Baxi Fires Division 661 Anthem User manual

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OWNER GUIDE
This guide is intended to help you care for your gas fire. Please read thoroughly before
using and keep for future reference.
This guide to be left with the owner
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 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 operated
and maintained satisfactorily. However, if further information is required, our
Baxi Fires Division Technical Helpline will be pleased to help.
Telephone [phone] (National call rates apply in the United Kingdom).
In the Republic of Ireland telephone [phone].
© Baxi Heating U.K. Ltd.
Model 661
POWER FLUE INSET GAS FIRE
Fitted with
Anthem,
Blenheim,
Camden,
Chic,
Dream or
Sonnetfascia
(GC No. 32-810-15)

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.co.uk
Because our policy is one of constant development and improvement, details may vary slightly from those
given in this publication
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LIST OF CONTENTS
Section Page
SAFETY 4
GAS CONSUMPTION 5
APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS 6
OPERATING YOUR FIRE 7
How to light your fire. 7
Lighting with a taper. 7
How to turn your fire off. 8
The flame sensing and flue blockage safety system. 8
CLEANING YOUR FIRE 9
Metal parts. 9
Ceramic fuel effect and burner compartment rear wall. 9
Burner. 9
Flue terminal. 9
Ventilation. 10
CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT REFITTING 10
MAINTENANCE 10
Regular maintenance. 10
Mains cable. 10
Servicing. 11
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS 11
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 informative instructions to ensure that you benefit from the
excellent performance and features it has to offer.
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IMPORTANT :
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

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 local regulations in force.
Do have the fire installed in accordance with the installer guide.
Do provide a minimum clearance of 700mm from the firebox base to any
shelf made of wood or other combustible material where the shelf is not more than
150mm deep. For a shelf deeper than 150mm, add 12.5mm to the clearance for every
25mm of additional shelf depth (See graph1).
Do Make sure that any combustible wall finish or cladding is removed from the area
within the fascia of the fire.
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IF YOU SMELL GAS
DON’T SMOKE.
EXTINGUISH ALL NAKED FLAMES.
DON’T TURN ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ON OR OFF.
TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY AT THE METER.
OPEN DOORS AND WINDOWS TO GET RID OF THE GAS.
IMMEDIATELY CALL THE GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE – SEE YOUR LOCAL TELEPHONE
DIRECTORY.
Graph 1. Combustible shelf clearances

Do
Switch the fire and fan off and allow to cool before attempting to clean, service, etc.
This appliance retains heat for some time after it has been switched off
Do always use a fireguard complying with BS 8423 for the protection of young
children, the elderly or infirm.
Do wait three minutes before attempting to relight if the fire is switched off or the
flames are extinguished for any reason.(Your fire is fitted with a safety device that will
automatically shut off the gas supply to the fire, if for any reason , the flame goes out)
Do get advice about the suitability of any wall covering near your fire. Soft wall
coverings (e.g. embossed vinyl, etc.) which have a raised pattern are easily affected by
heat. They may, therefore, scorch or become discoloured when close to a heating
appliance. Please bear this in mind whenever you are considering redecorating.
Do
provide a minimum side clearance as detailed in figure 1. 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 put more ceramic fuel effect pieces on the fire than the number stated in the
installer and owner guide supplied with the ceramic fuel effect. This should have been
attached to or placed inside this guide by the installer. Also, don’t use any ceramic fuel
effect pieces other than those authorised for this fire. Incorrect combustion and
subsequent health hazard could result.
Don’t put paper or other materials onto your fire.
Don’t use the fire with damaged base ceramics.
Don’t place any combustible material (rugs, carpet, plastic tiles, etc.) on the hearth
Don’t
attempt to clean or service the fire until it has been switched off and allowed to
cool completely.
GAS CONSUMPTION
Model 661
Has a maximum natural gas input of 6.0kW (Gross)
Has a maximum natural gas output of 3.1kW
Has a minimum natural gas input of 2.3kW (Gross)
Has a minimum natural gas output of 1.1kW
Model 661 when converted using kit number 0595221
Has a maximum propane gas input of 6.1kW (Gross)
Has a maximum propane gas output of 3.15kW
Has a minimum propane gas input of 3.8kW (Gross)
Has a minimum propane gas output of 1.8kW
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APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS
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Figure 1. Appliance dimensions and clearances (Fascia may differ from that shown)
Key Description Model
Dream Sonnet Anthem Camden Blenheim
Chic
AAppliance height (mm) 636 585 585 585 585 600
BAppliance width (mm) 518 450 450 450 450 467
CAppliance depth into
room (mm) 94 65 71 75 65 57
D
Minimum mandatory
clearance to
combustible surfaces
projecting beyond the
front of appliance
(mm).
100 100 100 100 100 100
E
Recommended
clearance to non-
combustible surfaces
for access purposes
(mm).
50 50 50 50 50 50

