Baxi Fires Division 956, Installer'S Manual

Page 1: ...nce to be installed and maintained satisfactorily 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 APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS G20 WHEN CONVERTED USING CONVERSION KIT NO 0595221 THIS APPLIANCE IS F...

Page 2: ...mission to reproduce any part of this publication should be made giving details 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 Erdingto...

Page 3: ...the British 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...

Page 4: ...LL OPERATING CHECKS 27 12 FASCIA AND FIREFRONT INSTALLATION 28 13 SPILLAGE AND FLAME SUPERVISION CHECKS 32 14 FINAL REVIEW 34 15 SERVICING AND PARTS REPLACEMENT 35 15 1 Checking the aeration setting of the burner 36 15 2 To remove the burner unit 36 15 3 To remove the pilot unit 36 15 4 To remove the gas valve 37 15 5 To replace the burner 38 15 6 To remove the main burner injector 38 15 7 To remo...

Page 5: ...possible This will minimise the cantilever action Use gloves to provide additional grip Always use assistance if required 2 APPLIANCE DATA The efficiency of this appliance has been measured as specified in BS 7977 1 and the result is as below Model Efficiency Gross 956 51 956 when converted to LPG 52 The gross calorific value of the fuel has been used for this efficiency calculation The test data ...

Page 6: ...aste Protective clothing is not required when handling these articles but we recommend you follow the normal hygiene rules of not smoking eating or drinking in the work area and always wash your hands before eating or drinking This appliance does not contain any component manufactured from asbestos or asbestos related products When converted using Kit 0595221 The appliance data label is located on...

Page 7: ...61 Part 1 BS 1251 BS 5871 Part 1 BS 6891 In England and Wales the current edition of the Building Regulations issued by the Department of the Environment and the Welsh Office In Scotland the current edition of the Building Standards Scotland Regulations issued by the Scottish Executive In Northern Ireland the current edition of the Building regulations Northern Ireland issued by the Department of ...

Page 8: ...hould be installed as in section 3 9 See figure 1 If no hearth or a reduced depth hearth is fitted the fire must be installed so that the distance from the base of the fireplace opening in the wall to the finished floor level is at least 72mm Where there is no floor covering or carpet and the floor is of a type that is likely to be covered in such a way in the future then the distance from the bas...

Page 9: ...nstallations conforming to older versions of BS1289 as well as the current edition The flue blocks must have a minimum width not less than 63mm and a cross sectional area not less than 13 000mm2 Older editions of BS1289 required a cross sectional area of 13 000mm2 The current revision of the standard requires 16 500mm2 This appliance is suitable in both cases The total depth of the opening measure...

Page 10: ... flue must conform to BS 5440 Part 1 in design and installation The flue measured from the bottom of the fireplace opening to the bottom of the terminal shall be not less than 3m in actual vertical height When calculated in accordance with BS 5440 Part 1 Annex A the minimum equivalent height of the flue shall be 2 0m of 125mm dia flue pipe 3 5 The flue must not be used for any other appliance or a...

Page 11: ...ed in any room which contains a bath or shower or where steam is regularly present 3 13 An extractor fan may only be used in the same room as this appliance or in any area from which ventilation for the appliance is taken if it does not affect the safe performance of the appliance Note the spillage test requirements detailed further on in this manual If the fan is likely to affect the appliance th...

Page 12: ... shown in figure 5 Figure 5 also gives the necessary access clearance from a non combustible surface at both sides 3 19 Proprietary terminals must comply with BS 715 or BS 1289 Any terminal or termination must be positioned in accordance with BS 5440 Part 1 to ensure that the products of combustion can be safely dispersed into the outside atmosphere Where the appliance is connected to an unlined b...

Page 13: ...3 21 A fireguard complying with BS 8423 should be fitted for the protection of young children the elderly the infirm or pets Page 13 INSTALLER GUIDE Baxi Heating U K Limited 2007 ...

Page 14: ...STALLER GUIDE Baxi Heating U K Limited 2007 Figure 5 Appliance dimensions and clearances Fascia may differ from that shown The appliance dimensions A B C shown in the table are subject to manufacturing tolerance ...

