will inadvertently alter the water level and the fl ame effect operation.
Only use tap water in this appliance with a maximum hardness of 10 dH.
Always ensure that the appliance is sitting on a level fl oor.
If you intend not using the appliance for longer than 2 weeks, drain the water from sump and water tank and
dry the sump.
Once installed, never move this appliance or lay on its back, without draining the water from sump and water
tank.
The water tank, sump, sump lid, tank cap and air fi lters must be cleaned once every two weeks, particularly in
hard water areas.
The appliance should never be operated if the lamps are not working.
The lamps should be regularly inspected as described under 'Maintenance' and 'Changing Lamps'.
Installation Instructions
The 3-Step can be changed to suit 3 styles, the Tripple (3 side glass), the Duet (2side glass) and the Relax (front glass
only).The product comes already comes as a Relax. To change between models fi x the suction cups to the front glass
and lift the glass upwards and then down and away from the product see fi g 3a. Remove the rubber cord on the inside
of the side glass at the bottom and top. Slide the side metal plate and side glass out together see fi g 3b. Seperate the
side glass and slide it back into place. Use the larger rubber cord to fi x the side glass in place found in the instruction
pack. Replace the front glass by repeating the steps above in reverse. Use the suction cups to adjust the side glass so
that you have a both the front and side glass fi tting correctly. Ensure that there is a gap of 300mm between the top of
the fi re and the underside of any shelf. Wall Mounting: Mount the wall brace supplier level and in a desired position on
to the wall by using 4 appropriate fi xings for your wall. Suspend the fi re from the wall brace.
Before installing this appliance, we recommend that;
1. Choose which style of 3-step you require and make the required adjustment to the appliance
2. You have your chimney cleaned by a competent chimney sweep.
3. You block off the chimney fl ue.
This procedure is important for the effi cient operation of the heating unit and will also reduce heat loss up the chimney.
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 fi replace opening is
raised above the level of the hearth.
You are now ready to install the electric fi re. Make sure the unit is switched OFF.
Using the correct fi xings for your wall fi x the wall bracket to the wall. With two persons hold the fi re by the sides and
gently manoeuvre into position. Plug the fi re into a 13amp/240 volt outlet. Ensure that the supply cable exits at the front
of the fi re, at the right or left hand corner to suit your supply socket location and is not trapped under the fi re such that
it might cause it to be damaged.
Manualcontrols
Before using the manual controls fi rstly fi 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 heater to operate with or without heat.
Switch 'B':- Controls the function of the fi re.
Press
once to turn on fl ame effect. This will be indicated by one beep.
Although the main lights operate immediately it will take a further 30 seconds before the fl ame effect starts.
Press it again to give fl ame effect and heat. This will be indicated by two beeps.
Press it again to return to fl ame effect only.
This will be indicated by one beep.
Press
to put fi 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 switch setting.
Thumb Wheel 'D':- Controls the mist output.
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