Baxi 946 Installer's Manual

Inset live fuel effect gas fire

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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 8.1 Appliance preparation. 8.2 Fitting the ‘push on’ fascia trim for the Blenheim, Sonnet, Homeflame Traditional, Anthem, Debut, Aura 2 &...
Page 4: Safety
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 appliance heat engine and hotbox is 4.4 kg. This does not include fascia or ceramics. One person should be sufficient to lift the fire.
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. 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: 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 and having a minimum effective flue height of 3m (10ft). A masonry chimney having a See Section 3.14 correctly installed flue liner to BS EN 1856 Part 1 or BS715 and with a minimum flue diameter of 125mm is also acceptable.
Page 8 INSTALLER GUIDE firebox (See figure 2) and it must stand on a non-combustible hearth (See figure 1). 3.2.3 To a fireplace that has a precast concrete or clay flue block system conforming to BS1289 or BS EN 1858. The appliance is suitable for installations conforming to older versions of BS1289 as well as the current edition.
Page 9 INSTALLER GUIDE 3.3.3 The flue must be completely sealed so that combustion products do not come into contact with combustible materials outside the chimney. 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.
Page 10 INSTALLER GUIDE 3.10 The front face of the fireplace should be reasonably flat over the area covered by the hotbox top and side flange seals to ensure good sealing. These faces should be made good if necessary. The fireplace floor should be reasonably flat to ensure that a good seal with the hotbox can be made.
Page 11 INSTALLER GUIDE in IE reference should be made to the current edition of IS 813 “Domestic gas Installations” which makes clear the conditions that must be met to demonstrate that sufficient ventilation is available. 3.16 Propane gas appliances must not be installed in a room, which is built entirely below ground level (See BS 5871 Pt2).
Page 12 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 5. Appliance dimensions and clearances (Fascia may differ from that shown) (The appliance dimensions ‘A’, ‘B’ & ‘C’ shown in the table are subject to manufacturing tolerance) Page 12...
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Page 14: Pack Contents
Hotbox and burner assembly Loose parts pack including: - Burner tray trim (Supplied with all ‘A’ screws (No.8 x 6) 946 models but NOT to be fitted to ‘B’ screws (No. 8 x 10) the ‘Anthem’. ‘C’ screws (M4 x 10) Length of self-adhesive foam seal ‘D’...
Page 15 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 6. Pack contents continued. Page 15...
Page 16: 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 17: Ignition Check
INSTALLER GUIDE exits from one terminal only and that the termination is suitable. Observe where possible, upstairs rooms and loft spaces for signs of escaping smoke indicating a defective flue. If there is not a definite flow warm the flue for a few minutes and repeat the smoke pellet test.
Page 18: 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 of the fire. Each unit is flame tested before it leaves the factory and as a result there may be slight discolouration around the burner ports.
Page 19: The Flue Restrictor
INSTALLER GUIDE 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. For flue liners greater than 125mm and all other installations the restrictor should be fitted.
Page 20: Hotbox Installation
INSTALLER GUIDE 9. HOTBOX INSTALLATION 9.1 Method 1- Front fixing to fireplace surround (Not available on Blenheim, Sonnet, Homeflame Traditional, Anthem, Debut, Aura 2 or Minima models because of the ‘push on’ fascia trims). 1. Make sure that the fireplace front surround area is sound enough to take the wall plugs and screws.
Page 21 INSTALLER GUIDE applied to the cables. 3. Insert a fibre wall plug into each hole. Use the fibre wall plugs supplied with this appliance - Never use plastic plugs instead of the fibre plugs supplied. Screw the eyescrews into the plugs. Make sure that the eyescrews are secure. 4.
Page 22: Burner Installation
INSTALLER GUIDE 9.3 Floor sealing. Using the floor sealing tape supplied, seal the bottom of the hotbox to the fireplace and hearth floor. Run the tape over the centre bracket (See figure 19). Figure 18. Lower cable retention Figure 19. Floor sealing 10.
Page 23: Lighting The Burner
INSTALLER GUIDE 10.2.1 Lighting the burner. 1. Depress the control knob and rotate it anticlockwise to the ‘pilot ignition’ position. A 'click' will be heard as the integral piezo operates. A spark should be seen between the electrode and pilot tip. 2.
Page 24: Fitting The Burner Tray Trim
INSTALLER GUIDE 10.4 Fitting the burner tray trim (This is supplied with all models but must NOT be fitted to the Anthem model). 1. Fit the burner tray trim over the front rim of the burner tray. Push the trim fully down (See figure 23).
Page 25 INSTALLER GUIDE 2. Install the fourteen loose overlay ceramic coals as follows. The smooth surfaces of the ceramic coals should be at the bottom and back. Place five of the ceramic coals along the top of the front base coal (See figure 25). The ceramic coals should be evenly spaced.
