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This heater is not designed: • To be built directly into a combustible opening, for combustible opening installations a Rinnai Zero Clearance Box and Flue Kit is mandatory • To be installed or operated in places where painting is taking place, or...
3 below, Rinnai New Zealand Limited supervising gas fitter’s registration number (“Rinnai”) will, at its own discretion, either and the gas fitting certification number. replace or repair any defective product at 4. This warranty commences from the date of no charge to the customer.
Customer Contacts WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury or loss of life. For assistance or additional information contact Rinnai on 0800 RINNAI (0800 746 624). Rinnai New Zealand Compact Op/Install Manual: 10170-C 02-09...
Customer Information - Introduction Made for New Zealand, made in New Zealand All Rinnai flame fires are designed and made here in New Zealand to suit our unique climatic conditions and the needs to New Zealand homeowners. A great all-round fire in a smartly designed package Adaptable and safe The Timberflame Compact has the flexibility to fit into even the tightest of masonry fireplaces.
Do not unplug or other combustible the appliance materials to come while it is into contact with the operating. Do appliance not use power boards or double adaptors to operate this appliance. Rinnai New Zealand Compact Op/Install Manual: 10170-C 02-09...
Appliance must not be located below a power socket outlet. 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. Rinnai New Zealand...
Regular servicing is not covered by the Rinnai warranty. Do not attempt to carry out any service work other than that mentioned in the troubleshooting section. If you have any other faults or problems, please refer to your installer or call Rinnai. Rinnai New Zealand...
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If there is a power failure, turning the heater to the ‘LOW’ setting may allow the heater to continue operating without overheating. Remaining on the ‘HIGH’ setting will cause the overheat protection switch to activate. This will shut down the appliance. Rinnai New Zealand Compact Op/Install Manual: 10170-C 02-09...
If the appliance shuts off repeatedly servicing may be required. Abnormal flame pattern Each Rinnai Flame Fire has a distinct flame pattern. This should look the same every time you start your fire, after an initial warm up period of approximately 20 minutes.
Tangential 2-speed, rating 28 W Flue - Masonry Rinnai strongly recommends the use of a Rinnai Flexiliner Flue system. Failure to meet this criteria may result in an unsafe situation. Installation without a flexiliner flue is permissible as long as the chimney is checked for soundness and ability to achieve a good draw.
Rinnai recommends that the heater be plugged into a 230 V 10 Amp earthed power point. The power point must be a minimum of 300 mm to the side and must not be above the unit.
Clearance Box and Flue Kit is a mandatory requirement to meet warranty conditions. For masonry installations, to ensure adequate draw, Rinnai strongly recommends the use of a Rinnai Flexiliner Flue System. Failure to meet this installation criteria may result in an unsafe situation. Installation without a flexiliner flue is permissible as long as the chimney has been checked for soundness and ability to achieve a good draw.
360 mm minimum depth otherwise noise and vibration may result. Sealed means no holes or openings in the fireplace. Install a Rinnai flexiliner flue system 100mm Chimney Cowl Ensure a minimum vertical rise of 1.2 m before any change of direction.
Install heater clearance box paint For installations into new fireplaces (installation into a combustible opening) a Rinnai Zero Clearance Box and Zero Clearance Flue Kit is required. Failure to meet this installation criteria will void any product warranty. Installing the heater last minimises building debris/dust entering the fire which is common when building or renovating.
(6). Once the heater is sitting flat attach it to the wall using the 4 holes (2 per side) on the front flanges. Rinnai New Zealand Compact Op/Install Manual: 10170-C 02-09...
On completion of work a gas leak test must be carried out. Use a soapy solution on all gas connections. Leaks will be visible when the soapy solution forms bubbles. When finished, wipe soapy solution with a rag to remove residue. Rinnai New Zealand Compact Op/Install Manual: 10170-C 02-09...
Any material that prevents the logs from sitting flat on the burner top can upset the burning pattern and performance of the heater. Replace glass Replace the glass ensuring the joint in the glass sealing tape is at the bottom. Rinnai New Zealand Compact Op/Install Manual: 10170-C 02-09...
It is the responsibility of the installer to check that under normal conditions of the appliance, all flue gases are exhausted to the outside atmosphere and that there are no spillage of combustion gases into the room Rinnai New Zealand Compact Op/Install Manual: 10170-C 02-09...
If operating without a dress guard please following safety instructions to prevent the risk of injury. Appliance positioned in a suitable location? (i.e. clearances, combustibles etc.) Was a Rinnai approved flue system installed and is the flue drawing effectively? Has specified gas pressures been checked and set? Is the logset located correctly?
(MIC R O) Solenoid Valve Thermocouple If the supply cord is damaged or requires replacing, it must be replaced by a licensed tradesperson. This must be a genuine replacement part available from Rinnai. Consumers: 0800 RINNAI (746 624) Installers: 0800 TO RINNAI (86 746 624)