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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE
Model 955
Heat Engine
INSET LIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE
This heat engine is designed for use with approved
fascias and spacer frame / fret combinations.
(GC No. 32-032-76)
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 554 (National
call rates apply in the United
Kingdom).
In the Republic of Ireland
Telephone 0044 844 8711 554.
Important: Please keep your guide in a safe place for future reference.
©
Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010.
5137502/03

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  • Page 1 5137502/03 INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE Model 955 Heat Engine INSET LIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE This heat engine is designed for use with approved fascias and spacer frame / fret combinations. (GC No. 32-032-76) We trust that this guide gives...
  • 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 INSTALLER GUIDE FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 35 TO 51 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 4...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS Section Heading Page INSTALLER GUIDE 4 - 34 OWNER GUIDE 35 - 51 1. SAFETY AND UNPACKING 2. APPLIANCE DATA AND EFFICIENCY 2.1 General information. 2.2 Efficiency. 3. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Regulations, Standards and Law. 3.2 Ventilation requirements. 3.3 The Atmosphere sensing device (ASD).
  • Page 6 INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS (Continued) Section Heading Page 10. BURNER INSTALLATION 10.1 Burner and supply pipe installation. 10.2 Preliminary burner checks. 10.2.1 Lighting the burner. 10.2.2 Operating the burner. 10.3 Inlet pressure check. 10.4 Fitting the burner tray trim. 11. FITTING THE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT 12.

  • 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 approximate lifting weight of this heat engine and convection box is 7.4 kg. One person should be sufficient to lift the heat engine and convection box. If for any reason this weight is considered too heavy then obtain assistance.

  • Page 8: Appliance Data And Efficiency

    INSTALLER GUIDE 2. APPLIANCE DATA AND EFFICIENCY 2.1 General information. Natural (G20) Propane (G31) * Inlet Pressure 20mbar 37mbar Input - Max. (Gross) 6.0kW (20,500 Btu/h) 6.1kW (20,800 Btu/h) Input - Min. (Gross) 2.3kW (7,8502 Btu/h) 3.8kW (12,965 Btu/h) Input - Max. (Net) 5.4kW (18,445 Btu/h) 5.61kW (19,169 Btu/h) Input - Min.

  • Page 9: Efficiency

    Model Efficiency % (Gross) Efficiency % (Net) 955 when converted to LPG. The gross calorific value of the fuel has been used for this efficiency calculation. The test data from which it has been calculated has been certified by Advantica Certification services (0087).

  • Page 10: General Installation Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE 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 11: The Atmosphere Sensing Device (Asd)

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3.3 The Atmosphere sensing device (ASD). The appliance is fitted with an A.S.D (Atmosphere sensing device). If the appliance closes down after a period of operation for no apparent reason, the consumer should be informed to stop using the appliance until the installation and appliance have been thoroughly checked.

  • Page 12: The Hearth

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3.7.3 The front face of the fireplace should be reasonably flat over the area covered by the convection box top and side flange seals to ensure good sealing. These faces should be made good if necessary. 3.7.4 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.

  • Page 13: Installation Options

    INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 3. Combustible shelf clearances 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 hearth as shown in figure 4. Chair brick removal may not be required providing at least 50mm clearance is available from the flue outlet to any fireplace component.

  • Page 14: 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 (See figure If fitting a fascia that has a fire front designed to sit on a hearth, a reduced depth hearth is recommended. The recommended reduced hearth depth is 100mm, this is necessary to support the fire front.

  • Page 15: 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 BS1289 or BS EN 1858 with dimensions as in figure 6. BS 1289 part 1 recommends there should be an air space or insulation between the flue blocks and the plaster because heat transfer may cause cracking on directly plastered flues.

  • Page 16: Flues

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3.11 Flues. 1. Suitable flues and minimum flue sizes are as follows: It should be noted that, as with many appliances, sharp bends or horizontal runs in metal flues at the top of the system can be a cause of problems in these types of installation.

  • Page 17: Pack Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4. PACK CONTENTS The pack contents re as below: Convection box and burner assembly. Grommet for rear of convection box. Nut and olive for 8mm inlet pipe. Strip of floor sealing tape. Flue restrictor No.8 x 3/8” screws for securing the flue restrictor. Fibre / wooden plugs.

