BRITISH FIRES 870 Inset Electric Fireplaces Instructions

: June 11, 2024
: BRITISH FIRES

Table of Contents

870 Inset Electric Fireplaces
Product Information: Winchester Electric Suite
Product Usage Instructions
Installation
Age Restrictions
Precautions

870 Inset Electric Fireplaces

Product Information: Winchester Electric Suite

The Winchester Electric Suite is an electrical appliance that
provides heat and is available in three sizes: 870, 1200, and 1600.
This appliance must be used on an AC supply only, and the voltage
marked on the heater’s rating label must correspond to the supply
voltage. It is important to follow basic precautions to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to a person while using
this appliance. The heater must not be located immediately below a
socket-outlet. Do not use this heater in the immediate surroundings
of a bath, a shower, or a swimming pool. The heater is not equipped
with a device to control the room temperature.

Product Usage Instructions

Before using the Winchester Electric Suite, it is important to
read and understand the user manual/instructions provided with the
product. Here are some important usage instructions:

Installation

Do not switch the appliance on until it is properly installed as
described in the manual. The mains cable should not be run under
carpets, rugs, etc. Keep furniture, curtains, and other fabric
material away from the appliance.

Age Restrictions

This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not
play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervision. Children of less than 3 years
should be kept away unless continuously supervised. Children aged
from 3 years and less than 8 years shall only switch on/off the
appliance provided that it has been placed or installed in its
intended normal operating position and they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children aged from 3
years and less than 8 years shall not plug in, regulate and clean
the appliance or perform user maintenance.

Precautions

Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquids. Do
not cover or obstruct the heater in any way, as overheating will
result if it is accidentally covered. Some parts of this appliance
can become very hot and cause burns. Particular attention has to be
given where children and vulnerable people are present. Do not use
this heater with a programmer, timer, separate remote-control
system or any other device that switches the heater on
automatically, since a fire risk exists if the heater is covered or
positioned incorrectly. Do not leave the appliance unattended
during use.

WINCHESTER ELECTRIC SUITE

EN

INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS

870, 1200 & 1600 SIZES

// INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS

Section
1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 10.1 10.2 11.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 16.0 17.0 18.0

Contents
Important Notes Installation Requirements Appliance Data for Winchester Electric Suite Component Checklist Site Requirements Clearances To Combustibles Unpacking The Appliance Installation Preparing The appliance Forest View Fuel Bed Layout Slate Fuel Bed Layout Diamond Light Fuel Bed Layout Pairing The Remote Control Operating The Appliance Safety Cut-out System Cleaning and Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide Servicing Appliance Dimensions Three Year Guarantee Terms and Conditions

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// 1.0 IMPORTANT NOTES
Important these instructions should be read carefully and retained for future reference.

When using this electrical appliance, basic precautions should a hazard. Never use the appliance if the cord or any part of the

be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to appliance shows signs of damage. The heater must not be located

person, including the following:

immediately below a socket-outlet.

This heater must be used on an AC supply only and the voltage marked DO NOT use this heater in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a on the heater’s rating label must correspond to the supply voltage. shower or a swimming pool.

DO NOT switch the appliance on until it is properly installed as WARNING:In orderto avoidoverheating,donot coverthe fan of the heater.

described in this manual.

DO NOT use this heater with a programmer, timer, separate

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above remote- control system or any other device that switches the heater

and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or on automatically, since a fire risk exists if the heater is covered or

lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision positioned incorrectly.

or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of

understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an

appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit

children without supervision.

that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.

Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless WARNING: This heater is not equipped with a device to control the

continuously supervised. Children aged from 3 years and less than room temperature. Do not use this heater in small rooms when they

8 years shall only switch on/off the appliance provided that it has are occupied by persons not capable of leaving the room on their

been placed or installed in its intended normal operating position own, unless constant supervision is provided.

and they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use Keep furniture, curtains and other fabric material away from appliance.

of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

DO NOT leave the appliance unattended during use.

Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall not plug in,

regulate and clean the appliance or perform user maintenance.

DO NOT run the mains cable under carpets, rugs etc.

CAUTION: Some parts of this appliance can become very hot and cause burns. Particular attention has to be given where children

DO NOT cover or obstruct the heater in any way. Overheating will result if it is accidentally covered.

and vulnerable people are present.

Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquids.

