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Baxi Platinum+ 40 Combi (40)

Combi, natural gas

Combustion figures

FigureNatural gas (G20)
CO₂ at high rate
More infoHide infoChecked in Calibration Mode at maximum rate, after running the boiler for several minutes, at the flue adaptor test point.
8.7% ± 0.2
CO₂ at low rate
More infoHide infoChecked in Calibration Mode at minimum rate. If CO₂ is reset at one rate, recheck it at the other.
8.4% ± 0.2
Maximum CO
More infoHide infoAt both maximum and minimum rate (commissioning flow chart, section 10.2).
< 350 ppm
CO/CO₂ ratio
More infoHide infoAt both maximum and minimum rate (section 10.2). Sections 12.1 and 14.1 give the same limit.
< 0.004
O₂
Not given in MI
Working inlet pressure
More infoHide infoBoiler at maximum rate in Calibration Mode; section 10.3 says it must be at least 17 mbar. At the gas meter: 19–23 mbar. Technical data gives a nominal inlet pressure of 20 mbar. Permissible pressure drop across system pipework ≤ 1 mbar.
Gas valve test point
17–21 mbar
Gas rate at maximum
More infoHide infoTechnical data: after 10 minutes. Measure with other appliances and pilot lights off.
4.36 m³/h
Flue integrity
More infoHide infoAt the air inlet test point, boiler at maximum rate, case front panel fitted.
O₂ ≥ 20.6%
CO₂ < 0.2%

From 7734477-01 (7/19)

Enter service mode for high and low rate

High rate

Steps not added yet. Follow the MI.

Low rate

Steps not added yet. Follow the MI.
Ending the test: follow the MI.

Models and GC numbers

ModelGC numberGas
Platinum+ 40 Combi47-077-41NG

Source: Baxi Platinum+ 40 Combi Installation and Service Manual, 7734477-01 (7/19).

Sections: 4.1 Technical data; 10.1 Commissioning the boiler; 10.2 Checking combustion; 10.3 Check the operational (working) gas inlet pressure; 12.1 Annual servicing; 14.1 Setting the gas valve (CO2 check).

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Check these figures against the MI for the appliance in front of you, matched by GC number and manual date. Combustion work needs a calibrated analyser and a Gas Safe registered engineer.