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Safety First.

Baxi Fires Division fires are CE Approved and designed to meet the appropriate British

Standards and Safety Marks.

Quality and Excellence.

At the heart of every Baxi Fires Division fire.

All Baxi Fires Division fires are manufactured to the highest standards of quality and

excellence and are manufactured under a 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. All our gas fires must be

installed by a competent CORGI Registered Installer in accordance

with our Installer Guide and should not be fitted directly on to a

carpet or floor of combustible material.

Baxi Fires Division, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9QP

www.firesandstoves.com

Because our policy is one of constant development and improvement, details may vary slightly from those

given in this publication

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INSTALLER GUIDE

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Page 1: ... call rates apply in the United Kingdom In the Republic of Ireland telephone 0044 8706 061 065 INSTALLER Please leave this guide with the owner Harmony Avignon Avignon Aspire Model 750 GC No 32 032 58 INSET LIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE 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...

Page 2: ...es 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 All our gas fires must be installed by a competent CORGI Registered Installer in accordance with our Installer Guide and should not be fitted directly on to a carpet or floor of combustible mat...

Page 3: ...1 Burner and supply pipe installation 19 10 2 1 Lighting the burner 19 10 2 2 Operating the burner 20 10 3 Inlet pressure check 20 11 FIRE FRONT CASTING INSTALLATION 21 12 CERAMIC COALS INSTALLATION 21 13 CERAMIC PEBBLE INSTALLATION 23 14 FULL OPERATING CHECKS 26 15 SPILLAGE FLAME SUPERVISION CHECKS 27 16 FINAL REVIEW 28 17 SERVICING PARTS REPLACEMENT 29 17 1 Checking the aeration setting of the b...

Page 4: ...nsidered too heavy then obtain assistance When lifting always keep your back straight Bend your legs and not your back Avoid twisting at the waist It is better to reposition your feet Avoid upper body top heavy bending Do not lean forward or sideways whilst handling the fire Always grip with the palm of the hand Do not use the tips of fingers for support Always keep the fire as close to the body a...

Page 5: ... disposal of industrial waste Protective clothing is not required when handling these articles but we recommend you follow the normal hygiene rules of not smoking eating or drinking in the work area and always wash your hands before eating or drinking This appliance does not contain any component manufactured from asbestos or asbestos related products When converted using Kit 0595221 The appliance...

Page 6: ...N 1806 BS 4543 Part 2 BS 5440 Part 1 BS 5440 Part 2 BS 5871 Part 1 BS 6461 Part 1 BS 6891 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 In Northern Ireland the current edition of the Building regulati...

Page 7: ...epth of 165mm Incombustible mineral wool insulation of not less than 50mm thickness must be applied to the top surface of the firebox See figure 2 and it must stand on a non combustible hearth See figure 1 3 2 3 See figure 3 To a fireplace that has a precast concrete or clay flue block system conforming to BS1289 or BS EN 1806 The appliance is suitable for installations conforming to older version...

Page 8: ...greater than the acceptable dimensions given in this guide do not use the back of a fire surround or marble to reduce the opening This may cause cracking of the surround back or marble 3 3 The following flues are suitable 225mm x 225mm conventional brick flue If a flue liner is used it must be a minimum of 125mm diameter The liner must be sealed to the surrounding area above the fireplace opening ...

Page 9: ...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 discourage the placing of carpets or rugs over it The appliance must not stand on combustible materials or carpets See figure 1 3 10 The front face of the fireplace should be reasonably flat over the area covered by the convector box top and side flange ...

Page 10: ...t 2 and 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 3 17 If the appliance is to be fitted against a wall with combustible claddi...

Page 11: ... 5 3 19 Proprietary terminals must comply with BS 715 or BS 1289 Any terminal or termination must be positioned in accordance with BS 5440 Part 1 to ensure that the products of combustion can be safely dispersed into the outside atmosphere Where the appliance is connected to an unlined brick chimney it is generally unnecessary for the chimney pot to be replaced or for a terminal to be fitted unles...

Page 12: ...the infirm 4 PACK CONTENTS 1 Convector box and burner assembly 1 Fascia Avignon and Avignon Aspire supplied fitted to the convector box Harmony supplied as a separate three piece set 1 Lower firefront trim Avignon Aspire hearth casting set Avignon and Harmony 1 Literature Pack 1 Loose parts pack including 1 Burner tray trim Avignon and Avignon Aspire 1 Length of self adhesive foam seal 2 Tension c...

Page 13: ... and infill material behind the fireback 5 1 2 Fireplace general condition The fireplace floor should be reasonably flat to ensure that the convector box can be installed without it rocking and so that a good seal can be made at the bottom front of the box The front face of the fireplace should be reasonably flat over the area covered by the convector box top and side flange seals to ensure good s...

Page 14: ...match that smoke is drawn into the flue light a 13 gram smoke pellet and check that there is a definite flow through the flue Verify outside that the smoke 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 ...

Page 15: ...will be taken by the convector box when it is installed 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 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 ...

Page 16: ... fitted over the flanges of the fascia It is therefore important to ensure that the fascia is positioned correctly before fitting the foam seal Cut the foam seal to the required length Be careful not to stretch the seal when measuring Remove the protective backing from the foam seal and fit this to the rear of the convector box flange See figure 10 8 5 The flue restrictor This appliance is supplie...

