Inset live fuel effect gas fire, fitted with one of the following fascia. amour, aspect, aspect glass, eclipse, fascination, landscape, serenity, tranquility or visia (42 pages)
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Installer Guide and should not be fitted directly on to a carpet. Baxi Fires Division, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9QP Because our policy is one of constant development and improvement, details may vary slightly from those given in this publication...
INSTALLER GUIDE 1. SAFETY Installer Before continuing any further with the installation of this appliance please read the following guide to manual handling. ! The lifting weight of the heat engine and convection box is 6.39kg. ! 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.
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INSTALLER GUIDE In Northern Ireland, the current edition of the Building regulations (Northern Ireland) issued by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland. In the republic of Ireland the installation must be carried out by a competent person and also conform to the relevant parts of: The current edition of IS 813 “Domestic Gas Installations”...
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INSTALLER GUIDE 3.2.2 To a fireplace incorporating a metal flue box complying with the constructional requirements of the current edition of BS715. The dimensions of the flue box must conform to those shown in figure 2. 3.2.3 To a precast concrete or clay flue block system conforming to BS1289 with dimensions as in figure 3.
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INSTALLER GUIDE A properly constructed precast concrete or clay flue system conforming to BS1289 or BS EN 1806. This system is only suitable if the conditions stated in section 3.2.3 are met. 3.4 The flue must conform to BS 5440: Part 1 in design and installation.
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INSTALLER GUIDE must be at least 12mm thick. The periphery of the hearth (or fender) should be at least 50mm above floor level to discourage the placing of carpets or rugs over it. The surface of the hearth must be sufficiently flat to enable the bottom of the fascia and the firefront to be aligned horizontally.
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INSTALLER GUIDE 3.13 This appliance must not be installed in any room that contains a bath or shower or where steam is regularly present. 3.14 An extractor fan may only be used in the same room as this appliance, or in any area from which ventilation for the appliance is taken, if it does not affect the safe performance of the appliance.
INSTALLER GUIDE chimney pot to be replaced or for a terminal to be fitted unless the flue has a diameter smaller than 170mm. 3.20 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.
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INSTALLER GUIDE Canopy shield (This may be supplied with either the fascia or the convection box) Screws (For fitting the canopy shield). Machine screws (For fascia securing) Ceramic fuel effect (Not shown). Literature pack. Carefully remove all the contents. Check that all the listed parts are present and in good condition.
INSTALLER GUIDE 5. FIREPLACE CHECK 5.1 Fireplace check. 5.1.1 Fireplace size The fireplace must comply with the requirements described in section 3.2. This will probably entail removing the fireback and infill material behind the fireback. The debris catchment area shown in figure 6 must be kept clear of obstructions.
INSTALLER GUIDE deteriorated due to prolonged use, they should be made sound with a suitable cement. 5.1.4 Installations using a metal flue box The whole of the top surface of the metal flue box must be covered with a 100mm layer of mineral wool or equivalent insulation (See figure 2).
INSTALLER GUIDE 7. GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION A nut and olive are provided for an 8mm pipe inlet connection to the ‘T’ connector at the bottom front of the appliance. The ‘T’ connector can be rotated to allow a connection from any direction and includes a valve for isolating the gas supply and a pressure test point.
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INSTALLER GUIDE 2. Fit the two “U” section seals to the bottom edges of the convection box side flanges (See figure 9). 3. It is important that the grommet supplied in the loose parts pack is fitted to the hole in the rear of the convection box.
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INSTALLER GUIDE 10. 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 a 485mm length of foam seal.
INSTALLER GUIDE 9. CONVECTION BOX INSTALLATION 9.1 Method 1 - Front fixing to fireplace surround. 1. Make sure that the fireplace front surround area is sound enough to take the fibre plugs and woodscrews. If necessary, make sound with a suitable cement. 2.
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INSTALLER GUIDE 2. Drill four holes in the rear wall of the fireplace for the eyebolt plugs. The holes should be drilled within the range of positions shown in figure 16 using a no.12 masonry drill. The holes should be equidistant each side of the centre line of the fireplace to ensure that the appliance finishes centrally in the opening when tension is applied to the cables.
INSTALLER GUIDE 10. Fit a cable retainer over the bottom end of Side entry Rear entry each cable. 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.
INSTALLER GUIDE 10. BURNER & SUPPLY PIPE 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. Turn on the gas supply and pressure check the installation pipework for gas soundness.
INSTALLER GUIDE and set at maximum output. 2. After checking, turn off the appliance. Remove the pressure gauge and replace the test point sealing screw. 3. Relight the appliance. Turn to the maximum output position and test around the sealing screw for gas soundness with a suitable leak detection fluid.
INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 24. Ceramic side walls installation 12. FITTING THE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT The fitting guide for the ceramic fuel effect is supplied with the ceramic fuel effect. It is important that the fitting guide for the ceramic fuel effect be placed inside or attached to this guide and handed to the customer following completion of the ‘final review’...
INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 25. Firefront minimum open area requirements (The firefront may differ from that shown) 14. FULL OPERATING CHECKS A spillage check must be made before leaving the installed appliance with the customer. Make this with all the ceramic fuel effect pieces and complete fascia in position.
INSTALLER GUIDE smoke is drawn into the appliance. If the smoke is not drawn into the appliance leave the appliance alight at the maximum setting for a further ten minutes and then repeat the test. If the smoke is still not drawn into the appliance inspect the sealing to the fireplace surround.
INSTALLER GUIDE 15. FINAL REVIEW 1. If a gap is visible between the inner sides of the fascia and the ceramic side walls, gently slide the walls forward. 2. Visually inspect the appliance. Clean off any marks incurred during installation. 3.
INSTALLER GUIDE 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.
INSTALLER GUIDE 16.1 Checking the aeration setting of the burner. 1. The aeration shutter is factory set for use with a ‘pebble’ ceramic fuel effect. It is important to ensure that the aeration setting is correct for the ceramic fuel effect used.
INSTALLER GUIDE 3. Detach the thermocouple from the gas valve. 4. Detach the electrode lead from the underside of the electrode tab. 5. Remove the two screws securing the pilot unit (See figure 29). 6. Refit in the reverse order. Note: The pilot unit is an atmosphere sensing device.
INSTALLER GUIDE 4. Remove the plug rotating slightly while pulling. 5. Clean and grease the plug lightly with suitable grease. Do not apply excessive grease. Particularly, make sure that the gas ports in the gas valve are not restricted by grease.