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Supplied by HeatingSpares247.com Please leave these instructions with Baxi Wentworth Classic the user Baxi Kingston 2 Classic Live Fuel Effect Inset Gas Fires Comp N 244609 - Iss 4 – 6/00 Installation and Servicing Instructions...
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32 075 12A Baxi Kingston 2 Classic G.C. N 32 075 18A Baxi Limited is one of the leading manufacturers of domestic heating products in the UK. Our first priority is to give a high quality service to our customers. Quality is built into every...
Supplied by HeatingSpares247.com Contents - Page 3 Section Page Introduction Technical Data Site Requirements Installation Commissioning the Fire Arranging the Coals Checking for Spillage Fitting the Trim & Fender Annual Servicing 10.0 Changing Components 11.0 Short Parts List Fire Box Contents Literature Pack Fire Assembly Coalbed Pack...
Supplied by HeatingSpares247.com Introduction – Page 4 1.1 Description 1. The Baxi Wentworth Classic and Kingston 2 Classic are live fuel effect inset gas fires designed to be used on Natural Gas only at a setting pressure of 20 mbar.
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Supplied by HeatingSpares247.com Introduction – Page 5 1.3 Installation 1. The appliance is suitable for installation only in G.B. and I.E. and should be installed in accordance with the rules in force. For Ireland install in accordance with I.S.813 “Installation of Gas Appliances”. The installation must be carried out by a Corgi Registered Installer or other competent person and be in accordance with the relevant requirements of Gas Safety (Installation and...
Supplied by HeatingSpares247.com Technical Data – Page 6 Kingston 2 Classic Kingston 2 Classic Category of Appliance Category of Appliance The fire is set for Gas Type G20 at 20mbar. The fire is set for Gas Type G20 at 20mbar. Heat Input (net) High Heat Input (net)
Supplied by HeatingSpares247.com Site Requirements – Page 7 3.1 Site Requirements 1. The Baxi Wentworth Classic and Kingston 2 Classic gas fires can be fitted to an installation with the following flue systems: • Fabricated steel • Conventional brick or stone 3.2 Ventilation...
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4. The metal flue box must be located so that the sides, top and back surfaces have a minimum air gap clearance of 50mm from any combustible material. 5. A fitting kit (Baxi Part No.240125) is required to complete the installation. Further instructions are supplied with kit.
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Supplied by HeatingSpares247.com Site Requirements – Page 9 3.7 Clearances (Fig. 8) 1. Shelf Clearance - minimum clearance from the hearth to the underside of a combustible shelf should be 830mm in) provided the shelf depth is 150mm (5 in) or less.
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Supplied by HeatingSpares247.com Site Requirements – Page 10 3.9 Gas Supply & Connection 1. The gas supply is to be routed from the rear of the appliance. Turn off any appliances that are fed by the meter and isolate the gas supply by turning off at the meter. 2.
Supplied by HeatingSpares247.com Installation – Page 11 4.1 Initial Preparation 1. Unpack the appliance from the carton and check all items are present. The ceramic coal bed items should be left in their box until required. 2. Some sheet metal parts may be fitted with protective plastic coating which must be removed prior to installation.
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Supplied by HeatingSpares247.com Installation – Page 12 4.2 Fitting the Fire (cont) 8. Engage the tensioning nuts on the threaded shanks of the tensioning devices. Run the nuts down to the hexagonal heads of the tensioning devices (Fig. 16). 9. From the front insert the cable tensioning devices through the combustion box rear panel.
Supplied by HeatingSpares247.com Commissioning the Fire – Page 13 5.1 Checking Gas Soundness 1. Turn on the gas supply and check for gas soundness with leak detection fluid (to BS 6891). 5.2 Checking Operation of the Fire 1. Remove the screw from the pressure test point on the gas inlet elbow and connect a suitable pressure gauge (Fig.
Keep the coals away from children at all times. Never use coals other than those supplied or Genuine Baxi Spare Parts. Never put additional coals on the fire. Please read Please read section 1.2 Important Information 2.
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Supplied by HeatingSpares247.com Arranging the Coals – Page 15 6.2 Arranging the Coalbed NOTE: It is important for the safe operation of the appliance that the front and rear coal mouldings are correctly located and in accordance with these instructions. 1.
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Supplied by HeatingSpares247.com Arranging the Coals – Page 16 6.3 Arranging the Loose Coals NOTE: Due care and attention to these instructions should be taken when positioning the loose coals. Do not allow the coals to drop in the gap between the front and rear coal mouldings.
Supplied by HeatingSpares247.com Checking for Spillage – Page 17 7.1 Checking for Spillage CAUTION - Whilst checking for spillage care must be taken to avoid touching hot panels. 1. Before starting test close all doors and windows. 2. Operate the fire from cold at maximum input. 3.
Supplied by HeatingSpares247.com Fitting the Trim & Fender – Page 18 8.1 Fitting the Trim and Fender 1. Carefully remove the trim and fender from their packaging. Place trim on its back to prevent falling over. 8.2 Wentworth Models (Fig. 34) 1.
Keep the coals away from children at all times. Never use coals other than those supplied or Genuine Baxi Spare Parts. Never put additional coals on the fire. Please read Section 1.2 Important Information 1.
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Supplied by HeatingSpares247.com Annual Servicing – Page 20 9.2 Preparation 1. For reasons of safety and economy it is important to service the fire annually. WARNING: Isolate the gas supply to the appliance before servicing. 2. Remove the controls access door and fender assembly (Fig.
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3. Ensure that the thermocouple locknut is tight and there is no damage to the thermocouple lead. 4. The thermocouple can be changed as an individual component. (See section 10.0 Changing Components). 5. Only use a Genuine Baxi Spare Part.
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Supplied by HeatingSpares247.com Annual Servicing – Page 22 9.5 Cleaning the Electrode (Fig. 45 & 46) 1. Check for any signs of cracking or other damage to the ceramic. 2. Clean the electrode wire if necessary. 3. Upon re-assembly check the spark gap is 2.5-4.0mm. 9.6 Completing Servicing 1.
Keep the coals away from children at all times. Never use coals other than those supplied or Genuine Baxi Spare Parts. Never put additional coals on the fire. Please read section 1.2 Important Information...
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Supplied by HeatingSpares247.com 10.0 Changing Components – Page 24 10.4 Removal of Controls / Burner Chassis Assembly 1. If any of the controls components are to be renewed the burner chassis assembly must be removed from the appliance. 2. Undo the gas supply at the disconnecting union. If necessary remove any pipework between the union and inlet elbow (Fig.
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Supplied by HeatingSpares247.com 10.0 Changing Components – Page 25 10.7 Electrode (Fig. 54 & 55) 1. Disconnect the electrode lead from the tag at the base of the electrode. 2. Undo the screw retaining the electrode to the burner tray and withdraw. 3.
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Supplied by HeatingSpares247.com 10.0 Changing Components – Page 26 10.9 Gas Tap and Piezo Unit (Fig. 60) 1. Remove the burner as described in section 10.5. 2. Undo the thermocouple nut from the rear of the gas tap. 3. Undo the union nuts connecting the gas inlet pipe and the gas feed pipe to the injector from the body of the gas tap.
Supplied by HeatingSpares247.com 11.0 Short parts list – Page 27 11.1 Short Parts List G.C. Description Manufactures Part No. E25 213 Front Coal Moulding 245256 E25 214 Rear coal Moulding 245257 E25 218 Pack Coalbed Infil 245403 E25 217 Loose Coals 245260 E25 198 Control Knob...
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