DRU Virtuo 75 Electric Fire User Manual

: June 13, 2024
: DRU

DRU Virtuo 75 Electric Fire User Manual

Introduction

DRU, a manufacturer of gas-fired and electric stoves, develops and produces products that comply with the highest quality, performance and safety requirements. For that reason, this appliance has a CE label, which means that it complies with the essential requirements of the European directives. The appliance is supplied with a combined installation manual and user manual. Maintenance of the appliance should be performed by a professional certified specialist with proven know how and skills. A professional specialist takes into account all technical aspects, such as heating output and electrical requirements.

The information in this user and installation manual will ensure the appliance is installed in such a way that it will function properly and safely. This manual discusses the installation of the appliance and the regulations that apply to the installation. In addition, the appliance’s technical data are shown and information is provided about maintenance, possible malfunctions that might occur and their possible causes. Fully and carefully read and use this installation manual before installing the appliance. Where the installation instructions are not clear, national/local legislation should be observed.

The appliance comes with a wood set, chips and a set of glow rocks.
The flame effect of this atmospheric stove can be used with and without heating.
This DRU appliance was designed to be built into a chimney breast or mantel.

The following symbols are used in the manual to indicate important information:
Work to be performed.
Suggestions and recommendations.
You will need these instructions to prevent problems that might occur during installation and/or use.
You need these instructions to prevent fire, personal injury or other serious damages.

After final delivery, the manual should be handed over to the end user.

CE declaration

DRU declares that company internal measures guarantee that appliances produced by DRU meet the essential requirements and guidelines of the regulation concerning electric stoves and the accompanying standards. This declaration loses its validity if changes are made to the appliance without written permission from DRU. The instructions in the manuals must also be observed at all times. A copy of the CE test certificate can be downloaded via www.druservice.com

Product: Electric built-in decorative fire
Type: Virtuo 75, Virtuo 80/2, Virtuo 80/3
Regulations: (EU) 2015/1188
Directives: 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU
Applied harmonized standards: EN 55014-1:2017
EN 55014-2:2015
EN 61000-3-2:2014
EN 61000-3-3:2013
EN 60335-1:2012 + A11:2014+A12:2017+A13:2017+A14:2019
EN 60335-2-30:2010+A11:2012

Internal measures by the company guarantee that equipment produced complies with the requirements of the prevailing EC directives and the standards applied.

DRU Verwarming B.V
Postbus 1021, NL-6920 BA Duiven
Ratio 8, NL-6921 RW Duiven
www.drufire.com

Duiven, 20-04-2020

R.P. Zantinge, Managing directo

General

Carefully read the user manual.
Observe the precautions/instructions in this manual.

Precautions and safety instructions

Carefully observe the following precautions and instructions:

It is recommended to have the appliance maintained 1x per year.
Have your appliance installed and maintained by a competent installer.
It is possible for the appliance to switch on unintentionally as a result of other remote controls that do not belong to the appliance. Therefore, please take measures to prevent damage to goods or persons in such a case.
Do not make any changes to the appliance yourself.
In case of a broken or torn glass pane, do not use the appliance and remove the plug from the socket. Contact your dealer.
If the plug or mains cord are damaged, these should be replaced immediately. Have this done by a qualified person.
Children should not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance should not be performed by children.
The appliance was designed for atmospheric and heating purposes. This means that all visible surfaces, including the glass pane, can become hotter than 100C°. People who have poor perception of the consequences of their actions should never be alone near a heating appliance, it is also recommended to place a temporary protective grille in front of the appliance. If it is possible that vulnerable people are regularly present in the room, a fixed guard should be mounted around the appliance.
This appliance can be used by children as of 8 years of age and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities or a lack of experience and know-how, provided they are supervised and have been instructed concerning the use of the appliance and are able to recognise the hazards involved.
The appliance may only be operated and used when supervised. In this way the situation around the appliance and the people that are present are always supervised to be able to prevent possible hazards when switching on and using the appliance.
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 nor clean the appliance or perform user maintenance.

Some parts of this product can become very hot and cause burns. Particular attention has to be given where children and
vulnerable people are present.

If the appliance will not be used for an extended period of time, we recommend removing the plug from the socket and removing the batteries from the remote control. This will prevent damage due to leaking batteries.

Taking the appliance in operation

For the first time

If the chimney breast is made of stone-like materials, or has been finished with plaster, it should dry for at least 6 weeks prior to taking it into operation to prevent shrinkage cracks.

Protection

To prevent unsafe situations, you should carefully observe the following measures and instructions

Make sure that combustible objects and/or materials such as curtains have a minimum distance of 50 cm from the appliance;

Do not dry clothes, towels etc. on and/or near the appliance, in order to prevent fire;
Avoid contact with hot parts of the appliance to prevent burns;
Do not leave children and persons who cannot judge the consequences of their actions alone with a heating appliance.
Place the remote control out of reach from children and persons who cannot properly judge the consequences of their actions.

Projector safety mode

The projector is equipped with a safety mechanism that automatically turns off after 8 hours of continuous use. When in sleep mode the projector shows no image.
If sleep mode is enabled the appliance has to be switched off for 10 seconds before it can be used again. Switching off the appliance can be done using the remote (see fig. 4-1).

Remote control

One of the methods of operation is the use of a wireless remote control (see fig. 4-1).

At each operating action, the appliance provides a confirmation tone.
When switching on the heating element at the low heating position, the appliance provides 1 confirmation tone, when switching to the high heating position, the appliance provides 2 confirmation tones.

The remote control has the following functions:

A – Check light.
B – Switching the appliance on and off from standby mode.
C – Switching between heating positions.
D – Switching between the different flame pictures.
E – Switching sound effects on and off.

