Rinnai RHFE-308FTR Installation Manual
Energysaver co-axial flue system
Hide thumbs
Also See for RHFE-308FTR:
- Service manual (64 pages) ,
- How to use manual (32 pages) ,
- Installation manual (32 pages)
Related Manuals for Rinnai RHFE-308FTR
Summary of Contents for Rinnai RHFE-308FTR
- Page 1 For Models: RHFE-308FTR RHFE-309FT RHFE-556FTR / FDT RHFE-557FTR RHFE-559FDT / FT RHFE-561FT RHFE-1004FDT / FT RHFE-1005FDT / FT USE ONLY RINNAI GENUINE PARTS Energysaver Co-axial Flue System Installation Manual...
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
‘RHFE’ in the model number. O N LY the Rinnai flue system components specified in this manual M U S T be used. Components NOT specified in this manual, whether manufactured by Rinnai or otherwise, are NOT compatible and MUST NOT be used! Rinnai appliance warranty conditions may be voided if non Rinnai flue components are fitted. -
Page 3: Conventions Used In This Manual
Failure to observe injury or death. NOTE / IMPORTANT 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. Rinnai Australia ES Flue Installation Manual... -
Page 4: Regulations, Clearances & General Information
The outer plastic section of the Co-Axial Flue complies with temperature hazard requirements and can be installed with zero clearance to combustible material. Vertical clearances when using a roof terminal (ESROOFCOWL) are shown in Fig.1. If in doubt contact the Rinnai Australia National Helpline (number on the back page). ESROOFCOWL... -
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 Australia 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-Axial Pipe 900mm (Optional) # ESPIPE900 SIDEWAYS Components Back Cover Kit... - Page 7 Cut to correct length & discard See Note 4. Min 2° fall towards the flue Terminal EXTERNAL WALL See note 2. See Note 4. IN-WALL Min 2° fall towards See note 3. the flue Terminal Rinnai Australia ES Flue Installation Manual...
-
Page 8: Wall Penetrations
C & F are the same for these models only. 6. The penetration may be made anywhere within the confines of the shaded minimum and maximum areas viii defined by the two arcs. viii Rinnai Australia 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 Australia ES Flue Installation Manual...
-
Page 10: Flue Kit Components
External Wall Plate 22mm Drain Tube Flue Guard Mounting/Securing Screws ESWTERM ESWTKIT External Wall Plate (On-Wall Terminal Kit) Flue Terminal Flue Outlet Grill 22mm 22mm Pipe Spacer External Wall Plate Mounting/Securing Screws Mounting/Securing Screws Rinnai Australia 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 Australia 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 Australia ES Flue Installation Manual... -
Page 13: Creating An "External Wall" Flue Installation
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. 3. Pass the flue assembly through the internal wall penetration until the internal wall plate is flush with the wall. Rinnai Australia 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 Australia ES Flue Installation Manual...
-
Page 15: Creating A "Sideways" Flue Installation
(either left of right) with a 2° fall towards the flue terminal. Ensure the flue components are positioned to have a minimum 25mm clearance from any sensor wires at the rear of the heater. CAUTION Rinnai Australia ES Flue Installation Manual... - Page 16 18. Install the remaining parts of the back cover kit and 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 Australia ES Flue Installation Manual...
-
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 flue components are positioned to have a minimum 25mm clearance from any sensor wires at the rear of the heater. CAUTION Rinnai Australia ES Flue Installation Manual... - Page 18 14. Install the remaining parts of the back cover kit and 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 Australia ES Flue Installation Manual...
-
Page 19: Cutting ~ Esdfk, Espipe900 & Esroofcowl
Both the inner and outer pipes of all internal horizontal components MUST be secured 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 Australia 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 Australia 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 4. Rinnai Australia ES Flue Installation Manual... -
Page 22: Creating An "In-Wall" Flue Installation ~ Esfkit03 & Eskitiw
3. Install the above assembly in to the wall cavity observing the measurements shown to ensure the correct fitting of heater and other components. Secure in place with appropriate fixings. Rinnai Australia ES Flue Installation Manual... - Page 23 4. To avoid obstructions in the flue path a horizontal offset can be created using ESBEND. 6. Pass the combustion air hose of the heater through the right hand vermin plate. Rinnai Australia 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 Australia ES Flue Installation Manual...
-
Page 25: Connecting Heater Exhaust & Air Supply
Ensure that the teeth of the flue locking clamp engage both the collar of the exhaust pipe and channel in the transition adaptor. Close the clamp until the tab locks to secure both components together. Rinnai Australia ES Flue Installation Manual... -
Page 26: Connecting Combustion Air Hose (Air Supply)
The air hose MUST be properly secured in accordance with these instructions 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 Australia ES Flue Installation Manual... -
Page 27: Connecting Condensate Drain Tube To Heater
No. 90180944) occur. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MUST THE APPLIANCE BE OPERATED WITH A DAMAGED HEAT EXCHANGER WARNING The condensate drain tube pipe and the pipe clip are available as a spare part from Rinnai, part number 90180944. NOTE RHFE-557FTR RHFE-561FT... -
Page 28: Contact Information
*Cost of a local call higher from mobile or public phones. For further information visit www.rinnai.com.au or email enquiry@rinnai.com.au 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 call our National Help Line.