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Tiger 944 Installer's Manual

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5118776/02
INSTALLER GUIDE
Model 944
CAST-IRON GAS STOVE
Fitted with a Ceramic Coal fuel effect.
(GC No. 32-264-20)
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20).
WHEN CONVERTED USING CONVERSION KIT NO. 0595261 THIS
APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH PROPANE GAS (G31).
THIS APPLIANCE IS SUITABLE ONLY FOR INSTALLATION IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM (GB) AND THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (IE).
For technical advice firstly contact your retailer.
If further advice is required then call 01204 868550.
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner
©
Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2006.

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Summary of Contents for Tiger 944

  • Page 1 5118776/02 INSTALLER GUIDE Model 944 CAST-IRON GAS STOVE Fitted with a Ceramic Coal fuel effect. (GC No. 32-264-20) THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20). WHEN CONVERTED USING CONVERSION KIT NO. 0595261 THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH PROPANE GAS (G31).
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2006. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any material form (including photocopying), stored in any medium by electronic means (including in any retrieval system or database) or transmitted, in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner.
  • Page 3: Safety

    1. SAFETY Installer Tiger stoves are efficient appliances giving off convected, conducted and radiated heat. All the surfaces of the stove - except the controls - are working surfaces and become hot in use. They must not be touched or have any combustible objects or materials placed on or near them.
  • Page 4: Appliance Data

    : Model Efficiency % (Gross) 944 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 5: Unpacking

    INSTALLER GUIDE This product uses fuel effect pieces containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres. Excessive exposure to these materials may cause irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Consequently, it is important to take care when handling these articles to ensure that the release of dust is kept to a minimum.
  • Page 6: Stove Set Up

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4. STOVE SET UP Standard legs: We recommend that the two legs with fixing holes be fitted to the back of the stove for neater appearance. If the hearth is uneven, fit one or more extra washers between any leg and the stove body to extend the leg.
  • Page 7 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 3. 3. Unpack the burner module. Secure the control knob assembly to the gas valve, the screw tail should secure onto the flat on the gas valve spindle. Offer the burner module into the stove and connect the thermal switch leads to the tags mid way along the thermocouple.
  • Page 8: General Installation Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE 5. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 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 9 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 5. Dimensions and Clearances Flue / Chimney. The stove is approved for use with 125mm (5 inch) diameter insulated flue. Before you install the stove make sure the chimney flue outlet is correctly positioned to align with the flue outlet on the stove and that the chimney is in good condition. If not, a chimney liner must be installed or a suitable class 2 gas flue used.
  • Page 10 INSTALLER GUIDE from which ventilation for the appliance is taken, if it does not affect the safe performance of the appliance. Note the spillage test requirements detailed further on in this manual. If the fan is likely to affect the appliance, the appliance must not be installed unless the fan is permanently disconnected.
  • Page 11: Operating The Stove

    INSTALLER GUIDE 6. OPERATING THE STOVE Pre-lighting checks. 1. Ensure all the building work and flue sealing is complete. 2. Ensure the fire bar is fitted. 3. Ensure all the coals are correctly placed. 4. Ensure that the stove door is closed and secured. 5.
  • Page 12 INSTALLER GUIDE 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. Check for spillage.
  • Page 13: Final Review And Servicing

    INSTALLER GUIDE 7. FINAL REVIEW AND SERVICING Final Review. Hand the literature pack with this guide to the customer. Visually inspect the appliance. Clean off any marks incurred during installation. Advise the customer how to operate the appliance. Point out that lighting instruction details are on the metal plate attached to the burner at the bottom of the appliance.
  • Page 14 INSTALLER GUIDE Servicing Always turn off the gas supply and allow to cool completely before commencing any servicing. This product uses fuel effect pieces containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous silicate fibres. Excessive exposure to these materials may cause irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory tract.