Baxi 759 User manual

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© Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2006.
Model759
OPEN DECORATIVE GAS FIRE
Fitted with an
ARC fascia
(GC No. 32-032-68)
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the
owner
OWNER GUIDE
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].
This guide is intended to help you care
for your Baxi Fires Division gas fire.
Please read thoroughly before using
and keep for future reference.

© Baxi Heating U.K. Limited 2006.
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
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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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OWNER GUIDE
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20).
THIS APPLIANCE IS SUITABLE ONLY FOR INSTALLATION IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM (GB) AND THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (IE).

Safety First.
Baxi Fires Division fires are CE Approved and designed to meet the appropriate British
Standards and Safety Marks.
Quality and Excellence.
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
APPLIANCEDIMENSIONS 7
OPERATING THE FIRE 7
The Oxysafe flame sensing & flue blockage safety system. 7
To light the fire. 8
Lighting with a taper. 9
CLEANING YOUR FIRE 9
Metal parts and enammelled top. 9
Ceramic fuel effect . 9
Burner. 10
CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT REFITTING 10
MAINTENANCE 10
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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OWNER GUIDE

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 installation instructions.
Do provide a minimum clearance of 775mm from the base of the fireplace opening /
hearth 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 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
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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 FROM A
NEIGHBOURS PHONE - SEE YOUR LOCAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY.
Graph 1. Combustible shelf clearances