Baxi Fires Division 742 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. 0595211
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 your appliance to be operated
and maintained satisfactorily. However, if further information is required, our
Baxi Fires Division Technical Helpline will be pleased to help.
Please telephone [phone]
(National call rates apply in the United Kingdom).
In the Republic of Ireland telephone [phone]
Model 742
REMOTE CONTROL
INSET LIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS FIRE
Fitted with the
Knightsbridge fascia.
(GC No. 32-264-21)

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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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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.
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LIST OF CONTENTS
Section Page
SAFETY 5
GAS CONSUMPTION 6
APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS 7
OPERATING YOUR FIRE 8
The Oxysafe flame sensing & flue blockage safety system. 8
Lighting the pilot. 8
Heat settings. 9
To turn the fire back to pilot setting. 9
To turn the fire off. 9
Using the remote control handset. 9
CLEANING YOUR FIRE 10
Metal parts. 10
Ceramic fuel effect pieces and burner compartment walls. 10
Burner. 10
CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT REFITTING 11
MAINTENANCE 11
Regular maintenance. 11
Changing the batteries in the remote control receiver. 11
Changing the battery in the remote control handset. 12
Servicing. 12
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS 13
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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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 chimney swept prior to installation if it was previously used for solid fuel.
Do have the fire installed in accordance with the installer guide.
Do
provide a minimum clearance as shown in graph 1 above the base of the fireplace
opening to any shelf made of wood or other combustible material.
• For a shelf up to 150mm deep: Minimum height = 760mm.
• For a shelf deeper than 150mm: 760mm + 12.5mm for every 25mm depth over
150mm (See Graph 1).
Do provide a suitable guard that complies with BS 8423 for the protection of young
children, the elderly, the infirm and pet animals. (Although this fire conforms to all the
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Graph 1. Combustible shelf clearances.
IF YOU SMELL GAS
vDON’T SMOKE
vEXTINGUISH ALL NAKED FLAMES
vDON’T TURN ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ON OR OFF
vTURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY AT THE METER
vOPEN DOORS AND WINDOWS TO GET RID OF THE GAS
IMMEDIATELY CALL THE GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE – SEE YOUR LOCAL TELEPHONE
DIRECTORY

applicable standards, it is a heating appliance and certain parts of its surface will
become hot).
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 flames go 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 considering altering the room.
Don’t hang clothing, towels or any other fabrics over the fire.
Don’t add any extra fuel effect pieces above the number stated in the guide supplied
with the ceramics. This could cause a safety hazard.
Don’t put paper or any other material on the fire.
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 742
Has a maximum natural gas input of 6.8kW (Gross)
Has a maximum natural gas output of 3.5kW
Has a minimum natural gas input of 1.7kW (Gross)
Has a minimum natural gas output of 0.70kW
Model 742 when converted using kit number 0595211
Has a maximum propane gas input of 6.7kW (Gross)
Has a maximum propane gas output of 3.7kW
Has a minimum propane gas input of 3.2kW (Gross)
Has a minimum propane gas output of 1.7kW
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APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS
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Key
AB C DE
Model Height
(mm) Width (mm)
Depth
into
room
(mm)
Minimum
mandatory
clearance to
combustible
surfaces projecting
beyond the front of
appliance (mm).
Recommended
clearance to non-
combustible
surfaces
for access purposes
(mm).
knightsbridge 599 492 65 125 10
Figure 1. Appliance dimensions and clearances (Dimensions are subject to
manufacturing deviation. Fascia may differ from that shown).

OPERATING YOUR FIRE
The Oxysafe flame sensing & 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 independently mounted Carbon Monoxide detector.
The device will also automatically shut off the gas supply to the fire if the pilot flame
goes out due to lack of oxygen or for any other reason.
If this device starts to repeatedly shut off the gas, get expert advice.
This device 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.
vThis fire may be controlled manually, by use of the controls mounted on the
appliance. The flame settings may also be controlled by means of the remote control
handset.
Lighting the pilot.
Please note: The fire must be
lit manually.
1. Ensure that the pilot burner
control knob is in the OFF
position (Number 1 in figure
2).
2. Depress the pilot burner
control knob and turn anti-
clockwise to the ignition
position (Number 2 in figure 2)
to activate the piezo ignition
system. A 'click' will be heard
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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. Appliance manual controls.

and the pilot should light. Observe if it is alight by looking through the slots to the left
hand end of the front coals. If the pilot does not light immediately, repeat the above
procedure, keeping the knob depressed for several seconds in order to purge any air
from the system.
If after ten seconds, ignition has not occurred, turn the control knob back to the OFF
position. Wait 30 seconds and then repeat the ignition procedure.
3. When the pilot is alight keep the knob depressed for ten seconds to allow the pilot
flame to stabilise.
4. Release the knob. When the knob is released, the pilot should remain alight. If the
pilot fails to remain alight, repeat the ignition procedure, this time keeping the knob
depressed for a longer period of time.
Heat settings.
1.
Once the pilot light is established, light the main burner by turning the pilot burner
control knob anti-clockwise to the "main burner on" position (Number 3 in figure 2),
and by then turning the main burner control knob to the high position (Number 5 in
figure 2).
2.
Check the full range of heat settings by turning the main burner control knob slowly
between the high position and the low position (Number 4 in figure 2).
To turn the fire back to pilot setting.
Turn the main burner control knob fully clockwise. Alternatively turn the pilot burner
control knob clockwise to the ignition position (2). Refer to figure 2.
To turn the fire off.
Rotate the pilot/burner control knob clockwise to position 1, as shown in figure 2.
Using the remote control handset.
1.
Keep the pilot burner at the "main burner on" position. Check the full range of main
burner heat settings using the remote control handset. In order to vary the flame effect
between High and Low positions, press, and keep depressed, either the High button, or
the Low button as appropriate (See figure 3).
The handset operates on
ultrasonic principles, and as
such it is not necessary to point
it directly at the fire.
2. Use the handset to switch to
the pilot only setting by
depressing the Low button until
only the pilot flame remains
alight.
3. In order to disable the
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Figure 3. Remote control handset.

handset, but still leave the pilot alight, turn the pilot burner control knob to the ignition
position (Number 2 in figure 2).
4. Turn the fire off by rotating the pilot burner control knob to the OFF position
(Number 1 in figure 2).
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 cleaning can begin.
If any pieces of debris are found in the firebox, have the chimney inspected before
further use.
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.
!
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 pieces and burner compartment walls.
This product uses fuel effect pieces and burner compartment walls 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 pieces in the reverse order to
that shown in the fuel bed refitting instructions.
Burner.
Remove any deposits of soot or other foreign matter from the surface of 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.
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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.
Changing the batteries in the remote control receiver.
1. Remove the lower firefront / firefront casting.
2. Slide the remote control receiver out of its retention housing.
3. Remove the receiver top cover
4. Remove and discard the
batteries from the receiver.
5. Fit four new AA batteries as
indicated inside the receiver
base. We recommend the use of
alkaline batteries.
6. Replace the receiver top
cover. Slide the receiver back
into its housing. The ultra-sonic
sensor must face towards the left
of the appliance.
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Figure 4. Remote control receiver.

Changing the battery in the remote control handset.
1. Remove the rear cover from the handset.
2. Remove and discard the battery from the handset.
3. Fit a new PP3 battery as indicated inside to in the remote control handset. We
recommend the use of alkaline batteries.
4. Replace the rear cover on the rear of the handset.
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.
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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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