Enclosure Requirements; Masonry Fireplace; Zero Clearance In-Built Installation; Enclosure Dimensions - Rinnai Slimfire 252 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
Installation Type
Min
Masonry
550
Zero Clearance
All dimensions are in mm.
For clarity the consumer piping gas supply, electrical connections and some construction details
have been omitted. Refer to "Gas Supply" on page 16 and "Electrical Supply" on page 16 for
details.
CAUTION
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
Height (H) Width (W)
Max Min
630 595
615 685
GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION
ZERO CLEARANCE INSTALLATION
Max
360 (min clearance spigot to back of fire place 50mm!)
700
380 (read caution below)
15
Depth (D)
RIBF25 OIM