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Page 2: Table Of Contents
INSTALLATION & USER INSTRUCTIONS Section Contents Page Important Notes Installation Requirements Appliance Data Component Checklist Site Requirements Clearances To Combustibles Unpacking the Appliance 07–23 Preparing the Appliances – Part 1 Altering the Corner Bracket Wall Bracket and Side Brackets (Floating install) Attaching L-shaped Brackets Studwall Fixing –...
Page 3: Important Notes
Both appliances are only suitable for well-insulated spaces or occasion- er or a swimming pool. al use. WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the fans of heaters. DO NOT use these appliances in an open flue. © 2024 British Fires...
Page 4: Installation Requirements
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Outlet plug Energy Requirements Locating Power Cables These appliances are supplied with a pre-wired three pin It should be noted that the New The power cables are situated on plug and 1.8 metres of electrical cable. It is therefore For es t 2400 consis t s of t wo the rear, right hand corner of each necessary for a suitable electrical socket to be located...
Page 5: Appliance Data
APPLIANCE DATA FOR THE NEW FOREST 2400 ELECTRIC FIRE These electric fires are fitted with LED’s (Light Emitting Individual Appliance Tech Specs Diode) in place of conventional bulbs. LED’s generate the Weight (kg) 50kg (each) same light levels as conventional bulbs, but use a fraction of the energy consumed.
Page 6: Component Checklist
COMPONENT CHECKLIST SITE REQUIREMENTS It should be noted that each appliance creates warm convected air currents. Quantity Description These currents move heat from the room surroundings to, and up the wall Heater units surfaces adjacent to the heater. Wall brackets If the appliances are to be secure on a dry lined or timber framed construc- Remote control handset tion then the integrity and ability of the wall to secure each appliance must...
Page 7: 6.0 Clearances To Combustibles
Please read completely through the instruc- installation. Please read all the instruc- tions and verify that all listed parts are tions before continuing to unpack or install present before assembly. appliance. © 2024 British Fires...
Page 8 PREPARING THE APPLIANCE – FLOATING INSTALL WALL BRACKET Before Installing the appliance onto the wall with the suite, secure the side-trims Fig. A each side of the appliance as described in section 8.1 Preparing the Appliance. 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.
Page 9: Preparing The Appliance
(8x) 4 x 8 mm firebox screws provided to suit your preferred installation. (Rear fixing or side fixing.) Crosshead screws Side & Rear Fixing Crosshead screws © 2024 British Fires...
Page 10 PREPARING THE APPLIANCE – STUDWALL FIXING FALSE CHIMNEY BREAST CONSTRUCTION Step 2 – Build frame work and inset the fire Ensure the structure is safely Step 1 – Prepare framework to desired dimensions secured to the wall using the appro- The wall where the appliances are to be installed must be capable of priate fixings method and able...
Page 11 Once the appliance is in the correct position plug the appliance into the wall and check the power to the appliance. Refer to sections 11.0 and 12.0 on how to sync the remote and operate the appliance. Fixing screws © 2024 British Fires...
Page 12 PREPARING THE APPLIANCE – STUDWALL FIXING FALSE CHIMNEY BREAST CONSTRUCTION Step 4 – Add finishing boards. *Important – fire must be in place before this stage* Please note : Before drilling into walls, always check that there are no hidden wires, pipes, etc. Make sure that screws DO NOT DRILL THROUGH and wall plugs supplied are suitable for supporting the unit HIGHLIGHTED SECTION BELOW...
Page 13: Preparing The Appliances - Part
Once the small trims are installed the large trim will be vertically placed in between the two small trims, as pictured above. Use the same steps for both sides. © 2024 British Fires...
Page 14: Preparing The Appliances - Part
PREPARING THE APPLIANCES – PART 2 ALIGNING FIREBOXES & PREPARING INTERNAL PARTS Spirit Level Bracket Crosshead screws Line the two appliances next to each other with the opened ended sides pushed up together. Using a spirit level ensure that both appliances are completely level. Once level, remove the top two screws from each appliance with a cross headed screw driver as shown.
Page 15 Remove the screws from the bracket holding the side glass in place. On both fires remove the side glass by carefully moving the bottom of the side glass inwards, releasing the glass from the sides of the appliance. Ensure the glass is supported at all times. © 2024 British Fires...
Page 16 PREPARING THE APPLIANCES ALIGNING FIREBOXES & PREPARING INTERNAL PARTS On the left hand side appliance only, remove the 4x screws holding the LED deflector in place. Bracket Crosshead screws...
Page 17 4x screws from the top of the flame-ef- Infill Flame Cutout Crosshead screws fect as shown. DO NOT REMOVE THE SCREW FROM THE FAR RIGHT OF THE FLAME EFFECT! Crosshead screws LED reflector © 2024 British Fires...
Page 18 PREPARING THE APPLIANCES – PART 2 ALIGNING FIREBOXES & PREPARING INTERNAL PARTS On the right hand side appliance Pass the lef t hand side rotisserie flame effect only, remove the grub screw from through the opening and into the shaft coupler. the left hand side of the shaft Tighten the left hand side grub screw on the shaft coupler with the provided 1.5mm...
Page 19 To reinstall the LED deflector see steps 6–8 on pages 17–18 in reverse order as shown below (8, 7, 6). Infill Flame Cutout LED reflector Bracket Crosshead screws Crosshead screws Crosshead screws © 2024 British Fires...
