Planika Astro 850 User manual

ASTRO
Copyright Planika Sp. z o.o. IE0001#01 06.11.2020
Installation and user’s manual

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Table of contents
1. IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS........................................................................................................................................3
2. APPLIANCE DATA...........................................................................................................................................................3
3. EQUIPMENT RECEIVED..................................................................................................................................................4
4. PRE- INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................................................4
5. INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................................................................4
5.1 Recessed installation with Three Sided view..........................................................................................................4
5.2 Recessed installation with Corner view..................................................................................................................5
5.3. Recessed installation with Front view...............................................................................................................5
5.4. Partly- recessed installation ..............................................................................................................................6
5.5. Wall- mounted installation................................................................................................................................6
5.6. Installing Wall Switch.............................................................................................................................................7
5.7. Installing Side Covers .............................................................................................................................................7
5.8. Removing the Glass................................................................................................................................................7
6. OPERATION MANUAL........................................................................................................................................8
6.1 Hand-held remote .............................................................................................................................................8
6.2 Pairing remote...................................................................................................................................................8
6.3 Wall switch ........................................................................................................................................................9
6.4 Light indicator....................................................................................................................................................9
6.5 Manual controls...............................................................................................................................................10
7. TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................................10
8. FAQ ..................................................................................................................................................................11
9. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................11

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1. IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS
- Read all instructions before installing or using this heater.
- This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces.
- Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least 1m from the
front of the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear.
- Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or disabled people and whenever the
heater is left operating and unattended.
- Do not operate any heater after it malfunctions, has been dropped, or damaged in any manner. Disconnect power
at service panel and have heater inspected by an authorized technician or a reputable electrician before using. To
disconnect heater, turn controls to off and turn off power to heater circuit at main disconnect panel.
- 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.
- To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner.
- A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint or flammable
vapors or liquids are used or stored.
- 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.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property
damage. Refer to this manual
CAUTION: Do not expose the heater to the elements (such as rain, etc.). For assistance or additional information,
consult a qualified installer.
Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near firebox. Never place any objects on the fireplace.
Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with fireplace.
Fireplace becomes very hot when running. Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or
clothing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touching.
CAUTION: In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater.
2. APPLIANCE DATA
Table A
Model
Viewing Area
(WxHxD) [mm]
Firebox Dimensions
(WxHxD) [mm]
Framing Dimensions (opening size)
(WxHxD) [mm]
Astro 850
838 x 477 x 150
840 x 708 x 249
846 x 717 x 262
Astro 1200
1219 x 477 x 150
1221 x 708 x 249
1227 x 717 x 262
Astro 1500
1524 x 477 x 150
1526 x 708 x 249
1532 x 717 x 262
Astro 1800
1829 x 477 x 150
1831 x 708 x 249
1837 x 717 x 262
FIREBOX DIMENSIONS
249mm
FIREBOX DIMENSIONS
708mm
Firebox width varies (see chart below)
VIEWING AREA
477mm
VIEWING AREA
150mm
Viewing width varies (see chart below)
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3. EQUIPMENT RECEIVED
4. PRE- INSTALLATION
Select a suitable location that is not susceptible to moisture and is a safe distance from drapes, furniture and high
traffic areas. A qualified electrician should add an electrical outlet suitable for a CEE 7/7 plug on a dedicated flexible
15 amp 220-240 volt circuit per local building codes.
NOTE: Follow all national and local electrical codes.
CAUTION: Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection during installation and maintenance.
5. INSTALLATION
5.1 Recessed installation with Three Sided view
1. Prepare the framed opening according
to the table A- Framing Dimensions
(opening size) on page 3. Provide an
electrical outlet on the back side of the
framed opening, near the top right
corner.
2. Install L- Metal Mounting Brackets in top
and bottom sections of the device to
prepared holes.
3. Install the fire unit in the framed opening
with drywall screws to secure the unit.
4. Mask the exposed fire unit during the
drywall process. Install drywall to the
drywall stops on the perimeter of the
fire box. Decorate as desired.
5. Install the side and front glass pieces.

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5.2 Recessed installation with Corner view
1. Follow steps 1 & 2 from the Three Sided installation instructions.
2. Remove the corresponding drywall stops according to your installation (in the example,
the drywall stops on the left end would be removed.)
3. Install the side glass then the corresponding side cover (page 7) according to your
installation (the side glass must be installed before the metal side cover.)
4. Install the fire unit in the framed opening with drywall screws to secure the unit.
5. Mask the exposed fire unit during the
drywall process. Install drywall to the
drywall stops on the perimeter of the
fire box. Decorate as desired.
6. Install the remaining side glass and
front glass.
5.3. Recessed installation with Front view
1. Follow steps 1 & 2 from the 3 sided installation instructions.
2. Remove the drywall stops on both sides of the fire unit.
3. Install the side glass then side covers (page 7) on both sides of the fire
unit (the side glass must be installed before the metal side cover.)
4. Install the fire unit in the framed opening with drywall screws to
secure the unit.
5. Mask the exposed fire unit during the drywall process.
Install drywall to the drywall stops on the perimeter of
the fire box. Decorate as desired.
6. Install the front glass.

