Rinnai RHFE-308FTR Installation Manual
Energysaver space heater
co-axial flue system
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These components shall be installed in accordance with:
• Manufacturer's Installation Instructions
• Current AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3500 & AS 5601
• Local Regulations and Municipal Building Codes
THESE COMPONENTS MUST BE INSTALLED, SERVICED AND REMOVED BY AN AUTHORISED PERSON!
ONLY THE FLUE SYSTEM COMPONENTS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE USED. COMPONENTS
NOT SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL, WHETHER MANUFACTURED BY RINNAI OR OTHERWISE, ARE NOT
COMPATIBLE AND "MUST NOT" BE USED!
Energysaver Space Heater
Co-Axial Flue System
Installation Manual
To Suit Models:
RHFE-308FTR
RHFE-309FT
RHFE-556FTR
RHFE-556FDT
RHFE-557FTR
RHFE-559FT
RHFE-1004FTR
RHFE-1004FDT
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Page 1: Installation Manual
THESE COMPONENTS MUST BE INSTALLED, SERVICED AND REMOVED BY AN AUTHORISED PERSON! ONLY THE FLUE SYSTEM COMPONENTS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE USED. COMPONENTS NOT SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL, WHETHER MANUFACTURED BY RINNAI OR OTHERWISE, ARE NOT COMPATIBLE AND “MUST NOT” BE USED! -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTACT INFORMATION ..............26 The Rinnai Energysaver® Co-Axial flue is certified as part of the Rinnai Energysaver space heaters that have the designation ‘RHFE’... -
Page 3: Conventions Used In This Manual
Important notes or general hints and guides provided to ease the installation. CAUTION Caution notes and or warnings that MUST BE observed for safe and correct installations. The heater and the flue system shall be installed in accordance with the following: Rinnai New Zealand Ltd. ES Flue Installation Manual... -
Page 4: Regulations, Clearances & General Information
• Local & Municipal building codes. • Any other relevant Statutory Regulation. • Rinnai Energysaver sp ace hea ter whe n co rrectly inst alled with Rin nai a pproved flue co mponents are room- sealed appliances and no internal ventilation is required. -
Page 5: Flue Transition Connections
Use ONLY the supplied silicone based “O Ring” seal lubricant. DO NOT use petroleum based lubricants such as petroleum jelly. Petroleum jelly or similar CAUTION petroleum based lubricants will cause deterioration of the ‘O’ ring seals. Rinnai New Zealand Ltd. ES Flue Installation Manual... -
Page 6: Installation Configurations
INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS The following configurations are currently available. For alternative configurations contact Rinnai. DIRECT/EXTENDED Components Option A (Direct) Option B (Direct Extended) Direct Flue Kit ESDFK Direct Flue Kit ESDFK Co-Ax Pipe 900mm (Optional) # ESPIPE900 SIDEWAYS Components Back Cover Kit... - Page 7 300mm! When cutting the flue transition for joining to other components the minimum total length is not to be less than 300mm! EXTERNAL DIRECT WALL EXTENDED IN-WALL SIDEWAYS Rinnai New Zealand Ltd. ES Flue Installation Manual...
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Page 8: Wall Penetrations
C & F are the same for these model only. 6. The penetration may be mad e anywhere within the confines of the shaded minimum and maximum areas viii defined by the two arcs. viii Rinnai New Zealand Ltd. ES Flue Installation Manual... - Page 9 Horizontal distance from Centre-Line to arc centre Vertical distance from base to arc centre Minimum horizontal limit of arc Minimum vertical limit of arc Maximum vertical limit of arc Maximum horizontal limit of arc Penetration diameter Table 1. Rinnai New Zealand Ltd. ES Flue Installation Manual...
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Page 10: Flue Kit Components
Vermin Plate Mounting/Securing Screws x9 Clip Clip ESBEND ESCONDK Pipe Locating (Condensate Trap Kit) Spacer x1 ESPLATE R1370 Condensation Trap External Wall Plate Co-Ax Pipe Bends x2 22mm Drain Tube Flue Guard Mounting/Securing Screws Rinnai New Zealand Ltd. ES Flue Installation Manual... -
Page 11: Flue Component Assembly
6. Install the correct back cover kit and fasten the heater and back cover kit to the internal wall surface. 7. Commission the heater in accordance with the manufacturer instructions supplied with the heater. Rinnai New Zealand Ltd. ES Flue Installation Manual... -
Page 12: Creating A "Direct Extended" Flue Installation
6. Install the back cover kit and fasten the Energysaver heater and back cover kit to the internal wall surface. 7. Commission the heater in accordance with the manufacturer instructions supplied with the heater. Rinnai New Zealand Ltd. ES Flue Installation Manual... -
Page 13: Creating An "External Wall" Flue Installation
(note that a direct extended flue installation example is illustrated above). Slide the internal wall plate over the terminal end of the assembled flue pipe until it is nested on the raised ring of the flue transition. Rinnai New Zealand Ltd. ES Flue Installation Manual... - Page 14 9. Install the back cover kits and fasten the heater and back cover kit to the internal wall surface. 10. Commission the heater in accordance with the manufacturer instructions supplied with the heater. Rinnai New Zealand Ltd. ES Flue Installation Manual...
