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Baxi Minima Installer's Manual

Baxi Minima Installer's Manual

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5113790/01
INSTALLER GUIDE
Minima
&
Monaco
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 this guide gives 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 telephone 0044 8706 061 065
owner
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the
© Baxi Heating U.K. Ltd.

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  • Page 1 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 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 10. BURNER INSTALLATION 10.1 Burner and supply pipe installation. 10.2.1 Lighting the burner.

  • Page 4: Safety

    The lifting weight of this appliance is as below: - Monaco 10.0 kg Minima 10.0 kg One person should be sufficient to lift the fire. If for any reason this weight is considered too heavy then obtain assistance.

  • Page 5: General Installation Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE Natural (G20) Propane (G31) * Inlet Pressure 20mbar 37mbar Input - Max. (Gross) 6.0kW (20,500Btu/h) 6.1kW (20,800Btu/h) Input - Min. (Gross) 2.3kW (7,850Btu/h) 3.8kW (12,965Btu/h) 20.0 ± 1.0mbar (8.0 ± 0.4in 37.0 ± 1.0 mbar (14.85 ± Inlet Test Pressure (Cold) w.g.) 0.4in w.g.) Gas Connection...
  • Page 6 INSTALLER GUIDE 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 installed in accordance with: The current edition of IS 813 “Domestic gas installations” All relevant national and local rules in force.
  • Page 7 INSTALLER GUIDE minimum shelf height will have to be taken from the base of the fireplace opening. 3.2.2 To a fireplace incorporating a metal flue box conforming to BS715 with a minimum internal depth of 150mm. Incombustible mineral wool insulation of not less than 50mm thickness must be applied to the top surface of the firebox (See figure 2) and it must stand on a non-combustible hearth (See...
  • Page 8 INSTALLER GUIDE chimney. An approved terminal must be fitted. A properly constructed precast flue conforming to B.S 1289 or BS EN 1806. A flue pipe with a minimum diameter of 127mm. See B.S 6461 Part 1 for suitable materials. Metal flue pipes must comply with B.S 715.
  • Page 9 INSTALLER GUIDE conglomerate marble hearths are considered as non-combustible). The appliance can be fitted to a purpose made proprietary class “O”-150°C surround. The hearth material 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.
  • Page 10 (See BS 5871 Pt2). Figure 4. Removal of combustible cladding Dimension ‘A’ - Projection into room Model Monaco Minima Dimension ‘A’ (mm) 43mm 75mm Figure 5. Appliance dimensions Page 10...
  • Page 11 INSTALLER GUIDE 3.17 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. The cladding must also not touch the fascia (See figure 4). We suggest that the actual fascia is used as a template to mark the area for combustible cladding removal and that this area is increased by at least 2mm all round.

  • Page 12: Pack Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4. PACK CONTENTS Cable adjusters. Hotbox and burner assembly. Flue restrictor with 2 securing screws. Fascia. Eyescrews. Lower firefront trim. Fibre plugs. Literature pack. Strip of floor sealing tape. Ceramic fuel effect (Not shown) Nut and olive for 8mm inlet pipe. Loose parts pack including: - Inlet “T”...

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 16: Firebox Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE backing from the foam seal and fit this to the rear of the hotbox flange (See figure 10). 8.4 The Flue Restrictor This appliance is supplied with a flue restrictor for use where the flue draught is excessive. The restrictor must not be fitted where a precast flue or a 125mm flue liner is used.
  • Page 17 INSTALLER GUIDE be drilled within the range of positions shown in figure 13 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.
  • Page 18 INSTALLER GUIDE 11. If the hotbox is not correctly aligned, release the tension on the cables by slackening the screws and turning the hexagonal adjusters fully anticlockwise. The hotbox should then automatically realign itself. Pull each cable taut again and push the cable retainers back against the back panel.

  • Page 19: Burner Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 10. BURNER INSTALLATION 10.1 Burner and 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 20: Inlet Pressure Check

    1. The rear of the firefront has two hanging brackets. Hook the hanging brackets over the top of the burner baffle (See figure 20). Minima firefront. 1. Stand the firefront in front of the burner and central to the fascia.

  • Page 21: 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 ‘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 22: Spillage & Flame Supervision Checks

    INSTALLER GUIDE 14. SPILLAGE & 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 and lower firefront in position. 1.

  • Page 23: 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 Baxi Fires Division authorised parts.

  • Page 24: Servicing & Parts Replacement

    Stress that no extra ceramic fuel effect pieces must be added over and above those supplied with the appliance and that any replacements must only be the authorised Baxi Fires Division spares. Warn that ignoring this advice could cause incomplete clearance of the products of combustion with consequent health hazards.

  • Page 25: Checking The Aeration Setting Of The Burner

    INSTALLER GUIDE Check that the appliance is clean and that soot or debris is not blocking the gaps between the pebbles causing an imperfect flame. Check that soot or debris is not impairing the electrode spark or pilot burner. Check that soot or debris is not blocking any of the slots in the main burner. After servicing, make sure that the ceramic rear wall and pebbles are replaced correctly as described in the installation instructions.

  • Page 26: To Remove The Gas Valve

    INSTALLER GUIDE Note: The pilot unit is an atmosphere sensing device. It must be replaced as a whole assembly. Its individual components are not separately replaceable. 16.4 To remove the gas valve. (See figure 25). 1. Remove the burner unit (See section 16.2).

  • Page 27: To Remove The Appliance From The Fireplace

    INSTALLER GUIDE 2. Remove the burner clamping screw (See figure 27) 3. Unscrew the injector from the burner 4. Refit in the reverse order. 16.7 To remove the appliance from the fireplace. 1. Remove the burner unit (See section 16.2). 2.

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