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FLUE TERMINAL LOCATION
Ensure that the location of the flue terminal can comply with the requiremens of AS/NZS 5601 -
Fig. 6.2 which is reproduced in part below.
WARNING
AS/NZ 5601 was current at the time of printing but may have been superseded. It is the installer's
responsibility to ensure that requirements of the current version of AS/NZS 5601 are met.
The flue system must be fully assembled and secured in place before the heater is installed into
the enclosure.
Refer to seperate Flueing Installation Manual for Rinnai Flamefire heaters.
g
T
S
LEGEN D:
I
= M e c hani c al air inlet
M = G a s m eter
P = El e c tr i c it y m eter or fu se b ox
S = S tr u c ture
R
. f e
Below eaves, balconies and other projections:
a
• Appliances up to 50 MJ/h input
• Appliances over 50 MJ/h input
b
F
o r
m
t
e h
r g
u o
d n
a ,
o b
e v
a
a b
o c l
y n
c
r F
n o
a t
e r
u t
n r
w
l l a
r o
x e
r e t
a n
c l
r o
From a gas meter (M) (see 5.11.5.9 for vent terminal location of regulator )
d
(see Table 6.6 for New Zealand requirements)
e
From an electricity meter or fuse box (P) †
f
F
o r
m
a
d
a r
n i
i p
e p
r o
i o s
i p l
e p
g
Horizontally from any building structure* = or obstruction facing a terminal
h
From any other flue terminal , cowl, or combustion air intake †
Horizontally from an openable window, door, non-mechanical air inlet, or any other opening into a
building with the exception of sub-floor ventilation:
• Appliances up to 150 MJ/h input *
• Appliances over 150 MJ/h input up to 200 MJ/h input *
j
• Appliances over 200 MJ/h input up to 250 MJ/h input *
• Appliances over 250 MJ/h input *
• All fan-assisted flue appliances , in the direction of discharge
k
F
o r
m
a
m
c e
a h
i n
l a c
r i a
l n i
, t e
n i
u l c
Vertically below an openable window, non-mechanical air inlet, or any other opening into a
building with the exception of sub-floor ventilation:
•
S
a p
e c
h
a e
e t
s r
p u
o t
0 5
M
J
h /
i r
p n
n
• Other appliances up to 50 MJ/hr input
• Appliances over 50 MJ/h input and up to 150 MJ/h input
• Appliances over 150 MJ/h input
The flue terminal should be positioned away flammable materials.
WARNING
Rinnai
O p ening into
C
T
f
T
Se e N ote 1
T
= Flue ter m inal
Z = Fan - a s s i s te d a p p l i a n c e o n l y
S had in g in d i c ate s pro hi b ite d area for flu e ter m inal s
e t I
m
r o
t o
e h
s r
f r u
c a
* e
e n
* r
i d
g n
a
s
a p
l b
w o
r e
t u
FLUEING
a building
j
h
D o or
T
n
j
j
T
Z
b
D ire c t i o n of
d i s c h ar g e
Min. Clearances
(mm)
Natural Draught
300
500
3
0 0
5
0 0
1000
500
150
500
500
500
1500
* - unless appliance is certified for closer installation
1500
† - Prohibited area below electricity meter or fuse box extends to ground level.
1500
NOTES:
-
1
Where dimensions c, j or k cannot be achieved an equivalent horizontal distance
measured diagonally from the nearest discharge point of the terminal to the opening
5 1
0 0
may be deemed by the Technical Regulator to comply.
2
See Clause 6.9.4 for restrictions on a flue terminal under a covered area.
3
See Figure J3 for clearances required from a flue terminal to an LP Gas cylinder.
1
0 5
A flue terminal is considered to be a source of ignition.
4
For appliances not addressed above acceptance should be obtained from the
500
Technical Regulator.
1000
FIGURE 6.2 (in-part) MINIMUM CLEARANCES REQUIRED FOR FAN-ASSISTED FLUE TERMINALS,
ROOM-SEALED APPLIANCE TERMINALS AND OPENINGS OF OUTDOOR APPLIANCES
1500
25
a
e
k
P
I
k
h
d
e
d
g
M
T
T
Se e N ote 1
iii
i
Minimum clearance 500mm to nearest part of roof
ii
Minimum clearance 25mm to any combustible materials
iii
Decktite or lead collar flashing
g
T
i
ii
SAPPHIRE RIB2312 OIM
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