It is possible that the appliance responds to other wireless remote controls in the house, such as those for the television or radio. Therefore, take precautions against unintended activation of the appliance.

Replacing/placing batteries

The remote control works with two AAA batteries. In case of a poor operation and/or if the check light no longer responds or responds weakly when the buttons are pressed, the batteries must be replaced. This is done as follows:

Remove the cover from the back of the remote control by sliding it downwards.
Remove, if applicable, the old batteries.
Place the new batteries in the holder in the correct orientation.
Slide the cover back on the remote control until it clicks.
The remote control is ready for use.
Do not throw empty batteries away as residual waste, but dispose them as household hazardous waste.
Remove the batteries from the remote control when they will not be used for a long period of time, to prevent damage as a result of leaking batteries.

DRU Fire App

The free DRU Fire App makes it possible to operate the device with a smartphone or tablet. The DRU Fire App is available for iOS and Android devices.

Follow the steps in the App to pair the DRU Fire App with the device.
To operate the device with the DRU Fire App, it must be connected to the same 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network as the iOS or Android device.

Main switch

The appliance is provided with a main switch on the inside of the upper decorative strip (see fig. 5-1). This main switch can be used to switch off the entire electrical system of the appliance.

The main switch does not make the appliance fully free from voltage.
Always remove the plug from the socket prior to cleaning work.

Maintenance

It is recommended to have the appliance checked, cleaned and, if necessary, repaired once per year by a skilled installer. It should at least be established that the appliance is working properly and safely.

As user, you are only allowed to clean the appliance on the outside.
Do not use corrosive or abrasive detergents for cleaning.
The appliance can be cleaned with a soft cloth and, if necessary, a soft detergent. Aggressive detergents (such as chlorinated or abrasive detergents) could lead to corrosion or dull spots.

Cleaning the glass pane

For an optimum experience of the appliance, it is recommended to make the glass pane as clean as possible and keep it clean.
Therefore, regularly clean the glass pane(s) on the outside of the appliance

The glass pane(s) to be cleaned should be cooled down to room temperature.

Only clean the glass pane(s) on the outside of the appliance.
Avoid damage to the glass pane(s) when cleaning.
Use a damp microfibre cloth. Other materials such as (kitchen) paper, steel wool, etc., could cause scratches.
It is recommended to use a good quality glass cleaner as a detergent for the glass panes.
We recommend wearing cotton gloves when cleaning the glass panes in order to prevent finger prints.

Environment

General

Packaging materials must be disposed of in accordance with the regulations.
Batteries are considered as household hazardous waste and should be disposed of in special containers.

The appliance

When the appliance has reached the end of its life, it should be processed in a sensible way, so that the appliance or parts of it can be used again.

Removing the appliance.
Dispose of the appliance at a recognised collection point. In case of doubt, contact your council for information about available disposal and collection systems.

Warranty

The warranty for your DRU appliance will be provided via your supplier. In case of complaints you will be able to contact them. Your supplier will then involve DRU if he feels this is necessary. The factory warranty is valid 2 years after the date of purchase, but does not apply to damages to the paint that result from objects that have fallen and/or have been placed against the mantel of the appliance..

Step-by-step installation plan

The major steps of the installation are described below. Carefully perform these steps and tick them once they have been performed correctly.
First carefully read the manual before the appliance is installed.

Safety

First read the instructions before you start placing the appliance.
Observe the regulations/instructions in this manual.
Read this manual carefully to ensure the proper and safe installation of the appliance.
First check that the technical execution of the appliance to be installed is correct (see table 1-1).
Observe the generally applicable regulations and precautions/safety instructions in this manual.
Keep this manual with the appliance for future reference.

Regulations

Please install the appliance in accordance with the applicable national, local and constructional (installation) regulations.

Safety instructions

Ensure basic precautions to prevent the risk of electric shocks, fire and personal injury. The following precautions and safety instructions will help. Therefore observe them carefully;

Installation and maintenance of the appliance should only be performed by a recognised and skilled installer.
After installation, the socket to which the appliance is connected should be accessible at all times.
Take into account the minimum internal dimensions of the chimney breast when installing a built-in appliance (see fig. 4-6).
This atmospheric appliance is not suitable for use as a primary heating source.
Do not cover the appliance and/or do not wrap it in an insulation blanket or any other material.
Do not use the appliance outdoors.
Only use the supplied materials and place them exactly as described.
Do not make any changes to the appliance.
Keep combustible objects and/or materials outside the appliance’s radiation range (see fig. 2-2).
Always keep the convection opening at the front of the appliance free so that warm air is able to circulate freely.
The appliance was designed for atmospheric heating purposes. This means that all visible surfaces, including the glass pane, can become hotter than 100°C. People who have poor perception of the consequences of their actions should never be alone near a heating appliance, it is also recommended to place a temporary protective grille in front of the appliance. If it is possible that vulnerable people are regularly present in the room, a fixed guard should be mounted around the appliance. If it is possible that vulnerable people are regularly present in the room without supervision, a fixed guard should be mounted around the appliance.
Do not allow children or helpless people near the appliance without supervision. Also keep the remote control out of their reach.
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 nor clean the appliance or perform user maintenance.

Some parts of this product can become very hot and cause burns. Particular attention has to be given where children and vulnerable people are present.

Do not use this appliance in combination with external control equipment, such as timers, thermal controllers or programmed controllers, which automatically switch on the appliance.
Do not place the appliance in a damp room or near a bath, shower or swimming pool.
Check the complete installation prior to commissioning.
Do not use the appliance when a glass pane is broken and/or cracked, until it has been replaced