Baxi Fires Division Sonnet Plus 746 Owner's Manual

Inset live fuel effect gas fire

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OWNER GUIDE
Sonnet Plus
Anthem
Genesis
Soraya
Model 746
(GC No. 32-032-57)
INSET LIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20)
WHEN CONVERTED USING CONVERSION KIT NO. 0595221 THIS
APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH PROPANE GAS (G31)
We trust that these instructions give sufficient details to enable this appliance 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)
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
This guide to be left with the owner
©

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  • Page 1 Baxi Fires Division Technical Helpline will be pleased to help. Telephone 08706 061 065 (National call rates apply in the United Kingdom) 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 This guide to be left with the owner ©...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    OWNER GUIDE LIST OF CONTENTS Section Page SAFETY APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS GAS CONSUMPTION OPERATING YOUR FIRE Lighting the pilot Lighting the Main Burner Lighting with a taper Selecting the Heat Setting CLEANING Burner Ceramic fuel effect and Rear Wall Metal Parts FUEL BED REFITTING - CERAMIC COALS FUEL BED REFITTING - CERAMIC PEBBLES MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 4: 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 – SEE YOUR LOCAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY Do have the fire installed by a competent person.
  • Page 5 OWNER GUIDE 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.
  • Page 6: Appliance Dimensions

    OWNER GUIDE APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS Dimension ‘A’ - Projection into room Model Sonnet Plus Anthem Genesis Soraya Dimension (mm) 65mm 68mm 65mm 65mm Figure 1. Appliance dimensions GAS CONSUMPTION Model 746 Has a maximum natural gas input of 6.0kW (Gross) Has a maximum natural gas output of 3.0kW (Gross) Has a minimum natural gas input of 2.3kW (Gross) Has a minimum natural gas output of 1.15kW (Gross) Model 746 when converted using kit number 0595221...
  • Page 7: 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 8: Lighting The Main Burner

    OWNER GUIDE Lighting the Main 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 9: Cleaning

    OWNER GUIDE CLEANING 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. The fire will retain heat for some time before cleaning can begin.
  • Page 10: Fuel Bed Refitting - Ceramic Coals

    OWNER GUIDE FUEL BED REFITTING - CERAMIC COALS This section is for models supplied with ‘Coal’ effect fuel bed only. For ‘Pebble fuel bed’ see section ‘fuel bed refitting - ceramic pebbles’ 1. Place the rear base coal in the firebox. It should rest on the ledges at the rear sides of the burner unit.
  • Page 11 OWNER GUIDE There are two types of loose coals. These are identified with the letter “A” or “B” on the underside of the coal. There are three “A” coals and two “B” coals. 3. Place a type “A” coal between Figure 6.
  • Page 12: Fuel Bed Refitting - Ceramic Pebbles

    OWNER GUIDE 7. Place the remaining type “A” coal between the front and rear base coals. The letter “A” should be upside down with its rear face between the right and centre coals of the rear base coal. Angle the coal so that the gap between it and the type “B”...
  • Page 13 OWNER GUIDE Install the 11 loose pebbles as follows. The underside of each pebble is marked with a letter ‘A’ to ‘K’ and an arrow. The pebbles should be positioned so that the arrows always point towards the back of the fireplace opening.
  • Page 14 OWNER GUIDE 6. Hold pebble ‘D’ upright with the arrow pointing to the top. Place pebble “D” on top of the base front pebble. It should rest against the moulded pebble to its right. (See figure 16). 7. Hold pebble ‘E’ upright with the Figure 16.
  • Page 15 OWNER GUIDE 10. Hold pebble ‘H’ upright with the arrow pointing to the top. Place pebble ‘H’ between the front and rear base pebbles. It should rest in between pebbles ‘C’ & ‘D’ and against the moulded pebble in the rear pebble base.
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    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 and quote the following details;...
  • Page 17: Useful Telephone Numbers

    OWNER GUIDE  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.  In the United Kingdom, for general advice about gas and your gas fire call our Technical Helpline 08706 061 065.

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