HomeTech EF423, EF430, EF431, EF451, EF450 Installation And User Instruction Manual

ELECTRIC FIREPLACE

with Remote Control

Model: EF423 / EF430 / EF431 / EF450 / EF451

INSTALLATION AND USER INSTRUCTION GUIDE

Please read all instructions carefully

and retain for future reference

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Instructions:

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. This heater must be used on an AC supply only and the voltage marked on the heater must
correspond to the supply voltage.

2. Do not switch the appliance on until it properly installed as described in this manual.

3. The heater must not be located immediately below a socket outlet.

4. Keep furniture, curtains and other flammable material at least 1 meter away from the appliance.

5. Do not leave the appliance unattended during use.

6. Do not leave the appliance unattended whilst connected to the mains supply.

7. Keep out of reach of children and do not allow them to operate this appliance.

8. This appliance is intended for household use and should not be used for industrial purposes.

9. From time to time, check the cord for damage. Never use the appliance if the cord or any part of
the appliance shows signs of damage.

10. Do not operate this appliance with a damaged plug or cord, after a malfunction or after being
dropped or damaged in any way.

11. Repairs to electrical appliances should only be performed by a qualified electrician.

12. Improper repairs may place the user at serious risk.

13. Do not run the mains cable under carpets, rugs etc.

14. Do not allow the mains cable to hang over sharp edges or come into contact with hot surfaces.

15. Do not cover or obstruct the heater in any way.

16. Overheating will result if it is accidentally covered.

17. Never immerse the product in water or any other liquids.

18. Do not use this heater in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming pool.

19. Do not use the appliance outdoors.

20. Do not use if you have wet hands.

21. Never use the appliance on or near hot surfaces.

22. Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is unplugged from the power and that it is completely
cooled.

23. Do not clean the appliance with abrasive chemicals.

24. Never use accessories that are not recommended or supplied by the manufacturer. It could cause
danger to the user or damage to the appliance.

25. The only user replacement parts are the bulbs. There are no other user replacement parts. All
other servicing should be referred to a qualified engineer.

26. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.

27. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

28. Do not lift the appliance by the front panel.

29. Do not use this heater with a programm er, timer or any other device that s witches the heater on
automatically, since a fire risk exists if the heater is covered or positioned incorrectly.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,

FULLY INSERT.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR HEATER

INSTALLATION

Getting started

1. Remove the appliance from the box.

2. Remove any packaging from the product.

3. Place the packaging inside the box and either store or dispose of safely.

Contents of carton

1. Electric Fireplace

2. Wall fixing bracket

3. Fixing screws and wall plugs

4. Remote control

5. Instruction manual

6. 1 bag of decorative pebbles (If your Fireplac e is with “log fuel effect”, no pebbles are included)

Helpful advice before fitting

1. Please retain all packaging until you have checked and counted all the parts and the contents of
the fixing pack against the parts list.

2. The fixing pack contains small items which should be kept away from young children

3. We suggest that you open the fixing pack and place all the contents into a container, therefore
reducing the risk of losing any small pieces

1. Do not connect the appliance until properly fixed to the wall and the instructions is read fully

2. The minimum distances must be observed

3. For installation of the appliance, care must be taken not to damage concealed cables

4. Please be careful while drilling the ho les.

5. This appliance is designed to be permanently fixed to a wall at a minimum height of 300mm.The
wall bracket must be fitted horizontally and the cable routed to the bottom right of the heater

6. A height of 600mm from bottom of heater to floor is recommended for optimum viewing of fuel
bed. Keep top of heater at least 1 meter away from ceiling or other object for optimum heat
ventilation. (For recommend fixing dimensions, see Fig. 1 of the diagram that corresponds to your
Fireplace model number)

7. For optimum viewing, mark the top four screws fixing positions on wall in accordance with the
recommend fixing dimensions (see Fig.2). D rill holes with a six dri ll bit.(for EF450/EF451)

For optimum viewing, mark the top five screws fixing positions on wall in accordance with the

recommend fixing dimensions (see Fig.2). Drill holes with a six dri ll b i t. (for EF423/EF430/EF431)

8. Fix the wall bracket using that the plug and screws provided

9. Carefully lift the heater up ensuring that the top rear ledge of heater engages the wall bracket
(see Fig.2 in circle) and is sitting centrally

10. Gently bring the heater level with the w all

11. Mark the bottom holes position (see Fig.3), remove the heater ensuring that the bottom fixing
bracket is rotated up

12. Drill and fit wall plug

13. Refit the heater to the wall fixing bracket and rotate the bottom fixing bracket down again and use
the screw provided to permanently fix the heater in place

14. Unpack the pebbles from the bag and place them along the light unit in the desired position.
(Disregard this instruction if your Firep lace is with “log fuel ef f ec t” )

15. Place the front panel over the front of the fire aligning the slots in the brackets at each side of the
panel with the lugs on the sides of the fire (see Fig. 4). Again two people will be required for this
operation

DIAGRAM FOR M ODEL: EF450 / EF451

DIAGRAM FOR M ODEL: EF423

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