Check that all parts included are intact and not damaged. If the DO NOT use the appliance outdoors. Before cleaning the appliance, supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, ensure it is unplugged from the power and that it is completely cool.

its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid

Continued on next page

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// 1.0 IMPORTANT NOTES
Continued
DO NOT clean the appliance with abrasive chemicals. Never use accessories that are not recommended or supplied by the manufacturer. It could cause danger to the user or damage to the appliance. DO NOT insert or allow foreign objects to enter the inlet or outlet vents as this may result in electric shock, fire or damage to the appliance. DO NOT install the fire using an extension cord. Unplug from the mains supply if the appliance is not to be used for long perio ds. This appliance is only suitable for well-insulated spaces or occasional use. DO NOT use this appliance in an open flue.
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Co.Westmeath,N37XP52,Ireland Tel:08081699911 www.britishfires.com
Model: EF40-XXA Heater:12601500W Volts: 220-240VAC50Hz Lighting: LED Fuse:1 3Amp
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// 2.0 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
The appliance is supplied with a pre-wired three pin plug (13 Amp fuse rated) and 1.8 metres of electrical cable. It is therefore necessary for a suitable electrical socket to be located within this distance and be easily accessible. This appliance is suitable for installation in static holiday/park homes . The appliance may be hard wired into a fuse spur, providing that the fuse spur is external to the installation and easily accessible, this must be carried out by a service agent or competent person, such as a qualified electrician.
// WARNING:
Before enclosing the appliance, test the power in situation in order to ensure the power to the appliance working properly.

// 3.0 APPLIANCE DATA
Winchester Electric Suite

New Forest Electric Fire

Weight

NF870: 25.6kg NF1200: 50kg NF1600: 65kg

Supply Voltage & Rating Power 220240V AC, 50Hz

Fuse Ratings

13 Amp

Heating Elements

12601500W

Lighting

LED

This fire is fitted with LED’s (Light Emitting Diode) in place of conventional bulbs. LED’s generate the same light levels as conventional bulbs, but use a fraction of the energy consumed.

Item
Heat Output
Nominal heat output

Symbol Value Unit

Pnom

1.5 KW

Minimum heat output (indicative) Maximum continuous heat output

Pmin Pmax, c

0.75 KW 1.5 KW

Item

Unit

Types of heat input, for electric storage local space heaters only

Manual heat charge control with integrated thermostat

N/A

Manual heat charge control with room and/or outdoor temperature feedback N/A

Electronic heat charge control with room and/or outdoor temperature feedback N/A

Fan assisted heat output

N/A

Auxiliary electricity consumption

Type of heat output/room temperature control

At nominal heat output

elmax 0.0

KW

Single stage heat output and no room temperature control

No

At minimumheat output

elmin 0.0

KW

Two or more manual stages no temperature control

No

In standby mode

elSB

0.0

KW

With mechanical thermostat room temperature control

Yes

With electronic room temperature control

No

Electronic room temperature control plus day timer

Yes

Electronic room temperature control plus week timer

Yes

Item

Unit

Other control options

Room temperature control with presence detection

No

Room temperature control with open window detection

Yes

With distance control option

No

With adaptive start control

No

With working time limitation

No

With black bulb sensor

No

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// 4.0 COMPONENT CHECKLIST

Quantity
1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 4 2 12 8 8

Description
Heater unit Wall bracket Top Suite Shelf Bottom Suite Shelf Bottom Shelf Brackets Suite Support Legs Remote control handset Box of logs Bag of slate Bag of bark Bag husk Bag of large crystals Bag of small crystals AAA batteries Blanking plates Small end trims Large end trims Firebox screws Wall plugs Fixing screws

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// 5.0 SITE REQUIREMENTS
It should be noted that the appliance creates warm convected air currents. These currents move heat from the room surroundings to, and up the wall surfaces adjacent to the heater.
If the appliance is to be secure on a dry lined or timber framed construction then the integrity and ability of the wall to secure the appliance must be confirmed. It is important in these
circumstances that any vapour barrier and/or structural members of the house frame are not damaged.
If you are unsure of the ability of the wall to secure the appliance and/or which type of wall fixing to use, you should take professional advice and obtain the correct fixings. Alternatively, find a more suitable wall location.
DO NOT run the supply cable under carpets. DO NOT site in a position where curtains or drapes could cover the appliance, or other soft materials
could cover e.g. below a coat rack. DO NOT site behind an opening door where mechanical impact/damage could occur. DO NOT site where the supply cable would become a trip hazard. DO NOT sit, stand or forcefully pull on the appliance. DO NOT obstruct, cover or force items into the openings. DO NOT use the heater to dry clothes. DO NOT site/use in an outdoor location(s).
It is important that the following clearances are maintained from the appliance to combustible materials. These clearances are dependent on the securing location as defined on the following pages.

