logs around them.
IMPORTANT – Place the logs carefully on the fuel bed ensuring
you do not make contact with the rear or side glass. Coming into
contact with glass may cause damage.
2
3
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// 10.2 DIAMOND LIGHT VIEW FUEL BED LAYOUT
Diamond light View
Evenly scatter the small crystals over the frosted
base as shown in image 1, left. The crystals should
be spread out across the whole base and form a layer
covering the whole area.
1
Take the larger crystals and place these in position as
shown in image 2, left. For the best results, remove
a small amount of the small crystals and place the
larger crystal directly on the frosted base.
2
Three Diamond Light colour settings
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// 11.0 PAIRING THE REMOTE CONTROL
Pairing the remote control
// 12.0 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
Within 1 minute of turning the power on by the main
ON/OFF switch (located on the front, top right hand
side of the appliance), press and hold and the and
buttons on the remote control for 3 seconds, to
remotely pair to the appliance, the LCD only displays
bL (displayed at the display temperature position) and
flashes 5S, then returns to the current display state.
The remote is then paired to the appliance.
The ON/OFF switch is located on the front, top right hand side of the appliance.
Press the O/I button once to turn the fire on.
REMOTE CONTROL
The button distribution of the remote controller is as shown right, and
the current state information of the electric fireplace, such as the flame
effect, fuel bed, setting, temperature and time set, is displayed on the
LCD screen on the remote control.
1) Standby
Turns the appliance ON/OFF
standby, the default settings are:
heater set to 82°F/27°C, the
main flame effect is F1, the Fuel
bed is L1 (no temperature display).
2) Flame Control
Changes the flame effect brightness
F1, F2, F3, F4, F1 (cycle adjustment)
3) Heater
Heater button switches to the
temperature adjustment option
when the weekly timing function
is adjusted. Then use the and
buttons to select the desired
temperature. The temperature
cannot be adjusted while the daily
timer control is in use. Only the
heating function can be switched.
Temperature Setting range:
Centigrade: 17°C, 18°C, 19°C, 20°C,
21°C, 22°C, 23°C, 24°C, 25°C, 26°C,
27°C, ON, 17°C (Cycle)
Fahrenheit: 62°F, 63°F, 64°F, 65°F, 66°F,
67°F, 68°F, 69°F, 70°F, 71°F, 72°F, 73°F,
74°F, 75°F, 76°F, 77°F, 78°F, 79°F, 80°F,
81°F, 82°F, ON, 62°F (Cycle)
*Press and hold the heater button for
3 seconds can transfer from °C to °F.
4) Fuel Bed
Changes the colour of the fuel bed.
L1, L2, L3, L4, L1 (cycle adjustment)
5) Sleep Timer
Adjusts the timer: 1H, 2H, 3H, 4H,
5H, 6H, 7H, 8H, 9H, OF, 1H (cycle)
6) Down Light
Turns the down lighting ON/OFF,
(the down light symbol will be lit
when it is turned on).
7) Time and Week Settings
Press to enter the time and week
timer settings.
8) Lower temperature 1°C or F°
Press this button to lower the
temperature by –1°, incrementally,
while the heating is turned on.
9) Raise Temperature 1°C or F°
Press this button to raise the
temperature by +1°, incrementally,
while the heating is turned on.
10) Date Set
To choose from Monday to Sunday
or week timer mode option. Option
mode:1-2-3-4-5-6-7-A-oF.
7
9
10
3
5
8
1
2
4
6
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Standby Button:
Turns the appliance ON/OFF
standby, the default settings are:
heater set to 82°F/27°C, the
main flame effect is F1, the Fuel
bed is L1 (no temperature display).
Changing Flame Effect:
In the power-on state, press this
button, the digital screen displays
the flame position and the flame
indicator is bright, and the main
flame position can be adjusted.
The flame brightness settings are:
F1, F2, F3, F4, Set as follows:
Button Display Flame Effect
1st Press F1 Full
2nd Press F2 Medium
3rd Press F3 Low
4th Press F4 cycle through
settings
Heating Operations:
1) Press the heater button to turn
the heating function on and off and
adjust the temperature setting.
Heater is divided into temperature
settings: 62°, 63°, 64°, 65°, 66°,
67°, 68°, 69°, 70°, 71°, 72°, 73°,
74°, 75°, 76°, 77°, 78°, 79°, 80°,
81°, 82°, ON, 62°F. (Circular
operation control
2) Press and hold the heater
button for 3 seconds to convert
the temperature unit from °C to °F.
