Imperial Fires TF4 Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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Installation and Maintenance Instructions

TF4 Electric Fires

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND

RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Your IMPERIAL electric fire has been made with great care. Here are some instructions

including cleaning and maintenance, which will help you keep your fire in good condition

for many years. If you experience any parts or service problems contact either your

retailer or IMPERIAL FIRES LIMITED.

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. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play

with the appliance.

This is an amendment to the standard and now applies to all EN60335 items.

Created and Manufactured in the UK By

Imperial Fires Ltd

St Marys Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5AU UK

TEL [phone]; FAX [phone]

Web: imperial-fires.co.uk

Email: [e-mail]

The product complies with the European Safety Standards EN 60335 -1,EN60335-2-30 and the essential requirements of EEC Directives 73/23 and 89/336

Part No I01372 issue C

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IMPERIAL ELECTRIC FIRES

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YOUR FIRE

TF4 Fires are Visual effect fires with LED lighting and remote control. They are available

with several different facia trims and frets.
The general fitting instructions refer to all models.

SECTION 1: UNPACKING, ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND

GENERAL SAFETY

GENERAL

Unpack the fire carefully and retain the packaging for possible future use, for example in
the event of moving home or returning the fire for repair to your supplier. Remove any

plastic protection film and transit tape.

The fire incorporates an effect which can be used with or without heating so that the
comforting effect may be enjoyed at any time of the year; using the flame effect only

requires minimal electricity.

Before connecting the heater check that the supply voltage is the same as that stated on

the heater.

Please note: Where used in a very quiet environment, where background noise is very
low, it may be possible to hear a sound which is related to the operation of the flame

effect. This is normal and should not be a cause for concern.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

Check that the voltage stamped on the rating label of your fire at the rear is the same as

your house electricity supply which must be AC (alternating current).

The mains cord of the fire has a UK type plug fitted with a 13amp fuse. When replacing a
fuse, use a 13amp fuse approved to BS 1362. The fuse cover of a moulded on plug must
be refitted when changing the fuse; should it be lost the plug must not be used until the
correct replacement fuse cover is obtained from your service agent or the plug is

replaced.

The wires in the mains supply cord are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green and Yellow = Earth, Blue = Neutral, Brown = Live.

If your fire is fitted with a moulded on mains plug which is not suitable for the socket

outlets in your home, the plug must be cut off and an appropriate one fitted.

Note: A plug cut off from a flexible cord will give a shock hazard if inserted in a 13 amp

socket elsewhere in the house. To avoid this it should be disposed of immediately.

If you are fitting an alternative type of plug then the colours of the wires in the mains cord
may not correspond with the identifying markings on the plug terminals. In this case

proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured Green/Yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug
which is marked by the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured Green or Green/
Yellow. The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal in the plug

which is marked by the letter N or coloured Black. The wire which is coloured Brown must
be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter L or coloured Red.

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All Fires must be connected to a readily accessible isolating socket regardless of
whether they are free standing or fixed into a surround; fixed installations must

also be fused.

 Always install the fire so that the isolation socket is readily accessible.

 Do not cover or hang clothes, towels etc. over or near the heater as this could

cause overheating and possible damage.

 The heater should not be used immediately below a socket outlet.
 Do not use in the immediate surroundings of a bath, shower or swimming pool.

 Do not use this heater with an external programme controller, thermal control,

timer or any other device which switches the heater on automatically as a fire

risk may occur if the heater has been accidentally covered or moved.

HARD WIRING THE FIRE

IF DESIRED THE FIRE CAN BE HARD WIRED TO A SWITCHED FUSED ISOLATOR;

IF A SWITCH FUSED ISOLATOR IS USED ENSURE THAT THE FUSE IN THE

ISOLATOR IS FITTED WITH A FUSE RATED AT 13AMP TO BS1362.
It is recommended that this work be undertaken by a competent engineer.

Note: If the fire is hard wired ensure that the mains lead can be unplugged from the

appliance to assist removal.

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

THIS FIRE MUST BE INSTALLED IN A FIREPLACE OPENING AND SECURED USING

APPROPRIATE WALL FIXINGS

Your IMPERIAL fire is designed to fit a standard 16”(400+15/-0mm Wide x 560+15/-0mm

High) fireplace opening. Before installing thoroughly clean the fireplace and ensure debris
and dust cannot enter the fire from the chimney; ensure the fire stands on a smooth level

surface.

Position the fire in the opening and mark through the fixing flanges fixed to the fire
the 4 off fixing points. Remove the fire if necessary , drill & fit appropriate wall

fixings. Re-fit fire to the opening and secure to opening using 4 off appropriate
screws.
PLEASE NOTE:

If you are fixing the fire to Marble, Granite or similar, it is preferable to fix with

either a suitable double sided adhesive tape or a Silicon based sealant/adhesive.