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5108617/01
INSTALLER 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)
THIS APPLIANCE IS SUITABLE ONLY FOR INSTALLATION IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM (GB) AND THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (IE).
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)
In the Republic of Ireland call 0044 08706 061 065
owner
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the
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  • Page 1 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)
  • 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

    INSTALLER GUIDE CONTENTS Section Heading Page 1. SAFETY 2. APPLIANCE DATA 3. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 4. PACK CONTENTS 5. FIREPLACE CHECK 6. IGNITION CHECK 7. GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION 8. PREPARING APPLIANCE FOR INSTALLATION 9. FIREBOX INSTALLATION 9.1 Firebox Installation 9.2 Floor Sealing (All Installations) 10.

  • Page 4: Safety

    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 this appliance is as below: - Sonnet Plus 10.0 kg Anthem 10.0 kg Genesis 10.0 kg Soraya 10.0 kg...

  • Page 5: Appliance Data

    INSTALLER GUIDE 2. APPLIANCE DATA This product uses fuel effect pieces and a burner compartment rear wall 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.

  • Page 6: General Installation Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE 3. 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 7 INSTALLER GUIDE Where no specific instructions are given, reference should be made to the relevant British Standard Code of Practice. In the United Kingdom, as supplied, this appliance can be installed in the following situations: - 3.2.1 A masonry chimney with a minimum diameter of 175mm (7”) free from any obstruction, and with any damper or restrictor plate in the chimney removed or secured, and having a minimum effective flue height of 3m (10ft).
  • Page 8 INSTALLER GUIDE The current revision of the standard requires 16,500mm 2 . This appliance is suitable in both cases. The total depth of the opening measured from the finished front of the fireplace (Including plaster, surround etc.) must be not less than 120mm. See figure 3. The current versions of BS1289 and BS EN 1806 recommend that there should be an air space or insulation between the flue blocks and the plaster because heat transfer may cause cracking on directly plastered...
  • Page 9 INSTALLER GUIDE 3.3.4 The flue must serve only one fireplace. 3.4 The flue must conform to BS 5440: Part 1 in design and installation. The flue, measured from the bottom of the fireplace opening to the bottom of the terminal, shall be not less than 3m in actual vertical height. When calculated in accordance with BS 5440: Part 1 Annex A, the minimum equivalent height of the flue shall be 2.0m of 125mm dia.
  • Page 10 INSTALLER GUIDE 3.11 The minimum height from the top surface of the hearth to the underside of any shelf made from wood or other combustible materials is detailed below. • For a shelf up to 150mm deep: Minimum height = 750mm. •...
  • Page 11 A 10mm access clearance from a non- combustible surface is necessary at both sides. Figure 4. Removal of See figure 5. combustible cladding Dimension ‘A’ - Projection into room Model Sonnet Plus Anthem Genesis Soraya Dimension (mm) 65mm 68mm 65mm 65mm Figure 5.

  • Page 12: Pack Contents

    4. PACK CONTENTS Hotbox and Burner assembly Firefront surround (On Sonnet Plus models this will already be fitted to the hotbox) Lower firefront trim (Soraya) / Hearth casting set (Genesis, Anthem and Sonnet plus)
  • Page 13 INSTALLER GUIDE For models supplied with a coal ceramic fuel effect: Front coal base Rear coal base Loose coals Pack For models supplied with a Pebble ceramic fuel effect: Front pebble base Rear pebble base Loose pebble pack Remove all the items carefully to prevent damage. Take special care when handling the ceramic components.

  • Page 14: Fireplace Check

    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 may entail removing the fireback and infill material behind the fireback. 5.1.2 Fireplace general condition The fireplace floor should be reasonably flat to ensure that the hotbox can be installed without it rocking and so that a good seal can be made at the bottom front of the box.

  • Page 15: Ignition Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE 6. IGNITION CHECK Before attempting to install, it is worth checking that the ignition system performs satisfactorily. Set the control knob to the off position. Depress the control knob and rotate it anticlockwise to the pilot ignition position. A 'click' will be heard as the integral piezo operates.

  • Page 16: Preparing Appliance For Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 8. PREPARING APPLIANCE FOR INSTALLATION 8.1 Appliance Preparation 1. Remove any transit tape and packing and inspect for any evidence of mishandling which might affect the performance. Each unit is flame tested before it leaves the factory and as a result there may be slight discolouration around the burner ports.
  • Page 17 INSTALLER GUIDE 1. The front surround will already be fitted. Remove any protective film. 8.4 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 hotbox.

  • Page 18: Firebox Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 9. FIREBOX INSTALLATION 9.1 Firebox Installation 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 a suitable cement. 2.

  • Page 19: Floor Sealing (All Installations)

    INSTALLER GUIDE 7. Place the hotbox fully back into the fireplace opening so that it is sealed against the fireplace front surround. 8. Fit a cable retainer over the bottom end of each cable. 9. Pull each cable taut. Push the cable retainers hard up against the back panel.