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Page 15: Creating A "Sideways" Flue Installation
(either left of right) with a 2° fall towards the flue terminal. Ensure the f lue c omponents a re positioned to have a minimum 25 mm clearance from any sensor wires at the rear of the heater. CAUTION Rinnai New Zealand Ltd. ES Flue Installation Manual... - Page 16 18. Install the remaining parts of the ba ck cover kit an d fasten the heater and back cover kit to the internal wall surface. 19. Commission the heater in accordance with the manufacturer instructions supplied with the heater. Rinnai New Zealand Ltd. ES Flue Installation Manual...
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Page 17: Creating An "Under Floor" Flue Installation
5. Temporarily attach ESDFK to the flue outlet pipe from the rear of the heater. Align the flue in a vertical manner. Ensure the f lue c omponents a re positioned to have a minimum 25 mm clearance from any sensor wires at the rear of the heater. CAUTION Rinnai New Zealand Ltd. ES Flue Installation Manual... - Page 18 14. Install the remaining parts of the ba ck cover kit an d fasten the heater and back cover kit to the internal wall surface. 15. Commission the heater in accordance with the manufacturer instructions supplied with the heater. Rinnai New Zealand Ltd. ES Flue Installation Manual...
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Page 19: Cutting ~ Esdfk, Espipe900 & Esroofcowl
Both the inner and outer pipes of all internal horizontal components MUST BE s ecured with rivets or screws. The joints of PVC outer pipes that are exposed to an outside environment MUST CAUTION BE sealed with an appropriate PVC solvent. Rinnai New Zealand Ltd. ES Flue Installation Manual... -
Page 20: Assembling Wall Terminal ~ Esdfk & Espipe900
For the on wall terminal it is CRITICAL that the inner pipe components are secured with rivets or screws and that the joints of PVC outer pipes are sealed with an appropriate PVC solvent. CAUTION Rinnai New Zealand Ltd. ES Flue Installation Manual... -
Page 21: Component Assembly & Connection ~ Esbend
When connecting an ESROOFCOWL to other flue components use the same methods as described for connecting ESPIPE900 and observe the clearance requirements detailed in the section “REGULATIONS, CLEARANCES & GENERAL INFORMATION” refer to page 2. Rinnai New Zealand Ltd. ES Flue Installation Manual... -
Page 22: Creating An "In-Wall" Flue Installation ~ Esfkit03
3. Install the above a ssembly in to the wall cavity observing the m easurements sho wn to en sure the correct fitting of heater and other components. Secure in place with appropriate fixings. Rinnai New Zealand Ltd. ES Flue Installation Manual... - Page 23 5. Continue flueing to the termination point and fit an ESROOFCOWL observing the clearances and regulations refer to page 2. To avoid obstructions in the flue path a horizontal offset can be created using ESBEND. Rinnai New Zealand Ltd. ES Flue Installation Manual...
- Page 24 10. Install the back cover kit and fasten the heater and back cover kit to the internal wall surface. 11. Commission the heater in accordance with the manufacturer instructions supplied with the heater. Rinnai New Zealand Ltd. ES Flue Installation Manual...
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Page 25: Connecting Heater Exhaust & Air Supply
Ensure that the teeth of the flue locking clamp engage both the collar of the telescopic tube of the exhaust pipe and the channel in the transition adaptor. Close the clamp until the tab locks to secure both components together. Rinnai New Zealand Ltd. ES Flue Installation Manual... -
Page 26: Connecting Combustion Air Hose
The air hose MUST BE properly secured in accordance with these instruction for safe and reliable operation of this heater. The rubber cap (when fitted) is designed to fit both the left and right hand combustion air inlet and MUST cover the air inlet not in use. Rinnai New Zealand Ltd. ES Flue Installation Manual... - Page 27 DO NOT allow the drain tube to come into to contact with any part of the heat exchanger. CAUTION 4. Secure the drain tube to the rear of the appliance with a pipe clip. 5. Condensate drain tube and pipe clip are available as a spare part from Rinnai. Rinnai New Zealand Ltd. ES Flue Installation Manual...
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Page 28: Contact Information
Tel: (09) 257 3800 Fax: (09) 257 3899 Rinnai has a Service and Spare Parts network with personnel who are fully trained and equipped to give the best service on your Rinnai appliance. If your appliance requires service, please contact Rinnai. Rinnai recommends that this appliance be serviced every 3 years.
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