Operation of gas boilers Baksi for home heating

The Baksi gas boiler is manufactured in Italy and is characterized by build quality. Devices are delivered to the CIS countries and Russia, compatible with domestic wiring. The model range includes floor and wall appliances. In conditions of lowering temperature, surges in water pressure and mains voltage, they can fail.

Manufacturer Information

Italian brand BAXI S.p.A. has been producing systems for heating and hot water for over 50 years. The manufacturer's range is represented by wall-mounted (standard and condensing), floor-standing models with cast-iron heat exchangers and storage-type electric boilers.

The company was founded by the Westen family in Austria, but initially it was engaged in the production of dishes. From 1978 to 1984, the brand was part of the Zanussi concern and produced boilers, water heaters, radiators and steel bathtubs. Export of products to the countries of the world began in the mid-1980s under the brand name Ocean Idroclima.

The manufacturer received the modern name in 1999. Currently it is part of two holdings - Baxi Group and BDR Thermea. The international quality certificate ISO 9001 was obtained in 1993, and the environmental friendliness of ISO 14001 - in 2001.

The Russian representative office in Moscow was opened in February 2002. The branch is engaged in advertising, marketing, certification of new equipment, consultation and technical support.

Baxi Boiler Series

During the year, the manufacturer produces about 500 thousand units of boilers. The most popular series are:

• LUNA - durable and versatile devices that provide heating and hot water. Equipped with LCD display, electronic board, self-diagnosis system. The advanced Comfort line has a remote type of panel that acts as a room temperature sensor and climate control.
• ECO Four, which includes single-circuit and double-circuit boilers. An open or closed combustion chamber has a power of up to 24 kW. On a compact (73x40x29.9 cm) device - a wide LCD display. The fourth generation Ecofor-24 is equipped with a hydraulic system, temperature controllers for heating and underfloor heating, and self-diagnosis systems. In heating and DHW mode, flame modulation is continuous. It persists even when the pressure drops to 5 mbar.
• MAIN Four, continuing the Digit series. Suitable for installation in small rooms. They are equipped with a digital control panel, a bithermic heat exchanger, a bypass, a pressure gauge, an inlet filter for cold water. Main’s combustion chambers are open or closed.

All Baxi series boilers are compatible with sediment, automation devices and thermostats for home heating or underfloor heating.

Advantages of Italian boilers

The boiler from the manufacturer Baxi is available in wall and floor versions. In Russian conditions, the most often used are mounted double-circuit models that work properly even in low pressure conditions. The advantages of the equipment include:

• availability of self-diagnosis options - codes of all errors or other information is displayed;
• automatic systems that correct weather conditions;
• the possibility of obtaining quality certificates and guarantee sheets when buying from authorized dealers;
• maintainability - the process of eliminating failures by specialists does not take much time;
• concise design and ergonomics, thanks to which the boiler will complement the modern interior;
• the ability to operate in automatic mode;
• manual adjustment of parameters, which saves gas;
• flame modulation - electronic type, due to which the set temperature is constantly maintained;
• durability of hydraulic elements made of composite material;
• the presence of overheating protection systems and a built-in boiler.

Depending on the series, the boilers are equipped with portable or built-in control panels.

Model range of Baxi boilers

Baxi produces two types of heating equipment.

Floor boilers

Suitable for heating a house with an area of ​​200 squares, mounted in a special room. Products are characterized by durability, high power and productivity. They are divided into three types:

• With atmospheric burners. The floor apparatus works on the principle of pre-mixing gas with air and supplying it to the combustion chamber. The range includes functional dual-circuit models with cast-iron heat exchangers and weather-dependent automation (SLIM 1.620 iN). For customers with a limited budget, devices compatible with natural and artificial ventilation, thermocouple automation (SLIM EF 1.39) are suitable.
• Condensation. The principle of operation is the conversion of water vapor during combustion into a liquid state. Due to this, energy consumption is reduced and heating efficiency is ensured. For a comfortable stay in the house, you can choose a single-circuit boiler with electronic fire modulation, self-diagnosis, temperature control (POWER 1.1500).
• Solid fuel. Firewood, coal, peat can be thrown into the boiler, which is suitable for areas without gas communications. The device is characterized by maximum heat dissipation, the presence of a wide firebox, and a temperature adjustment valve. There are models with cast-iron burners (BPI-ECO 1.250).

