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Baxi Fires Division 742 Installer's Manual

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5119074/01
INSTALLER GUIDE
Model 742
REMOTE CONTROL
INSET LIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE
Fitted with the
Knightsbridge
fascia.
(GC No. 32-264-21)
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20).
WHEN CONVERTED USING CONVERSION KIT NO. 0595211 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. Limited 2006.

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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) In the Republic of Ireland telephone 0044 8706 061 065.
  • Page 2 Warning: Any person who does any unauthorised act in relation to a copyright work may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages. Baxi Fires Division, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9QP www.firesandstoves.co.uk Because our policy is one of constant development and improvement, details may vary slightly from those given in this publication ©...
  • 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

    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. HOTBOX INSTALLATION 9.1 Method 1 - Front fixing to fireplace surround. 9.2 Method 2 - Cable retention and floor fixing.

  • Page 5: 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 this appliance is as below: Model Heat Engine (kg) Fascia / Firefront (kg) Combined Weight (kg) Knightsbridge 7.26...

  • Page 6: Appliance Data

    : Model Efficiency % (Gross) 742 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 7: General Installation Requirements

    INSTALLER GUIDE Natural (G20) Propane (G31) * Inlet Pressure 20mbar 37mbar Input - Max. (Gross) 6.85kW (23,372 Btu/h) 6.7kW (22,860 Btu/h) Input - Min. (Gross) 1.7kW (5,800 Btu/h) 3.2kW (10,918 Btu/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.)
  • Page 8 INSTALLER GUIDE BS 5440 Part 1 BS 5440 Part 2 BS 6461 Part 1 BS 1251 BS EN 1806 BS 5871 Part 2 BS 6891 BS 8303 In England and Wales, the current edition of the Building Regulations issued by the Department of the Environment and the Welsh Office In Scotland, the current edition of the Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations issued by the Scottish Executive.
  • Page 9 INSTALLER GUIDE 3.2.1.1 ‘Hole-in-the-wall’ Installations It is recommended that a hearth should be installed as in section 3.9 (See figure 1). If a hearth is not fitted or a reduced depth hearth is fitted, the fire must be installed so that the distance from the base of the fireplace opening in the wall to the finished floor level is at...
  • Page 10 INSTALLER GUIDE Suitable flues and minimum flue sizes are as follows: - It should be noted that, as with many appliances, sharp bends or horizontal runs in metal flues at the top of the system can be a cause of problems in these types of installation.
  • Page 11 INSTALLER GUIDE 3.5 The flue must not be used for any other appliance or application. 3.6 Any chimney damper or restrictor should be removed. If removal is not possible, they must be secured in the open position. 3.7 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.
  • Page 12 INSTALLER GUIDE 3.11 The minimum height from the base of the fireplace opening to the underside of any shelf made from wood or other combustible materials is detailed below. • For a shelf up to 150mm deep: Minimum height = 760mm. •...
  • Page 13 INSTALLER GUIDE 3.16 Propane gas appliances must not be installed in a room that is built entirely below ground level (See BS 5871 Part 2). 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.
  • Page 14 INSTALLER GUIDE 3.21 The minimum allowable distance from the outside of the appliance fascia to a corner wall having combustible material or any other combustible surface which projects beyond the front of the appliance is shown in figure 5. Minimum mandatory Recommended Depth...

  • Page 15: Pack Contents

    INSTALLER GUIDE 4. PACK CONTENTS The items required for this appliance are packed in two sections. Section 1 - Fire Unit contains: 1 Burner and hotbox unit. 1 Nut & olive for 8mm inlet pipe. 1 Inlet ‘T’ connector and pressure test point. 1 Flue restrictor plate.
  • Page 16 INSTALLER GUIDE Figure 6. Pack contents © Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2006. Page 16...

  • Page 17: 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 will probably entail removing the fireback and infill material behind the fireback. The debris catchment area shown in figure 7 must be kept clear of obstructions. 5.1.2 Fireplace general condition The fireplace floor should be reasonably flat to ensure...

  • Page 18: Ignition Check

    INSTALLER GUIDE fireplace floor are sound enough to take the eyebolts and screws. If these areas have deteriorated due to prolonged use, they should be made sound with a suitable cement. 5.1.4 Installations using a metal flue box The whole of the top surface of the metal flue box must be covered with a minimum 100mm layer of mineral wool or equivalent insulation (See figure 2).