OPERATING YOUR FIRE
How to light your fire.
! The controls are shown in figure 2.
! Check that the main isolating switch is
on.
! Remove the fire front cover / fire
front. The controls are behind this cover.
! Press the "ON" switch. Within a few
seconds, the fan motor should start and a
small light will appear on the control box
next to the switches. After a few seconds
the light will go out.
! Depress the control knob and turn
partially to the "PILOT/IGN" position until
you feel some resistance.
!
Keep the knob depressed at this position for a few seconds to allow gas to flow to
the pilot.
! While keeping the knob depressed, turn to the "PILOT/IGN" position. While
turning, a spark should light the pilot. The pilot flame can be seen through the ceramic
fuel effect at the front left side.
! Keep the knob depressed at the "PILOT/IGN" position for a further ten seconds
then release it. The pilot flame should stay alight.
! Slightly depress the knob and turn it to "LOW". Release the knob. Within a few
seconds the main burner should light at its low setting.
!
Slightly depress the knob and gradually turn it towards "HIGH" until the burner is
at your desired setting. The burner flames will gradually increase until the knob is at the
"HIGH" position.
Lighting with a taper.
! If the spark ignition fails, the fire can be lit manually by inserting a lighted taper
through the ceramic fuel effect at the front left side (as shown in figure 3) and
depressing the control knob at the "PILOT/IGN" position. Ensure that the fan is on.
Note: If the fire goes out while setting the control, repeat the full lighting procedure. If
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PLEASE NOTE
When operating your fire for the first time, some vapours may be given off which may
cause a slight odour and could possibly set off any smoke alarms in the immediate
vicinity. These vapours are quite normal with new appliances. They are totally harmless
and will disappear after a few hours use.
Figure 2.

the fire repeatedly goes out, have the fire
serviced.
How to turn your fire off.
! To turn off the main burner but leave the
pilot alight slightly depress the control knob and
turn to "PILOT/IGN". Leave the fan switched
on.
! To turn the fire fully off slightly depress the
control knob and turn to "OFF". Press the "OFF"
switch to turn the fan off. If the fire is not likely
to be used again for a long time we suggest that
the mains isolating switch for the fire is
switched off.
! Wait at least three minutes after turning the fire off before relighting.
!
While cooling, the ceramic fuel effect pieces may make some crackling noises. This
is quite normal.
The 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 will also shut down the appliance if the pilot flame goes out due to lack
of oxygen or for any other reason.
!
The system includes a probe that senses the heat from the pilot flame. If this probe
is cool, the system will prevent any gas flow unless the control knob is kept depressed
at the "PILOT/IGN" position.
! The system also includes an atmospheric pressure detector. This will shut off the
gas supply if the fan is not working.
!
If there is a blockage preventing the flow of exhaust fumes out of the flue, the fan
will switch to a high boost speed to attempt to clear the blockage. If the boost speed
does not clear the flue, the pressure detector will shut off the gas supply. The small light
on the control box will light each time the ‘boost’ speed is used.
! If the flames go out, or if for any reason the fire is turned off,
always wait at least 3
minutes before attempting to relight.
! If this device starts to shut off the gas frequently please get expert advice
! This device is NOT a substitute for an independently mounted Carbon
Monoxide detector.
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Figure 3. Lighting with a taper (The
ceramic fuel effect may differ from
that shown)

