Baxi 944 cast iron gas stove Owner guide

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OWNER GUIDE
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Model 944
CAST-IRON GAS STOVE
Fitted with a Ceramic Coal fuel effect.
(GC No. 32-264-20)
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS (G20).
WHEN CONVERTED USING CONVERSION KIT NO. 0595261 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).
For technical advice firstly contact your retailer.
If further advice is required then call 01204 868550.
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the owner
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LIST OF CONTENTS
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SAFETY
GAS CONSUMPTION
OPERATING YOUR STOVE
The Flame Sensing & Flue Blockage Safety System.
Lighting the burner.
Operating the burner.
CLEANING YOUR STOVE
FITTING THE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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This stove has been designed to meet the most stringent quality, performance and
safety requirements to provide our customers with many years’ trouble-free service.
Your owner guide aims to improve your understanding and appreciation of your gas
stove 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
IF YOU SMELL GAS
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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.
Do have the gas stove 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 gas stove installed in accordance with the installation instructions. On no
account must the stove stand on carpets or other combustible materials. The stove
must stand on a non-combustible hearth surface. The hearth material must be at least
12mm (1/2”) thick and should protrude at least 150mm (6”) in front of the stove body.
Do provide the minimum clearances shown in figure 1.
Figure 1. Dimensions and Clearances
Do always use a fireguard complying with BS 8423 for the protection of young
children, the elderly, the infirm or pet animals. The cast iron top, front, rear and sides
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of this stove are considered to be working surfaces and so will become very hot when
in use. Always take care when using this appliance.
Do wait three minutes before attempting to relight if the gas stove is switched off or
the flames are extinguished for any reason (Your gas stove is fitted with a safety
device that will automatically shut off the gas supply to the gas stove, if for any
reason , the flame goes out. If this operates then wait at least ten minutes before
operating the stove).
Do get advice about the suitability of any wall covering near your gas stove. 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.
Don’t use this stove with the door open or with the glass panel damaged or
removed. The door should always be secured shut (See “Cleaning your stove”).
If the window is damaged or will not close securely the stove must be turned
off and not used until the window is changed or corrected by a competent
service engineer.
Don’t hang clothing, towels or any other fabrics over the gas stove.
Don’t put more loose ceramic coals on the gas stove than the number given in the
guide supplied with the ceramic fuel effect. This may have been attached to or placed
inside this guide. Never use any ceramic coals other than those authorised for this
gas stove. Incorrect combustion and subsequent health hazard could result.
Don’t put paper or other materials into your gas stove.
Don’t use the gas stove 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 gas stove until it has been switched off and
allowed to cool completely.
Don’t leave the stove on if the house is left unoccupied for a long period. We
recommend that the stove is turned fully off.
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GAS CONSUMPTION
Model 944
Has a maximum natural gas input of 6.85kW (Gross)
Has a maximum natural gas output of 5.00kW
Has a minimum natural gas input of 2.3kW (Gross)
Has a minimum natural gas output of 1.67kW
Model 944 when converted using kit number 0595261
Has a maximum propane gas input of 6.7kW (Gross)
Has a maximum propane gas output of 5.03kW
Has a minimum propane gas input of 4.0kW (Gross)
Has a minimum propane gas output of 3.00kW
OPERATING YOUR STOVE
PLEASE NOTE
When operating your stove 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 approximately twelve hours use.
This stove is supplied with ceramic “coals” to simulate a real coal stove. After some
use, the coals may change colour. This is quite normal.
The Flame Sensing & Flue Blockage Safety System.
For your safety, this appliance is fitted with a flue blockage safety device that 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 gas stove if the pilot
flame goes out for any reason. If the device starts to shut off the gas frequently,
get expert advice.
The system incorporates a probe that 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 kept depressed at the PILOT/IGN position.
If the safety system operates and the flames go out wait at least ten minutes before
attempting to relight.
Always make sure that the door is securely closed before lighting.
If the gas valve is operated to turn the stove off always wait at least three minutes
before attempting to relight.
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Always make sure that the door is securely closed before lighting.
Lighting the burner.
1. Depress the control knob and rotate it anticlockwise to the pilot ignition position
(See figure 2). A 'click' will be heard as the integral piezo operates. A flame should
appear at the pilot. The pilot can be
seen by looking through the fifth space
from the left on the fire bar, the flame
being visible between the gap in the
fuel effect (See figure 3). Keep the
control knob depressed and hold the
pilot ignition position for five seconds.
When the control knob is released the
pilot flame should remain lit. If a flame
does not appear at the pilot then turn
the control knob clockwise to the 'OFF'
position and repeat the above.
Figure 2.
Operating the burner.
1. When the pilot burner is operating
properly, gradually turn the control knob
anti-clockwise to 'HIGH' position.
(Depress the knob slightly to get past the
pilot ignition position). The main burner
should now light.
Depress the control knob slightly to
release from the 'HIGH' position and turn
back (clockwise) to 'LOW'. While turning,
the burner flames should gradually
become lower but remain alight. Depress
the control knob slightly to release from
the 'LOW' position and turn back
(clockwise) to the Pilot ignition position.
The main burner should extinguish but
Figure 3.
the pilot should remain alight. Depress
the control knob slightly and turn back (clockwise) to turn OFF. This will extinguish the
pilot.
While cooling, the ceramic fuel effects may make some crackling noises. This is quite
normal.
Note i)
If the flames go out while setting the control, repeat the full lighting
procedure. If the flames repeatedly go out have the stove serviced.
ii)
Please note. When first turned on the flames will appear predominantly
blue. The fuel effect pieces will take time to warm up. Although some glow
will be seen after approximately ten minutes, the full visual effect will only
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be apparent after a somewhat longer time.
The appliance will operate to its maximum potential if the flue is primed
during the first 20 – 30 minutes of operation. To do this, simply slide the
control button to its highest setting. This will also burn off any carbon
deposits that may have formed during previous operations.
If operating the appliance for long periods it is beneficial occasionally to
change the settings. This will also help to remove any carbon deposits
that may form during operation.
CLEANING YOUR STOVE
Turn the stove off and allow it to cool completely before attempting any cleaning. Note
that it will retain heat for some time after it has been turned off.
Cast Iron Surfaces
Regular dusting with a dry lint free cloth is all that should normally be necessary. If
the paint needs retouching, allow the stove to cool completely. Brush any areas
needing attention with a wire brush (Not enamelled surfaces). Clean off any loose
matter. Touch up with high temperature stove paint. Apply the paint sparingly. Two
light coats are better than one thick coat.
Opening the Door
The door is secured with a locking bolt. To open the door use a suitably sized
spanner and turn counter clockwise by approximately a quarter turn. Always secure
the door with the locking bolt to prevent inadvertent opening and consequent
injury or damage while the stove is in use. To lock the door turn the locking
bolt clockwise until it reaches its stop point.
The Glass Window
Any stains on the glass can be removed with a non-abrasive cleaner such as a
ceramic hob cleaner. Never use abrasive cleaners. Clean the window carefully in
accordance with the instructions supplied with the cleaner.
FITTING THE CERAMIC FUEL EFFECT
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.
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Regular maintenance
In order to achieve and maintain high levels of personal safety and performance
efficiency, it is essential that the flue is kept clear of any form of obstruction.
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.
Servicing
To help us quickly help you, please try to have the following information
available before you contact us:
Type of stove (Gas).
Model/Name.
Serial Number.
You will also be asked for the fault, problem or request plus your Post Code.
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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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