3-Step
IMPORTANT: THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Important Safety Advice:
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fi re,
electrical shock and injury to persons, including the
following:
If the appliance is damaged, check with the supplier
before installation and operation.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not use in the immediate surroundings of a bath,
shower or swimming pool.
Do not locate the heater immediately below a fi xed
socket outlet or connection box.
This appliance is not intended for use by children or
other persons without assistance or supervision if their
physical, sensory or mental capabilities prevent them
from using it safely. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Do not use this heater in series with a thermal control,
a program controller, a timer or any other device that
switches on the heat automatically, since a fi re risk exists
when the heater is accidentally covered or displaced.
Ensure that furniture, curtains or other combustible
material are positioned no closer than 1 metre from the
heater.
In the event of a fault unplug the heater.
Unplug the heater when not required for long periods.
Although this heater complies with safety standards,
we do not recommend its use on deep pile carpets or on
long hair type of rugs.
The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is
accessible.
If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or service agent or a similarly qualifi ed
person in order to avoid a hazard.
Keep the supply cord away from the front of the heater.
WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the
heater. Do not place material or garments on the heater,
or obstruct the air circulation around the heater.
The heater carries the Warning symbol indicating
that it must not be covered.
General.
Unpack the heater carefully and retain the packaging for
possible future use, in the event of moving or returning
the fi re to your supplier. The Remote Control, batteries
and lamps are packed separately in the carton.
The fi re incorporates a fl ame eff ect, which can be used
with or without heating, so that the comforting eff ect may
be enjoyed at any time of the year. Using the fl ame eff ect
on its own only requires little electricity.
Before connecting the heater check that the supply voltage is
the same as that stated on the heater.
Please note: Used in an environment where background noise
is very low, it may be possible to hear a sound which is related
to the operation of the fl ame eff ect. This is normal and should
not be a cause for concern.
Electrical connection.
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
This heater must be used on an AC ~ supply only and the
voltage marked on the heater must correspond to the supply
voltage.
Before switching on, please read the safety warnings and
operating instructions.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS USER'S GUIDE FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
Do not put Opti-myst plastic components into a
dishwasher.
Only slide out the drawer when the water tank needs to
be fi lled or a lamp needs to be changed otherwise you will
inadvertently alter the water level and the fl ame eff ect
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.
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