Heater Installation - Rinnai RHFE-309FT Operation And Installation Manual

1. UNPACKING THE APPLIANCE
The heater is supplied in one carton containing; Heater, Standard Rear Cover Set and Bolt Pack.
Remove all packaging materials. Check for damage. If any damage is evident DO NOT install or operate this
appliance. Contact your supplier for advice. Before installing the heater, check it is labelled for the correct gas type,
(refer to the data label at the rear of the heater). Refer to the local gas authority for confirmation of gas type if you
are in doubt.
The heater does not come supplied with flue components. These are purchased separately.
ONLY Rinnai Energysaver Co-Axial Flue System Flue components can be used with this
NOTE
appliance.
240 VOLTS, RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
Ensure the appliance is disconnected from mains power.
WARNING
2. CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE TO THE CONSUMER GAS PIPE
1. Remove the plastic protection cap from the threaded gas inlet located at the rear of the appliance.
2. Position the appliance gas inlet in line with gas supply from wall.
3. Attach gas supply pipe to the appliance gas inlet and tighten - finger tight. Appliance has R1/2 fitting.
4. On the wall behind the appliance, at a level of about midway of the heaters height, mark the vertical centre line
of the heater, marked as " " (centre line) in diagram A. below.
5. Mark the flue penetration position in accordance with 'Energysaver Space Heater Co-Axial Flue System
Installation' manual.
6. Undo the gas connection, remove the heater.
7. Cut flue penetration(s)
8. Mark out the securing bracket screw holes in accordance
with the diagram A. adjacent and the table below using the
centre line as reference.
Model
RHFE-309FT
RHFE-559FT
RHFE-561FT
9. Attach the two securing brackets supplied to the wall using
the two 8g x 30mm screws supplied, or suitable equivalent
refer to diagram A.
10.Install flue system in accordance with 'Energysaver Space Heater Co-Axial Flue System Installation manual'
which is provided with the flue kit.
11. Return the heater to the final position.
12.Connect flue in accordance with 'Energysaver Space Heater, Co-Axial Flue System Installation Manual'.
13.Connect gas supply line and fully tighten connection.
Use a soapy solution to test all gas connections. If a leak is present bubbles will form at the
leak point. When finished remove any residue with a rag. Prevent any soapy solution from
CAUTION
coming in contact with electrical components.
Rinnai

HEATER INSTALLATION

C L
A B
250 mm 624 mm
350 mm 537 mm
280 mm 688 mm
B
Diagram A.
SECURING
BRACKET
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A
Securing brackets
C L
Heater Centre Line
Floor Level
Energysaver Operation & Installation Manual