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Baxi Bermuda RG 3

Fireside Gas Central Heating Unit

Installation and 
Servicing Instructions

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Page 1: ...Baxi Bermuda RG 3 Fireside Gas Central Heating Unit Installation and Servicing Instructions Please leave these instructions with the user ...

Page 2: ...e you get a satisfactory service from Baxi If not please let us know Natural Gas Baxi Bermuda RG3 G C No 37 077 64 For use with the following boilers Bermuda 45 4 M G C No 44 077 71 Bermuda 45 4 E G C No 44 077 73 Bermuda 57 4 M G C No 44 077 72 Bermuda 57 4 E G C No 44 077 74 Bermuda 51 5 G C No 44 075 06 Baxi is a BS EN ISO 9001 Accredited Company For use in GB IE only Renewal Baxi Bermuda RG3 R...

Page 3: ...mbly PAGE 24 30 Initial Preparation Light Bulbs Glass Frame Assembly Rope Seal Coal Bed Burner and Injectors Pilot Assembly Electro Magnetic Unit Light Switch and Micro switch Gas Control Tap and Pilot Filter Electrode Lead Resistor and Spark Generator PAGE 31 PAGE 32 33 PAGE 34 35 Introduction Technical Data Site Requirements Installation Commissioning the Fire Fitting the Outer Case Annual Servi...

Page 4: ... Where no specific instructions are given reference should be made to the relevant British Standard Code of Practice In IE the installation must be carried out by a competent Person and installed in accordance with the current edition of I S 813 Domestic Gas Installations the current Building Regulations and reference should be made to the current ETCI rules for electrical installation These Instr...

Page 5: ... fibres from these articles is kept to a minimum during installation and servicing it is recommended that a H E P A filtered vacuum is used to remove any dust soot or other debris accumulated in and around the appliance This should be performed before and after working on the installation It is recommended that any replaced item s are not broken up but sealed within heavy duty polythene bags and c...

Page 6: ... Electricity Supply230V 50Hz External fuse 3Amp Appliance Rating 30 watt Controls Rotary gas tap with flame sensing device electronic ignition and A S D pilot Weight 37 7 kg 82 9 lbs unpacked Thermocouple 9 4 13mv Output Gas Rate 0 60m3 h after 10 mins 21 20ft3 h Outercase Height 733mm Dimensions Width 765mm Depth 305mm Heat Output High kW 3 47 Btu h 11 865 76mm 100mm Clearances TECHNICAL DATA 6 I...

Page 7: ...ng vent is used The vent must not be installed inside the builders opening The vent should be sited following good practice for a habitable room We recommend the use of the Stadium BM720 Black Hole ventilator which is available from your local merchant HEARTH MOUNTING If the fire unit is to be hearth mounted then the hearth must be of a non combustible material at least 13mm 1 2in thick and measur...

Page 8: ...le used for connection to the boiler unit must NOT be less than 0 75mm2 24 x 0 2mm PVC IEC 53 code 227 heat resistant Electricity is supplied to the fire via the boiler unit The electrical connection between the fire and boiler unit is made by wiring the socket and cable assembly that is supplied with the fire unit into the socket on the boiler Ideally this connection should be made at the same ti...

Page 9: ...cover to reveal the terminals and cable clamps Retain the screw The switched live must be connected to the terminal marked L1 The permanent live must be connected to one of the terminals marked L2 The neutral must be connected to one of the terminals marked N Route the green and yellow wire EARTH through the cut out in the socket housing and connect it to the earth terminal on the boiler base tray...

Page 10: ...e remaining terminal marked N Connect the brown wire permanent live to the remaining terminal marked L2 Route the green and yellow wire EARTH through the cut out in the socket housing and connect it to the earth terminal on the boiler base tray NOTE The earth wire should be sufficiently long so that if the supply cable is pulled on the live and neutral wires will become taut before the earth wire ...

Page 11: ...h either lighting effects or lighting effects and electronic ignition the plug must be wired as shown Connect the control switched live to L Connect neutral to N Connect earth to The live of the fire supply cable must also be connected to the terminal block Neutral and Earth of the fire supply cable can then be connected to N and respectively If the firefront does not require a permanent live feed...

Page 12: ...ts or lighting effects and electronic ignition the plug must be wired as shown Connect the control switched live to SL Connect neutral to N Connect earth to Connect the permanent live to L The fire earth must connect to the chassis Neutral and Live of the fire supply cable can then be connected to N and L respectively If the firefront does not require a permanent live feed wire the plug as shown T...

