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Wonderfire 961 Installation And Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Inset live fuel effect gas fire

Summary of 961

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    5136066/01 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Model 961 inset live fuel effect gas fire incorporating the wonderfire premier control. Fitted with the bauhaus fascia. (g.C. Number 32-032-88) installer: please leave this guide with the owner installation and owner guide we trust that this guide gives s...

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    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any material form (including photocopying), stored in any medium by electronic means (including in any retrieval system or database) or transmitted, in any form or by any means, whether electronic...

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    Safety first. Wonderfire premier fires are ce approved and designed to meet the appropriate british standards and safety marks. Quality and excellence. All wonderfire premier fires are manufactured to the highest standards of quality and excellence and are manufactured under a bs en iso 9001 quality...

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    Installer guide page 4 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Installer guide for owner guide see pages 43 to 59.

  • Page 5: Contents

    Installer guide page 5 contents section heading page installer guide 4 - 42 owner guide 43 - 59 1. Safety and unpacking 7 2. Appliance data, efficiency and nox 8 2.1 general information. 8 2.2 efficiency. 8 2.3 nox 8 3. General installation requirements 9 3.1 regulations, standards and law. 9 3.2 ve...

  • Page 6: Contents (Continued)

    Installer guide page 6 contents (continued) section heading page 10. Burner and supply pipe installation 27 10.1 burner and supply pipe installation. 27 10.2 preliminary burner checks. 27 10.3 inlet pressure check. 28 11. Fitting the ceramic fuel effect 28 12. Fitting the window frame assembly 29 13...

  • Page 7: 1. Safety And Unpacking

    Installer guide page 7 1. Safety and unpacking installer before continuing any further with the installation of this appliance please read the following guide to manual handling. The lifting weight (kg) of this appliance is as below: model heat engine firefront combined weight bauhaus 8.64 12.00 20....

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    2. Appliance data, efficiency and nox 2.1 general information. Under no circumstances is this fire to be converted to lpg. An lpg conversion kit does not exist for this gas fire. The appliance information label is located on the base of the fire underneath the burner module. 2.2 efficiency. The effi...

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    Installer guide page 9 2.3 nox the 'weighted' result for this appliance equates to nox class 2. 3. General installation requirements 3.1 regulations, standards and law. The installation must be in accordance with these instructions. For the user’s protection, in the united kingdom it is the law that...

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    Installer guide page 10 in the republic of ireland the installation must be carried out by a competent person and also conform to the relevant parts of: a) the current edition of is 813 “domestic gas installations” b) all relevant national and local rules in force. Where no specific instructions are...

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    Installer guide page 11 3.6.2 any chimney damper or restrictor should be removed. If removal is not possible, they must be secured in the open position. 3.7 fireplace preparation. 3.7.1 if the fireplace opening is an underfloor draught type, it must be sealed to stop any draughts. 3.7.2 the fireplac...

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    Installer guide page 12 3.9 fireplace clearances. 3.9.1 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 = 700mm. • for a shelf deeper than 150mm: 70...

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    Installer guide page 13 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Figure 3. Appliance dimensions and clearances (the fascia may differ from that shown and dimensions are subject to manufacturing tolerances) key description model bauhaus a height (mm) 616 b width (mm) 518 c depth into room (mm) 117 d minimum...

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    Installer guide page 14 3.10 installation options. In the united kingdom, as supplied, the appliance can be installed in the following situations: - 3.10.1 conventional fireplace and hearth. To a fireplace complete with surround and hearth as shown in figure 4 and complying with bs1251 after removal...

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    Installer guide page 15 3.10.1.1 ‘hole-in-the-wall’ installations. It is recommended that a hearth should be installed as in section 3.8. If 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 leve...

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    Installer guide page 16 3.10.3 precast concrete or clay flue block system and hearth. The appliance can be installed to a precast concrete or clay flue block system conforming to bs en 1858 with dimensions as in figure 7. Bs 1289 part 1 recommends there should be an air space or insulation between t...

  • Page 17: 4. Pack Contents

    Installer guide page 17 terminal, shall be not less than 3m in actual vertical height. When calculated in accordance with bs 5440: part 1 annex a, the minimum equivalent height of the flue shall be 2.0m of 125mm dia. Flue pipe. 3. The flue must not be used for any other appliance or application. 4. ...