The temperature display window
will flash. After the temperature is
set, the display unit will flash 5
times, then automatically save the
settings and exit the setting state.
After the display unit is turned on,
if there is no operation within 10
seconds, the setting status is
also exited.
3) Fan delay function: After the
appliance is turned off, the fan will
continue running for 15 seconds
then stop.
Open Window Detection function:
When the appliance is heating and
the ambient temperature suddenly
drops ≥–5°C (9°F) within 10
minutes, and the environment
cannot be warmed up within 30
minutes the appliance will
automatically display “OP”. The
heating function will then be
automatically turned off, and when
the “OP” is displayed, it can be
turned off and then restarted by
turning off and on the appliance to
clear the fault code.
4) This appliance has a non-self-
resetting overheat protection
device (thermal cut-out) which will
activate if the air inlets or outlets
are obstructed. For safety reasons
the fire will NOT switch on again
automatically, the following
procedure must be carried out
before the fire can be operated.
NOTE: The flame-effect will remain
operational if the cut-out is activated, only
the fan heater is prevented from working.
Switch OFF the appliance at the
wall socket or outlet. Leave the fire
OFF for a period of no less than 10
minutes, ensuring all obstructions
are removed. Switch the appliance
ON at the wall. Ensure the
appliance is turned ON at the
control switches. If the fire fails to
operate correctly, repeat the
above procedure.
Refer to section 13.0 for more information
about the Safety Cut-Out System.
Fuel Bed Options:
Once powered, press the “Fuel
Bed” button and the LCD screen
on the remote will display the fuel
bed icon. Now, the fuel bed colour
can be adjusted. The different
settings are: L1, L2, L3, L4; Fuel
bed light. Set as follows:
Button Display Flame Effect
1st Press L1 Orange
2nd Press L2 Blue
3rd Press L3 Orange + Blue
4th Press L4 Cycle through
settings
Setting Sleep Timer:
In the timed display, press the
“Sleep Timer” button to adjust the
time, plus one hour for each press.
(You can’t enter the weekly timing
selection, you can only set the
current automatic shutdown time.
This function is available when the
weekly timing function is turned on.
Will not operate). Timing range:
1H, 2H, 3H, 4H, 5H, 6H, 7H, 8H,
9H, OF, 1H (cycle adjustment).
Control Down Lighting:
Turns the down lighting lights on
and off.
Setting Clock and Timer:
Use the date button to choose
from Monday to Sunday or week
timer mode option. Option mode:
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-A-oF.
Clock setting:
1) At standby state (after the unit
is plugged in and before pressing
“main power”), press and hold the
Setting button on the remote for 3
seconds, the digital display will
then flash “00:00”.
2) Press on the remote control
to set the hour, press the remote
control to set the minutes.
3) Press “Setting” to enter the
setting of the week timer. Press
to select Sunday to Saturday,
The date symbol will light up after
the day is selected. When finished,
press the button to exit setting.
Note: The current clock must be
set after the initial power-on or
power-off, otherwise the clock will
remain “00:00” status and you
won’t be able to set the week
timer function.
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Continued
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Heat settings:
Use remote control’s Heater button
to select the temperature. The
system default parameters are:
82°F/27°C. Press & buttons
to select the temperature when
the heating is turned on.
Temperature range: 62°, 63°, 64°,
65°, 66°, 67°, 68°, 69°, 70°, 71°,
72°, 73°, 74°, 75°, 76°, 77°, 78°,
79°, 80°, 81°, 82°, ON, 62°F.
(Cycle)
Timing switch ON/OFF preset:
1) While in the standby state,
press the sleep
timer button on
the remote for
three seconds to
pre set timing
switch on/off the
week timer. Enter mode 1, while
the display is “1 ON”, the clock will
be “01:00”, press to set hour,
press to set minute, press
to set the week, every press on
the will show SU, MO, TU, WE,
TH, FR, SA and flash in turn, you
can use the key to select or
de-select the desired date. The
indicates all of the selected days.
Press the “Heater” button to
enter the temperature setting,
then press the & button to
set temperature.