Page 17: ...centre line of the fireplace to ensure that the appliance finishes centrally in the opening when tension is applied to the cables 3 Insert a fibre plug into each hole Use the fibre plugs supplied with this appliance Never use plastic plugs instead of the fibre plugs supplied Screw the eyebolts into the plugs Make sure that the eyebolts are secure 4 Place the convector box unit close to the firepla...

Page 18: ...on Apply tension to the cables by turning the hexagonal adjusters by hand See figure 15 10 Inspect the installation of the convector box against the fireplace surround If the convector box is aligned squarely and the sealing is satisfactory fully tighten the cable retainers 11 If the convector box is not correctly aligned release the tension on the cables by slackening the screws and turning the h...

Page 19: ...rner Some burner operations can be checked at this stage Checking now will mean that less disassembly will be required if any problems are found A full check should still be made however after final installation Before lighting the burner ensure that any protective film has been removed from the fascia 1 Depress the control knob and rotate it anticlockwise to the pilot ignition position A click wi...

Page 20: ... installation If not check the control and ignition circuitry and components 10 3 Inlet pressure check The appliance is pre set to give the correct heat input at the inlet pressure shown in section 2 of this manual No adjustment is necessary 1 Check the inlet pressure by fitting a pressure gauge at the test point The test point is on the inlet T connector See figure 17 Check the pressure with the ...

Page 21: ... It should rest on the ledges at the rear sides of the burner unit When located gently move the rear base coal so that it is as far forward as possible The amount of movement will be negligible See figure 19 2 Place the front base coal in the firebox with its bottom front locating over the front rim of the firebox Pull the coal forward so that it locates immediately behind the front rim of the fir...

Page 22: ...type B coal at the right side of the firebox between the front and rear base coals The letter B should be upright The coal should touch the right side of the firebox See figure 24 7 Place the remaining type A coal between the front and rear base coals The letter A should be upside down with its rear face between the right and centre coals of the rear base coal Angle the coal so that the gap betwee...

Page 23: ...ately behind the front rim of the firebox See figure 27 The front base pebble will touch the rear base pebble as it is located 3 Install the 11 loose pebbles as follows The underside of each pebble is marked with a letter A to K and an arrow The pebbles should be positioned so that the arrows always point towards the back of the fireplace opening When located into position the stem of each arrow s...

Page 24: ...g to the top Place pebble D on top of the base front pebble It should rest against the moulded pebble to its right See figure 31 8 Hold pebble E upright with the arrow pointing to the top Place pebble E between the front and rear base pebbles It should rest against the side of the firebox See figure 32 9 Hold pebble F upright with the arrow pointing to the top Place pebble F between the front and ...

Page 25: ...ebbles C D and against the moulded pebble in the rear pebble base See figure 35 12 Hold pebble I upright with the arrow pointing to the top Place pebble I between the front and rear base pebbles It should rest against the side of the firebox See figure 36 13 Hold pebble J upright with the arrow pointing to the top Place pebble J on top of the base pebble rear See figure 37 14 Hold pebble K upright...

Page 26: ...from the system When a flame appears at the pilot keep the control knob depressed and hold the pilot ignition position for five seconds When the control knob is released the pilot flame should remain lit 14 1 2 Operating the burner 1 When the pilot burner is operating properly gradually turn the control knob anti clockwise to HIGH Depress the knob slightly to get past the pilot ignition position T...

Page 27: ...rs and windows that open to the outside of the building closed Recheck for spillage as above If an extractor fan is installed in the same room as the appliance or a connecting room check that spillage does not occur with the fan operating and all doors and other openings between the fan and the appliance open If the smoke is drawn into the appliance continue with the installation If the test is no...

Page 28: ...hat any cleaning must only be carried out when the fire is off and cold 6 Advise the customer that they should read the owner guide before operating the fire and always follow the advice in the section headed Cleaning your fire 7 Advise the customer that the appliance will operate to its maximum potential if the flue is primed during the first 20 30 minutes of use To do this simply turn the contro...

Page 29: ...icing we recommend that you use a HEPA filtered vacuum to remove any dust and soot accumulated in and around the fire before and after working on the fire When replacing these articles we recommend that the replaced items are not broken up but are sealed within a heavy duty polythene bag clearly labelled as RCF waste This is not classified as hazardous waste and may be disposed of at a tipping sit...

Page 30: ...ework and disconnect the appliance from the inlet T connector 4 Detach the burner unit from the convector box by removing two screws See figure 41 5 Replace in the reverse order 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 worksurface is suitably protected This will avoid damage to the worksurface 3 Detach the pilot pipe ...

Page 31: ...ut securing the gas valve to the mounting bracket 10 Remove the gas valve 11 Refit in the reverse order 17 5 To replace the burner See figure 44 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 44 4 Lift the right hand side of the burner slide it to the right and lift clear 5 Refit ...

Page 32: ...eplace See section 17 7 2 If the foam seal covers the flange on the rear of the fascia remove the foam seal from the rear of the convector box 3 For models fitted with a three section fascia Carefully lift off the top fascia piece and place carefully aside Carefully remove the two side pieces and place carefully aside 3 For models fitted with a one piece fascia Carefully hold and lift the fascia c...

Page 33: ...nerator and circlip 1 5108923 D Control knob 1 0545979 E Pilot unit For Natural Gas Appliances Pilot injector RBM 180 02 For Propane Appliances 1 3002988 5108552 F Burner For Natural Gas Appliances Burner For Propane Gas Appliances 1 5108621 5109353 G Ceramic rear wall 1 0579139 Coal models H Front coal 1 5108541 I Rear base coal 1 5108542 J Pack of loose coals 1 0582839 Pebble models K Front pebb...

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