  • Page 19: Gas Supply Connection

    INSTALLER GUIDE 7. GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION A nut and olive are provided for an 8mm pipe inlet connection to the ‘T’ connector at the bottom front of the appliance. The ‘T’ connector can be rotated to allow a connection from any direction but we strongly recommend a rear supply connection only, as left and right hand connections from the front of the fire will prevent/restrict manual control operation and access to the remote control sensor for battery replacement.
  • Page 20 INSTALLER GUIDE For concealed connection only: 4. Pierce the grommet to allow the pipe to pass through it. The grommet should envelop the pipe. If the hole is larger than the pipe, seal it with tape. Do not pierce the grommet unless the supply pipe is to pass through it.
  • Page 21 INSTALLER GUIDE 7. There is a length of self adhesive foam seal supplied with the fire. This will need to be fitted to the outer rear edges of the side and top flanges of the hotbox. Cut a 485mm length of foam seal. Be careful not to stretch the seal when measuring.

  • Page 22: Hotbox Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 9. HOTBOX INSTALLATION 9.1 Method 1 - Front fixing to fireplace surround. 1. Make sure that the fireplace front surround area is sound enough to take the fibre plugs and wood screws. If necessary, make sound with a suitable cement. 2.
  • Page 23 INSTALLER GUIDE 2. Drill four holes in the rear wall of the fireplace for the eyebolt plugs. The holes should be drilled within the range of positions shown in figure 16 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 24: Sealing Floor Front - All Installations

    INSTALLER GUIDE 10. Fit a cable retainer over the bottom end of each cable. 11. Pull each cable taut. Push the cable retainers hard up against the back panel. The end of the cable adjuster will pass into the hole. Tighten the screws in the retainers so that they Side entry Rear entry...

  • Page 25: Burner & Supply Pipe Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 10. BURNER & SUPPLY PIPE INSTALLATION 10.1 Burner and supply pipe installation. 1. Refit the burner unit to the hotbox with two screws. 2. Connect the supply line to the appliance. 3. Turn on the gas supply and pressure check the installation pipework for gas soundness.

  • Page 26: Lighting The Pilot

    INSTALLER GUIDE 10.4 Lighting the pilot. Please note:- The fire must be lit manually. 1. Ensure that the pilot burner control knob is in the OFF position (1 in figure 23). 2. Depress the pilot burner control knob and turn anti- clockwise to the ignition position (2 in figure 23) to activate the piezo ignition...

  • Page 27: Using The Remote Control Handset

    INSTALLER GUIDE 10.8 Using the remote control handset. 1. Keep the pilot burner at the "main burner on" position. Check the full range of main burner heat settings using the remote control handset. In order to vary the flame effect between High and Low positions, press, and keep depressed, either the High button, or the Low button as appropriate (See figure 24).

  • Page 28: Ceramic Walls Installation

    INSTALLER GUIDE 11. CERAMIC WALLS INSTALLATION 1. Fit the ceramic rear wall inside the “L” bracket on the back face of the burner compartment. Push the ceramic wall flat against the back face of the burner compartment (See figure 26). 2.

  • Page 29: Fitting The Ceramic Fuel Effect

    INSTALLER GUIDE 13. FITTING THE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT The installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is supplied with the ceramic fuel effect. 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’...

  • Page 30: Check For Spillage

    INSTALLER GUIDE 15.2 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 the firefront in position 1. Close all doors and windows in the room containing the appliance.

  • Page 31: Final Review

    INSTALLER GUIDE Listen for a snap sound at the gas tap. Note the time when the sound is heard. This sound is caused by an electromagnetic valve shutting off the gas supply through the tap. The valve is located in the body of the tap. The valve should operate within 60 seconds of the pilot going out.

  • Page 32: Servicing & Parts Replacement

    INSTALLER GUIDE 10. Inform the customer that the Serial number for the appliance is located on the data label located behind the lower front casting and attached underneath the burner module. 11. Hand the literature pack with this guide to the customer. 17.

  • Page 33: Checking The Aeration Setting Of The Burner

    INSTALLER GUIDE 17.1 Checking the aeration setting of the burner. (For LPG models refer to the conversion guide). 1. The aeration shutter is factory set. It is important to ensure that the aeration setting is correct (See figure 31). 2. To adjust the aeration setting to suit the fuel effect used, loosen the two aeration shutter screws, slide the aeration shutter to the desired position and tighten the fixing screws.

  • Page 34: To Remove The Pilot Unit

    INSTALLER GUIDE 17.4 To remove the pilot unit. 1. Remove the burner unit (See section 17.3). 2. Unscrew and remove the two screws from the gas valve shield (See figure 34). Place the shield to one side. 3. Unscrew and remove the three screws securing the remote control receiver bracket to the underside of the burner tray (See figure 35).

  • Page 35: To Replace The Burner

    INSTALLER GUIDE 7. Remove the valve by sliding it forward. 8. Replace in reverse order. The motor lead connectors are two different sizes. They will only fit to the correct motor terminals. 17.6 To replace the burner. 1. Remove the burner unit (See section 17.3).

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