  • Page 18: Fireplace Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 7. Pack contents 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 19: Fireplace Flue Pull

    INSTALLER GUIDE proper tools and equipment. If method 1 is chosen, make sure that the front surround area is sound enough to take the fibre / wooden plugs and woodscrews. If necessary make sound with suitable cement. If method 2 is chosen, make sure that the area at the back is sound enough to take the eyebolts.

  • Page 20: Gas Supply Connection

    INSTALLER GUIDE 7. GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION A nut and olive are provided for an 8mm pipe inlet connection to the inlet ‘T’ connector at the bottom front of the appliance. The inlet ‘T’ connector can be rotated to allow a connection from any direction. The inlet ‘T’ connector includes a valve for isolating the gas supply and a pressure test point.

  • Page 21: Fitting The Foam Seal

    INSTALLER GUIDE 8.2 Fitting the foam seal. 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 convection box. Cut the foam seal to the required length.

  • Page 22: Convection Box Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 9. CONVECTION BOX INSTALLATION Method 1 - Front fixing to fireplace surround. 1. Make sure that the fireplace front surround area is sound enough to take the fibre / wooden plugs and woodscrews. If necessary, make sound with suitable cement. 2.

  • Page 23: Method 2 - Cable Retention

    INSTALLER GUIDE 9.2 Method 2 - Cable retention. 1. Make sure that the relevant areas at the fireplace back are sound enough to take the eyebolts. If these areas have deteriorated due to prolonged use they should be made sound with suitable cement.

  • Page 24: Floor Sealing

    INSTALLER GUIDE 6. Thread the cables through the eyebolts in the rear wall. Return the cables through the holes near the bottom corners of the convection box back panel (See figure 15). 7. Place the convection box fully back into the fireplace opening so that it is sealed against the fireplace front surround.

  • Page 25: Burner Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 10. BURNER INSTALLATION 10.1 Burner and supply pipe installation. 1. Refit the burner unit to the convection box with two screws. 2. Connect the supply line to the appliance. 3. Pressure check the installation pipework for gas soundness. In the United Kingdom check in accordance with the current edition of BS6891.

  • Page 26: 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 guide. No adjustment is necessary. 1. Check the inlet pressure by fitting a pressure gauge at the test point.

  • Page 27: Fitting The Fascia

    INSTALLER GUIDE 12. FITTING THE FASCIA 1. Follow the six steps below Figure 20. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 27...

  • Page 28: Full Operating Checks

    INSTALLER GUIDE 13. FULL OPERATING CHECKS 13.1 Check the control settings. With the ceramic fuel effect in position the control operation must now be fully rechecked. Make sure that the isolating valve at the inlet ‘T’ connector is open. When first turned on from cold, the flames will appear predominantly blue. When operating the fire for the first time, some vapours may be given off which could set off smoke alarms in the vicinity.

  • Page 29: Spillage And Flame Supervision Checks

    INSTALLER GUIDE 14. SPILLAGE AND FLAME SUPERVISION CHECKS 14.1 Check for spillage. A spillage check must be made before leaving the installed appliance with the customer. Make this with all the ceramic fuel effect pieces, fascia and fire front in position. 1.

  • Page 30: Final Review

    This monitoring system must not be adjusted, bypassed or put out of operation. This monitoring system, or any of its parts, must only be exchanged using Wonderfire Premier authorised parts. 15. FINAL REVIEW 1. Visually inspect the appliance. Clean off any marks incurred during installation.

  • Page 31: Servicing & Parts Replacement

    INSTALLER GUIDE 11. Hand the literature pack with this guide to the customer. 16 SERVICING & PARTS REPLACEMENT Always turn off the gas supply and allow to cool completely before commencing any servicing (The appliance inlet “T” connector incorporates an isolating valve). It is recommended that, at least once a year, the appliance is disconnected and the fireplace opening checked and cleared of any debris.

  • Page 32: Checking The Aeration Setting Of The Burner

    INSTALLER GUIDE 16.1 Checking the aeration setting of the burner. 1. The aeration shutter is factory set and should not require adjustment. If the shutter is not as shown in figure 22 and requires adjustment, loosen the two aeration shutter screws, slide the aeration shutter to the position shown in figure 22 and tighten the fixing screws.