Page 13: ... length Measure the distance from the centre of the front V mark on the boiler base tray to the face of the wall or surround Let this distance be known as distance A Add 35mm to distance A ie A 35mm to give a total distance D Mark off distance D from the plain end of the supply pipe Cut away the unwanted piece of pipe ensuring that the cut is square Remove burrs and clear the pipe of any swarf Two...

Page 14: ...f two suitable fixing holes in the backing plate NOTE Where possible the top corner fixing hole positions should be used otherwise space the fixing holes as far apart as possible Withdraw the fire unit and remove the backing plate from the chassis by unscrewing the two screws holding it in position Take note of its orientation and retain the screws Drill the fixing holes in the surround or wall fa...

Page 15: ... check using a spirit level Mark the positions of two suitable fixing holes in the backing plate NOTE Where possible the top corner fixing hole positions should be used otherwise space the fixing holes as far apart as possible Withdraw the fire unit and remove the backing plate from the chassis by unscrewing the two screws holding it in position Take note of its orientation and retain the screws D...

Page 16: ...er Replace the glass frame assembly by lowering it into its bottom locating positions and whilst holding against the rope seal engage the retaining clips To engage the clips locate the front of the clip over the top edge of the glass frame and push the top of the clip downwards The centre clip should be replaced before the outer clips Turn on the mains gas and electricity supplies Turn the gas ser...

Page 17: ... seconds then release The sparking will stop and the pilot will remain alight The pilot has two flames one to ignite the main burner and one to operate the flame supervision device Both flames should be approximately 20mm long with a clean and stable appearance If the pilot does not remain alight wait 2 minutes and repeat the process If the pilot still fails to remain alight refer to the fault fin...

Page 18: ...boiler is operated for 5 minutes before checking for spillage again If spillage is evident then the cause should be ascertained and rectified before continuing with commissioning If the appliance cannot be commissioned then it should be isolated until the problem is resolved THE SPILLAGE CHECKING PROCEDURE Checking for spillage is only possible from the left hand side of the appliance A lighted sm...

Page 19: ... panel using the two 1 2 in self tapping screws provided FIRE FACIA Locate the facia on the lip at the top of the fire Secure the two fasteners at the bottom of the facia by pushing in and turning clockwise HEARTH Guide the hearth locating pins into the holes in the facia Push the bottom of the hearth inwards to ensure the clips on either side are engaged These instructions and the users instructi...

Page 20: ... be disconnected and removed Once disconnected the fire unit may be serviced separate from the boiler WARNING ISOLATE THE GAS AND ELECTRICITY SUPPLIES INCLUDING THE PERMANENT LIVE TO THE BOILER AND FIRE UNIT BEFORE SERVICING Remove the Outer Case Components as follows Ensure the fire is cold Remove the fire hearth by grasping it on either side at the bottom and pulling towards you This will releas...

Page 21: ...curing it and lift the panel up at the front Remove and retain the two screws fixing the fire chassis to the backing plate Pull the fire forwards until the fire flue spigot is clear of the boiler canopy and lift away Remove the Glass Frame and Coalbed as follows The 3 clips that secure the glass frame assembly are now visible across the top edge of the glass frame The two outer clips should be rel...

Page 22: ...hould be fitted into the front burner inlet position Replace the burner in the reverse order of removal CLEANING THE PILOT A S D ASSEMBLY NOTE No attempt should be made to clean the device using any hard tools including pins or wire The thermocouple electrode and pilot burner that make up the pilot assembly are not replaceable as separate items If any part is damaged then the pilot assembly should...

Page 23: ...oalbed is re fitted by lowering it onto the location pins Examine the glass frame sealing rope on the fire and if any damage has occurred fit a new one Examine the glass frame assembly and if it is in any way damaged then a new one must be fitted If satisfactory the glass frame assembly should now be fitted Lower the glass frame assembly into its bottom location positions and push back onto the se...

Page 24: ...a on either side and bring slightly forward before lifting clear of the lip The outer case components are replaced by reversing their method of removal ISOLATE THE GAS AND ELECTRICITY SUPPLIES AS FOLLOWS The lamp box which is clipped at the top and hinged at the bottom can now be rotated forward to allow access for isolating the gas and electrical supplies to the fire Use the handles provided Isol...