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5.4. Partly- recessed installation
1. Prepare the framed opening according
to the height and width of the table A -
Framing Dimensions (opening size) on
page 3. Provide an electrical outlet on
the back side of the framed opening,
near the top right corner.
2. Install L- Metal Mounting Brackets in top
and bottom sections of the device to
prepared holes.
3. Install the fire unit in the framed opening
with drywall screws to secure the unit.
4. Firebox must be covered with material of
choice. Mask the exposed fire unit during
this process. Install drywall, tile or material
of your choice to the drywall stops on the
perimeter of the fire box. Decorate as
desired.
5. Install the side and front glass pieces.
5.5. Wall- mounted installation
1. Find the optimal place to mount your
appliance.
2. Hold the Wall Bracket up to the wall and
ensure that it is level.
3. Attached the Wall Bracket to the wall by
using screws in pre-made holes
4. Install the appliance by carefully moving the
device to the wall and gently lower the
device down until it sits on hooks on both
sides.
5. Optionally install L- Metal Mounting
Brackets in top and bottom sections of the
device to prepared holes.
6. Firebox can be covered with material
of choice. Mask the exposed fire unit
during this process. Install drywall,
tile or material of your choice to the
drywall stops on the perimeter of the
fire box. Decorate as desired.
7. Install the side and front glass pieces.

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5.6. Installing Wall Switch
1. Locate 2-gang low voltage bracket within 6m of fireplace.
2. Remove glass face (attached with magnets) from metal bracket.
3. Attach the metal bracket to the low voltage bracket with the screws.
4. Insert batteries (2 AAA) and replace the glass face.
5.7. Installing Side Covers
Place the side cover and screw into position with the screws.
5.8. Removing the Glass
1. To remove the glass from the appliance use cross headed screwdriver to
unscrew the top bracket of the appliance, holding the glass in place.
2. Remove the top bracket out ensuring the glass is supported all the time.
3. Gently lift the glass up and out from the appliance
using suction cups and ensuring you have full support
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6. OPERATION MANUAL
6.1 Hand-held remote
The unit has a main power switch just in front of the glass on the right hand side. A hand-held remote is included.
This will turn the machine on. Upon turning power on,
the machine will return to the settings it had when it was
cycled off.
This will turn the machine off.
This will cycle the heater between high, low and off.
All zones of the fireplace will start the slow fade between
colors.
Pressing the sync button will change all the colors of the
fireplace (Flame, Ember Bed and Downlight) to match
the current color of the flame setting.
Pressing this button will reset all colors (Flame, Ember
Bed and Downlight) to the default orange flame setting.
This is a zone setting. Touching this button will allow you
to change the color and brightness of the flame by using
the RGB wheel and brightness slider.
This is a zone setting that controls the color and
brightness of the ember bed.
This is a zone setting that controls the color and
brightness of the downlight.
6.2 Pairing remote
1. With the fireplace ON press and hold the Power button for about 3 seconds until you hear the buzzer sound
twice and the power indicators begin to flash.
2. Within 5 seconds on the hand held remote or wall touch control press the Power button repeatedly until the
buzzer sounds again and the indicators flash acknowledging that it has paired. You may also hear another
buzzer and the pair is now completed.
• Pairing must be done within 5 seconds or the fireplace will time out of pairing mode.
• To clear any paired remotes from the unit, locate then press and hold the reset button for 3 seconds. You should
hear a buzzer letting you know the codes have been cleared so you can now pair a new remote or wall touch control.
(The reset is located next to the manual controls and can be pressed with a paper clip.)

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6.3 Wall switch
This will turn the machine on. Upon turning power on,
the machine will return to the settings it had when it was
cycled off.
This will turn the machine off.
This will cycle the heater between high, low and off.
All zones of the fireplace will start the slow fade between
colors.
This will allow you to use the Plus or Minus icons to set a
time (indicated by the display screen). Times will be ½h,
1h or 3h. Upon reaching this time the machine will
power off.
Pressing this button will reset all colors (Flame, Ember
Bed and Downlight) to the default orange flame setting.
This is a zone setting. Touching this button will allow you
to change the color and brightness of the flame by using
the RGB wheel and brightness slider.
This is a zone setting that controls the color and
brightness of the ember bed.
This is a zone setting that controls the color and
brightness of the downlight.
Pressing the Plus or Minus icons will start the thermostat
setting. Set to the desired temperature and the unit will
automatically confirm within a few seconds.
6.4 Light indicator
Power indicator light for wall switch as well as upper right corner of the main unit
When the switch turns on, this green pilot lamp turns on. It shows the fire is energized.
A blue status light shows that the power is on and the heater is on low.
A red status light shows that the power is on and the heater is on high.

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6.5 Manual controls
The unit has manual controls located next to the power switch, just in front of the glass on the top right side.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING

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8. FAQ
Q. How do you change the Wall Touch Control to Fahrenheit/Celsius?
A. Long press on the up and down arrows on the Wall Touch Control to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Q. What distance can the remote be used from the fireplace?
A. Optimal distance for the remote control is within 6 meters.
Q. Can you turn on the fireplace via the manual control and off via the remote (or vise versa)?
A. Yes.
Q. Does the fireplace need to be on a dedicated 15 amp circuit?
A. Yes.
Q. What thickness of sheetrock should be used for the recessed installation?
A. 12mm or 16mm, thinner is recommended for tile façade.
Q. How often do the batteries in the remote need to be replaced?
A. Annually, possibly more with heavy use.
Q. Is there a remote receiver in the fireplace that requires batteries?
A. No, only the actual remote requires batteries. The rest of the fireplace runs entirely off of the main power supply.
9. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
There is very little maintenance involved with your electric fireplace. Please follow the few points below:
•On a semi-annual basis unplug the machine from its power source, wait for the heating element to cool and
dust the fire unit with a dry cloth. Be careful not to brush any wires that may be exposed as you do this.
•To clean the glass face of the fireplace simply use your desired glass cleaner with paper towels.
•To clean the air inlets/outlets, wipe with a soft cloth or the nozzle of a vacuum cleaner
•Dust can easily build up around the heater area inside the fire unit, on the left and right sides. Take particular
care to clean this area on a regular basis to prevent buildup.
•For long periods of inactivity, please unplug the fireplace and ensure the surrounding area remains dry.