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INSTALLATION AND OWNER GUIDE
Model 961
Inset live fuel effect gas fire
Incorporating the Wonderfire Premier
Fitted with the
Bauhaus
(G.C. Number 32-032-88)
We trust that this guide gives
sufficient details to enable this
appliance to be installed and
maintained satisfactorily. However, if
further information is required, our
Wonderfire Premier Technical
Helpline will be pleased to help.
Telephone 0844 8711 565 (National
call rates apply in the United
Kingdom).
In the Republic of Ireland
Telephone 0044 844 8711 565.
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner
© Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009.
fascia.
5136066/01
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  • Page 1 5136066/01 INSTALLATION AND OWNER GUIDE Model 961 Inset live fuel effect gas fire Incorporating the Wonderfire Premier Control. Fitted with the Bauhaus fascia. (G.C. Number 32-032-88) We trust that this guide gives sufficient details to enable this appliance to be installed and maintained satisfactorily.
  • Page 2 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. Wonderfire Premier, Wood Lane, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9QP www.wonderfire.co.uk Because our policy is one of constant development and improvement, details may vary slightly from those given in this publication ©...
  • Page 3 BS EN ISO 9001 quality system accepted by the British Standards Institute. The Highest Standards Wonderfire Premier is a member of SBGI and HHIC (Heating and Hot water Industry Council) that work to ensure high standards of safety, quality and performance. Careful Installation...
  • Page 4 INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 43 TO 59 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009. Page 4...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS Section Heading Page INSTALLER GUIDE 4 - 42 OWNER GUIDE 43 - 59 1. SAFETY AND UNPACKING 2. APPLIANCE DATA, EFFICIENCY AND NOx 2.1 General information. 2.2 Efficiency. 2.3 NOx 3. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Regulations, Standards and Law. 3.2 Ventilation requirements.

  • Page 6: Installer Guide

    INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS (Continued) Section Heading Page 10. BURNER AND SUPPLY PIPE INSTALLATION 10.1 Burner and supply pipe installation. 10.2 Preliminary burner checks. 10.3 Inlet pressure check. 11. FITTING THE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT 12. FITTING THE WINDOW FRAME ASSEMBLY 13. OPERATING AND SPILLAGE CHECKS 13.1 Checking the control settings.

  • Page 7: Safety And Unpacking

    INSTALLER GUIDE 1. SAFETY AND UNPACKING Installer Before continuing any further with the installation of this appliance please read the following guide to manual handling. The lifting weight (kg) of this appliance is as below: Model Heat Engine Firefront Combined Weight Bauhaus 8.64 12.00...

  • Page 8: Appliance Data, Efficiency And Nox

    INSTALLER GUIDE 2. APPLIANCE DATA, EFFICIENCY AND NO x 2.1 General information. Natural (G20) Inlet Pressure 20mbar Input - Max. (Gross) 5.00kW (17,060 Btu/h) Input - Min. (Gross) 2.5kW (8,530 Btu/h) Inlet Test Pressure (Cold) 20.0 ± 1.0mbar (8.0 ± 0.4in w.g.) Gas Connection 8mm pipe Burner Injector...

  • Page 9: General Installation Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE Conversion factor from net to gross efficiency Natural Gas 0.901 2.3 NO x The 'Weighted' result for this appliance equates to NO x Class 2. 3. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Regulations, Standards and Law. The installation must be in accordance with these instructions. For the user’s protection, in the United Kingdom it is the law that all gas appliances are installed by competent persons in accordance with the current edition of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations.

  • Page 10: Ventilation Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE In the republic of Ireland the installation must be carried out by a competent person and also conform to the relevant parts of: a) The current edition of IS 813 “Domestic Gas Installations” b) All relevant national and local rules in force. Where no specific instructions are given, reference should be made to the relevant British Standard Code of Practice.

  • Page 11: The Hearth

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3.6.2 Any chimney damper or restrictor should be removed. If removal is not possible, they must be secured in the open position. 3.7 Fireplace preparation. 3.7.1 If the fireplace opening is an underfloor draught type, it must be sealed to stop any draughts.