2) Press “Setting” again to set
the timer switch off, the display is
1 OFF, the clock is
displayed as
“02:00”, press to
set hour, press
to set minute, the
date of the timer off
is the same as the timer on, you
can’t change this manually. After
setting, press to enter the
setting of mode 2, which operates
the same as mode 1. You can set
mode 1 to mode 7 with the above
method. Press or on the
remote for 3 seconds to save
setting and exit week timer setting.
3) After the preset timing ON/
OFF switch, you can use clock/
timer button to select the
desired timing mode 1-2-3-4-5-6-
7- auto option, after the option
shows five seconds without any
operation, it will save the selected
option and enter the current
setting of the option, the timer
logo of the display lighten and will
automatically run the preset
switch setting program. You can
individually select each setting of
modes 1–7 for automatic ON/OFF
switching, or you can preset the
desired settings, and then select
“auto mode” for multiple preset
series executions.
4) If you want to set the ON/OFF
switch and temperature setting
for different periods of the week,
then set the switching time and
temperature of each day from
Sunday to Monday in mode 1–7.
After setting, use “auto mode” to
run timing switch and then
system will run the week timer of
1–7 modes. You can also set 1–7
modes within 1 day, use “auto
mode” to run timing switch ON/
OFF within one day. Be aware
that when you use “auto mode”,
you need to make sure the
settings of times does not
overlap each other, otherwise
the timer will not operate.
5) After entering the week timer
setting, press the button for 3
seconds to exit week timer mode,
then the timer symbol will be
extinguished. You can check the
1–7 timer settings by pressing the
“Setting” button. Example:
press to display (1 ON “01:00”
temperature 80°F), press
again to display (1 OFF “02:00”
temperature 80°F). Press the
“Setting” button again to display
(2 On “03:00” temperature
79°F) then press the Setting
button to display (2 OFF “13:00”
temperature 80°F). The wireless
remote control and the
appliance must be kept within 4
meters to prevent the remote
control and the appliance from
failing due to the distance
exceeding the effective remote
control range when working at
the weekly timing. After the
weekly time is turned on, the
remote controller automatically
controls the appliance at the set
appointment time.
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Continued
// 13.0 SAFETY CUT-OUT SYSTEM // 14.0 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
This appliance has a non-self-
resetting overheat protection
device (thermal cut-out) which
will activate if the air inlets or
outlets are obstructed. For safety
reasons the fire will NOT switch
on again automatically.
The following procedure must be
carried out before the fire can be
operated again:
1) Switch OFF the appliance at the
wall socket or outlet. Leave the
fire OFF for a period of no less
than 10 minutes, ensuring all
obstructions are removed.
2) Switch the appliance to ON at
the wall.
3) Ensure the appliance is turned
ON at the ON/OFF switches.
NOTE: During the cut-out test the fire will
automatically display ‘88’.
If the fire fails to operate correctly,
repeat steps one and two. If an
attempt to switch on the appliance
is made before the safety cut-
out has reset, the appliance may
cut-out for a further period of time.
If the sequence has been followed
correctly and the appliance still
fails to function, check the fuse
in the wall outlet. If this is not
the cause, call an electrician or
maintenance engineer.
NOTE: The flame-effect will remain
operational if the cut-out is activated and
only the fan heater is prevented from
working.
Cleaning:
For general cleaning use a soft
clean duster – never use harsh
abrasive or cleaners. The glass
panels should be cleaned carefully
with a soft cloth. Remove the front
facing glass pane in order to clean
the inside of the pane. Please refer
to section 9.0 to do this.
Except for periodic cleaning of
dust, there are no specific
requirements for care, other than
regular cleaning of the general
appliance. A wipe with a dry cloth
is normally sufficient. DO NOT
use abrasive cleaners as they
can damage the finish. Make sure
the heater outlet and inlet grille
(located on the top, front, centre
of the appliance) is kept clear of
dust, pet hair and other airborne
household matter. These should be
vacuum cleaned periodically using
a brush attachment. The LED light
strips are designed and tested to
last 20,000 hours.
Handset Battery Replacement
Battery Requirements:
Two (2) AAA 1.5V
1) Remove the battery cover and
the used batteries from the
back of the remote control.
2) Insert the two replacement
batteries the correct way into
the battery holder — making sure
the batteries are firmly seated.
3) Then insert the battery cover
back into position.
4) You will then need to pair the
remote to the appliance. Please
refer to section 11.0 Pairing
The Remote Control.
If in doubt consult a qualified electrician.
