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Baxi Fires Division 956 Installer's Manual

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Model 956
INSET LIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE
Fitted with one of the following fascia.
Anthem, Aura 2, Blenheim, Bolero,
Camden, Capri, Coast, Contemporary,
Debut, Flare, Form, Fusion,
Homeflame Slimline, Minima, Mirage,
Modern, Prelude, Seattle, Sonnet,
Traditional, Quantum
(GC No. 32-811-47)
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.
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the
©
Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007.
INSTALLER GUIDE
Urban
or
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).
5118756/03
fascia.
owner

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  • Page 1 United FOR INSTALLATION IN THE UNITED Kingdom). KINGDOM (GB) AND THE REPUBLIC In the Republic of Ireland OF IRELAND (IE). Telephone 0044 8706 061 065. owner INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007.
  • Page 2 Applications for the copyright owner's permission to reproduce any part of this publication should be made, giving details of the proposed use, to the following address: The Company Secretary, Baxi Heating UK Limited, Pentagon House, Sir Frank Whittle Road, Derby, DE21 4XA.
  • Page 3 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 4: Table Of Contents

    15.6 To remove the main burner injector. 15.7 To remove the appliance from the fireplace. 15.8 To remove the Quantum, Mirage, Bolero and Urban fascia. 15.9 To remove the magnetic three piece fascia. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 4...

  • Page 5: Safety

    : Model Efficiency % (Gross) 956 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 6 * When converted using Kit 0595221. The appliance data label is located on a plate at the base of the fire. This can be seen by removing the firefront casting set / firefront. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 6...

  • Page 7: General Installation Requirements

    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, © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 7...
  • Page 8 If the lower part of the fascia (the firefront) is free standing, the recommended reduced hearth depth is 100mm. This is Figure 2. Metal flue box necessary to support the firefront (See figure © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 8...
  • Page 9 Remember that faults such as cracking may be caused by poorly built and restrictive flues, e.g. mortar extrusions, too many bends, flue heights below © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 9...
  • Page 10 3.2.1.1 are met. 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 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 10...
  • Page 11 • For a shelf up to 150mm deep: Minimum height = 750mm. • For a shelf deeper than 150mm: 750mm + 12.5mm for every 25mm depth over 150mm (See Graph 1). Graph 1. Combustible shelf clearances © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 11...
  • Page 12 Under no circumstances should the A.S.D be altered or bypassed in any way. Only a genuine manufacturers replacement part should be fitted. The individual A.S.D components are not replaceable. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 12...
  • Page 13 INSTALLER GUIDE 3.21 A fireguard complying with BS 8423 should be fitted for the protection of young children, the elderly, the infirm or pets. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 13...
  • Page 14 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) © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 14...
  • Page 15 Camden, Contemporary, 587.5 Form, Modern & Seattle. Coast 587.5 Anthem (includ Quantum (From fascia sides, -ing not plinth) plinth) Minima, Debut & Prelude. Urban & Mirage. Bolero Fusion Flare & Capri 587.5 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 15...

  • Page 16: Pack Contents

    Hotbox and burner assembly Loose parts pack including: - Burner tray trim (Supplied with all ‘A’ screws (No.8 x 6) 956 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 17 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 6. Pack contents continued. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 17...

  • Page 18: Fireplace Check

    (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. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 18...
  • Page 19 If there is still no definite flow the flue may need remedial work – Do not fit the appliance until there is a definite flow through the flue. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 19...

  • Page 20: Ignition Check

    Note that the centre of the appliance inlet elbow is 25mm above the fireplace floor. The inlet elbow should be fitted to the supply pipe at this stage. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 20...

  • Page 21: Preparing Appliance For Installation

    There may however, be certain exceptional Figure 9. Fitting the foam seal circumstances where fitting the restrictor causes the fire to fail the spillage test. In such cases the restrictor will have to be removed. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 21...

