Summary of Contents for Rinnai Composite Recess Box
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Composite Recess Box (R1406) Installation guide These instructions are a guide only, designed to be used in conjunction with the NZ Building Code Approved Document - External Moisture E2. The recess box installation can be compared to the detail required to install a meter box.
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For more information about buying, using, and servicing of Rinnai appliances call: 0800 RINNAI (0800 746 624). Rinnai New Zealand Limited 105 Pavilion Drive, Mangere, Auckland PO Box 53177, Auckland Airport, Auckland 2150...
About the composite recess box ......4 Dimension information ........5 Recessed and brick installations ......6 Semi- recessed frame installations ....... 8 Installing the water heater........10 Flue terminal clearance positioning diagram ..11...
About the composite recess box The composite recess box enables an external Rinnai INFINITY continuous flow water heater to be recessed or semi-recessed into an external wall, behind a door and out of sight. Colour Position Beige, can be painted to match the exterior Some considerations when installing a Rinnai cladding.
Dimension information (mm) Approximate depth with cover on - 240 mm Centre of noggin Width 390 Centre of noggin Depth 160 Approx. 1 m Depth 100 Composite recess box installation guide:10847-D 04-18 | 5...
Secure the recess box holes provided in the flange of the recess box through the rear using suitable fasteners. using suitable fasteners. ~ 125 mm ~ 125 mm 6 | Composite recess box installation guide:10847-D 04-18...
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When the render is applied ensure that the gap provided by the standoff spacers is not exceeded as this will prevent the cover from being fitted. Render Flange Brick Spacer Top view Composite recess box installation guide:10847-D 04-18 | 7...
The recess box can be secured using any of the methods described below: • Secured externally • Secured using brick ties • Secured internally through the rear wall • Secured internally through a side wall 8 | Composite recess box installation guide:10847-D 04-18...
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At least two fasteners should be used through each side wall, approximately 125 mm from the inside of the top and horizontal faces of the recess box. ~ 125 mm ~ 125 mm Composite recess box installation guide:10847-D 04-18 | 9...
Fixing 11. Use an approved solution to seal the box, studs cavity and any penetrations, including any pipe and electrical penetrations. 10 | Composite recess box installation guide:10847-D 04-18...
Clearance below eaves, balconies, and other projections for all models is 300 mm. * Rinnai recommend 1.5 m to give enough clearance for the pipe work, and to safely expel flue gases. Composite recess box installation guide:10847-D 04-18 | 11...