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INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE
Model 961
Inset live fuel effect gas fire
Incorporating the
This heat engine is designed for use with approved
cast fascias and spacer frame / fret combinations.
(G.C. Number 32-032-88)
For further advice please contact the retailer or company
from where you purchased your fire
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner
©
Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010.
control.
5134403/03
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- Page 1 / fret combinations. (G.C. Number 32-032-88) For further advice please contact the retailer or company from where you purchased your fire INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010.
- 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, The Wyvern Business Park, Stanier Way, Derby, DE21 6BF.
- Page 3 This gas fires must be installed by a competent GAS SAFE REGISTER engineer (GAS SAFE REGISTER or CORGI engineer outside of UK) in accordance with our installer guide and should not be fitted directly on to a carpet or floor of combustible material. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 3...
- Page 4 INSTALLER GUIDE INSTALLER GUIDE FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 43 TO 52 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 4...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
9.1 Method 1 - Front fixing to fireplace surround. 9.2 Method 2 - Cable retention and floor fixing. 9.3 Sealing floor front - All installations. 9.4 Sealing convection box holes. Continued on next page © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 5... -
Page 6: Installer Guide
16.15 To remove the shut-off tap. 16.16 To remove the gas flow rate controller. 16.17 To replace the burner. 16.18 To remove the main burner injector. 16.19 To remove the appliance from the fireplace. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 6... -
Page 7: Safety And Unpacking
This appliance does not contain any component manufactured from asbestos or asbestos related products. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 7... -
Page 8: Appliance Data
The conversion of net efficiency to gross was achieved by multiplying the net efficiency by the following conversion factor from Table E3 of SAP 2005, rounding down to the nearest whole number. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 8... -
Page 9: Nox
In Scotland, the current edition of the Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations issued by the Scottish Executive. In Northern Ireland, the current edition of the Building regulations (Northern Ireland) issued by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 9... -
Page 10: Ventilation Requirements
3.6.1 If the appliance is intended to be installed to a chimney that was previously used for solid fuel, the flue must be swept clean prior to installation. All flues should be inspected for soundness and freedom from blockages. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 10... -
Page 11: Fireplace Preparation
The surface of the hearth must be sufficiently flat to enable the bottom of the front surround and the bottom front cover to be aligned horizontally. Any excessive unevenness (uneven tiles, Cotswold stone, etc.) should be rectified. The appliance must not stand on combustible materials or carpets. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 11... -
Page 12: Fireplace Clearances
For access purposes a 10mm clearance to non-combustible surfaces is recommended on the left side of the appliance, on the right side the recommended clearance is 50mm for access to the slider control. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 12... -
Page 13: Installation Options
BS1251 after removal of the fireback and sufficient material behind the fireback for a debris catchment space. The required fireplace, hearth, debris catchment area and clearance dimensions are shown in figure 5. Figure 4. Hearth and fireplace opening dimensions Figure 5. Fireplace area. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 13... -
Page 14: Hole-In-The-Wall' Installations
Important Note: Where the flue box has a base sheet that is single wall (i.e. a single metal sheet) the flue box must be mounted on a non-combustible hearth. The hearth material must be at least 12mm thick. Figure 6. Metal flue box dimensions © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 14... -
Page 15: Precast Concrete Or Clay Flue Block System And Hearth
An approved terminal must be fitted. A properly constructed precast concrete or clay flue system conforming to BS1289 or BS EN 1858. This system is only suitable if the conditions stated in section 3.10.3 are met. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 15... -
Page 16: Pack Contents
Washers for fascia hanging. PP3 Battery. Smoke match tube. Fireback spacing brackets. Tapping Screws (For fireback spacing brackets). Length of self adhesive foam seal. Literature pack (Not shown). Ceramic fuel effect set (Not shown). © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 16... - Page 17 Take care not to bend or distort the slide control linkage. Check that all the listed parts are present and in good condition. Figure 8. Pack contents (Items are not to scale) © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 17...
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Page 18: Fireplace Check
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 2010. Page 18... -
Page 19: Ignition Check
(See figure 5). Note that the centre of the appliance inlet ‘T’ connector is 25mm above the fireplace floor. The inlet ‘T’ connector should be fitted to the supply pipe at this stage. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 19... -
Page 20: Preparing Appliance For Installation
Figure 11. Window frame and window assembly removal 3. Detach the burner unit from the convection box by removing two screws (See figure 12). Lift the burner unit clear. Figure 12. Burner attachment points © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 20... - Page 21 After removal conduct the spillage check again. The restrictor is packed loose with the appliance and is fixed with three screws (See figure 15). Figure 14. Fireback spacers. Figure 15. Flue restrictor © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 21...
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Page 22: Convection Box Installation
4. Remove the convection box. Drill four holes in the fireplace front surround at the marked positions using a suitably sized masonry drill for the fibre / wooden Figure 17. Front fixing © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 22... -
Page 23: Method 2 - Cable Retention And Floor Fixing
(See figure 19). Give the cables a pull so that they grip against the convection box flanges. Figure 19. Upper cable retention © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 23... - Page 24 This will ensure a tight seal between the top of the convection box and wall. 10. Fit a cable retainer over the bottom end of each cable. Figure 21. Floor fixing © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 24...