Refer to Section 3.0 Appliance Data for
fuse specification. Excluding fuses, use
only genuine manufacturers spare parts
available from your supplier.
// CAUTION:
Always disconnect the appliance from the mains supply outlet
socket before undertaking any cleaning or maintenance!
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// 15.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
My Wall Inset Electric Fire... Remedy
is not switching on Ensure mains switch is on. Replace the fuse in the plug.
is not emitting any heat The fire is fitted with an energy saving thermostat. If the temperature in the room is higher than the
temperature selected on the fire, then the thermostat will stop the heater from turning on. For example,
if the room temperature is 72°F or above and the fires heater is set at 72°F, then the heater will not be
required until the room temperature drops below 72°F. If this is the case select a higher temperature
setting than the room’s temperature and the heater will begin to operate. The safety cut-out may have
been operated. Switch the appliance off, leave for 10 minutes then switch back on.
shuts off after a period of time Check that the temperature is not set onto the lower settings. If the room is warm enough the thermostat
will stop the fire switching the heat on.
Check that the air inlet/outlet is blocked off.
Check that the window detection sensor has not activated.
Display panel When the display panel displays a red LED, which lights up the EE icon. When the thermostat fails, the
display panel displays a blue LED, which lights up the 88 icon. When the window alarm occurs, the display
panel displays orange and lights up the OP icon.
// WARNING:
Never connect live or neutral wires to the earth terminal of
the plug.
NOTE: If a moulded plug is fitted and has to be removed
take great care in disposing of the plug and severed cable,
it must be destroyed to prevent engaging into a socket.
Refer to Section 3.0, Appliance Data for fuse specification.
Excluding fuses, use only genuine manufacturers spare parts
available from your supplier.
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// 16.0 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS // 17.0 TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Products to which this limited warranty applies
This limited warranty applies to your newly purchased British
Fires Electric product. This limited warranty applies to the original
purchaser of the product only and is not transferable.
Terms & Conditions
Products covered by this limited warranty have been tested and
inspected prior to shipment. Subject to the provisions of this warranty,
British Fires warrants such products to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of
the first purchase.
British Fires is not responsible for the labour costs to remove
defective parts or reinstall repaired or replacement parts.
The limited 2 years warranty period for products also applies to
any implied warranties that may exist under applicable law. Some
jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to the purchaser.
Any part that is provided under the warranty to repair any defect will
continue to be covered under the existing warranty which commenced
from the original purchase date. For avoidance of doubt, the guarantee
period will not be extended even if we repair or replace a component.
What this limited warranty does not cover
This limited warranty does not apply to products that have been
repaired (except by its authorized service representatives) or otherwise
altered. This limited warranty does further not apply to defects resulting
from misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, incorrect installation, improper
maintenance or handling, or operation with an incorrect power source.
What British Fires and its dealers and service agents
are also not responsible for:
In no event will British Fires or its Directors, Officers, or Agents, be liable
to the purchaser or any third party. Whether in contract, in tort, or on
any other basis, for any indirect, special, punitive, exemplar, consequential,
or incidental loss, cost, or damage arising out of or in connection with the
sale, maintenance, use or inability to use the product, even if British Fires
or its Directors, Officers, or Agents have been advised of the possibility of
such losses, costs or damages, or if such losses, costs, or damages are
foreseeable. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to the purchaser.
How State and Provincial law apply
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. The
provisions of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the Sale
of Goods shall not apply to this limited warranty or the sale of products
covered by this limited warranty.
Waste electrical appliances should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where
facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice.
As our policy is one of continuous improvement and development, we therefore, hope that you will
understand we must retain the right to amend details and/or specifications without prior notice.
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Patent Application Number US 16/710.568
Canadian Patent Application Number 3,078,189

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This appliance is only suitable for well insulated spaces or occasional use. Please
note: Except where otherwise stated, all rights, including copyright in the text,
images and layout of this booklet is owned by British Fires. You are not permitted
to copy or adapt any of the content without the prior written permission of
British Fires. © 2020 British Fires
Patents applied for:
US 16/710.568
CA 3,078,189
All instructions must
be handed to the user
for safekeeping.
Version A – 09/2020
British Fires
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 2BT
UK
t: [phone]
w: britishfires.com
e: sales@britishfires.com
Models covered by these instructions:
New Forest 48" Electric Fire (EF40-48B)