Page 15: ...ble surfaces for access purposes mm Blenheim Homeflame Slimline Sonnet Traditional 587 5 450 85 100 10 Aura 2 Camden Contemporary Form Modern Seattle 587 5 450 63 100 10 Coast 587 5 450 55 100 10 Anthem 585 450 68 100 10 Quantum 600 500 includ ing plinth 80 100 50 From fascia sides not plinth Minima Debut Prelude 585 450 76 100 10 Urban Mirage 600 467 57 100 50 Bolero 636 518 94 100 10 Fusion 592 ...

Page 16: ...ing 4 A screws No 8 x 6 6 B screws No 8 x 10 2 C screws M4 x 10 2 D screws M5 x 10 1 E Quantum fascia hanging bracket 2 F Cable adjusters 1 G Inlet T connector elbow including pressure test point nut and olive 1 H Grommet for rear of hotbox 4 I Wall fixing plugs 4 J Screweyes 1 Hotbox and burner assembly 1 Burner tray trim Supplied with all 956 models but NOT to be fitted to the Anthem 1 Length of...

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Page 18: ...eal can be made at the bottom front of the box The front face of the fireplace should be reasonably flat over the area covered by the hotbox top and side flange seals to ensure good sealing These faces should be made good if necessary If the appliance is to be fitted against a wall with combustible cladding the cladding must be removed from the area covered by the fascia The cladding must also not...

Page 19: ...to take the eyescrews If these areas have deteriorated due to prolonged use they should be made sound with a suitable cement 5 1 4 Installations using a metal flue box The whole of the top surface of the metal flue box must be covered with a minimum 50mm layer of mineral wool or equivalent insulation See figure 2 5 2 Fireplace flue pull Close all doors and windows in the room in which the applianc...

Page 20: ...n be rotated to allow a connection from any direction The inlet elbow includes a valve for isolating the gas supply and a pressure test point The supply pipe must be rigid material Flexible pipe must not be used Concealed supply pipe connection If a concealed connection from inside the fireplace is required then before the appliance is fitted into the fireplace it will be necessary to extend the s...

Page 21: ...the hotbox 8 2 Fitting the foam seal All models There is a length of self adhesive foam seal supplied with the fire This will need to be fitted to the outer rear edges of the side and top flanges of the hotbox Cut the foam seal to the required length Be careful not to stretch the seal when measuring Remove the protective backing from the foam seal and fit this to the rear of the hotbox flange See ...

Page 22: ...a is sound enough to take the wall plugs and screws If necessary make sound with a suitable cement 2 Place the hotbox centrally in the fireplace in the position in which it is to be permanently installed If a concealed connection is being used insert the hotbox into the fireplace feeding the supply pipe through the pierced hole in the rear seal 3 Mark the fireplace front surround through the four ...

Page 23: ...ning when tension is applied to the cables 3 Insert a fibre wall plug I into each hole Use the fibre wall plugs supplied with this appliance Never use plastic plugs instead of the fibre plugs supplied Screw the eyescrews J into the plugs Make sure that the eyescrews are secure 4 Place the hotbox unit close to the fireplace but allow sufficient access into the fireplace opening so that the cables c...

Page 24: ...he hotbox against the fireplace surround If the hotbox is aligned squarely and the sealing is satisfactory fully tighten the cable adjusters 11 If the hotbox is not correctly aligned release the tension on the cables by slackening the screws and turning the hexagonal adjusters fully anticlockwise The hotbox should then automatically realign itself Pull each cable taut again and push the cable adju...

Page 25: ...urrent edition of BS 6891 In the Republic of Ireland refer to the current edition of I S 813 Domestic gas installations 10 2 1 Lighting the burner 1 Depress the control knob and rotate it anticlockwise to the pilot ignition position A click will be heard as the integral piezo operates A spark should be seen between the electrode and pilot tip 2 Turn the control knob clockwise to the OFF position R...

Page 26: ...control and ignition circuitry and components 10 3 Inlet pressure check The appliance is pre set to give the correct heat input at the inlet pressure shown in section 2 of this manual No adjustment is necessary 1 Check the inlet pressure by fitting a pressure gauge at the test point The test point is on the inlet elbow See figure 20 Check the pressure with the appliance alight and set at maximum o...

Page 27: ... flame appears at the pilot keep the control knob depressed and hold the pilot ignition position for five seconds When the control knob is released the pilot flame should remain lit 11 1 2 Operating the burner 1 When the pilot burner is operating properly gradually turn the control knob anti clockwise to HIGH Depress the knob slightly to get past the pilot ignition position The main burner should ...