  • Page 12: Fireplace Clearances

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3.9 Fireplace clearances. 3.9.1 The minimum height from the base of the fireplace opening to the underside of any shelf made from wood or other combustible materials is detailed below. • For a shelf up to 150mm deep: Minimum height = 700mm. •...
  • Page 13 INSTALLER GUIDE Model Description Bauhaus Height (mm) Width (mm) Depth into room (mm) Minimum mandatory clearance to combustible surfaces projecting beyond the front of appliance (mm). Recommended clearance to non-combustible surfaces for access purposes (mm). Figure 3. Appliance dimensions and clearances (The fascia may differ from that shown and dimensions are subject to manufacturing tolerances) ©...

  • Page 14: Installation Options

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3.10 Installation options. In the United Kingdom, as supplied, the appliance can be installed in the following situations: - 3.10.1 Conventional fireplace and hearth. To a fireplace complete with surround and hearth as shown in figure 4 and complying with BS1251 after removal of the fireback and sufficient material...

  • Page 15: Hole-In-The-Wall' Installations

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3.10.1.1 ‘Hole-in-the-wall’ Installations. It is recommended that a hearth should be installed as in section 3.8. If 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 100mm.

  • Page 16: Precast Concrete Or Clay Flue Block System And Hearth

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3.10.3 Precast concrete or clay flue block system and hearth. The appliance can be installed to a precast concrete or clay flue block system conforming to BS EN 1858 with dimensions as in figure 7. BS 1289 part 1 recommends there should be an air space or insulation between the flue blocks and the plaster because heat transfer may...

  • Page 17: Pack Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE 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. The flue must not be used for any other appliance or application. 4.
  • Page 18 INSTALLER GUIDE Carefully remove all the contents. Take special care in handling the ceramic pieces. Take care not to bend or distort the slide control linkage. Check that all the listed parts are present and in good condition. Figure 8. Pack contents (Items are not to scale) Section 2 - Fascia pack contains: Fascia and firefront casting.

  • Page 19: Fireplace Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 8. Pack contents continued (Items are not to scale) 5. FIREPLACE CHECK 5.1 Soundness for appliance attachment. Two primary methods of retaining the appliance are provided: - By fixing to the fireplace front surround. Using concealed tension cables fixed to the rear of the fireplace opening together with secondary fixing to the fireplace floor.

  • Page 20: Fireplace Flue Pull

    INSTALLER GUIDE 5.2 Fireplace flue pull. Close all doors and windows in the room in which the appliance is to be installed. After confirming with a match that smoke is drawn into the flue, light a 13 gram smoke pellet and check that there is a definite flow through the flue. Verify outside that the smoke exits from one terminal only and that the termination is suitable.

  • Page 21: Preparing Appliance For Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 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 supply line so that it will project through the hole in the back of the convection box and run to the ‘T’ connector at the front.
  • Page 22 INSTALLER GUIDE 4. Fit the two “U” section seals to the bottom edges of the convection box side flanges (See figure 13). 5. It is important that the grommet supplied in the loose parts pack is fitted to the hole in the rear of the convection box.

  • Page 23: Convection Box Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 9. 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 convector box. Cut a 485mm length of foam seal.

  • Page 24: Method 2 - Cable Retention And Floor Fixing

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4. Remove the convection box. Drill four holes in the fireplace front surround at the marked positions using a suitably sized masonry drill for the fibre / wooden plugs supplied. 5. Insert a fibre / wooden plug into each hole. 6.
  • Page 25 INSTALLER GUIDE 6. Thread the cables through the eyebolts. Return the cables through the holes near the bottom of the convection box back panel (See figure 20). 7. Place the convection box fully back into the fireplace opening so that it is sealed against the fireplace front surround.

  • Page 26: Sealing Floor Front - All Installations

    INSTALLER GUIDE 11. Pull each cable taut. Push the cable retainers hard up against the back panel. The end of the cable adjuster will pass into the hole. Tighten the screws in the retainers so that they clamp the cables in position. Apply tension to the cables by turning the hexagonal adjusters by hand (See figure 22).

  • Page 27: Burner And Supply Pipe Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 10. BURNER AND SUPPLY PIPE INSTALLATION 10.1 Burner and supply pipe installation. 1. Remove the ‘Aeration checking’ reminder label from the top of the burner. 2. Refit the burner unit to the convection box with the two screws removed previously. 3.

