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Do 

Switch the fire and fan off and allow to cool completely before attempting to clean,

service, etc. This appliance retains heat for some time after it has been switched off

Do 

always use a fireguard complying with BS 8423 for the protection of young 

children, the elderly or infirm.

Do 

wait three minutes before attempting to relight if the fire is switched off or the 

flames are extinguished for any reason.(Your fire is fitted with a safety device that will
automatically shut off the gas supply to the fire, if for any reason , the flame goes 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 minimum side clearance as below. 

The minimum allowable distance from the outside of the appliance fascia to a corner
wall having combustible material or any other combustible surface which projects
beyond the front of the appliance is 100mm. 
For access purposes a 50mm clearance is recommended from non-combustible surfaces.
Please bear this in mind if ever you are altering the room.

Don’t 

hang clothing, towels or any other fabrics over the fire.

Don’t 

put more ceramic fuel effect pieces on the fire than the number stated in the

installer and owner guide supplied with the ceramic fuel effect. This should have been
attached to or placed inside this guide by the installer. Also, do not use any ceramic fuel
effect pieces other than those authorised for this fire. Incorrect combustion and
subsequent health hazard could result.

Don’t 

put paper or other materials onto your fire.

Don’t 

use the fire with damaged base ceramics. 

Don’t 

place any combustible material (rugs, carpet, plastic tiles, etc.) on the hearth

Don’t 

attempt to clean or service the fire until it has been switched off and allowed to 

cool completely.

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OWNER GUIDE

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Page 1: ...ONVERTED USING CONVERSION KIT NO 0595221 THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH PROPANE GAS G31 THIS APPLIANCE IS SUITABLE ONLY FOR INSTALLATION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM GB AND THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND IE Baxi Heating U K Ltd For technical advice firstly contact your retailer If further advice is required then call 0161703 8157 for The Midlands and North or 01462 813 138 for The South Model 661 Heat Engine PO...

Page 2: ...cturer is a member of the Society of British Gas Industries which works to ensure high standards of safety quality and performance Careful Installation The manufacturer is a CORGI registered company This gas fire must be installed by a competent CORGI Registered Installer in accordance with our Installer Guide and should not be fitted directly on to a carpet Baxi Fires Division Erdington Birmingha...

Page 3: ...lation 9 CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT REFITTING 9 MAINTENANCE 9 Regular maintenance 9 Mains cable 10 Servicing 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 yo...

Page 4: ... shelf made of wood or other combustible material where the shelf is not more than 150mm deep For a shelf deeper than 150mm add 12 5mm to the clearance for every 25mm of additional shelf depth See graph1 Do Make sure that any combustible wall finish or cladding is removed from the area within the fascia of the fire Page 4 OWNER GUIDE IF YOU SMELL GAS DON T SMOKE EXTINGUISH ALL NAKED FLAMES DON T T...

Page 5: ... as below The minimum allowable distance from the outside of the appliance fascia to a corner wall having combustible material or any other combustible surface which projects beyond the front of the appliance is 100mm For access purposes a 50mm clearance is recommended from non combustible surfaces Please bear this in mind if ever you are altering the room Don t hang clothing towels or any other f...

Page 6: ...pear on the control box next to the switches After a few seconds the light will go out Depress the control knob and turn partially to the PILOT IGN position until you feel some resistance Keep the knob depressed at this position for a few seconds to allow gas to flow to the pilot While keeping the knob depressed turn to the PILOT IGN position While turning a spark should light the pilot The pilot ...

Page 7: ...ss the OFF switch to turn the fan off If the fire is not likely to be used again for a long time we suggest that the mains isolating switch for the fire is switched off Wait at least three minutes after turning the fire off before relighting While cooling the ceramic fuel effect pieces may make some crackling noises This is quite normal The flame sensing and flue blockage safety system For your sa...

Page 8: ...urner compartment rear wall This product uses fuel effect pieces and a burner compartment rear wall containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres RCF which are man made vitreous silicate fibres Excessive exposure to this material may cause irritation to eyes skin and respiratory tract Consequently it is important to take care when handling these articles to ensure that the release of dust is kept to a mini...

Page 9: ...l effect is followed correctly If replacing the ceramic fuel effect where a new guide is supplied follow the installer and owner guide supplied with the replacement fuel effect Keep the replacement installer and owner guide with this owner guide for future reference MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance In order to achieve and maintain high levels of personal safety and performance efficiency it is esse...

Page 10: ...try to have the following information available before you contact us Type of fire Model Name Serial Number You will also be asked for the fault problem or request plus your Post Code If you wish to replace any of the ceramic fuel effect pieces spare parts are available nationwide via the interpart stockist network For your local stockist consult Yellow pages under Central Heating When fitting rep...

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