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5134403/03

Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2010.

Model 961

Inset live fuel effect gas fire

Incorporating the

control.

This heat engine is designed for use with approved
cast fascias and spacer frame / fret combinations.

(G.C. Number 32-032-88)

INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner

INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE

For further advice please contact the retailer or company
from where you purchased your fire

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Page 1: ...the control This heat engine is designed for use with approved cast fascias and spacer frame fret combinations G C Number 32 032 88 INSTALLER Please leave this guide with the owner INSTALLER AND OWNER GUIDE For further advice please contact the retailer or company from where you purchased your fire ...

Page 2: ... the proposed use to the following address The Company Secretary Baxi Heating UK Limited The Wyvern Business Park Stanier Way Derby DE21 6BF 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 Because our policy is one of constant development and improvement details may vary slightly from those given in...

Page 3: ... Standards Institute The Highest Standards The manufacturer is a member of SBGI and HHIC Heating and Hot water Industry Council that work to ensure high standards of safety quality and performance Careful Installation 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 ...

Page 4: ...INSTALLER GUIDE Page 4 Baxi Heating U K Limited 2010 INSTALLER GUIDE FOR OWNER GUIDE SEE PAGES 43 TO 52 ...

Page 5: ...arth 11 3 9 Fireplace clearances 12 3 10 Installation options 13 3 10 1 Conventional fireplace and hearth 13 3 10 1 1 Hole in the wall Installations 14 3 10 2 Metal flue box and hearth 14 3 10 3 Precast concrete or clay flue block system and hearth 15 3 11 Flues 15 4 PACK CONTENTS 16 5 FIREPLACE CHECK 18 6 IGNITION CHECK 19 7 GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION 19 8 PREPARING APPLIANCE FOR INSTALLATION 20 9 CON...

Page 6: ...the ignition microswitch 35 16 3 To remove the gas shut off microswitch 35 16 4 To remove the fascia 35 16 5 To replace the control slide unit 36 16 6 To replace the control slide button 36 16 7 To remove and fit the window mounting frame and window assembly 37 16 8 To remove the window assembly 37 16 9 To remove the fuel effect 38 16 10 To remove the ceramic side walls 38 16 11 To remove the elec...

Page 7: ...ic 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 To ensure that the release of fibres from these RCF articles is kept to a minimum during installation and servicing we re...

Page 8: ...ed by Advantica Certification services 0087 The efficiency value may be used in the UK Government s Standard Assessment Procedure SAP for energy rating of dwellings 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 INSTALLER GUIDE Page 8 Baxi Heating U K Lim...

Page 9: ...ecification for metal flue boxes for gas fired appliances not exceeding 20kW BS EN 1858 Chimneys Components Concrete flue blocks BS EN 1806 Chimneys Clay ceramic flue blocks BS EN 1856 Part 1 Chimneys Requirements for metal chimneys BS 5440 Part 1 Installation of flues BS 5440 Part 2 Installation and maintenance of flues and ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net 1st...

Page 10: ...accumulate Under no circumstances should the A S D be altered or bypassed in any way Only a genuine manufacturer s replacement part should be fitted The individual A S D components are not replaceable 3 4 Fireguard requirements A fireguard complying with BS 8423 should be fitted for the protection of young children the elderly the infirm and pet animals 3 5 Room considerations 3 5 1 This appliance...

Page 11: ...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 3 7 5 If the fireplace opening is 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 8 The hearth The appliance must be mounted...

Page 12: ...ry 25mm depth over 150mm See figure 2 3 9 2 The minimum allowable distance from the outside of the fascia to a corner wall having combustible material or any other combustible surface which projects beyond the front of the appliance is 100mm 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 ...

Page 13: ...replace complete with surround and hearth as shown in figure 4 and complying with 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 Baxi Heating U K Limited 2010 Figure 4 Hearth and fireplace opening dimensions Figure 5 Fireplace area ...