  • Page 20: Burner Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 10. BURNER INSTALLATION 10.1 Burner & Supply Pipe Installation 1. Refit the burner unit to the hotbox using the two screws removed previously 2. Connect the supply line to the appliance. 3. If closed open the isolating valve at the inlet ‘T’ connector. 4.

  • Page 21: Reference Pressure Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE 10.3 Reference Pressure Check The appliance is pre-set to give the correct heat input at the inlet pressure shown in section 2 of this manual. No adjustment is necessary. 1. Check the inlet pressure by fitting a pressure gauge at the test point. The test point is on the inlet ‘T’...
  • Page 22 INSTALLER GUIDE 11. LOWER FRONT / CASTING INSTALLATION 11.1 Fitting the Sonnet and Genesis firefront casting. 1. Place the front casting in position between the sides of the front surround. 2. Place the bottom front cover casting below the front casting. 11.2 Fitting the Anthem firefront.
  • Page 23 INSTALLER GUIDE 4. The lower 'ashpan' casting should be located as in figure 22. 11.3 Fitting the Soraya firefront. 1. The rear of the firefront has two hanging brackets. Hook the hanging brackets over the top of the burner baffle (See figure 23). Figure 22.

  • Page 24: Ceramic Coals Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 12. CERAMIC COALS INSTALLATION This section is for models supplied with ‘Coal’ effect fuel bed only. For ‘Pebble effect fuel bed’ see section 12 1. Place the rear base coal in the firebox. It should rest on the ledges at the rear sides of the burner unit.
  • Page 25 INSTALLER 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 26.

  • Page 26: Ceramic Pebble Installation

    INSTALLER 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 27 INSTALLER GUIDE 3. 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 28 INSTALLER GUIDE 7. 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 36). 8. Hold pebble ‘E’ upright with the Figure 36.
  • Page 29 INSTALLER GUIDE 11. 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 30: Full Operating Checks

    INSTALLER GUIDE 14. FULL OPERATING CHECKS 14.1 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 ‘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 31: Spillage & Flame Supervision Checks

    INSTALLER GUIDE 15. SPILLAGE & FLAME SUPERVISION CHECKS 15.1 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 and lower surround trim / firefront casting in position. 1.

  • Page 32: Final Review

    INSTALLER GUIDE is heard. This sound is caused by an electromagnetic valve shutting off the gas supply through the tap. The valve is located in the body of the tap. The valve should operate within 60 seconds of the pilot going out. If the valve does not operate within this time limit do not allow the appliance to be used until the fault has been corrected.

  • Page 33: Servicing & Parts Replacement

    INSTALLER GUIDE be cleaned as described in the user’s instructions and that the loose ceramic fuel effect pieces must be replace as described in those instructions. Stress that no extra coals/pebbles must be added over and above those supplied with the appliance and that any replacements must only be the authorised spares.

  • Page 34: Checking The Aeration Setting Of The Burner

    INSTALLER GUIDE 17.1 Checking the aeration setting of the burner. 1. The aeration collar is factory set for use with a ‘pebble’ ceramic fuel It is important to ensure that effect. the aeration setting is correct for the ceramic fuel effect used. Check the aeration collar setting even if fitting the ‘pebble’...

  • Page 35: To Remove The Gas Valve

    INSTALLER GUIDE 6. Remove the two screws securing the pilot unit . See figure 47. 7. Refit in the reverse order. Note: The pilot unit is an atmosphere sensing device. It must be replaced as a whole assembly. Its individual components are not separately replaceable.

  • Page 36: To Replace The Burner

    INSTALLER GUIDE 17.5 To Replace the Burner See figure 49. 1. Remove the burner unit - See section 17.2. 2. Support the elbow injector and unscrew the injector nut. 3. Remove the two screws from the burner clamping plate (See figure 49) 4.
  • Page 37 INSTALLER GUIDE 4. Refit in the reverse order (See section 8.2 paragraph 1 - ‘Fitting the front surround’) 5. If the foam seal was removed previously fit the replacement foam seal (See as in section 8.2 paragraph 2). 6. Refit the hotbox as described in the relevant installation sections. Make sure gas soundness, sealing, spillage test and performance are satisfactory.

  • Page 38: Short List Of Spares

    INSTALLER GUIDE 18. SHORT LIST OF SPARES Page 38...
  • Page 39 INSTALLER GUIDE DESCRIPTION PART 5108137 Injector-Stereomatic Cat 82 - 069 For Natural Gas Appliances Injector-Stereomatic Size 128 and carrier For Propane Gas 5108996 Appliances B Gas tap & spark generator 3002983 C Spark generator and circlip 5108923 D Control knob 0545979 Pilot unit For Natural Gas Appliances 3002988...

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