Baxi BR660VA 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. 0591149 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).
Model BR660VA
Heat Engine
POWER FLUE INSET GAS FIRE
(GC No. 32-032-44)
© Baxi Heating U.K. Ltd.
For technical advice firstly contact your retailer. If further advice is required then call
0161703 8157 for The Midlands and North or
01462 813 138 for The South.

Safety First.
This gas fire is CE Approved and designed to meet the appropriate British Standards
and Safety Marks.
Quality and Excellence.
This fire has been manufactured to the highest standards of quality and excellence and
was manufactured under a BS EN ISO 9001 quality system accepted by the British
Standards Institute.
The Highest Standards
The manufacturer is a member of the Society of British Gas Industries which works to
ensure high standards of safety, quality and performance.
Careful Installation
The manufacturer is a CORGI registered company. This gas fire 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.
Baxi Fires Division, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9QP
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 6
OPERATING YOUR FIRE 6
How to light your fire. 6
How to turn your fire off. 7
The flame sensing & flue blockage safety system. 7
CLEANING YOUR FIRE 8
Metal parts. 8
Ceramic fuel effect and burner compartment rear wall. 8
Ceramic burner. 9
Flue terminal. 9
Ventilation. 9
CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT REFITTING 9
MAINTENANCE 9
Regular maintenance. 9
Servicing. 10
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 fire installed in accordance with the installer guide.
Do provide a minimum clearance of 700
mm from the top surface of the 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 Make sure that any combustible wall finish or cladding is removed from the area
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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

within the fascia and flanges of the fire box.
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 below: The minimum allowable distance from
the outside of the appliance fascia to a corner wall having combustible material or any
other combustible surface which projects beyond the front of the appliance is 100mm.
For access purposes a 50mm clearance is recommended from non-combustible surfaces.
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 given in this
guide or use any ceramic fuel effect pieces other than those authorised for this fire.
Adding extra fuel effect pieces could cause a safety hazard and consequent health
hazards.
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.
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IMPORTANT :
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

GAS CONSUMPTION
Model BR660VA
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 2.2kW (Gross)
Has a minimum natural gas output of 1.1kW
Model BR660VA when converted using kit number 0591149
Has a maximum propane gas input of 6.1kW (Gross)
Has a maximum propane gas output of 3.6kW
Has a minimum propane gas input of 3.6kW (Gross)
Has a minimum propane gas output of 1.8kW
OPERATING YOUR FIRE
How to light your fire.
The controls are shown in figure 1.
Check that the main isolating switch is on.
Remove the bottom front cover. The
controls are behind this cover
Check that the red indicator light is on
(this is located at the lower left hand side
of the burner).
Press and hold in the "ON" switch.
Within two seconds, the fan motor should
start and the indicator light should go out
Release the "ON" switch. The fan should
continue to run.
Depress the control knob and turn
partially to the "PILOT/IGN" position
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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 1.

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.
If the spark ignition fails, the fire can be lit
manually by inserting a lighted taper into the
opening under the left hand coal pieces of the
front coal (as shown in figure 2) and depressing
the control knob at the "PILOT/IGN" position.
Note: If the fire goes out while setting the
control, repeat the full lighting procedure. If 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. The indicator light will come on to show that the
electrical supply to the fire is live. 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 coals may make some crackling noises. This is quite normal.
The 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 will also shut down the appliance if the pilot flame goes out due to lack
of oxygen or for any other reason.
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Figure 2. Lighting with a taper

!
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.
! 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.
CLEANING YOUR FIRE
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.
Ceramic fuel effect and burner compartment rear wall.
This product uses fuel effect pieces, gaskets 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 temporary irritation
to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Consequently, it makes sense 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 coals in the reverse order to that shown in the fuel
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installer and owner guide.
Ceramic burner.
Remove any soot or other foreign matter from the solid areas 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.
Flue terminal.
Keep the slots in the flue terminal on the outside wall clear of any obstructions (leaves,
snow etc.)
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).
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Servicing.
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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