// 6.0 CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
The minimum distance to the front of the appliance is 900mm. There are no clearances for above or to the side of the appliance, apart from being clear of curtains and drapes for a flush wall installation. *See page 10 for more details
// CAUTION:
This appliance is heavy. Always seek assistance whilst unpacking and/or during installation. Please read all the instructions before continuing to unpack or install appliance.
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// 7.0 UNPACKING THE APPLIANCE
BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION OF THIS FIREPLACE, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:

The installation should be carried out by two adults to avoid injury or damage. If for any reason it is considered too heavy, please obtain assistance.
When lifting the electric appliance, always keep your back straight. Bend your legs and not your back. Avoid twisting at the waist. It is better to reposition your feet.
Avoid upper body / top heavy bending. Always bend from the knees rather than the waist. Do not lean forward or sideways while handling the appliance.
Always grip the appliance with the palm of the hand do not use the tips of fingers for support.
Always keep the appliance as close to the body as possible. This will minimize the cantilever action.
Use gloves to provide additional grip. 7) Unpack the package and lift the appliance gently out of
the box. Put it on a flat surface with the front panel facing forward.
// IMPORTANT:
Please read completely through the instructions and verify that all listed parts are present before assembly.
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// 8.0 INSTALLATION
British Fires assumes absolutely no responsibility for injuries and damages that may occur due to improper installation or handling. Remove any protective film coatings from the finished/decorative surfaces of the appliance, if any. After having selected the final position of the appliance taking into account the integrity of the wall the electric appliance may be secured to the wall. To ensure customer safety, be sure to design the installation so that the strength of both the wall and any wall fixings used are sufficient. Do not block the ventilation holes of the appliance. The wall onto which the appliance/stud wall is installed must be flat. Install only on a vertical surface. Avoid sloped surfaces. Installation onto anything other than a vertical wall may result in fire, damage or injury. If the appliance/stud wall is to be mounted on a dry lined wall or a timber framed construction wall then efforts should be made to fix into two or more wooden studs, or supporting wooden members of the wall using the fixing screws provided. If this is not achievable then the wall should be strengthened using appropriate building materials. Ensure that the correct wall plugs are used for the type of wall that the stud work is being connected to. Ensure the plug or fuse spur is fully accessible.
// WARNING:
Before enclosing the appliance, test the power in situation in order to ensure the power to the appliance working properly.
// 07

The wall where the appliance is to be installed must be capable of long-term support of the total load of the appliance. Measures should also be taken to ensure sufficient strength to withstand the force of earthquakes, vibration and other external forces. Plasterboard alone is not considered to be a structural material. It is not recommended to rely on plasterboard fixings alone to support the weight of the appliance.
Check regularly for security of wall fixings as appropriate. Also check security of supply cable and connections. If the supply cable becomes damaged, it must be replaced by a service agent or competent person, such as a qualified electrician.

The power inlet cable can be installed through your choice of two locations on the top, right hand corner of the appliance. Each can be accessed through one removable plate. This appliance should be positioned level and in a clean `dust free’ environment.. The wall / stud work must be able to take the full weight of the appliance. To install into a stud wall the mounting bracket must be removed from the rear of the appliance as shown in section 8.0.
Once the frame work has been constructed and secured to the wall and the appliance is in its end position, ensure that there is power to the appliance before any cladding/plasterboard is installed.
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// CAUTION:
Do not keep the appliance connected to the electrical supply at this time.
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// 8.0 INSTALLATION
A Top Suite Shelf B Bottom Suite Shelf C Bottom Shelf Brackets D Suite Support Legs

D C
B

A
D C

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Before Installing the appliance onto the wall with the surround, secure the side trims each side of the appliance as shown below. Secure the small and large trims on both ends of the appliance in line with the corresponding holes of the firebox. Secure into position with the 12x supplied firebox screws, 6x on each side.
Small trim
Large trim
Small trim
Firebox screws

350mm 335mm

335mm

New Forest 1200

350 mm

450 mm 350 mm

350 mm

New Forest 1600

350 mm 350 mm

450 mm

350 mm

8mm
50mm
The installation should be carried out by two adults to avoid injury or damage. If for any reason it is considered too heavy, please obtain assistance.

Remove the mounting bracket from rear of the appliance by moving the bracket down and out from the appliance.
Find the optimal place to mount your appliance. Consider the proper position relative to your room, placement of furniture and windows.
Hold the mounting bracket up to the wall to verify the correct location and ensure that the mounting bracket is level. Use a pencil to mark the 6x mounting holes on the wall at the desired mounting location, using the mounting bracket as a template.
Drill a 8mm diameter holes to at least 50mm deep on the marked points.
NOTE: If installing the mounting bracket to a wall stud, there is no need to drill the holes in the wood and no need for the plastic wall anchors. It is recommended to install the mounting bracket to at least one wooden stud.
Tap the 6x wall anchors into the pre–drilled holes with a hammer until they are flush with the wall.
Secure the mounting bracket to the wall by using all 6x wall-fixing screws.
Re-install the appliance back onto the wall bracket.
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// 8.0 INSTALLATION
B
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With the appliance on the wall offer the floating shelf brackets to either sides of the appliance lining up all 4x holes on the floating bracket with the 4x holes on the sides of the firebox. Then screw 8x firebox screws into the holes securing the brackets to the appliance.
Mark with a pencil through the hole in the end of the bracket against the wall.
Remove the appliance off of the wall.
Drill a 8mm hole at least 50mm deep on either side of the appliance where previously marked
Tap the two wall anchors into the pre-drilled holes with a hammer until they are flush with the wall.
Re-install the appliance back onto the wall
Screw the wall screws through the rear of the floating shelf brackets and into the wall plugs.
Carefully, slide the bottom of the surround on to the float shelf brackets
Screw the two legs of the surround from the rear onto the back of the top section of the surround as shown above

Carefully, lower the top section of the surround onto the top of the firebox.
Underneath the appliance, screw the surround screws up through the bottom surround and into the legs of the surround top section and the other 2 screws either side, up through the bottom of the surround through the floating shelf brackets.
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// 9.0 PREPARING THE APPLIANCE
For a two or three-sided installation
We strongly recommend that two people are used to remove the glass, both using protective gloves.
To remove the front glass from the appliance, use a cross headed screwdriver to remove the screws from either end of the top bracket of the appliance, holding the glass in place.
Ensure the glass is supported at all times.
Next, gently leaver the top of the glass towards you, ensuring you have full support of the glass. Lift the glass up and out from the appliance and place the glass on a soft, flat surface on the floor. Insert your prefered fuel bed options as shown in the following pages in section 10.0 10.2. To re-install the glass, see the instructions in reverse order.

Crosshead screws

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// 10.0 FOREST VIEW FUEL BED LAYOUT
Forest View

1

4

Taking a small account of the small crystals, scatter randomly over the Use the slate pieces and place these randomly on the bed as shown in

frosted base as shown above.

image 4, above.

PRO TIP Use the small crystals to pick up extra light from the fuel bed to give you the best effect.

2

5

Use the contents from the Forest terrain bag and place this in the formation shown above (image 2) towards the front and sides of the frosted base. There should be a single layer to cover this area of the frosted bed and the crystals still visible.

Place the logs on top of the base layer created by the crystals, Forest 3 terrain, Husk and slate pieces. Position them as shown above. The logs
can be placed in any order, for this look the larger logs are in the center with the remaining logs around them.

Using the contents from the Husk bag, cover the area on the frosted bed that is still exposed, making sure the crystals are still visible.

IMPORTANT Place the logs carefully on the fuel bed so you do not make contact with the rear and side glass. Contact with glass may cause damage.

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// 10.1 SLATE VIEW FUEL BED LAYOUT
Slate View
// 15

Evenly scatter the small crystals over the frosted
1
base as shown in image 1, left. The crystals should be spread out across the whole base and form a layer covering the whole area.

// 10.2 DIAMOND LIGHT VIEW FUEL BED LAYOUT
Diamond light View

Take the two types of the slate effect pieces and 2 spread these evenly throughout, on top of the bed
of crystals.

Place the logs on top of the base layer created by the 3 crystals and slate pieces. Position them as shown in
image 3. The logs can be placed in any order, we have used the larger ones as centre pieces and placed the remaining logs around them.
IMPORTANT Place the logs carefully on the fuel bed ensuring you do not make contact with the rear or side glass. Coming into contact with glass may cause damage.

