Baxi Solo 3 30 PF Operation instructions

User’s Operating
Instructions
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Should you move house, please hand
them over to the next occupier.
Baxi Solo 3 PF
Wall Mounted Powered Flue
Gas Fired Central Heating Unit

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Baxi UK Limited is one of the leading manufacturers
of domestic heating products in the UK.
Our first priority is to give a high quality service to our
customers. Quality is built into every Baxi product -
products which fulfil the demands and needs of
customers, offering choice, efficiency and reliability.
To keep ahead of changing trends, we have made a
commitment to develop new ideas using the
latest technology - with the aim of continuing to
make the products that customers want to buy.
Baxi is also the largest manufacturing partnership in
the country. Everyone who works at the company has
a commitment to quality because, as shareholders,
we know that satisfied customers mean continued
success.
We hope you get a satisfactory service from Baxi. If
not, please let us know.
Natural Gas
Baxi Solo 3 30 PF
G.C.No. 41 075 04
Baxi Solo 3 40 PF
G.C.No 41 075 05
Baxi Solo 3 50 PF
G.C.No. 41 075 06
Baxi Solo 3 60 PF
G.C.No 41 075 07
Baxi Solo 3 70 PF
G.C.No. 41 075 08
Baxi Solo 3 80 PF
G.C.No 41 075 09
Baxi is a BS-EN ISO 9001
Accredited Company
The boiler meets requirements of Statutory
Instrument “The Boiler (Efficiency) Regulations
1993 No3083” and is deemed to meet the
requirements of Directive 92/42/EEC on the
efficiency requirements for new hot water boilers
fired with liquid or gaseous fuels:-
Type test for purpose of Regulation 5 certified by:
Notified Body 0086.
Product/Production certified by:
Notified Body 0086.
For GB / IE only.

1.0 Warnings
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1.1 Safe Installation
1. This appliance must be installed in accordance
with the manufacturers instructions and the rules
in force. For Ireland install in accordance with
I.S.813 “INSTALLATION OF GAS APPLIANCES”. The
installation must be carried out by a CORGI
Registered Installer or other competent person
and be in accordance with the relevant
requirements of the current GAS SAFETY
(Installation and Use) REGULATIONS, the BUILDING
REGULATIONS (Scotland) (Consolidation), the LOCAL
BUILDING REGULATIONS, the CURRENT I.E.E. WIRING
REGULATIONS and the bye laws of the Local Water
Undertaking. Where no specific instructions are
given, reference should be made to the relevant
BRITISH STANDARD CODES OF PRACTICE.
Read the instructions before installing or using this
appliance.
IMPORTANT: The addition of anything that
may interfere with the normal operation of the
appliance without the express written
permission of Baxi UK Limited, could invalidate
the appliance warranty and infringe the Gas
Safety (Installation & Use Regulations).
WARNING: Sealed components must not be
interfered with.
Never hang clothes or other items over the
appliance.
1.2 In case of gas leaks
1. If a gas leak is found or suspected, turn off
the gas supply at the meter immediately and
contact your Installer or Local Gas Supplier
Emergency Service (under 'Gas' in the phone
directory).
1.3 Servicing your boiler
1. We strongly recommend that your Boiler is
serviced annually by a competent person for
economic and safety reasons. Your Installer or
British Gas Service will be able to advise you.
1.4 Electricity supply
1. THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
A standard 230 volt ~ 50Hz supply is required.
The appliance must be protected by a 5 amp fuse.
“Benchmark”Installation, Commissioning and Service Record
Log Book
Please ensure that your installer has completed the Installation and
Commissioning sections of the Log Book and hands the Log Book over.
The details of the Log Book will be required in the event of any warranty
work. Keep the Log Book in a safe place and ensure that the relevant
sections are completed at each subsequent regular service visit.
WARNING: If it is either known or suspected that a fault exists on the
appliance, it must not be used until the fault has been corrected by a
competent person.
All CORGI registered installers carry a CORGI identification
card and have a registration number. Both should be recorded
in your boiler Log Book. You can check your installer is
registered by telephoning 01256 372300 or writing to:-
1 Elmwood,
Chineham Business Park,
Crockford Lane,
Basingstoke. RG24 8WG