Page 26 INSTALLER GUIDE 4. Place the remaining four ceramic coals on top of the base ceramic coal rear (See figure 28). Figure 28. Third row of ceramic coals 11.2 Ceramic coal fuel effect installation for the Quantum model. The ceramic fuel effect may cause staining / discolouration to decorative surfaces.
Page 27 INSTALLER GUIDE 3. Place a type “A” coal between the front and rear base coals with the letter “A” upright and so that the coal is against the left side of the firebox (See figure 31). 4. Place a type “B” coal between the front and rear base coals as shown in Figure 31.
Page 28: Ceramic Pebbles Installation
INSTALLER GUIDE 12. CERAMIC PEBBLES INSTALLATION This section is for models supplied with a ‘Pebble’ fuel effect only. For ‘Coal fuel effect’ see section 11 12.1 Ceramic pebble fuel effect installation for Anthem & Aura 2 models. The ceramic fuel effect may cause staining / discolouration to decorative surfaces. It is therefore advisable to protect decorative surfaces.
Page 29 INSTALLER GUIDE 4. Hold pebble ‘B’ upright with the arrow pointing to the top. Place pebble “B” on top of the base pebble. (See figure 38). 5. Hold pebble ‘C’ upright with the arrow pointing to the top. Place pebble “C” on top of the base pebble Figure 38.
Page 30 INSTALLER GUIDE 12.2 Ceramic pebble fuel effect installation for Fusion, Quantum, Minima and Camden models. The ceramic fuel effect may cause staining / discolouration to decorative surfaces. It is therefore advisable to protect decorative surfaces. 1. Place the rear base pebble in the firebox. It should rest on the ledges at the rear sides of the burner unit (See figure 43).
Page 31 INSTALLER GUIDE 4. Hold pebble ‘B’ upright with the arrow pointing to the top. Place pebble “B” on top of the front base pebble. The pebble should sit in the recess on top of the front base pebble (See figure 46). Figure 46 6.
Page 32: Full Operating Checks
INSTALLER GUIDE 10. Hold pebble ‘G’ upright with the arrow pointing to the top. Place pebble “G” between the front and rear base pebbles. It should lie against the side of the firebox and bridge the gap between the front and rear base Figure 51.
Page 33: Fascia And Firefront Installation
A slotted firefront with a minimum free area as shown in figure 52 must always be used. For models supplied with a Baxi Fires Division firefront, the open area may differ slightly from that stated in figure 52. In these cases the firefront will have been tested with the fire and found to be satisfactory for use with the fire.
Page 34 INSTALLER GUIDE 14.2 Fitting the Quantum fascia. 1. Place the fascia on top of the plinth. Be careful not to drag the fascia across the top surface of the plinth as this will scratch the plinth. Secure the fascia to the plinth using the two ‘D’ screws supplied (See Figure 53).
Page 35 INSTALLER GUIDE 14.4 Fitting the Blenheim, Sonnet, Homeflame Traditional, Debut & Coast firefront. 1. Place the firefront / casting on top of the hearth centrally between the fascia. 2. On models with a two piece firefront place the lower front cover casting / ash pan below the front casting.
Page 36: Spillage And Flame Supervision Checks
INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 60. ‘ash pan’ location 14.8 Fitting the Fusion firefront. 1. The Fusion firefront is secured in place using four screws. Locate the firefront brackets with the holes in the bottom of the firebox and secure each both sides with the two ‘B’...
Page 37 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 38: Final Review
INSTALLER GUIDE 16. FINAL REVIEW 1. Visually inspect the appliance. Clean off any marks incurred during installation. 2. Advise the customer how to operate the fire. 3. Explain to the customer that the appliance has a flame failure and spillage monitoring system.
Page 39: Servicing And Parts Replacement
INSTALLER GUIDE 17. SERVICING AND 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.
Page 40: Checking The Aeration Setting Of The Burner
INSTALLER GUIDE 17.1 Checking the aeration setting of the burner. 1. The aeration shutter is factory set. It is important to ensure that the aeration setting is correct. Check the aeration shutter setting (See figure 63). 2. To adjust the aeration setting to suit the model and fuel effect used, loosen the two aeration shutter screws, slide the aeration shutter to the desired position and tighten the screws.
Page 41: To Remove The Pilot Unit
INSTALLER GUIDE 17.3 To remove the pilot unit. 1. Remove the burner unit (See section 17.2) 2. If lying the burner on its back, ensure that the work surface is suitably protected. This will avoid damage to the work surface. 3.
Page 42: To Replace The Burner
INSTALLER GUIDE 17.5 To replace the burner. (See figure 67). 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 67). 4.
Page 43: To Remove The Quantum Fascia
INSTALLER GUIDE 6. Refit the hotbox as described in the relevant installation sections. Make sure gas soundness, sealing, spillage test and performance are satisfactory. 17.9 To remove the Quantum fascia. 1. Remove the firefront. 2. Remove the two screws securing the bottom of the fascia to the sides of the hotbox (See figure 69).

Baxi 946 Installer's Manual

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 Hotbox Installation

10 Burner Installation

11 Ceramic Coals Installation

12 Ceramic Pebbles Installation

13 Full Operating Checks

14 Fascia and Firefront Installation

15 Spillage and Flame Supervision Checks

16 Final Review

17 Servicing and Parts Replacement

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