In a small country or private house, high-power equipment will break in 4-5 years.

Wall models

The wall-mounted type of boilers is suitable for buildings with an area of ​​200 m2, differs in compactness, high efficiency. Low-power devices up to 31 kW are equipped with a copper heat exchanger and a closed combustion chamber. Available in two versions:

• With atmospheric burners. Single-circuit or double-circuit equipment have a circulating bed, providing a high head and a stable temperature for heating water. A reliable, economical and functional solution is the ECO-4s 24F and ECO Home 24F.
• Condensation type. The attachment is characterized by an integrated control system, modulation pumps, can adapt to fuel quality. LUNA Duo-tec + 40 is compatible with various accessories, and LUNA Platinum + 1.32 is suitable for cascade connection.

Wall-mounted versions have class A + energy efficiency.

Features of choice

Before you buy a gas boiler Baxi, you need to decide on its main parameters and features of the house. The future owner must take into account several factors.

• Purpose of operation. Single-circuit devices work only for heating. A two-circuit unit is suitable for heating the room and water.
• Type of installation. Wall mounted even in the kitchen cabinets of the apartment, and floor are connected to a powerful system of a private house.
• Chimney technology. A boiler with an open combustion chamber will burn well only if there is draft from a long flue. Models with a closed (turbine) chamber, in which a draft fan is present, exhaust combustion products through a coaxial type chimney.
• Dependence on electricity. Non-volatile work without reference to electricity. Volatile start-ups are made from the mains or a backup power source.
• Availability of additional options. The manufacturer equips the boilers with an on timer, a thermostat (supports the set temperature mode), and a street weather sensor.
• Diagnostic system. Most devices have it built-in.The boiler can be turned on at full power (30-80 degrees) or underfloor heating (30-45 degrees).
• Power. For a private house and apartment, units suitable for 24-31 kW are suitable. Models up to 650 kW are justified in production rooms and workshops.

Models with a condensation system are environmentally friendly (reduction of emissions by 15-20%) and economical (35% less costs in the heating season).

Possible errors and their elimination

The manufacturer's instructions will tell you how to start the equipment correctly. It will function properly only if there is protection against voltage fluctuations, the ground line. Special mechanical filters are also required, as remove solid impurities from water. In case of violation of installation technologies and breakdowns on the line, the boilers can give errors.

Using a self-diagnosis system

All Baxi devices have a self-diagnosis function. Fault data is displayed, the user decrypts the error code according to the instructions and takes action. The following may appear on the monitor:

• Index E and numbers 01 - no ignition. The connection of the sensor and gas supply is checked. R is pressed and held for 2-3 seconds.
• E02 - the thermostat tripped.
• E03 - normal traction disappeared.
• E05 - the temperature sensor is broken.
• E10 - pressure drop, loss of circuit board contacts, breakdown of the relay or pump sensor. The malfunction is diagnosed and eliminated only by a specialist.
• Errors E96, 97 and 98 - damage to the electronic board. Need to do her replacement.

Also, lock information may appear on the display. It occurs during overheating or loss of traction. The user will need to restart the boiler.

Other breakdowns

In addition to errors, equipment failures are observed:

• The burner does not work at maximum power. The pressure is set incorrectly or the gas valve modulator is broken. To fix the problem, the owner must configure the settings according to the instructions.
• The device turns on, but immediately turns off. The reason is the low pressure of the gas pipeline. It is necessary to make adjustments up to 5 mbar.
• The coolant is practically not heated. The failure can be corrected by means of a gas valve pressure test.
• Claps at the time of ignition. There is not enough pressure, the distance from the igniter to the gas supply has changed. To eliminate the damage, the gap is adjusted to 4-5 mm.
• Modulation does not work. The valve is replaced.
• Faulty temperature sensor readings. New items are being installed.

Work on the replacement of parts with disassembly of the boiler should only be carried out by specialists.

The operation of gas boilers from the manufacturer of Baksi is possible in apartments, private houses, in production areas. Thanks to the presence of several series and types of equipment, users will not have difficulties with the selection of the model.