Evenly scatter the small crystals over the frosted
1
base as shown in image 1, left. The crystals should be spread out across the whole base and form a layer covering the whole area.
Take the larger crystals and place these in position as 2 shown in image 2, left. For the best results, remove
a small amount of the small crystals and place the larger crystal directly on the frosted base.
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// 11.0 PAIRING THE REMOTE CONTROL
Pairing the remote control
Within 1 minute of turning the power on by the main ON/OFF switch (located on the front, top right hand side of the appliance), press and hold and the and
buttons on the remote control for 3 seconds, to remotely pair to the appliance, the LCD only displays bL (displayed at the display temperature position) and flashes 5S, then returns to the current display state. The remote is then paired to the appliance.
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// 12.0 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE

The ON/OFF switch is located on the front, top right hand side of the appliance. Press the O/I button once to turn the fire on.

REMOTE CONTROL

The button distribution of the remote controller is as shown right, and the current state information of the electric fireplace, such as the flame effect, fuel bed, setting, temperature and time set, is displayed on the LCD screen on the remote control.

Standby
Heater

Turns the appliance ON/OFF Heater button switches to the

standby, the default settings are: temperature adjustment option

heater set to 82°F/27°C, the when the weekly timing function

main flame effect is F1, the Fuel is adjusted. Then use the and

bed is L1 (no temperature display). buttons to select the desired

Flame Control Changes the flame effect brightness F1, F2, F3, F4, F1 (cycle adjustment)

temperature. The temperature cannot be adjusted while the daily timer control is in use. Only the heating function can be switched.

Temperature Setting range:
Centigrade: 17°C, 18°C, 19°C, 20°C, 21°C, 22°C, 23°C, 24°C, 25°C, 26°C, 27°C, ON, 17°C (Cycle)
Fahrenheit: 62°F, 63°F, 64°F, 65°F, 66°F, 67°F, 68°F, 69°F, 70°F, 71°F, 72°F, 73°F, 74°F, 75°F, 76°F, 77°F, 78°F, 79°F, 80°F, 81°F, 82°F, ON, 62°F (Cycle)
*P r e s s a n d h o l d t h e h e a t e r b u t t o n f o r 3 seconds can transfer from °C to °F.

7 8 1 2 4 6
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Fuel Bed
Lower temperature 1°C

Changes the colour of the fuel bed. Press this button to lower the

L1, L2, L3, L4, L1 (cycle adjustment) temperature by 1°C, incrementally,

Sleep Timer

while the heating is turned on.

Adjusts the timer: 1H, 2H, 3H, 4H, 9) Raise Temperature 1°C

10

5H, 6H, 7H, 8H, 9H, OF, 1H (cycle) Press this button to raise the

temperature by +1°C, incrementally,

3

Down Light

while the heating is turned on.

Turns the down lighting ON/OFF,

5

(the down light symbol will be lit 10) Date Set

when it is turned on).

To choose from Monday to Sunday

or week timer mode option. Option

Time and Week Settings

mode:1-2-3-4-5-6-7-A-oF.

Press to enter the time and week

timer settings.

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// 12.0 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
Continued

Standby Button: Turns the appliance ON/OFF standby, the default settings are: heater set to 82°F/27°C, the main flame effect is F1, the Fuel bed is L1 (no temperature display).

Changing Flame Effect:

In the power-on state, press this

button, the digital screen displays

the flame position and the flame

indicator is bright, and the main

flame position can be adjusted.

The flame brightness settings are:

F1, F2, F3, F4, Set as follows:

Button

Display Flame Effect

1st Press F1

Full

2nd Press F2 Medium

3rd Press F3

Low

4th Press

cycle F4 through
settings

Heating Operations: 1) Press the heater button to turn the heating function on and off and adjust the temperature setting. Heater is divided into temperature settings: 17°C, 18°C, 19°C, 20°C, 21°C,22°C, 23°C, 24°C, 25°C, 26°C, 27°C, ON, 17°C. (Circular operation control)
2) Press and hold the heater button for 3 seconds to convert the temperature unit from °C to °F. The temperature display window will flash. After the temperature is set, the display unit will flash 5 times, then automatically saves the settings and exits the setting state. After the display unit is turned on, if there is no operation within 10 seconds, the setting status is also exited.

Fan delay function: After the appliance is turned off, the fan will continue running for 15 seconds then stop.
Open Window Detection function: When the appliance is heating, the ambient temperature suddenly drops 5°C within 10 minutes, and the environment cannot be warmed up within 30 minutes.
The appliance will automatically display “OP”. The heating function will be automatically turned off, and when the “OP” is displayed, it can be turned off and then restarted by turning off and on the appliance to clear the fault code.
This appliance has a non-selfresetting overheat protection device (thermal cut-out) which will activate if the air inlets or outlets are obstructed. For safety reasons the fire will NOT switch on again automatically, the following procedure must be carried out before the fire can be operated.
NOTE: The flame-effect will remain operational if the cut-out is activated, only the fan heater is prevented from working.
Switch OFF the appliance at the wall socket or outlet. Leave the fire OFF for a period of no less than 10 minutes, ensuring all obstructions are removed. Switch the appliance ON at the wall. Ensure the appliance is turned ON at the control switches. If the fire fails to operate correctly, repeat the above procedure.