Page 14: ...m the base of the fireplace opening in the wall to the floor level should be increased to at least 175mm 3 10 2 Metal flue box and hearth The appliance can be installed to a fireplace incorporating a metal flue box complying with the constructional requirements of the current edition of BS 715 and with a flue conforming to BS EN 1856 part 1 The dimensions of the flue box must conform to those show...

Page 15: ... 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 225mm x 225mm conventional brick flue 175mm diameter lined brick or stone flue 200mm diameter factory made insulated flue manufactured to BS4543 Part 2 175mm diameter flue pipe See BS6461 Part 1 for suitable...

Page 16: ...eplaced or for a terminal to be fitted unless the flue has a diameter smaller than 170mm 4 PACK CONTENTS The items required for this appliance are packed in sections Section 1 Fire unit contains 1 Burner and convection box unit 1 Burner tray trim Supplied in separate pack 1 Outlet baffle for the convected air outlet 2 Tapping Screws for outlet baffle 1 Nut and olive for 8mm inlet pipe 1 T connecto...

Page 17: ...ains 1 Fascia and ash pan casting Carefully remove all the contents Take special care in handling the ceramic pieces Take care not to bend or distort the slide control linkage Check that all the listed parts are present and in good condition Baxi Heating U K Limited 2010 Figure 8 Pack contents Items are not to scale ...

Page 18: ... make sound with suitable cement If method 2 is chosen make sure that the areas at the back and towards the centre of the 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 suitable cement 5 2 Fireplace flue pull Close all doors and windows in the room in which the appliance is to be installed After ...

Page 19: ... T connector at the bottom front of the appliance The T connector can be rotated to allow a connection from any direction and includes a valve for isolating the gas supply and a pressure test point The supply pipe must be rigid material Flexible pipe must not be used Concealed Supply Pipe Connection If a concealed connection from inside the fireplace is required then before the appliance is fitted...

Page 20: ...led screw connecting the slider control arm to the burner module Lift the slider control knob moving the control arm away from the burner module 2 Unscrew and remove the six screws that secure the window mounting frame and window assembly Remove and place away from the work area See figure 11 3 Detach the burner unit from the convection box by removing two screws See figure 12 Lift the burner unit...

Page 21: ...learance from the back of the fireplace Position the fireback spacer as shown in figure 14 Secure the fireback spacers using the four tapping screws supplied with the fire 8 This appliance is supplied with a flue restrictor for use where the flue draught is excessive Generally we recommend the restrictor is NOT fitted where a precast flue metal flue box or a flue liner is used however certain flue...

Page 22: ...g to fireplace surround 1 Make sure that the fireplace front surround area is sound enough to take the fibre wooden plugs and woodscrews If necessary make sound with suitable cement 2 Place the convection box centrally in the fireplace in the position in which it is to be permanently installed If a concealed connection is being used insert the convection box into the fireplace feeding the supply p...

Page 23: ...trally in the opening when tension is applied to the cables 3 Insert a fibre wooden plug into each hole Use the fibre wooden plugs supplied with this appliance Never use plastic plugs instead of the fibre wooden plugs supplied Screw the eyebolts into the plugs Make sure that the bolts are secure 4 Place the convection box unit close to the fireplace but allow sufficient access into the fireplace o...

Page 24: ...on box using a suitably sized masonry drill for the fibre wooden plugs supplied See figure 21 9 Insert a fibre wooden plug into each hole Use the fibre wooden plugs supplied with this appliance Never use plastic plugs instead of the fibre wooden plugs supplied Fit a woodscrew in each plug and tighten Always screw the base into position before applying tension to the cables This will ensure a tight...

Page 25: ...s clockwise as far as possible 14 Feed the free length of the cables into the gap between the inner and outer back panels so that they are available to allow easy removal and refitting of the appliance during subsequent service calls Do not cut off the free lengths of cable See figure 22 9 3 Sealing floor front All installations Using the floor sealing tape supplied seal the bottom of the convecti...

