Positioning, Gas, And Electrical Supply - Rinnai Energysaver 309FT3 Operation And Installation Manual

Positioning, gas, and electrical supply

Positioning
The main points governing the location of the heater are flueing and warm air distribution. The
heater must not be installed where curtains or other combustible materials could come into contact
with the appliance, refer clearances diagram below. In some cases curtains may need restraining.
1000 mm
50 mm 50 mm
Energysavers are not recommended for installations in unusually dusty environments such as
hair salons or where there are a large number of pets, these environments will cause continual
blockages of the fan filter.
Energysavers MUST NOT be built into bookcases or walls.
Gas supply
The gas supply terminates outside the heater at the rear of the appliance. The gap required
between the wall and the heater body is 85 mm for the standard rear panels (115 mm for the
1005FT3), or 200 mm for the back spacer kit (230 mm for the 1005FT3).
Gas piping must consider the gas input to this appliance as well as other gas appliances in the
building. An approved sizing chart such as the one in AS/NZS 5601.1:2013 should be used.
All foreign materials, such as filings, must be purged from the gas supply as they may cause the
gas control valve to malfunction.
Electrical supply
The electrical connection is to the right hand side of the heater (passes out
behind the heater). A 3-pin plug with a 1500 mm power cord is supplied. This
must be connected to a dedicated earthed power point. The power point must
not be above the unit as this is a potential fire hazard.
Alternatively the appliance can be direct wired if the power supply is to
be concealed. The electric isolation switch MUST BE accessible after the
appliance has been installed. Consult a qualified electrician if direct wiring is required as this must
comply with the requirement of AS/NZS 5601.1:2013 and AS/NZS 3000 and other relevant local
regulations.
If the supply cord is damaged and requires replacing, it must be replaced by a licensed
tradesperson. This must be a genuine replacement part available from Rinnai.
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