Fuel Bed Options:

Setting Sleep Timer:

Setting Clock and Timer:

Once powered, press the “Fuel In the timed display, press the Use the date button to choose

Bed” button and the LCD screen “Sleep Timer” button to adjust the from Monday to Sunday or week

on the remote will display the fuel time, plus one hour for each press. timer mode option. Option mode:

bed icon. Now, the fuel bed colour (You can’t enter the weekly timing 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-A-oF.

can be adjusted. The different selection, you can only set the Clock setting:

settings are: L1, L2, L3, L4; Fuel current automatic shutdown time. 1) At standby state (after the unit

bed light. Set as follows:

This function is available when the is plugged in and before pressing

Button

Display Flame Effect weekly timing function is turned on. “main power”), press and hold the

1st Press

Will not operate). Timing range: Setting button on the remote for 3

L1

Orange 1H, 2H, 3H, 4H, 5H, 6H, 7H, 8H, seconds, the digital display will the

2nd Press 3rd Press 4th Press

9H, OF, 1H (cycle adjustment).

flash “00:00”.

L2

Blue

Press on the remote control

Orange + Control Down Lighting:

to set the hour, press the remote

L3

Blue Cycle

Turns the down lighting lights on control to set the minutes.

and off.

Press “Setting” to enter the

L4 through

setting of the week timer. Press

settings

to select Sunday to Saturday,

The date symbol will be light up

after the day is selected. When

finished, press the button to

exit setting.

The current clock must be set

after the initial power-on or power-

off, otherwise the clock will remain

“00:00” status and you won’t be

able to set the week timer function.

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// 12.0 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
Continued

Heat settings:

Use remote control’s Heater button

b u t t o n t o e n t e r t h e setting of the option, the timer 5) After entering the week timer

to select the temperature. The temperature setting, then press logo of the display lighten and will setting, press the button for 3

system default parameters are: t he & but t on t o se t automatically run the preset seconds to exit week timer mode,

82°F/27°C. Press & buttons temperature.

switch setting program. You can then the timer symbol will be

to select the temperature when

individually select each setting of extinguished. You can check the

t h e h e a t i n g i s t u r n e d o n . 2) Press “Setting” again to set modes 17 for automatic ON/OFF 17 timer settings by pressing the

Temperature range: 17°C, 18°C, the timer switch off, the display is switching, or you can preset the “Set ting”

button. Example:

19°C, 20°C, 21°C, 22°C, 23°C, 1 OFF, the clock is

desired settings, and then select press to display (1 ON “01:00”

24°C, 25°C, 26°C, 27°C, ON, d i s p l a y e d a s

“auto mode” for multiple preset temperature 27°C), press

17°C. (Cycle)

“02:00”, press to

series executions.

again to display (1 OFF “02:00”

Timing switch ON/OFF preset: 1) While in the standby state, press the sleep timer button on the remote for three seconds to pre set timing switch on/off the week timer. Enter mode 1, while the display is “1 ON”, the clock will be “01:00”, press to set hour, press to set minute,

set hour, press to set minute, the date of the timer off is the same as the timer on, you can’t change this manually. After
setting, press to enter the setting of mode 2, which operates the same as mode

You can set mode 1 to mode 7 with the above method. Press or on the remote for 3 seconds to save setting and exit week timer setting.

If you want to set the ON/OFF temperature 27°C). Press the switch and temperature setting “Setting” button again to display for different periods of the week, (2 On “03:00” temperature then set the switching time and 26°C) then press the Setting temperature of each day from button to display (7 OFF “13:00” Sunday to Monday in mode 17. temperature 27°C). The wireless After setting, use “auto mode” to r e m o t e c o n t r o l a n d t h e run timing switch and then appliance must be kept within 4 system will run the week timer of meters to prevent the remote 17 modes. You can also set 17 control and the appliance from modes within 1 day, use “auto failing due to the dist ance mode” to run timing switch ON/ exceeding the effective remote

press to set the week, every 3) After the preset timing ON/ OFF within one day. Be aware control range when working at

press on the will show SU, MO, OFF switch, you can use clock/ that when you use “auto mode”, t he week l y t iming. Af t er t he