Page 26: ...ee figure 24 This should close the ignition circuit and simultaneously open the gas tap allowing the gas to flow to the pilot Wait a few seconds while the air is purged The electronically generated sparks should light the pilot The pilot should then light the main burner at its low setting There may be a delay of up to four seconds between the pilot lighting and ignition of the gas at the main bur...

Page 27: ...uid 5 Fit the burner baffle to the front flanges of the burner To do this locate the tags on the baffle over the front flanges of the burner and lower into position See figure 26 6 It is advisable at this stage to remove the battery to avoid accidental ignition whilst fitting the ceramic fuel effect 11 FITTING THE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT The installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is sup...

Page 28: ... appliances They are totally harmless and will disappear after a few hours use Depending upon the fascia fitted to the fire after lighting the fire it is possible to have a light coating of condensation form on the upper surface of the fascia and the area immediately above this This should disappear in approximately five minutes and is no cause for concern 1 Refit the battery if previously removed...

Page 29: ...de control to the maximum burning position 3 Leave the appliance on for five minutes 4 The smoke match should be placed horizontally into the top of the down draught air relief opening 70mm from the right hand side Insert the smoke match tube up to the neck of its flared end approximately 20mm See figure 28 The installation is satisfactory if the smoke is drawn into the appliance Under clearance c...

Page 30: ...e to spillage or poor ventilation Check that the system operates properly as follows 1 Light the appliance Set the slide control to the maximum burning position and leave for one minute 2 Set the control to the Low burning position Isolate the gas supply at the inlet T connector The pilot and main burner will go out Note the time when the pilot goes out Listen for a snap sound at the gas tap Note ...

Page 31: ...ve control position label Peel the backing from the label and place as in figure 30 3 Place the fascia against the fireplace front surface so that the two retaining plates at the back of the fascia are above the two upper retaining brackets at the top of the convection box Lower the fascia making sure that the rear retaining plates locate fully into the retaining brackets on the convection box See...

Page 32: ...e 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 Baxi Heating U K Limited 2010 Figure 31 fascia fixing Fascia may differ from that shown ...

Page 33: ...s primed during the first 20 30 minutes of use To do this simply slide the control to its highest setting This will also burn off any carbon deposits that may have formed during previous use 6 Emphasise that if the window assembly is broken or damaged the fire should be turned off and not used until the window unit is refitted with an authorised replacement The fire should not be used without the ...

Page 34: ...a stable non reactive hazardous waste and may be disposed at a landfill licensed to accept such 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 Check that the appliance is clean and that soot or debris is not blocking th...

Page 35: ...re 34 4 Detach the bridging bracket microswitch assembly by removing two screws See figure 33 5 Replace in the reverse order When refitting the leads to the interrupter block make sure that they are secured firmly to give a good electrical contact 16 4 To remove the fascia 1 Remove the ash pan casting 2 Remove the two screws and washers securing the bottom of the fascia to the sides of the convect...

Page 36: ...g two screws securing it to the convection box flange See figure 37 4 Replace in the reverse order 16 6 To replace the control slide button 1 Remove the fascia See section 16 4 2 Unscrew and remove the two screws securing the slide button to the slider mechanism 3 Remove the button replace and fit in the reverse order Baxi Heating U K Limited 2010 Figure 37 Slider mechanism removal Figure 36 Contr...

Page 37: ... to remove the fascia To remove 1 The window assembly is held in place with two brackets that rotate around a central pivot point Push the brackets up and clear of the window assembly See figure 39 Gently pull the top of the window forward and lift the window assembly clear of its support channels See figure 40 Place the window assembly in a safe place away from the work area To fit 1 Locate the b...

Page 38: ...fuel effect in the reverse order to that shown for fitting in the ceramic guide The ceramic fuel effect may cause staining discolouration to decorative surfaces It is therefore advisable to protect decorative surfaces 2 Replace in the reverse order 16 10 To remove the ceramic side walls 1 Remove the window mounting frame and window assembly as in section 16 7 2 Carefully slide the ceramic side wal...

