Operating instructions
2. If the appliance is to be installed in an existing chimney
breast, ensure that the chimney is cleaned by a competent
chimney sweep and block o the chimney ue.
This procedure is important for the e cient operation of
appliance.
Installation.
Ensure that all packing items are removed (read any
warning labels carefully).
Retain all packing for possible future use, in the event of
moving or returning the appliance to your supplier.
Under the appliance there are four adjustable supports
provided for levelling, where the base of the replace opening
is raised above the level of the hearth.
You are now ready to install the electric re. Make sure the unit
is switched OFF.
Using the correct xings for your wall x the wall bracket to
the wall. With two persons hold the re by the sides and gently
manoeuvre into position. Plug the re into a 13amp/240 volt
outlet. Ensure that the supply cable exits at the front of the
re, at the right or left hand corner to suit your supply socket
location and is not trapped under the re such that it might
become damaged.
Before using the manual controls rstly ll the water tank
(See ‘Maintenance’, ‘Filling the water tank’).
Manual Controls.
The Opti-myst Manual controls are located behind the drawer
front. Slide out the drawer to access the controls. (See Fig. 2 for
Manual Control lay out)
Switch ‘A’:- Controls the electricity supply to the heater.
Note: This switch must be in the ‘ON’ ( I ) position for the
appliance to operate, with or without heat.
Switch ‘B’:- Controls the functions of the re.
Press
once to turn on ame e ect. This will be indicated
by one beep.
Although the main lights operate immediately it will take a
further 30 seconds before the ame e ect starts.
Press it again to give ame e ect and heat. This will be
indicated by two beeps.
Press it again to return to ame e ect only.
This will be indicated by one beep.
Press to put re in to standby mode.
This will be indicated by one beep.
Switch ‘C’:- Controls the mist extractor motor.
There are two speeds for the mist extractor motor, low and
high. This function is required to eliminate concensation on
the glass. When the unit is switched on the mist extractor
motor will run at high speed for 1 minute and then will default
to the low setting.
Thumb Wheel ‘D’:- Controls the mist output.
Turning the wheel upwards will increase the amount of mist
produced and turning the wheel downwards decreaces the
amount of mist produced.
Note: Should condendsation appear on the glass, simply turn
down the mist and switch the mist extractor motor to high
speed until the condensation has been eliminated.
When the water tank is empty the main lamps will go out. See
instructions under ‘Maintenance’, ‘Filling the water tank’. When
this procedure is complete, the main lamps will illuminate but
it will take approx 30 seconds before the ames return.
Remote Control Operation
On the control panel, Switch A (see Fig. 2) must be in the ‘ON’ ( I
) position in order for the remote control to operate. There are 3
buttons on the remote control. (See Fig. 7)
To operate correctly the remote must be pointed towards the
front of the fuel e ect.
The remote control functions are as follows:
Press once to turn on Flame e ect only.
This will be indicated by one beep.
Press once to turn on Heat and Flame e ect.
This will be indicated by two beeps.
Standby
This will be indicated by one beep.
Battery Information.
1. Unclip the battery cover on the back of the remote control.
(See Fig. 7)
2. Install AAA batteries into the remote control.
3. Replace the battery cover.
Discard leaky batteries.
Dispose of batteries in the proper manner according to
national and local regulations.
Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a di erent
battery type, if inserted incorrectly, if all the batteries are
not replaced at the same time, if disposed of in a re, or if
an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be
recharged.
Thermal safety cut-out
A thermal safety cut-out is incorporated in the fan heater to
prevent damage due to overheating. This can happen if the
heat outlet is restricted in any way or if the chimney ue has
not been blocked o e ectively. If the cut-out operates, unplug
the heater from the socket outlet and allow approximately 10
minutes before reconnecting. Before switching the heater
back on remove any obstruction that may be restricting the
heat outlet, then continue normal operation.
Caution: In order to avoid hazard due to inadvertent resetting
of the thermal cutout, this appliance must not be powered
through an external switching device, such as a timer, or
connected to a switch that is regularly switched on and o by
the utility.
This heater is not equipped with a thermostat to control the
room temperature.
Tips for using your appliance.
1. Only pull out the drawer when its time to re ll the water
tank or change a lamp, otherwise it may lead to excess
water in the sump and reduced ame e ect. If this happens
empty the water from the sump as instructed under
‘Maintenance’.
2. With the ame setting on minimum the unit will use
approximately 40ml of water per hour and will last 3 times