  • Page 33: To Remove The Gas Valve

    INSTALLER GUIDE 16.5 To remove the gas valve. 1. Remove the burner unit (See section 16.3). 2. If lying the burner on its back, ensure that the work surface is suitably protected. This will avoid damage to the work surface. Turn the burner unit upside down.

  • Page 34: To Remove The Main Burner Injector

    INSTALLER GUIDE 16.7 To remove the main burner injector. 1. Remove the burner (See section 16.6). 2. Remove the burner clamping screw (See figure 27). 3. Unscrew the injector from the burner. 4. Refit in the reverse order. 16.8 To remove the appliance from the fireplace. 1.

  • Page 35: Owner Guide

    OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION SEE PAGES 45 TO 51 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 35...
  • Page 36 OWNER GUIDE LIST OF CONTENTS Section Page SAFETY GAS CONSUMPTION OPERATING YOUR FIRE The Oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. Lighting the pilot. Lighting the burner. Selecting the heat setting. Turning the fire back to pilot setting. Turning the appliance off. Lighting with a taper.

  • Page 37: 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 OR TANK AS APPROPRIATE. 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 38 OWNER GUIDE automatically shut off the gas supply to the fire if the flame goes out for any reason). 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.

  • Page 39: Gas Consumption

    Has a minimum natural gas input of 2.3kW Has a minimum natural gas output of 1.26kW Model 955 when converted using kit number 0595221 Has a maximum propane gas input of 6.1kW Has a maximum propane gas output of 3.54kW Has a minimum propane gas input of 3.8kW...

  • Page 40: 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 41: Lighting The Burner

    OWNER GUIDE Lighting the burner. Once the pilot light is established, the main burner can be lit by depressing and turning the control knob anticlockwise to the HIGH position. Selecting the heat setting. In order to change from one setting to another depress the control knob slightly and turn the knob to the required position.

  • Page 42: Help And Advice

    OWNER GUIDE HELP AND ADVICE Ignition - Lighting the fire. When turning the control knob to ignite the fire ensure that it is turned SLOWLY. Turning the control knob quickly does not allow enough gas flow to light the pilot or burner.

  • Page 43: Ceramic Fuel Effect And Rear Wall

    OWNER GUIDE Ceramic fuel effect and rear wall. This product uses fuel effect pieces and 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.

  • Page 44: Maintenance

    OWNER GUIDE MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance. In order to achieve and maintain high levels of personal safety and performance efficiency, it is essential that the opening at the back of the fire and the flue are kept clear of any form of obstruction. It is possible that deposits of mortar or soot could fall and accumulate causing the flue to be blocked or restricted and so preventing proper clearance of dangerous exhaust fumes.

  • Page 45: Warranty And Service

    If you did not receive a Warranty Booklet please contact your retailer where you purchased the fire. Please note the warranty is for Wonderfire Premier Fires only. If you have not registered your fire you are entitled to the standard 12 months warranty subject to contract.
  • Page 46 The warranty period will be 60 calendar months from the date of purchase. The first 12 months are covered by the standard manufacturers guarantee. 10. During the 48 month warranty period Wonderfire Premier will exchange or repair component[s] proved to be faulty from manufacture provided that such component[s] have been subject to normal conditions of use.
  • Page 47 22. Call out charges where faults are excluded from the warranty. 23. Faults caused by inadequate supply of gas or electricity (where applicable) 24. Wonderfire is not responsible for any damage caused by a third party. 25. Compensation or consequential losses (e.g. loss of earnings, business losses, stress and inconvenience) arising from a product breakdown, including repair delays caused by factors outside of our reasonable control.
  • Page 48 OWNER GUIDE © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 48...
  • Page 49 OWNER GUIDE © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 49...
  • Page 50 OWNER GUIDE To be completed by the installer: Installer Details (Block Capitals) Installer Name Gas Safe Register or Corgi Registration Number. Company Name. Company Address Company Telephone number Company Fax number Where to find the information label. Figure 4. © Baxi Heating U.K.

  • Page 51: Owner Guide

    Serial number (Can be found on information label - See figure 4) A LABEL CONTAINING THE SERIAL NUMBER LABEL SERIAL NUMBER MAY HAVE TO BE AFFIXED HERE BEEN PLACED INSIDE THIS BOX. Fascia name (Block Capitals) Brand - Wonderfire Premier Date of Installation © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 51...
  • Page 52 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010.

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