Baxi Solo 3 PFL Owner's Manual

Baxi Solo 3 PFL Range

Wall Mounted Powered Flue

Gas Fired Central Heating Units

User’s Operating Instructions

Please keep these instructions in a safe place.

If you move house, please hand them over to the next occupier.

Natural Gas

Baxi Solo 3 PFL 30

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Baxi Solo 3 PFL 40

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Baxi Solo 3 PFL 50

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Baxi Solo 3 PFL 60

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Baxi Solo 3 PFL 70

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Baxi Solo 3 PFL 80

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The boiler meets requirements of Statutory Instrument “The Boiler (Efficiency) Regulations 1993 N

3083” 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.

IMPORTANT - Installation, Commissioning, Service & Repair

This appliance must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the regulations in force. Read the instructions fully before installing or using the appliance.

In GB, this must be carried out by a competent person as stated in the Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations.

Definition of competence: A person who works for a Gas Safe registered company and holding current certificates in the relevant ACS modules, is deemed competent.

In IE, this must be carried out by a competent person as stated in I.S. 813 “Domestic Gas Installations”.

Lifting - This product should be lifted and handled by two people. Stooping should be avoided and protective equipment worn where necessary. Carrying & lifting equipment should be used as required, e.g. when installing in a loft space.

Codes of Practice, most recent version should be used

In GB the following Codes of Practice apply: Standard Scope

BS 6891 Gas Installation. BS 5546 Installation of hot water supplies for

domestic purposes. BS 5449 Part 1 Forced circulation hot water systems. BS 6798 Installation of gas fired hot water boilers. BS 5440 Part 1 Flues. BS 5440 Part 2 Ventilation. BS 7593 Treatment of water in domestic hot water

central heating systems. BS 4814 Expansion vessels for hot water systems. BS 6283 Safety and control devices for use in hot

water systems.

In IE the following Codes of Practice apply: Standard Scope

I.S. 813 Domestic Gas Installations. The following BS standards give valuable additional information; BS 5546 Installation of hot water supplies for

domestic purposes. BS 5449 Part 1 Forced circulation hot water systems. BS 7593 Treatment of water in domestic hot water

central heating systems.

IMPORTANT - The addition of anything that may interfere with the normal operation of the appliance without express written permission from the manufacturer or his agent could invalidate the appliance warranty. In GB this could also infringe the G

AS SAFETY (Installation and Use)

EGULATIONS.

reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, or stored in any retrieval system of any nature (including in any database), in each case whether electronic, mechanical, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner, except for permitted fair dealing under Copyrights, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

Applications for the copyright owner’s permission to reproduce or make other use of any part of this publication should be made, giving details of the proposed use, to the following address:

The Company Secretary, Baxi Heating UK Ltd, The Wyvern Business Park, Stanier Way, Derby, DE21 6BF.

Full acknowledgement of author and source must be given.

WARNING: Any person who does any unauthorised act in relation to a copyright work may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages.

The Benchmark Scheme

Baxi Heating UK Ltd is a licensed member of the Benchmark Scheme which aims to improve the standards of installation and commissioning of domestic heating and hot water systems in the UK and to encourage regular servicing to optimise safety, efficiency and performance.

Benchmark is managed and promoted by the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council. For more information visit www.centralheating.co.uk

0086

ISO 9001

FM 00866

All Gas Safe registered engineers carry an ID card with their licence number and a photograph. You can check your engineer is registered by telephoning 0800 408 5500 or online at www.GasSafeRegistered.co.uk

1.0 Warnings

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1.1 Safe Installation

The appliance is suitable only for installation in GB and IE and should be installed in accordance with the rules in force.

In GB, the installation must be carried out by a Gas Safe Registered Installer. It must be carried out in accordance with the relevant requirements of the:

• Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations.

• The appropriate Building Regulations either The Building Regulations, The Building Regulations (Scotland), Building Regulations (Northern Ireland).

• The Water Fittings Regulations or Water Byelaws in Scotland.

• The Current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations.

Where no specific instructions are given, reference should be made to the relevant British Standard Code of Practice.

In IE, the installation must be carried out by a competent Person and installed in accordance with the current edition of I.S. 813 ‘Domestic Gas Installations’, the current Building Regulations and reference should be made to the current ETCI rules for electrical installation.

Read the instructions before installing or using this appliance.

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 call your gas supplier.

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 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.

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.

Benchmark Commissioning Checklist

Please ensure that the installer has fully completed the Benchmark Checklist on the inside back pages of the installation instructions supplied with the product and that you have signed it to say that you have received a full and clear explanation of its operation. The installer is legally required to complete a commissioning checklist as a means of complying with the appropriate Building Regulations (England and Wales).

All installations must be notified to Local Area Building Control either directly or through a Competent Persons Scheme. A Building Regulations Compliance Certificate will then be issued to the customer who should, on receipt, write the Notification Number on the Benchmark Checklist.

This product should be serviced regularly to optimise its safety, efficiency and performance. The service engineer should complete the relevant Service Record on the Benchmark Checklist after each service.

The Benchmark Checklist may be required in the event of any warranty work and as supporting documentation relating to home improvements in the optional documents section of the Home Information Pack.

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