Charlton & Jenrick 480E User manual

LED Electric Fire
Model No. 480E/780E/890E/1500E
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the instructions carefully before installation or
use and keep for future reference

CONTENTS
1. Important Safety Information ······································································· 1
2. Technical Specifications ················································································· 3
3. Parts and Hardware ······················································································· 4
4. Appliance Dimensions ··················································································· 6
5. Installation Instructions ················································································· 7
6. Operating Instructions ················································································· 15
6a. Manual Control Panel ············································································ 16
6b. Remote Controls ···················································································· 17
7. Maintenance ······························································································· 24
8. Others ·········································································································· 24

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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1 Read all of the instructions carefully before using the
appliance.
1.2 For indoor use only. This appliance is not suitable for
use outside the house and only suitable for well
insulated spaces or occasional use.
1.3 Do not use this appliance in the immediate surroundings
of a bath, a shower or a swimming pool.
1.4 Do not use this fire as a free-standing appliance. It must
always be fixed to the wall, fireplace mantel, floor etc.
1.5 This fire must not be located immediately below a
socket-outlet.
1.6 This appliance must be earthed.
1.7 This appliance must not be supplied through an external
switching device, such as a timer, or connected to the
circuit that is regularly switched on and off by utility in
order to avoid a hazard due to the inadvertent resetting
of the thermal cut out.
1.8 If the power cord is damaged, it must be repaired by the
manufacturer, its authorised service centre or
professional person.
1.9 Warning: in order to avoid overheating, do not allow
the appliance to be covered or let the air inlet/outlet
become obstructed. Please note the warning on the
appliance.

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1.10 To reduce the risk of fire, keep textiles, curtains, or any
other flammable material a minimum distance of 1
meter from the air outlet.
1.11Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces and hot
conditions. Do not route the power lead in front of the
appliance.
1.12 Do not use this fire in rooms that have explosive gas in
them (for example petrol), or if you are using solvents,
glue, aerosol spray or in flammable paints, as these may
catch fire.
1.13 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.
1.14 Children and vulnerable people must be supervised at
all times when using this appliance, as some parts can
become very hot and cause burns. A suitable fireguard
must be fitted for this purpose.
1.15 Do not use this appliance in small rooms when they are
occupied by persons not capable of leaving the room on
their own, unless constant supervision is provided.
1.16 Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
1.17 Keep the power plug accessible after installation.

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Information below for authorized person or service centre
only:
A non-rewireable plug fitted with a 13A fuse is
supplied. Should the fuse or plug need replacing, and
you are competent to do so, it must be replaced with a
13A fuse or plug being 13A BS1363A approved.
2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model No.: 480E/780E/890E/1500E
Supply Voltage: AC 220-240V 50Hz
Maximum power consumption: 2000W
Power for flame effect:
Model No.
480E
780E
890E
1500E
Power
17.5W
21.5W
24W
36W
Power for mood light: DC12V, Max. 9.6W 0.8A
Heat Output:
Nominal heat output (Pnom): 2000W
Minimum heat output(indicative) (Pmin): 1000W
Maximum continuous heat output (Pmax): 2000W
Auxiliary Electricity Consumption:
At nominal heat output (elmax): 12.5W
At minimum heat output (elmin): 12W
In standby mode (elSB): 0.48W
Type of heat output / room temperature control
Single stage heat output and no room temperature control
No
Two or more manual stages, no room temperature control
No
With mechanic thermostat room temperature control
No
With electronic room temperature control
Yes
Electronic room temperature control plus day timer
Yes
Electronic room temperature control plus week timer
Yes

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Other Control Options
Room temperature control, with presence detection
No
Room temperature control, with open window detection
Yes
With distance control option
No
With adaptive start control
Yes
With working time limitation
No
With black bulb sensor
No
3. PARTS AND HARDWARE
3.1 Unpacking the fire carefully, make sure that the appliance is intact with no
signs of damage caused by transport and no part has been exposed to water.
If in doubt, do not use the appliance and contact an authorised service centre.
3.2 Keep plastic wrapping away from children.
3.3 Save the original packaging as this may be required in the event of service
complaint with product.
3.4 Check that all parts are removed from the packing.

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A
B
C
ST 4* 12 Screws
(8 pcs)
Brackets
(2 pcs)
D
E
F
Large Clear Faux Crystal
(1 set)
Small Clear Faux Crystal
(1 set)
Small Black Faux Crystal
(1 set)
G
H
I
Medium Clear Faux Crystal
(1 set)
Vermiculate
(1 set)
Logs
(1 set)
J
K
L
Instruction Manual
(1pc)
AAA Battery
(2 pcs)
Remote
(1 pc)
Brackets for Glass
480E ONLY (2 pcs)
16 pcs for 890E

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4. APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS
Model No.
A
B
C
D
E
F
480E
564
510
538
667
448
531
780E
840
786
814
722
503
586
890E
968
914
942
558
339
422
1500E
1554
1500
1528
558
339
422
Unit: mm

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5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Tools Required
A screw driver and a spirit level and drill will be needed.
Locating the Appliance
Your new electric fireplace may be installed virtually anywhere in your home.
However, when choosing a location ensure that the general instructions are
followed.
5.1 For best results, install out of direct sunlight.
5.2 If installing in an existing fireplace and chimney always block the chimney
with fibreglass insulation or similar to prevent it sucking air away through the
appliance. Failure to do this may cause poor performance and loss of heat or
make the appliance cut out.
5.3 The appliance should be connected to an earthed electrical outlet and it
must be easily accessible to allow disconnection.
The wires in the mains cable of this appliance are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
Blue = Neutral. Brown = Live. Green/yellow = earth.
PREPARATION BEFORE INSTALLATION
5.4 Preparation of making the appliance into three sided visible fires
5.4a To remove the two sides panels remove the four ST4*12 screws on each
side.

