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Installation and Operating Instructions 

 

 

 

 

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Fuel Effect Fire 

 
 

Amesbury  Model No. AME20   

 

Basket Inset Fire 

 

 

 

Issue 2.  24/02/00  8/18116/0 

 

 

Electrical 

Dimensions (millimetres) 

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. 

 

 

 

This fire is suitable for operation on an AC electrical supply 
having the same voltage as that shown on the rating label. 

 

 

 

The fire is fitted with a rewireable plug incorporating a 13 
amp fuse. In the event of replacing the fuse in the plug 
supplied, a 13 amp fuse approved by ASTA to BS1362 must 
be used. 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 

IMPORTANT 

 

If the plug is not suitable for your socket, the 13 amp plug 
should be removed. Before wiring the appropriate plug 
please note the following code 

 

 
 

 

 
 

GREEN AND YELLOW 

 

- EARTH 

 

BLUE 

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NEUTRAL 

 

BROWN 

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LIVE 

 

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not 
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the 
terminals in your plug , proceed as follows: 

 
 
 

 

 

Connect the GREEN AND YELLOW wire to the terminal 
marked E or by the earth symbol  

 

 
 
 

Or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW. 

 

 

 

Connect the BLUE wire to the terminal marked N or coloured 
BLACK. 

Fig. 1 

 

 

 

Connect the BROWN wire to the terminal marked L or 
coloured RED. 

 

IMPORTANT 

 

 

 

 

 

THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY 
AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 

If a 3-pin 15 amp plug is used this should be protected by a 
15 amp fuse either in the plug or adapter, or the distribution 
board. If in doubt consult your electricity company or a 
competent electrician. 

 

General 

Unpack the heater carefully and retain the packing for 
possible future use, in the event of moving or returning the 
fire to your supplier. 

 

Important Safety Advice 

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should 
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, 
and injury to persons, including the following: 

 
The appliance must stand on a level, hard, non-combustible 
surface. The appliance must not stand on a carpet. 

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If the appliance is damaged, check immediately with the 

supplier before installation and operation. 

 
If the fire is being fitted into an open fireplace, the chimney 
should be blocked. This is to ensure that the air supply to the 
fire is not interrupted by the draw up the chimney. The 
easiest (and cheapest) way to do this is to cut a piece of 
cardboard to shape, then tape it in the throat of the chimney. 

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DO NOT use outdoors. 

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DO NOT use in the immediate surroundings of a bath 

shower or swimming pool. 

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DO NOT locate the heater immediately below a fixed 

socket outlet or connection box. 

 

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DO NOT COVER THE HEATER. Do not place material 

or garments on the heater, or obstruct the air circulation 

around the heater, for instance by curtains or furniture, 

as this could cause overheating and a fire risk. 

A minimum distance of 1 metre (39”) must be maintained 
between the front of the heater and any surrounding 
furniture, overhanging curtains or other obstructions. 
 

DO NOT leave young children, the elderly, or the infirm 

unsupervised in the vicinity of the heater. 

Before connecting the heater check that the supply voltage is 
the same as that stated on the heater. 

DO NOT use this heater in series with thermal control, a 

programmable controller, a timer or any other device 

that switches the heater automatically, since a fire risk 

exists when the heater is accidentally covered or 

displaced. Ensure that furniture, curtains or other 

combustible material are positioned NO closer than 

1meter from the heater. 

 
This fire incorporates a flame effect which can be used 
without heating, so that the comforting effect can be enjoyed 
at any time of year. The flame effect is provided by low 
wattage motors and 2x40W lamps. Using the flame effect on 
its own, therefore,  requires little electricity. 

In the event of a fault unplug the heater. 

 

Unplug the heater when not required for long periods. 

A choice of 1kW or 2kW of heat output is provided by the 
heater which is concealed beneath the unit. The model is 
designed to be free standing. 

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Keep supply cord away from the front of the heater. 

 

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