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    Installer guide page 18 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. Section 2 - fascia pack contains: 1 fascia and firefront casting...

  • Page 19: 5. Fireplace Check

    Installer guide page 19 5. Fireplace check 5.1 soundness for appliance attachment. Two primary methods of retaining the appliance are provided: - 1) by fixing to the fireplace front surround. 2) using concealed tension cables fixed to the rear of the fireplace opening together with secondary fixing ...

  • Page 20: 6. Ignition Check

    Installer guide page 20 5.2 fireplace flue pull. Close all doors and windows in the room in which the appliance is to be installed. After confirming with a 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 t...

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    Installer guide page 21 concealed supply pipe connection if a concealed connection from inside the fireplace is required then, before the appliance is fitted into the fireplace it will be necessary to extend the supply line so that it will project through the hole in the back of the convection box a...

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    Installer guide page 22 4. Fit the two “u” section seals to the bottom edges of the convection box side flanges (see figure 13). 5. It is important that the grommet supplied in the loose parts pack is fitted to the hole in the rear of the convection box. 6. For concealed connection only: pierce the ...

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    Installer guide page 23 9. 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 convector box. Cut a 485mm length of foam seal. Be careful not to stretch the seal when measuring. Remove the protect...

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    Installer guide page 24 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 plugs supplied. 5. Insert a fibre / wooden plug into each hole. 6. Place the convection box back in position in t...

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    Installer guide page 25 6. Thread the cables through the eyebolts. Return the cables through the holes near the bottom of the convection box back panel (see figure 20). 7. Place the convection box fully back into the fireplace opening so that it is sealed against the fireplace front surround. 8. Dri...

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    Installer guide page 26 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 clamp the cables in position. Apply tension to the cables by turning the hexagonal adjust...

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    Installer guide page 27 10. Burner and supply pipe installation 10.1 burner and supply pipe installation. 1. Remove the ‘aeration checking’ reminder label from the top of the burner. 2. Refit the burner unit to the convection box with the two screws removed previously. 3. Connect the supply line to ...

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    Installer guide page 28 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. Ensure that the appliance is switched off, then fit a pressure gauge at the test point (see figure 25). 2...

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    Installer guide page 29 12. Fitting the window frame assembly 1. Locate the window mounting frame and window assembly in place. 2. Secure in place using the six screws removed previously. 13. Operating and spillage checks 13.1 checking the control settings. Please note: when first turned on from col...

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    Installer guide page 30 4. Release the button. The button should automatically spring up to the low heat position. If for any reason the slider control does not spring up, raise the slider to the topmost (off) position and investigate why the slider is not operating correctly. If the flames go out a...

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    Installer guide page 31 the room. Keep all doors 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 door...

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    Installer guide page 32 14. Outlet baffle and fascia fitting 14.1 fitting the outlet baffle. Locate the outlet baffle and secure in place using two tapping screws supplied (see figure 29). Before fitting the fascia ensure that the information on the back pages of the owner guide have been completed....

  • Page 33: 15. Final Review

    Installer guide page 33 3. Secure the bottom of the fascia using the two machine screws and washers supplied (see figure 31). 14.3 fitting the firefront casting. Please remove all protective film before fitting the fascia. 1. Place the firefront casting and ash pan in place. 15. Final review 1. Comp...

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    Installer guide page 34 9. If using the appliance for long periods it is beneficial to change between settings. This will also help to remove any carbon deposits that may form during use. 10. Recommend that the appliance should be serviced by a competent person at least annually. 11. If the applianc...

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    Installer guide page 35 after servicing, make sure that the ceramic walls are replaced and the ceramic fuel effect pieces are replaced correctly as described in the installer and owner guide supplied with the ceramic fuel effect. The ceramic fuel effect guide may have been placed inside or attached ...

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    Installer guide page 36 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 bottom front cover and the fire front casting. 2. Remove the two screws and w...

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    Installer guide page 37 16.7 to remove and fit the window mounting frame and window assembly. When servicing the appliance it will be necessary to remove all of the window mounting frame and the window assembly to enable the front coal, ceramic walls and burner to be removed. 1. Remove the fascia as...

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    Installer guide page 38 16.8 to remove the window assembly. 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 win...

