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Changing the batteries - Remote Control
Battery life will vary according to the frequency of use, in most cases this should be several
months.
There is no risk of electric shock as the batteries are of low voltage.
Handset battery
Always use sealed long life alkaline batteries
Type - PP3, 9 volts sealed long life
Alkaline.
Fire battery
The battery at the fire is a special battery and must always be replaced with the same battery ob-
tainable from your fire supplier.
Type - Battery Pack 2xD, 7.2 volts sealed long life
Lithium (Fig. 5b)
1. Turn your fire off by pointing the handset at the sensor and push the top left button. The fire
will go out. Allow the fire to cool.
2. Before commencing remove the ash pan cover and in the case of the 16” the fire front.
3. The battery is located underneath the burner on the left hand side of the fire.
4. Pull the battery forward out to the front of the fire and carefully disconnect the battery by pull-
ing apart the plastic connector situated along the battery lead.
5. If the battery proves difficult to pull forward the fire front should be removed to enable greater
access.
6. Remove exhausted battery and replace, ensuring that the connector is correctly connected.
7. Refit the battery under the burner ensuring that the battery lead is facing downwards and
away from the underside of the burner. (To prevent the lead from touching a hot surface)
8. The battery should sit on the recess floor / hearth as far forward and left as possible just be-
hind the fire front.
9.
The fire battery must be laid flat underneath the burner not on its side edge or upright
See Fig 6. page 9
10. Replace the ash pan cover and fire front if applicable.
11. Ensure infrared sensor has not been disturbed and still has direct line of sight when operating
the handset.
12. Check operation of the fire after re-lighting in the manner described in ‘Lighting the fire’.
13. Dispose of spent batteries safely. Do not place in a fire or incinerator.