Page 25: ... pushing it back onto the sealing rope Engage the clips onto the front edge of the frame and push down to lock The centre clip should be secured before the outer clips ROPE SEAL Remove the glass frame assembly Pull the rope seal out of its location channel and discard Fit the new rope seal into the location channel by locating the centre of the rope seal into the centre of the top location channel...

Page 26: ... and remove the pins Manoeuvre the burner clear of the fire taking care not to damage the pilot assembly The injectors can now be removed from the burner Assemble the combination of new or old burner and injectors that are to be replaced NOTE The larger injector should be fitted into the front burner inlet position Replace the burner in the reverse order of removal Replace the coalbed and glass fr...

Page 27: ...removal NOTE Care should be taken not to over tighten the nut that secures the thermocouple lead into the end of the gas tap Replace the coalbed and glass frame assembly ELECTRO MAGNETIC UNIT IMPORTANT If the appliance is fitted with a pilot shield electro magnetic unit part no 239413 should be ordered Appliances without a shield require part no 082462 Remove the thermocouple lead from the end of ...

Page 28: ...etaining arms on the rear of the switch to release it from the bezel Fit the new switch to the bezel ensuring that the OFF position will be towards the front of the fire Reconnect the spade connectors to the new switch Replace the bezel and control knob TO CHANGE THE MICRO SWITCH Disconnect the two spade connectors from the micro switch Release the micro switch and spring from the gas tap spindle ...

Page 29: ... the two electrical connections from the micro switch Release the thermocouple from the gas control tap by unscrewing the small retaining nut Release the gas pipes that are connected to the gas tap by unfastening the compression nuts NOTE The small diameter pipe is the pilot feed pipe The pilot filter is situated in the gas tap at the end of this pipe On reassembly ensure that the new pilot filter...

Page 30: ...nd replaced by the new one Fix the spade connector to the electrode and re route the sheathing back to the lamp box securing it in the clips from which it was previously removed Refit the grommet and fix the spade connector to the spark generator Replace the lamp box top To change the resistor Note which terminals the resistor leads are connected to Disconnect the resistor leads from the terminals...

Page 31: ...62 105b E01 617 Electro Magnetic Unit 239413 104 364 997 Micro Switch Assy 232333 66 156 235 Burner Special 232435 62 E01 124 Coal Bed 238964 65 379 784 Front Fire Injector F06 233460 64 386 807 Rear Fire Injector F02 226910 96 E01 948 Spark Generator 240257 98 156 237 Electrode Lead 233704 91 386 129 Resistor lead assy 68 228955 107 205 723 Pilot Filter 082412 Alternative part see page 25 SHORT P...

Page 32: ...ply Is gas supply turned on Is supply pressure correct 20mb working NO YES NO YES YES NO Has new pilot filter been fitted YES NO Adjust spark gap NO YES Is pilot burner clean Change pilot assembly NO YES Is spark gap 2 5 to 4mm The thermocouple cannot be changed as an individual component The complete assembly must be replaced in the event of one or other component failure s Only use a Genuine Bax...

Page 33: ...fully open Replace both bulbs Does one bulb light Do both bulbs light Are plug socket under spark generator connected 230v across micro switch when operated 230v across resistor Are bulbs switched on NO NO YES YES YES YES Are pilot flames stable and approx 20mm long YES Isolate mains Rectify flue YES NO Connect plug and socket Replace switch Make good the connection Is thermocouple connection soun...

Page 34: ... front of the fire Remove the tap control knob Disconnect the electrical socket from the fire plug if fitted Remove the screws securing the outercase to the innercase Lift off the outercase Turn the gas service tap to the Boiler only position by turning 1 4 turn clockwise Remove the radiants if fitted Disconnect the supply pipe at the fire inlet Remove any screws securing the fire to the wall Pull...

Page 35: ...ntre group of holes at each side NOTE If the fire is being used with a Bermuda 401 boiler unit the support brackets from the previous plate must be fitted before the fire support plate can be fixed in place Push the support plate backwards until it touches the surround or wall face and tighten the screws to lock it in position BERMUDA 45 3 57 3 45 4 57 4 51 5 Take the fire support plate from the f...

Page 36: ...Comp No 237641 Iss 6 1 03 B A X I P O T T E R T O N Brownedge Road Bamber Bridge Preston Lancashire PR5 6SN After Sales Service 08706 096 096 Technical Enquiries 08706 049 049 www baxi co uk ...

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