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Page 25: Sealing Floor Front - All Installations
DO NOT tape over the Figure 23. Floor Sealing large holes in the top of the convection box. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 25... -
Page 26: Burner And Supply Pipe Installation
5. Align the hole near the bottom of the control linking bar with that in the control pivot bracket. Join them with the knurled shouldered screw removed previously. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 26... -
Page 27: Inlet Pressure Check
It is important that the fitting guide for the ceramic fuel effect be placed inside or attached to this guide and handed to the customer following completion of the ‘Final review’ section. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 27... -
Page 28: Fitting The Window Frame Assembly
3. Slide the button to the bottom (ignition) position. Retain in this position to ignite the pilot. The burner should ignite at its lowest setting within 4 seconds of the pilot igniting. Keep at this position for a further 10 seconds to allow the pilot flame to © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 28... -
Page 29: Check For Spillage
If the sealing is satisfactory but the appliance is installed with the flue restrictor (See section 8 point 8) remove the restrictor, reseal the appliance and retest. If smoke is still not © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 29... -
Page 30: Flame Supervision And Spillage Monitoring System
This monitoring system, or any of its parts, must only be exchanged using authorised parts. 3. Open the isolating valve on the inlet ‘T’ connector. Screw on the end cap and test for leaks. 4. Set the slider to the topmost (Off) position. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 30... -
Page 31: Outlet Baffle And Fascia Fitting
Figure 30. Fascia location (Fascia may differ from that shown). © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 31... - Page 32 4. Secure the bottom of the fascia using the two machine screws and washers supplied (See figure 31). 14.3 Fitting the ash pan. 1. Place the ash pan in place. Figure 31. fascia fixing (Fascia may differ from that shown). © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 32...
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Page 33: Final Review
12. Inform the customer that the serial number for the appliance is located on the information label, located behind the lower front casting and underneath the burner module. 13. Hand the literature pack with this guide to the customer. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 33... -
Page 34: Servicing & Parts Replacement
(See figure 32). 2. To adjust the aeration setting loosen the two aeration shutter screws, slide the aeration shutter to the desired position and tighten the fixing screws. Figure 32. Aeration shutter setting © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 34... -
Page 35: To Remove The Ignition Microswitch
4. Refit in the reverse order. Make sure that the fascia is properly located over the upper retaining Figure 35. Fascia fixing. brackets. See section 14 of this guide for detailed fitting instructions. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 35... -
Page 36: To Replace The Control Slide Unit
2. Unscrew and remove the two screws securing the Figure 36. Control linkage slide button to the slider mechanism. disconnection 3. Remove the button, replace and fit in the reverse order. Figure 37. Slider mechanism removal © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 36... -
Page 37: To Remove And Fit The Window Mounting Frame And Window Assembly
2. Gently push the window assembly into place and secure with the window clamping brackets. The window clamping brackets have a raised ‘stop’ that will prevent them being rotated too far. Figure 39. Window assembly removal © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 37... -
Page 38: To Remove The Fuel Effect
1. Remove the window mounting frame and window assembly as in section 16.7 2. Carefully slide the ceramic side walls forward to remove. 3. Carefully slide the ceramic rear wall upward to remove. 4. Replace in the reverse order. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 38... -
Page 39: To Remove The Electronic Ignition Generator
Retighten making sure that the leads remain in place in © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 39... -
Page 40: To Remove The Pilot Unit
Figure 44. Shut-off tap (Viewed from tap and fit to the replacement tap. Refit in rear with burner turned over) the reverse order. When refitting, make sure © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 40... -
Page 41: To Remove The Gas Flow Rate Controller
3. Remove the two screws from the burner clamping plate (See figure 46). 4. Lift the right hand side of the burner, slide it to the right and lift clear. 5. Refit in reverse order. Figure 46. Removal of burner © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 41... -
Page 42: To Remove The Main Burner Injector
3. Refit as described in the relevant installation sections. Make sure gas soundness, sealing, spillage test and performance are satisfactory. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 42... -
Page 43: Owner Guide
OWNER GUIDE OWNER GUIDE © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 43... - Page 44 This guide aims to improve your understanding and appreciation of your gas fire by providing simple and informative instructions to ensure that you benefit from the excellent performance and features it has to offer. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 44...
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Page 45: Safety
• For a shelf up to 150mm deep: Minimum height = 700mm. • For a shelf deeper than 150mm: 700mm + 12.5mm for every 25mm depth over 150mm (See Figure 1). Figure 1. Combustible shelf clearances © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 45... - Page 46 Important: The canopy / louvres and upper horizontal casting area are classed as working surfaces. This means that they get very hot and are NOT to be touched during operation. When the fire is turned off these areas will take longer to cool. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 46...
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Page 47: Gas Consumption
If, for any reason, the flames go out when the fire is hot or if the fire is turned off when hot, always wait at least three minutes before attempting to relight. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 47... -
Page 48: To Light The Fire
1. Slide the button up past the high heat position to the “O” position. Both the main burner and the pilot should go out. While cooling, the ceramic fuel effect pieces may make some crackling noises. This is quite normal. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 48... -
Page 49: Lighting With A Taper
Ensure that the inside face of the window assembly is clean and free of fingerprints. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 49... -
Page 50: Ceramic Fuel Effect Pieces And Burner Compartment Walls
To gain access to the ceramic components the window assembly must be removed as in the previous section. It will not be possible to remove the ceramic compartment walls or ceramic front coal for cleaning. These must be cleaned in situ. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 50... -
Page 51: Burner
If you wish to replace any of the ceramic fuel effect pieces, spare parts are available nationwide via the ‘interpart stockist network’. For your local stockist consult Yellow pages under Central Heating. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 51... -
Page 52: Maintenance
If you wish to replace any of the ceramic fuel effect pieces, spare parts are available nationwide via the ‘interpart stockist network’. For your local stockist consult Yellow pages under Central Heating. © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010. Page 52... - Page 53 © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010.
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