Page 20 PREPARING THE APPLIANCES – PART 2 ALIGNING FIREBOXES & PREPARING INTERNAL PARTS We strongly recommend using protective gloves when removing the glass. First, carefully insert the top of the rear glass into the top of the firebox behind the 4x rear clamps.
Page 21 Screw the top clamps from each side back into in at the top first then in at the bottom. position, holding the side glass in place. Ensure the glass is supported at all times. Crosshead screws Brackets Side Glass © 2024 British Fires...
Page 22 PREPARING THE APPLIANCES – PART 2 ALIGNING FIREBOXES & PREPARING INTERNAL PARTS C a r e f u l l y p l a c e t h e f uel be d t r ay s b a ck i n t o Crosshead screws position and line the holes in the fuel bed up with the holes in the firebox.
Page 23 Inside the instruction kit there is a magnetic rocker switch bracket This is to be installed in front of the ON/OFF rocker switch on to the left hand side appliance of the 2400. Ensure the appliance is on the standby mode before installation. © 2024 British Fires...
Page 24: Installation
10.0 INSTALLATION British Fires assumes absolutely no responsibility for injuries and damages that may occur due to improper installation or handling. The wall where the appliances are Remove any protective film coatings from the finished/decorative surfaces of to be installed must be capable of the appliance, if any.
Page 26 10.1 INSTALLATION – STUDWALL Header Header One-sided (fully-recessed) installation Two-sided installation Open Dimensions Open Dimensions Height Width Depth Height Width Depth 570mm 2352mm 300mm 570mm 2352mm 300mm Drawings are not to scale Drawings are not to scale...
Page 27: Studwall
*If the stud wall immediately above Drawings are not to scale the heater protrudes beyond the front of the appliance then the over-hanging section of the installa- tion must be made from a non-com- bustible material, such as calcium silicate/fireboard. © 2024 British Fires...
Page 28: Forest View Fuel Bed Layout
11.0 FOREST VIEW FUEL BED LAYOUT 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 image frosted base as shown above. above. PRO TIP – Use the small crystals to pick up extra light from the fuel bed to give you the best effect.
Page 29: Slate Fuel Bed Layout
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. © 2024 British Fires...
Page 30: Diamond Light Fuel Bed Layout
11.2 DIAMOND LIGHT VIEW FUEL BED LAYOUT Evenly scatter the small crystals over the frosted 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 shown in image 2, left.
Page 31 A flat head screw driver can carefully be used to lever the fuel bed out if extra help is required. © 2024 British Fires...
Page 32: Pairing The Remote Control
12.0 PAIRING THE REMOTE CONTROL 13.0 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE CARRY OUT THE BELOW INSTRUCTIONS THE ON/OFF SWITCH IS LOCATED ON THE FRONT, ON BOTH APPLIANCES TOP RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE APPLIANCE. YOUR MODEL MAY REQUIRE PRESSING THE O/I BUTTON ONCE TO TURN THE FIRE ON. The ON/OFF swit ch is locat ed REMOTE CONTROL on the front, top right hand side...
Page 33 To choose from Monday to Sunday or week timer mode option. Option 7) Time and Week Settings mode:1-2-3-4-5-6-7-A-oF. Press to enter the time and week timer settings. © 2024 British Fires...
Page 34 13.0 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE 3) Fan delay function: After the appli- T h e s e a p p l i a n c e s h a v e a Standby Button: Heating Operations: ances are turned off, the fan will non-self-resetting overheat protec- Turns t he appliances ON/OFF continue running for 15 seconds...
Page 35 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. © 2024 British Fires...
Page 36 13.0 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE Heat settings: Use remote control’s Heater button “02:00”, press to set hour, press set the switching time and temper- After entering the week timer to select the temperature. The to set minute, the date of the ature of each day from Sunday to button for 3 setting, press the...
Page 37: Safety Cut-Out System
If the fire fails to operate correctly, repeat steps one and two. If an attempt to switch on the appliances CAUTION: Always disconnect each appliance from the mains supply outlet socket before undertaking any cleaning or maintenance! © 2024 British Fires...
Page 38: Troubleshooting Guide
16.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE My New Forest Electric Fire... Remedy is not switching on Ensure mains switch is on. is not emitting any heat 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.
Page 40: Spare Parts
17.0 NEW FOREST 2400 SPARE PARTS 1200 - RECOMMENDED SPARES - 110V 1 - F960261 - FRONT GLASS PANEL 2 - F960309 - GLASS RETAINING BRACKET 3 - F960307 - FUELBED TRAY 4 - F960264 - FROSTED FUELBED 5 - F960262 - REAR GLASS PANEL...
Page 41: Servicing
Refer to Section 3.0, Appliance Data for appliance specification. Use only genuine manufacturers spare parts available from your supplier. © 2024 British Fires...
Page 42: Appliance Dimensions
19.0 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS 12.5mm Top view 2352mm 311mm 2375mm 565mm 424mm 300mm 55.5mm 67.0mm 83.5mm...
Page 43: Guarantee, Terms & Conditions
Service Department to the address below. British Fires Alternatively, you can email or fax. British Fires, Service Department, Reid For any claim to be made within three years from date of purchase you will Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2BT.
Page 44 This product complies with conform- ity requirements of the applicable European Regulations or Directives. UK Patent Number: British Fires Models covered by these instructions: New Forest 2400 Electric Fire GB 2583055 B Unit 10 Avon Trading Park ( EF40-48A ) EU Patent Number:...

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