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    Installer guide page 39 16.11 to remove the electronic ignition generator. 1. Remove the window frame and window assembly as in section 16.7. 2. Remove the ceramic fuel effect as in section 16.9 3. Remove the battery. 4. Remove the spark lead. 5. Unscrew the four support bracket screws (see figure 4...

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    Installer guide page 40 16.13 to remove the thermocouple interrupter block (see figure 34). 1. Remove the burner unit (see section 16.12). 2. Detach the thermocouple from the interrupter block by unscrewing the thermocouple nut. 3. Detach the two microswitch leads from the interrupter block. 4. Remo...

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    Installer guide page 41 6. Detach the elbow by unfastening the hexagonal nut connecting it to the flow rate controller. Lift the tap (complete with elbow) clear. 7. Loosen the hexagonal locknut securing the elbow to the tap. Remove the elbow by rotating it. 8. If fitting a new tap, remove the hexago...

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    Installer guide page 42 16.17 to replace the burner. (see figure 46). 1. Remove the burner unit (see section 16.12). 2. Support the elbow injector and unscrew the injector nut. 3. Remove the two screws from the burner clamping plate (see figure 46). 4. Lift the right hand side of the burner, slide i...

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    Owner guide page 43 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Owner guide for warranty and service information see pages 53 to 59.

  • Page 44: List of Contents

    Owner guide page 44 list of contents section page safety 45 gas consumption 46 appliance dimensions 47 operating your fire 48 the oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. 48 to light the fire. 48 to turn the fire off. 49 lighting with a taper. 49 cleaning your fire 50 glass and metal p...

  • Page 45: Safety

    Owner guide page 45 safety do have the fire installed by a competent person. In the united kingdom, installation must be in accordance with the latest edition of the gas safety (installation & use) regulations. In the republic of ireland, installation must be in accordance with all national and loca...

  • Page 46: Gas Consumption

    Owner guide page 46 do provide a suitable guard that complies with bs 8423 for the protection of young children, the elderly and the infirm. Such a guard is also recommended for the protection of pet animals. (although this fire conforms to all the applicable standards, it is a heating appliance and...

  • Page 47: Appliance Dimensions

    Owner guide page 47 appliance dimensions © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Figure 2. Appliance dimensions and clearances (the fascia may differ from that shown and dimensions are subject to manufacturing tolerances) key description model bauhaus a height (mm) 616 b width (mm) 518 c depth into room (...

  • Page 48: Operating Your Fire

    Owner guide page 48 operating your fire the oxysafe flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. For your safety, this appliance is fitted with a flue blockage safety device which will shut down the appliance in the event of abnormal flue conditions. This device is not a substitute for an independ...

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    Owner guide page 49 output will gradually 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 n...

  • Page 50: Cleaning Your Fire

    Owner guide page 50 cleaning your fire to maintain the high performance and quality finish of your fire please follow these guidelines: before attempting to clean the fire, please remember to turn off the fire and wait for the appliance to cool. The fire will retain heat for some time before cleanin...

  • Page 51: Burner.

    Owner guide page 51 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 ...

  • Page 52: Ceramic Fuel Effect Fitting

    Owner guide page 52 ceramic fuel effect fitting  the installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is separate from this guide. The installer may have attached it to this guide or placed it inside. It is important that the installer and owner guide for the ceramic fuel effect is followed co...

  • Page 53: Warranty And Service

    Owner guide page 53 warranty and service standard warranty terms & conditions the warranty is for 12 months subject to contract. In the united kingdom servicing can be carried out either by a heateam service engineer or a gas safe register engineer. Outside of the united kingdom servicing can be car...

  • Page 54

    Owner guide page 54 when calling heateam, it would be helpful if you could have the following information to hand:- 1. Fire serial number and fascia code (located on the information label - see figure 8 on page 59)*. 2. Date of installation*. 3. Your installer name and address details*. 4. Fire make...

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    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Owner guide page 56.

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    Page 57 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Owner guide.

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    © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Page 58 installer details (block capitals) installer name gas safe register or corgi registration number. Company name. Company address company telephone number company fax number owner guide.

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    Page 59 © baxi heating u.K. Limited 2009. Figure 8. Information label location. Brand wonderfire premier d d m m y y date of installation fascia name (block capitals) b a u h a u s fascia code - can be found close to the information label (block capitals) model 9 6 1 serial number (can be found on t...

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