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LIST OF CONTENTS

Section

Page

SAFETY 

4

APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS 

6

GAS CONSUMPTION 

6

OPERATING YOUR FIRE 

6

CLEANING YOUR FIRE 

8

REPLACING THE RADIANTS 

9

MAINTENANCE 

10

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS 

10

This gas fire is designed to meet the most stringent quality, performance and safety
requirements to provide you with many years’ trouble-free service.

This guide aims to improve your understanding and appreciation of your gas fire by
providing simple and informative instructions to ensure that you benefit from the
excellent performance and features it has to offer.

SAFETY

Do 

have the fire installed by a competent person. In the United Kingdom, installation

must be in accordance with the latest edition of the Gas Safety (installation & use)
Regulations. In the Republic of Ireland, installation must be in accordance with all
national and local regulations in force. 

Do 

have the chimney swept prior to installation if it was previously used for solid fuel.

Do 

have the fire installed in accordance with the installation instructions

Do

allow a minimum clearance of 95mm from the top of the appliance fascia to the

underside of any shelf whether it is made from combustible or non-combustible
materials. This clearance is necessary to allow the fascia to be lifted off for servicing
and also allows sufficient access to operate the control knob. For a shelf made from
wood or other combustible materials deeper than 150mm add 12.5mm to the clearance

Page 4

OWNER GUIDE

© 

Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2006.

IF YOU SMELL GAS

DON’T SMOKE.

EXTINGUISH ALL NAKED FLAMES.

DON’T TURN ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ON OR OFF.

TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY AT THE METER.

OPEN DOORS AND WINDOWS TO GET RID OF THE GAS.

IMMEDIATELY CALL THE GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE FROM A 

NEIGHBOURS PHONE - SEE YOUR LOCAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY.

Summary of Contents for 347 BLACK BEAUTY

Page 1: ...isfactorily However if further information is required our Baxi Fires Division Technical Helpline will be pleased to help Telephone 08706 061 065 National call rates apply in the United Kingdom In the Republic of Ireland Telephone 0044 8706 061 065 This guide is intended to help you care for your Baxi Fires Division gas fire Please read thoroughly before using and keep for future reference This gu...

Page 2: ...tails of the proposed use to the following address The Company Secretary Baxi Heating UK Limited Pentagon House Sir Frank Whittle Road Derby DE21 4XA Warning Any person who does any unauthorised act in relation to a copyright work may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages Baxi Fires Division Erdington Birmingham B24 9QP www firesandstoves co uk Because our policy is one of...

Page 3: ...itish Standards Institute The Highest Standards Baxi Fires Division is a member of the Society of British Gas Industries which works to ensure high standards of safety quality and performance Careful Installation Baxi Fires Division is a CORGI registered company All our gas fires must be installed by a competent CORGI Registered Installer in accordance with our Installer Guide and should not be fi...

Page 4: ... must be in accordance with all national and local regulations in force Do have the chimney swept prior to installation if it was previously used for solid fuel Do have the fire installed in accordance with the installation instructions Do allow a minimum clearance of 95mm from the top of the appliance fascia to the underside of any shelf whether it is made from combustible or non combustible mate...

Page 5: ...he gas supply to the fire if for any reason the flames go out Do get advice about the suitability of any wall covering near your fire Soft wall coverings e g embossed vinyl etc which have a raised pattern are easily affected by heat They may therefore scorch or become discoloured when close to a heating appliance Please bear this in mind whenever you are considering redecorating Do provide a minim...

Page 6: ...imum natural gas output of 1 0kW OPERATING YOUR FIRE Page 6 OWNER GUIDE Baxi Heating U K Limited 2006 PLEASE NOTE When operating your fire for the first time some vapours may be given off which may cause a slight odour and could possibly set off any smoke alarms in the immediate vicinity These vapours are quite normal with new appliances They are totally harmless and will disappear after a few hou...

Page 7: ...ames go out when the fire is hot or if the fire is turned off when hot always wait at least three minutes before attempting to relight To light the fire The control is shown in figure 2 Depress the control knob and turn anticlockwise towards the 1 position A spark should be generated at the pilot while turning The spark should ignite the pilot If it does not keeping the knob depressed continue to ...

Page 8: ...own convenience have the heater serviced as soon as possible CLEANING YOUR FIRE Turn the fire off and allow it to cool before attempting any cleaning Normally the fire will only need dusting The bright metal trims may be cleaned with a damp cloth and dried with a soft duster Obstinate marks can be removed from the guard and trims using soapy water Never use abrasive cleaners The radiants can be cl...

Page 9: ...der the top lip of the radiant box then swing the bottom of the radiant over and behind the retaining bar It is important that that the rear face of the radiants rest against the horizontal ribs in the rear panel There will be a small gap between their bottom front edges and the retaining channel at the front of the radiant box Replace the dress guard Locate the bottom of the dress guard in the tw...

Page 10: ...res Division service engineer or a CORGI registered installer If you require your fire to be serviced please contact Baxi Fires Division Service on 08706 090 081 and quote the following details Model name and number Appliance serial number To be found on a label near the bottom left side of the fascia If you wish to replace any radiants spare parts are available nationwide via the interpart stocki...

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