2.0 Operating the Boiler
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2.1 Operating the Boiler
1. Remove lower door panel as shown (Fig. 1).
2. Turn the boiler thermostat knob to the '0'
position fully anti-clockwise (Fig. 2).
3. Turn on the main gas and electricity supplies
to the appliance.
4. Set the thermostat control knob to the
required setting. (The optimum boiler setting
depends upon type of system, external controls
and your requirements. Your installer will be able
to advise you on this matter.)
5. The fan will start to run and after a short
period of time the ignition spark will commence.
Sparking will continue until the pilot flame is
established then stop automatically. The main
gas will then come on and the burner will light
from the pilot flame. Check that both the main
burner and the pilot are alight by looking through
the viewing window. The bottom four indicator
lights should also be illuminated (Fig. 3).
2.2 To shut down the boiler
1. Turn off the electricity supply to the appliance
at the mains.
2. Turn the thermostat knob to zero (Fig. 2) then
turn off the gas supply at either the appliance
gas cock or the meter.
2.3 Frost Protection
1. The appliance incorporates a frost protection
thermostat that will light the appliance when it's
temperature falls to near freezing. Note that this
is designed to protect the boiler only - the
system pipework may require the protection of
an additional stat.
2. To set the appliance to frost protection but
without normal heating. Set the control knob to
the *position (Fig. 2).
3. The frost protection will only operate if gas
and electrical supplies are switched on.
Your Baxi Solo is a gas fired, room sealed,
fan-assisted, central heating boiler providing
heating for your home and domestic hot
water where required.
*
THERMOSTAT KNOB
To shut down the boiler
turn fully anti-clockwise
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
*
Overheat
Boiler On
Fan On
Pilot On
Burner On
Overheat Neon
Warning
Fig. 1
1
2
3

3.0 Overheat Cut-Off Device
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3.1 Overheat Cut-Off Device
1. Your boiler is fitted with an additional safety
device which shuts down the appliance should the
system overheat. The "overheat" indicator light will
be illuminated if the appliance needs resetting.
NOTE: Any interruption to the electricity supply
may cause the device to operate. In the case of
persistant operation of the device, turn off the
boiler and consult your service engineer as an
appliance or system fault is indicated.
3.2 Resetting
1. To reset the device follow these instructions.
2. Allow the boiler to cool if hot.
3. Remove the lower door panel by following the
sequence of diagrams (Fig. 4).
5. Turn the boiler thermostat control knob fully
anti-clockwise to the OFF position marked '0'
(Fig. 5).
6. Wait 10 seconds.
7. Turn the control knob clockwise to the required
thermostat setting, the overheat light will go out
and the boiler will commence sparking and fire up
automatically when the boiler has sufficiently
cooled (Fig. 6).
8. No adjustments to the gas controls or boiler
thermostat are required.
*
THERMOSTAT KNOB
Fig. 6Fig. 5
*
Overheat
Boiler On
Fan On
Pilot On
Burner On
Overheat Neon
Warning
Fig. 4
1
2
3

4.0 Clearances
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4.1 Clearances around the boiler (Fig. 7)
1. The minimum clear spaces needed around the
boiler are:
Top: 50mm (2 in)
Bottom: 100mm (4 in)
Sides: 5mm (3/16 in)
Front: 5mm (3/16 in)
2. These clearances must not be obstructed in
any way. Blocking the clearance spaces will
result in the appliance overheating and
possible damage may occur.
3. The boiler may be installed in a cupboard if
these minimum clearances are kept. Note that the
label affixed to the front of the boiler must be left in
place to ensure future servicing is successfully
undertaken.
4. The compartment should be large enough to
house the boiler and ancillary equipment only.
5. IT SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A STORAGE
CUPBOARD.
6. The gas burning compartment of your boiler is
completely sealed from the room in which it is
fitted. Products from the combustion of gas are
vented to the outside through the flue terminal
which must be kept free from obstruction as this
would interfere with the correct operation of the
boiler.
300mm for servicing
5mm during operation
5mm5mm
350mm (30,40,50 models)
600mm
50mm
100mm
462mm (60,70,80 models)
Fig. 7
287mm

5.0 Cleaning, Spares & Guarantee
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5.1 Cleaning the case
1. The painted panels should be wiped with a
damp cloth and then dried completely. DO NOT
USE ABRASIVE CLEANING AGENTS.
5.2 Spare Parts
1. Any repairs to the appliance will usually be the
responsibility of the Installer during the
guarantee period after which spare parts may be
obtained through approved Baxi stockists if
required.
2. Quote the appliance name, model number
and where possible the part number when
ordering spares. An abbreviated data plate with
this information is inside the removable door
(A parts list is included in the Installation and
Servicing Instructions.)
Only a CORGI registered or other competent
person should service this appliance.
5.3 Guarantee
1. Your Baxi Solo 3 is designed and produced to
meet all the relevant Standards and EU
directives.
2. Baxi UK Limited provide a 12 month
guarantee on the Boiler - other parts of the
system are covered by the Installer or other
manufacturers. The guarantee operates from the
date installation is completed for the customer
who is the original user.
3. To maximise the benefit from our guarantee
we urge you to return the reply-paid guarantee
registration.
4. This does not in any way prejudice your rights
at Common Law. Such rights between the
customer and the installer or supplier from whom
the unit was purchased remain intact.
Any component or part which becomes
defective during the guarantee period as a
result of faulty workmanship or material
whilst in normal use will be repaired or
replaced free of charge.

Baxi UK Limited
Brownedge Road
Bamber Bridge Preston
Lancashire
PR5 6SN
www.baxi.com
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