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5.4b For 480E, Fix the glass retaining brackets offered as an extra spare part by
side and the front.
5.5 Preparation of the mood lights connection (Note: Mood lights are an
optional extra.)
5.5a Remove the two ST4×10 screws and the metal plate on the right lower side.
Pull out the cable inside.
5.5b fit the grommet into the plate and refit plate with two ST4×10 screws and
connect the mood light strip, various lengths available (max length
3metres)

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Note: Compatible mood lights are available from Charlton & Jenrick Ltd., and
other makes may not be suitable and will void warranty.
Installation into a fireplace opening/insert:
Model No.
480E
780E
890E
1500E
W
572
848
976
1562
H
671
726
562
562
5.5a Carefully mark out the opening size following the above dimensions. Fix
the two brackets with four ST4*12 screws to each side of the fire box.
Unit: mm

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5.5b Push the appliance into the opening hole and then fix the brackets to the
wall framework from the front with four ST4*12 screws.
5.5c Remove the front glass panels by removing the thumbscrews and fixing
brackets and then remove the front glass by pulling forward and lifting out
of groove.
5.5d For 480E, Remove the front glass panels by removing the screws and fixing
brackets and then remove the front glass by pulling forward and lifting out
of groove.

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5.5e Position the fuel bed items to your own liking, we suggest you lay a layer of
small crystals to cover the fuel bed base then arrange the other items of
your choice. Replace the glass panel in revised order of 5.5c and 5.5d for
480E.
Metal Trim Installation (Note: Metal Trim is an optional extra for 890E)
5.5f Fix the upper and bottom metal trim brackets with four ST4×10 screws to
the appliance following the step 1. Fix the left and right metal trim
brackets to the upper and bottom ones with four ST4×10 screws
following the step 2. Finally install the trim onto the appliance follow the
direction.

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Note: These four brackets are attached onto the pretectioin foam on the top
of the appliance inside the package.
Installation of hanging on the wall: (Note: wall-mounting bracket is an optional.)
5.6a For 480E and 780E, carefully, mark and drill four holes on the wall using
the following wall bracket as a template and push in the four plastic wall
anchors. Fix the wall mount bracket onto the wall with four ST5*40
screws.

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5.6b For 890E and 1500E, mark and drill four holes on the wall using this kind of
wall bracket as a template and Fix the wall mount bracket onto the wall
with ST5*40 screws.
5.6c Put the fire box onto the wall bracket and then fix with two fixing screws
of the wall mount brackets on the top of the fire box for 480E and 780E
while fix the screws the wall mount brackets at the bottom of the
appliance for 890E and 1500E. Remove the front glass and arrange the
fuel bed as described in 5.5d and 5.5e.

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5.6d Secure the front panel onto the appliance by hooking the screws on the
panel into the key hole slots on the appliance following the direction as
shown.
Installation into the mantel
5.7a Put the fire box into the mantel from the rear. Fix the two brackets to the
mantel with 4 ST4*12screws.

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5.7b Well position the appliance and mantel. Connect the mood lights strip on
the mantel to the mood light on the appliance.
6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! Do not operate the appliance if it is damaged or has malfunctioned.
If you suspect the appliance is damaged or has malfunctioned call a qualified
service engineer to inspect the appliance, and replace any part of the electrical
system if necessary, before reuse.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, keep textiles, curtains, or any other
flammable material a minimum distance of 1 meter from the air outlet.
MAKE SURE the plug fits tight in the outlet. Faulty wall outlet connections or
loose plugs can cause the outlet to overheat.
Do not disconnect the power at the mains supply whilst the appliance is running.
Use the functions on the remote to turn the fire off and ensure the mains switch
has been moved to the off position before disconnecting.
PREPARATION BEFORE USE
6.1 The appliance can be operated by both remote control and the manual
controls on the appliance.

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NOTE: To use both remote and manual functions the manual on/off switch
must be in ‘ON’ position. In order to prevent the product becoming too hot,
there is 10s delay when turning on the heater and a 10s delay when turning off
the heater fan.
Batteries
Ensure that the handset batteries are new and inserted correctly.
Main Power Switch
6.2 The mains power switch is located on the control panel located on the upper
side of the heater box.
6.3 Switch ON (—) before operating either the remote or manual controls.
6.4 A long beep is heard to indicate the fire is ready for use.
6a. MANUAL CONTROL PANEL
NOTE: The manual button controls basic functions, not a full range of controls.
Use the remote hand set to carry out all functions.

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6a.1 The manual buttons are located at the upper of the appliance.
6a.2 Press “LIGHTS ON/OFF” to turn on or turn off both the flame
and mood
light at the same time.
6a.3 Press “FLAME” button to select the colour of flame (3 kinds) or return to the
OFF position.
6a.4 Press “FUEL BED ” button to select the colour of fuel bed (13 kinds) or
return to the OFF position.
NOTE: The controls on appliance will lose the memory for all function settings
when the switch is set to the Off Position.
When the remote runs out of power or when you change the batteries, only
the flame function will lose memory and will not affect the timer settings,
however, the clock may need adjusting.
6b. REMOTE CONTROLS