  • Page 28: Inlet Pressure Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE 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. Ensure that the appliance is switched OFF, then fit a pressure gauge at the test point (See figure 25).

  • Page 29: Fitting The Window Frame Assembly

    INSTALLER GUIDE 12. FITTING THE WINDOW FRAME ASSEMBLY 1. Locate the window mounting frame and window assembly in place. 2. Secure in place using the six screws removed previously. Figure 27. Window mounting frame and window assembly removal 13. OPERATING AND SPILLAGE CHECKS 13.1 Checking the control settings.

  • Page 30: Check For Spillage

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4. Release the button. The button should automatically spring up to the low heat position. If for any reason the slider control does not spring up, raise the slider to the topmost (Off) position and investigate why the slider is not operating correctly. If the flames go out at this stage or when checking the rest of the setting positions, try the full lighting sequence again.

  • Page 31: Flame Supervision And Spillage Monitoring System

    INSTALLER GUIDE the room. Keep all doors and windows that open to the outside of the building closed. Recheck for spillage as above. If an extractor fan is installed in the same room as the appliance or a connecting room, check that spillage does not occur with the fan operating and all doors and other openings between the fan and the appliance open.

  • Page 32: Outlet Baffle And Fascia Fitting

    INSTALLER GUIDE 14. OUTLET BAFFLE AND FASCIA FITTING 14.1 Fitting the outlet baffle. Locate the outlet baffle and secure in place using two tapping screws supplied (See figure 29). Before fitting the fascia ensure that the information on the back pages of the owner guide have been completed.

  • Page 33: Fitting The Firefront Casting

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3. Secure the bottom of the fascia using the two machine screws and washers supplied (See figure 31). 14.3 Fitting the firefront casting. Please remove all protective film before fitting the fascia. 1. Place the firefront casting and ash pan in place. Figure 31.

  • Page 34: Servicing & Parts Replacement

    INSTALLER GUIDE 9. 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. 10. Recommend that the appliance should be serviced by a competent person at least annually.

  • Page 35: Checking The Aeration Setting Of The Burner

    INSTALLER GUIDE After servicing, make sure that the ceramic walls are replaced and the ceramic fuel effect pieces are replaced correctly as described in the installer and owner guide supplied with the ceramic fuel effect. The ceramic fuel effect guide may have been placed inside or attached to this guide.

  • Page 36: To Remove The Fascia

    INSTALLER GUIDE 5. Replace in the reverse order. When refitting the leads to the interrupter block, make sure that they are secured firmly to give a good electrical contact. 16.4 To remove the fascia. 1. Remove the bottom front cover and the fire front casting. 2.

  • Page 37: To Remove And Fit The Window Mounting Frame And Window Assembly

    INSTALLER GUIDE 16.7 To remove and fit the window mounting frame and window assembly. When servicing the appliance it will be necessary to remove all of the window mounting frame and the window assembly to enable the front coal, ceramic walls and burner to be removed.

  • Page 38: To Remove The Window Assembly

    INSTALLER GUIDE 16.8 To remove the window assembly. To remove. 1. The window assembly is held in place with two brackets that rotate around a central pivot point. Push the brackets up and clear of the window assembly (See figure 39). Gently pull the top of the window forward and lift the window assembly clear of its support channels (See figure 40).

  • Page 39: To Remove The Electronic Ignition Generator

    INSTALLER GUIDE 16.11 To remove the electronic ignition generator. 1. Remove the window frame and window assembly as in section 16.7. 2. Remove the ceramic fuel effect as in section 16.9 3. Remove the battery. 4. Remove the spark lead. 5.

  • Page 40: To Remove The Thermocouple Interrupter Block

    INSTALLER GUIDE 16.13 To remove the thermocouple interrupter block (See figure 34). 1. Remove the burner unit (See section 16.12). 2. Detach the thermocouple from the interrupter block by unscrewing the thermocouple nut. 3. Detach the two microswitch leads from the interrupter block. 4.

  • Page 41: To Remove The Gas Flow Rate Controller

    INSTALLER GUIDE 6. Detach the elbow by unfastening the hexagonal nut connecting it to the flow rate controller. Lift the tap (complete with elbow) clear. 7. Loosen the hexagonal locknut securing the elbow to the tap. Remove the elbow by rotating it.