TU, WE, TH, FR, SA and flash in timer button to select the you need to make sure the weekly time is turned on, the

turn, you can use the key to desired timing mode 1-2-3-4-5-6- set tings of times does not remote controller automatically

select or de-select the desired 7- auto option, after the option overlap each other, otherwise controls the appliance at the set

date. The indicates all of the shows five seconds without any the timer will not operate.

appointment time.

selected days. Press the “Heater” operation, it will save the selected

option and enter the current

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// 13.0 SAFETY CUT-OUT SYSTEM

// 14.0 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

This appliance has a non-selfresetting overheat protection device (thermal cut-out) which will activate if the air inlets or outlets are obstructed. For safety reasons the fire will NOT switch on again automatically.
The following procedure must be carried out before the fire can be operated again:

Switch OFF the appliance at the wall socket or outlet. Leave the fire OFF for a period of no less than 10 minutes, ensuring all obstructions are removed.
Switch the appliance to ON at the wall.
Ensure the appliance is turned ON at the ON/OFF switches.
NOTE: During the cut-out test the fire will automatically display `88′.

If the fire fails to operate correctly, repeat steps one and two. If an attempt to switch on the appliance is made before the safety cutout has reset, the appliance may cut-out for a further period of time.
If the sequence has been followed correctly and the appliance still fails to function, check the fuse in the wall outlet. If this is not the cause, call an electrician or maintenance engineer.
NOTE: The flame-effect will remain operational if the cut-out is activated and only the fan heater is prevented from working.

Cleaning: For general cleaning use a soft clean duster never use harsh abrasive or cleaners. The glass panels should be cleaned carefully with a soft cloth. To clean the inside of the glass please refer to section 9.0.
Except for periodic cleaning of dust, there are no specific requirements for care, other than regular cleaning of the general appliance. A wipe with a dry cloth is normally sufficient. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners as they can damage the finish. Make sure the heater outlet and inlet grille (located on the top, front, centre of the appliance) is kept clear of dust, pet hair and other airborne household matter. These should be vacuum cleaned periodically using a brush attachment. The LED light strips are designed and tested to last 20,000 hours.

Handset Battery Replacement Battery Requirements: Two (2) AAA 1.5V

Remove the battery cover and the used batteries from the back of the remote control.
Insert the two replacement batteries the correct way into the battery holder — making sure the batteries are firmly seated.
Then insert the battery cover back into position.
You will then need to pair the remote to the appliance. Please refer to section 11.0 Pairing The Remote Control.
If in doubt consult a qualified electrician. Refer to Section 3.0 Appliance Data for fuse specification. Excluding fuses, use only genuine manufacturers spare parts available from your supplier.

// CAUTION:
Always disconnect the appliance from the mains supply outlet socket before undertaking any cleaning or maintenance!
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// 15.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

My Wall Inset Electric Fire…
is not switching on is not emitting any heat
shuts off after a period of time
Display panel

Remedy
Ensure mains switch is on. Replace the fuse in the plug.
The fire is fitted with an energy saving thermostat. If the temperature in the room is higher than the temperature selected on the fire, then the thermostat will stop the heater from turning on. For example, if the room temperature is 22°C or above and the fires heater is set at 22°C, then the heater will not be required until the room temperature drops below 22°C. If this is the case select a higher temperature setting than the room’s temperature and the heater will begin to operate. The safety cut-out may have been operated. Switch the appliance off, leave for 10 minutes then switch back on.
Check that the temperature is not set onto the lower settings. If the room is warm enough the thermostat will stop the fire switching the heat on. Check that the chimney/flue is blocked off. Check that the window detection sensor has not activated.
When the display panel displays a red LED, which lights up the EE icon. When the thermostat fails, the display panel displays a blue LED, which lights up the 88 icon. When the window alarm occurs, the display panel displays orange and lights up the OP icon.

// 16.0 SERVICING

There are no internal user serviceable parts.

This appliance is supplied with a As the colours of the wires in the

BS1363 3 pin plug fitted with mains lead of this appliance may

a 13 Amp fuse. Should the fuse not correspond with the colour

require replacing, it must be markings identifying the terminals

replaced with a fuse rated at 13 in your plug, proceed as follows.

