Enclosure Requirements; Enclosure Dimensions - Rinnai RIB2312L Operation & Installation Manual

ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS

Masonry Fireplace
The appliance must be positioned within the fireplace on a flat level surface.
If the appliance is elevated from the ground within the structure, a base must be constructed using suitable material
with supporting joists capable of supporting a minimum of 1.5 times the weight of the appliance.
Zero Clearance In-built installation
Framework of the installation must conform to local building codes. Non-combustible materials need not be used.
If the appliance is elevated from the ground within the structure, a base must be constructed using suitable material
with supporting joists capable of supporting a minimum of 1.5 times the weight of the appliance.
AS/NZS 5601 "GAS INSTALLATIONS" requires that flue components be supported independently
of the appliance.
CAUTION

ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONS

Enclosure dimensions are shown below. The enclosure dimensions specified are critical to the successful
installation of this appliance and must be strictly adhered to.
MASONRY INSTALLATION
MODEL
Masonry
Zero Clearance
For clarity the consumer piping gas supply, electrical connections and some construction details
have been omitted. Refer to "GAS SUPPLY" on page 23 and "ELECTRICAL SUPPLY" on page 24
CAUTION
for details.
When preparing a cavity / frame for a zero clearance installation the total cavity depth MUST also
include the thickness of the external cladding, as the zero clearance box MUST BE installed flush
with the cladding surface. Failure to do this will cause misalignment of the flue systems.
Rinnai
HEATER LOCATION
All dimensions are minimums and are in mm
Height (H)
600
650
22
ZERO CLEARANCE INSTALLATION
Width (W)
695
800
Depth (D)
370
420
(read caution below)
SAPPHIRE RIB2312 OIM