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 gas at the fire and
the electricity at the isolating switch.
Wait for the appliance to cool. The fire will retain heat for some time before cleaning
can begin.
Metal parts.
! Clean the metal parts with a slightly damp cloth and then dry.
! Do not use abrasive cleaners, as these will scratch the fire surface.
! Camden and Chic fascia - Clean the metal parts with a slightly damp cloth and
then dry. If this does not work apply a very small amount of ‘baby oil’ to a lint free non-
abrasive cloth and wipe over the surface. Use a clean cloth to wipe off the oil.
Ceramic fuel effect and burner compartment rear wall.
This product uses fuel effect pieces and a burner compartment rear wall
containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous
silicate fibres. Excessive exposure to this material 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.
Light coatings of soot will usually be burnt off during the normal operation of the
fire. Should any soot accumulation become excessive, the fuel effect pieces and
walls should be removed from the fire for cleaning. Cleaning should be carried out
in a well ventilated area or in the open air by gently brushing with the pieces held
away from your face so that you avoid inhaling the dust. We do not recommend the
use of a normal domestic vacuum cleaner which may blow dust back into the air.
We suggest that you remove the ceramic fuel effect in the reverse order to that
shown in the ceramic fuel effect installer and owner guide. This should have been
left inside or attached to this guide by the installer.
Burner.
Remove any soot or other foreign matter from the burner with a dry soft brush.
Be careful not to brush any particles into the open slots.
Remove any particles from the slots with a vacuum cleaner fitted with a soft brush
attachment. Do not poke wire, etc. into the slots in the burner.
Flue terminal.
Keep the slots in the flue terminal on the outside wall clear of any obstructions (leaves,
snow etc.)
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Ventilation.
If any purpose made ventilation was provided for this appliance, make sure that it is
always free from any obstruction.
CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT REFITTING
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 correctly. If replacing
the ceramic fuel effect, where a new guide is supplied, follow the installer and owner
guide supplied with the replacement fuel effect.
Keep the replacement installer and owner guide with this owner guide for future
reference.
MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance.
In order to achieve and maintain high levels of personal safety and performance
efficiency, it is essential that the opening at the back of the fire and the flue are kept
clear of any form of obstruction. It is possible that deposits of mortar or soot could fall
and accumulate causing the flue to be blocked or restricted and so preventing proper
clearance of dangerous exhaust fumes.
In the United Kingdom it is the law that a landlord must have any gas appliance, flue
and pipework which is situated in a tenant’s premises checked for safety at least every
twelve months by a competent person (In the U.K, a CORGI registered installer).
We recommend that all gas appliances and their flues, wherever situated, are checked
annually.
Mains cable.
If the mains cable becomes damaged it must be replaced with an authorised Baxi Fires
Division replacement part. It must be replaced either by a Baxi Fires Division
service engineer or a CORGI registered installer.
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Servicing.
!
In the United Kingdom servicing can be carried out either by a Baxi Fires Division
service engineer or a CORGI registered installer.
! If you require your fire to be serviced, please contact
Baxi Fires Division Service
on 08706 090 081 and quote the following details;
IMPORTANT
To help us quickly help you, please try to have the following information available
before you contact us:
Type of fire.
Model/Name.
Serial Number.
You will also be asked for the fault, problem or request plus your Post Code.
! If you wish to replace any of the ceramic fuel effect pieces, spare parts
are available nationwide via the ‘interpart stockist network’. For your local
stockist consult Yellow pages under Central Heating.
! When fitting replacement parts it is important that only approved parts are
used for maximum safety.
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
General advice about gas and your gas fire:
BAXI FIRES DIVISION TECHNICAL HELPLINE 08706 061 065.
To report faults or arrange for your fire to be serviced:
BAXI FIRES DIVISION SERVICE 08706 090 081.
For sales or product information:
BAXI FIRES DIVISION SALES 08706 061 067.
To order spares
Spare parts are available nationwide via the ‘interpart stockist network’. For your
local stockist consult Yellow pages under ‘Central Heating’.
CALLERS IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Call 0044 8706 061 065
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