  • Page 42: To Replace The Burner

    INSTALLER GUIDE 16.17 To replace the burner. (See figure 46). 1. Remove the burner unit (See section 16.12). 2. Support the elbow injector and unscrew the injector nut. 3. Remove the two screws from the burner clamping plate (See figure 46). 4.

  • Page 43: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION SEE PAGES 53 TO 59 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009. Page 43...
  • Page 44 OWNER GUIDE LIST OF CONTENTS Section Page SAFETY GAS CONSUMPTION APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS OPERATING YOUR FIRE The Oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. To light the fire. To turn the fire off. Lighting with a taper. CLEANING YOUR FIRE Glass and Metal parts.

  • Page 45: Safety

    OWNER GUIDE SAFETY 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.

  • Page 46: Gas Consumption

    This means that they get very hot and are NOT to be touched during operation. When the fire is turned off these areas will take longer to cool. GAS CONSUMPTION Model 961 Has a maximum natural gas input of 5.0kW (Gross) Has a maximum natural gas output of 4.0kW Has a minimum natural gas input of 2.5kW (Gross)

  • Page 47: Appliance Dimensions

    OWNER GUIDE APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS Model Description Bauhaus Height (mm) Width (mm) Depth into room (mm) Minimum mandatory clearance to combustible surfaces projecting beyond the front of appliance (mm). Recommended clearance to non-combustible surfaces for access purposes (mm). Figure 2. Appliance dimensions and clearances (The fascia may differ from that shown and dimensions are subject to manufacturing tolerances) ©...

  • Page 48: Operating Your Fire

    OWNER GUIDE OPERATING YOUR FIRE 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 hours use.

  • Page 49: To Turn The Fire Off

    OWNER GUIDE output will gradually increase until the button reaches the high heat position shown in figure 3. When the button reaches the high heat position you will feel a check to its movement. Do not slide the button above the high heat position unless you want to turn the fire off (See note i below).

  • Page 50: Cleaning Your Fire

    OWNER GUIDE CLEANING YOUR FIRE To maintain the high performance and quality finish of your fire please follow these guidelines: Before attempting to clean the fire, please remember to turn off the fire and wait for the appliance to cool. The fire will retain heat for some time before cleaning can begin.

  • Page 51: Ceramic Fuel Effect Pieces And Burner Compartment Walls

    OWNER GUIDE the window assembly in a safe place away from the work area. 2. Replace in the reverse order. Ceramic fuel effect pieces and burner compartment walls. To gain access to the ceramic components the window assembly must be removed as in the previous section.

  • Page 52: Maintenance

    OWNER GUIDE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT FITTING The installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is separate from this guide. The installer may have attached it to this guide or placed it inside. It is important that the installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is followed correctly.

  • Page 53: Warranty And Service

    OWNER GUIDE WARRANTY AND SERVICE Standard Warranty Terms & Conditions The warranty is for 12 months subject to contract. In the United Kingdom servicing can be carried out either by a heateam service engineer or a GAS SAFE REGISTER engineer. Outside of the United Kingdom servicing can be carried out either by a CORGI or GAS SAFE REGISTER engineer.
  • Page 54 OWNER GUIDE When calling heateam, it would be helpful if you could have the following information to hand:- Fire serial number and fascia code (Located on the information label - See figure 8 on page 59)*. Date of installation*. Your installer name and address details*. Fire make and model number*.
  • Page 55 OWNER GUIDE © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009. Page 55...
  • Page 56 OWNER GUIDE © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009. Page 56...
  • Page 57 OWNER GUIDE © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009. Page 57...
  • Page 58 OWNER GUIDE Installer Details (Block Capitals) Installer Name Gas Safe Register or Corgi Registration Number. Company Name. Company Address Company Telephone number Company Fax number © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009. Page 58...

  • Page 59: Owner Guide

    Fascia code - Can be found close to the information label (Block Capitals) A LABEL CONTAINING THE FASCIA CODE MAY HAVE BEEN PLACED INSIDE THIS BOX. Brand Wonderfire Premier Date of Installation Figure 8. Information label location. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009. Page 59...
  • Page 60 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2009.

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