  • Page 22: Hotbox Installation

    (See figure 13). 4. Remove the hotbox. Drill four holes in the fireplace front surround at the marked positions using a no.12 masonry drill. 5. Insert a wall plug ‘I’ into each hole. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 22...
  • Page 23 Assemble one end of the cable to the top of the fire by passing it through the small Figure 15. Upper cable retention round hole and locking by positioning the cable in the © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 23...
  • Page 24 12. Do not cut off any excess cable, instead coil up the cable so that they are available to allow easy removal and refitting of the appliance during subsequent service calls. Figure 17. Lower cable retention © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 24...

  • Page 25: Burner Installation

    When a flame appears at the pilot keep the control knob depressed and hold the pilot ignition position for ten seconds. When the control knob is released the pilot flame should remain lit. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 25...

  • Page 26: Operating The Burner

    Anthem model). 1. Fit the burner tray trim over the front rim of the burner tray. Push the trim fully down (See figure 21). Figure 21. Burner tray trim © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 26...

  • Page 27: Full Operating Checks

    If the above checks are satisfactory, continue with the installation. If not, check the control and ignition circuitry and components as described in the servicing section of this guide. While cooling the ceramic fuel effect may make some crackling noises. This is quite normal. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 27...

  • Page 28: Fascia And Firefront Installation

    A slotted firefront with a minimum free area as shown in figure 22 must always be used. For models supplied with a Baxi Fires Division firefront, the open area may differ slightly from that stated in figure 22. In these cases the firefront will have been tested with the fire and found to be satisfactory for use with the fire.
  • Page 29 (Figure 27) Figure 24. Fitting the Quantum fascia Figure 25. Fitting the Quantum firefront trim Figure 26. Fitting the Urban and Mirage fascia Figure 27. Fitting the Urban and Mirage lower hanging trims © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 29...
  • Page 30 2. The screw should be set at a distance of 15mm (Measured from the surface of the bracket to the underside of the screw head). Adjust the screw to this distance (See figure 30). Figure 30. Bracket location © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 30...
  • Page 31 ‘B’ screws supplied (See figure 33). 2. Hang the lower firefront / ‘Ash pan’ on the firefront. Figure 31. Firefront location Figure 32. ‘ash pan’ location Figure 33.Fusion firefront © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 31...

  • Page 32: Spillage And Flame Supervision Checks

    If smoke is still not drawn into the © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 32...
  • Page 33 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 34: Final Review

    10. Inform the customer that the Serial number for the appliance is located on the metal plate attached at the bottom of the appliance behind the firefront casting / firefront and by the control knob. 11. Hand the literature pack with this guide to the customer. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 34...

  • Page 35: Servicing And Parts Replacement

    The ceramic fuel effect guide may have been placed inside or attached to this guide. Always test for gas soundness and spillage after servicing the appliance. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 35...

  • Page 36: Checking The Aeration Setting Of The Burner

    This will avoid damage to the work surface. Figure 38. Burner attachment points 3. Detach the pilot pipe from the pilot unit. 4. Detach the thermocouple from the gas valve © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 36...

  • Page 37: To Remove The Gas Valve

    9. Remove the hexagonal nut securing the gas valve to the mounting bracket. 10. Remove the gas valve. Figure 40. Gas valve (Viewed from rear with 11. Refit in the reverse order. burner turned over) © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 37...

  • Page 38: To Replace The Burner

    4. Refit in the reverse order. Make sure that the fascia is properly located over the upper retaining bracket(s). See section 12 of this manual for detailed fitting instructions. Figure 43. Removing the fascia fixing screws © Page 38 Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007.

  • Page 39: To Remove The Magnetic Three Piece Fascia

    3. Remove the side trims by pulling forward. Place carefully aside (See figure 44). 4. Refit in the reverse order. Make sure that the top corners of the fascia have no gaps. Figure 44. Removal of fascia © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2007. Page 39...

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