Amp and approved to BS1362. In The blue wire must be connected

the event of the mains plug being to the terminal marked with an N

removed/replaced for any reason, or coloured black. The brown wire

please note :

must be connected to the terminal

IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue

Neutral

marked with an L or coloured red. The green/yellow wire must be connected to the earth terminal

Brown

Live

which is marked with an E or with

Green/Yellow Earth

the earth symbol.

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// WARNING:
Never connect live or neutral wires to the earth terminal of the plug.
NOTE: If a moulded plug is fitted and has to be removed take great care in disposing of the plug and severed cable, it must be destroyed to prevent engaging into a socket. Refer to Section 3.0, Appliance Data for fuse specification. Excluding fuses, use only genuine manufacturers spare parts available from your supplier.
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// 17.0 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS

Specifications:

Heat output: Supply voltage: Rating power: Fuse rating: Lighting:

1400 W 220240V AC
50 Hz 13 Amp
LED

Features:
Easy to install MDF Solid Suite 3-pin plug with 1.8m long cord All fuel bed items included Remote control included

Dimensions:
Top View
A

Front View
C
F

DE

Winchester 870

A 1200mm B 404mm

C 1200mm D 611mm

E 331mm F 140mm

G
G 140mm H 87mm

Winchester 1200

A 1530mm B 404mm

C 1530mm D 705mm

Winchester 1600

A 1930mm B 404mm

C 1930mm D 705mm

E 425mm F 140mm
E 425mm F 140mm

G 140mm H 87mm
G 140mm H 87mm

Side View
I
J H
I 317.5mm J 72.5mm
I 317.5mm J 72.5mm
I 317.5mm J 72.5mm

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// 18.0 GUARANTEE, TERMS & CONDITIONS

AUTOMATIC 1-YEAR GUARANTEE
We offer a standard one-year guarantee on every electric appliance.

authorised or carried out the repair or replacement.

FREE 3-YEAR GUARANTEE WITH REGISTRATION
At British Fires we pride ourselves on quality and performance, so much so that each of our appliances is eligible for a three-year guarantee when purchased from an authorised dealer. To cover your appliance for a further two years, free registration is required on our website www.britishfires.com/guarantee. Full warranty terms and conditions are available to view at www.britishfires.com.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
All appliances must be installed in a correctly ventilated space in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and the rules in force. This brochure is for guidance only and is not intended to replace the installation manual, which provides more detailed information. All of our fires carry UKCA & CE Approval. Feb. 2023. British FiresTM

We will not accept or reimburse the costs of any third-party who undertakes any work carried on the appliance or fits parts, unless we have approved such work in advance of it being carried out.
The guarantee period will not be extended even if we repair or replace any appliance or part.
Making a claim:
If you wish to make a claim under our guarantee and all the terms and conditions for your appliance have been met then please submit the following information for the attention of the Service Department to the address below.
Alternatively, you can email or fax. British Fires, Service Department, Reid Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2BT.
Email: service@britishfires.com Fax: 01202 588639.

For any claim to be made within three years from date of purchase you Details required: will be required to provide and supply your original proof of purchase. 1) Name, full address including postal code and contact telephone number.
All appliances must have been installed and operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Purchase(s) must be made through an authorised stockist/retailer.
Please note all consumable items such as any ceramics including; coals, pebbles, logs, bark, crystals, rear panels are not covered by the 3-year guarantee.
A copy of your proof of purchase (e.g. receipt or bank statement). Please note that this does not affect your statutory rights. Waste electrical appliances should not be disposed of with
household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check
with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice.

During the guarantee period any appliance or component which is proved to be faulty or defective in manufacture, will be repaired or replaced free of material and labour charges, providing that we have

As our policy is one of continuous improvement and development, we therefore, hope that you will understand we must retain the right to amend details and/or specifications without prior notice.

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This product complies with conformity requirements of the applicable UK Regulations.
This product complies with conformity equirements of the applicable European Regulations or Directives.
This product complies with conformity requirements of the applicable European Regulations or Directives.

This appliance is only suitable for well insulated spaces or occasional use. Please note: Except where otherwise stated, all rights, including copyright in the text, images and layout of this booklet is owned by British Fires. You are not permitted to copy or adapt any of the content without the prior written permission of British Fires. © 2023 British Fires
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Model covered by these instructions: Winchester Electric Suite 870 (EF40-32A) 1200 (EF40-48A) 1600 (EF40-63A)

Patent applied for: GB 1820239.0 All instructions must be handed to the user for safekeeping. Revision B 02/23

British Fires Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2BT Tel: 0808 169 9911 www.britishfires.com Email: sales@britishfires.com