Page 39: ...y as in section 16 7 2 Remove the ceramic fuel effect as in section 16 9 3 Close the isolating valve in the inlet T connector Support the inlet T connector to avoid straining the pipework and disconnect the appliance from the T connector 4 Detach the burner unit from the convection box by removing two screws See figure 42 5 Replace in the reverse order 16 13 To remove the thermocouple interrupter ...

Page 40: ...d to give a good electrical contact when retightening the thermocouple nut 16 15 To remove the shut off tap See figure 44 1 Remove the burner unit See section 16 12 2 If lying the burner on its back ensure that the work surface is suitably protected This will avoid damage to the work surface Turn the burner unit upside down Detach the thermocouple and interrupter block from the tap See section 16 ...

Page 41: ...aragraphs 2 6 4 Detach the burner pipe from the controller Support the controller while detaching to prevent excessive strain 5 Remove the nut and washer securing the control pivot bracket to the controller at the front Support the pivot bracket while removing the nut to prevent possible damage to the microswitch 6 Remove the hexagonal bolt securing the control pivot bracket to the controller at t...

Page 42: ... section 16 12 2 If the fire retention is as method 1 See section 9 1 of this guide remove the screws If the fire retention is as method 2 See section 9 2 of this guide slacken the hexagonal adjusters on the cable retainers and unscrew the thumbscrews to release the cables 3 Refit as described in the relevant installation sections Make sure gas soundness sealing spillage test and performance are s...

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Page 44: ...ner compartment walls 50 Burner 51 CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT FITTING 51 MAINTENANCE 52 Battery replacement 52 Regular maintenance 52 Servicing 52 This gas fire is designed to meet the most stringent quality performance and safety requirements to provide you with many years trouble free service This guide aims to improve your understanding and appreciation of your gas fire by providing simple and informa...

Page 45: ...mum clearance as shown in figure 1 above the base of the fireplace opening to any shelf made of wood or other combustible material Please bear this in mind if you are making any alterations to the room 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 Baxi Heating U K Limited 2010 Figure 1 Combustible shelf cle...

Page 46: ...ojects beyond the front of the appliance is 100mm 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 Please bear this in mind if ever you are altering the room Don t hang clothing towels or any other fabrics over the fire Don t add any extra fuel effec...

Page 47: ... incorporates a probe which senses that the heat from the pilot flame is correct If this probe is cool the device will prevent any gas flow unless the control knob is held in at the ignition position 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 PLEASE NOTE...

Page 48: ...ly increase until the button reaches the high heat position shown in figure 3 When the button reaches the high heat position you will feel a check to its movement Do not slide the button above the high heat position unless you want to turn the fire off See note i below Note i If the flames go out while setting the control repeat the full lighting procedure If the flames repeatedly go out have the ...

Page 49: ...ther use Glass and Metal parts Clean the glass and metal parts with a slightly damp cloth and then dry Do not use abrasive cleaners as these will scratch the fire surface Window assembly Removing and cleaning the window assembly Removal of the window assembly is only necessary if you wish to clean the rear of the window or access the ceramic components The window assembly can be cleaned with a mil...

Page 50: ...channels See figure 6 Place the window assembly in a safe place away from the work area 2 Replace in the reverse order 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 ...

Page 51: ...aller and owner guide Once cleaned replace the fuel effect as in ceramic fuel effect installer and owner guide Burner To gain access to the burner the window assembly and ceramic components must be removed as in the previous sections Be careful not to damage the front coal as this will be in situ Remove any deposits of soot or other foreign matter from the surface of the burner with a dry soft bru...

Page 52: ...rk which is situated in a tenant s premises checked for safety at least every twelve months by a competent person In the UK a GAS SAFE REGISTER engineer Outside of the UK a CORGI or GAS SAFE REGISTER engineer We recommend that all gas appliances and their flues wherever situated are checked annually When fitting replacement parts it is important that only approved parts are used for maximum safety...

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