Page 28: ...scia 1 Place the fascia on top of the plinth Be careful not to drag the fascia across the top surface of the plinth as this will scratch the plinth Secure the fascia to the plinth using the two D screws supplied See Figure 23 2 Fit the fascia to the appliance by locating the top to the upper hanging bracket Figure 24 then attaching it to the body of the appliance using the two C screws supplied Fi...

Page 29: ... of the appliance using the two C screws supplied Figure 23 2 Fit the lower hanging trims to the fascia Figure 27 Page 29 Baxi Heating U K Limited 2007 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 26 Fitting the Urban and Mirage fascia Figure 27 Fitting the Urban and Mirage lower hanging trims Figure 25 Fitting the Quantum firefront trim Figure 24 Fitting the Quantum fascia ...

Page 30: ...iece firefront place the lower front cover casting ash pan below the front casting For the Coast model see figure 29 12 6 Fitting the Aura 2 Minima Form Seattle Camden firefront 1 Place the firefront on top of the hearth centrally between the fascia 12 7 Fitting the Anthem firefront 1 The Anthem firefront is fitted with a set of fixing brackets Each bracket has two threaded holes As supplied the t...

Page 31: ...1 The Fusion firefront is secured in place using four screws Locate the firefront brackets with the holes in the bottom of the firebox and secure each both sides with the two B screws supplied See figure 33 2 Hang the lower firefront Ash pan on the firefront Page 31 INSTALLER GUIDE Baxi Heating U K Limited 2007 Figure 33 Fusion firefront Figure 32 ash pan location Figure 31 Firefront location ...

Page 32: ...ontaining the appliance 2 Light the appliance and turn the control knob to HIGH 3 Leave the appliance on for five minutes 4 Place the smoke match into the appliance canopy See figure 36 5 The installation is satisfactory if the smoke is drawn into the appliance If the smoke is not drawn into the appliance leave the appliance alight at the maximum setting for a further ten minutes and then repeat t...

Page 33: ...2 Flame supervision and spillage monitoring system The pilot unit incorporates a system that will automatically shut off the gas supply if the pilot flame goes out or if there is insufficient oxygen due to spillage or lack of ventilation Check that the system operates properly as follows Light the appliance Set at the HIGH position and leave for one minute Turn back to OFF to extinguish the pilot ...

Page 34: ...will also burn off any carbon deposits that may have formed during previous use If using the appliance for long periods it is beneficial to change between settings This will also help to remove any carbon deposits that may form during use 8 Recommend that the appliance should be serviced and the chimney inspected by a competent person In the UK a CORGI registered person at least annually If the ap...

Page 35: ... that the replaced items are not broken up but are sealed within a heavy duty polythene bag clearly labelled as RCF waste RCF waste is classed as a stable non reactive hazardous waste and may be disposed at a landfill licensed to accept such waste Protective clothing is not required when handling these articles but we recommend you follow the normal hygiene rules of not smoking eating or drinking ...

Page 36: ...el effect The ceramic fuel effect may cause staining discolouration to decorative surfaces It is therefore advisable to protect decorative surfaces 3 Support the inlet elbow to avoid straining the pipework and disconnect the appliance from the inlet elbow 4 Detach the burner unit from the hotbox by removing two screws See figure 38 15 3 To remove the pilot unit 1 Remove the burner unit See section...

Page 37: ...e is suitably protected This will avoid damage to the work surface Turn the burner unit upside down 3 Detach the pilot pipe from the gas valve 4 Detach the inlet pipe 5 Detach the injector pipe 6 Detach the electrode lead from the rear of the piezo spark generator on the gas valve 7 Remove the control knob by pulling forward 8 Remove the thermocouple by unscrewing the thermocouple nut at the gas v...

Page 38: ...adjusters and unscrew the thumbscrews to release the cables 3 Refit as described in the relevant installation sections Make sure gas soundness sealing spillage test and performance are satisfactory 15 8 To remove the Quantum Mirage Bolero and Urban fascia 1 Remove the bottom front fascia 2 Remove the two screws securing the bottom of the fascia to the sides of the hotbox See figure 43 3 Carefully ...

Page 39: ...ace by magnets Remove the top trim by pulling forward Place carefully aside See figure 44 3 Remove the side trims by pulling forward Place carefully aside See figure 44 4 Refit in the reverse order Make sure that the top corners of the fascia have no gaps Page 39 INSTALLER GUIDE Baxi Heating U K Limited 2007 Figure 44 Removal of fascia ...