This appliance is for use with natural gas (g20). when converted using conversion
kit no. 0595241 this appliance is for use with propane gas (g31). (25 pages)
Fireside gas central heating unit natural gas & renewal (8 pages)
Summary of Contents for Baxi 946
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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.
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BS EN ISO 9001 quality system accepted by 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.
OWNER GUIDE LIST OF CONTENTS Section Page SAFETY APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS GAS CONSUMPTION OPERATING YOUR FIRE The Oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. Lighting the pilot. Selecting the heat setting. Lighting with a taper. CLEANING YOUR FIRE Metal parts. Ceramic fuel effect and rear wall.
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 – SEE YOUR LOCAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY Do have the fire installed by a competent person.
OWNER GUIDE 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.
Has a minimum natural gas input of 2.3kW (Gross) Has a minimum natural gas output of 1.15kW Model 946 when converted using kit number 0595231 Has a maximum propane gas input of 6.1kW (Gross) Has a maximum propane gas output of 3.2kW Has a minimum propane gas input of 3.8kW (Gross)
OWNER GUIDE Lighting the pilot. This fire is controlled by a 4-position gas tap mounted on the front leg of the appliance. In addition to the “OFF” position there is a pilot light and 2 heat control settings (See figure 2). Depress the control knob and turn anticlockwise towards the “Pilot/Ign”...
Figure 3. Lighting with a taper CLEANING YOUR FIRE To maintain the high performance and quality finish of your Baxi Fires Division appliance, please follow these guidelines: Before attempting to clean the fire, please remember to turn off the fire and wait for the appliance to cool completely.
OWNER GUIDE We suggest that you remove the ceramic fuel effect pieces in the reverse order to that shown in this guide. Burner. The burner surface can be carefully cleaned to remove any loose particles after taking off the ceramic fuel effect pieces . Make sure that no particles are pushed into the burner holes.
OWNER GUIDE be evenly spaced. Rest them on the ledges above the slots in the base coal (See figure 7). 4. Place the remaining four ceramic coals on top of the base ceramic coal rear (See figure Figure 6. Ceramic coal positions Figure 7.
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OWNER GUIDE Install the 6 loose pebbles as follows. The underside of each pebble is marked with a letter ‘A’ to ‘F’ and an arrow. 2. The pebbles should be positioned so that the arrows always point towards the back of the fireplace opening.
We recommend that all gas appliances and their flues, wherever situated, are checked annually. Servicing. In the United Kingdom servicing can be carried out either by a Baxi Fires 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.
Spare parts are available nationwide via the ‘interpart stockist network’. For your local stockist consult Yellow Pages under ‘central heating’. When fitting replacement parts, follow the instructions contained in this guide. It is important that only Baxi Fires Division approved parts are used for maximum safety. USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS...