Location; Gas Supply; Purging The Gas Supply; Electrical Supply - Rinnai Energysaver RHFE-556FTR Operation And Installation Manual

LOCATION

When positioning the heater the main variables governing the location are Flueing and Warm Air
Distribution.
This heater must not be installed where curtains or other combustible materials could come into
contact with it. In some cases curtains may need restraining. Refer to page 2 for additional safety
consideration.
For all installations, ONLY Rinnai Energysaver
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system or via a chimney.
Consult the Rinnai 'Energysaver
installation' manual included with the 'On Wall' or 'Direct' flue kits for
detailed flue installation instructions.

GAS SUPPLY

The gas supply terminates outside the heater at the rear of the appliance.
Locate the gas supply pipe to suit position as per the heater gas inlet. Refer to the drawings on page 36
for appliance gas inlet location.
Gap required between the wall and heater body is 85 mm to 200 mm depending on Back Cover set
used.
Gas pipe sizing must consider the gas input to this appliance as well as all other
gas appliances in the premises. The gas meter and regulator must be specified for
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the total gas rate. Suitable sizing chart such as the one in AS/NZS 5601 should be
used.

PURGING THE GAS SUPPLY

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

This heater has a power cord with a three pin plug supplied. The cord passes out of the rear of the
appliance and can extend to the left or right of the appliance.
A dedicated 240 V earthed 10 Amp power point must be used with this appliance. The power point
must to the left or the right side, it must not be above the heater. Alternatively the appliance can be
direct wired if the power supply is to be concealed.
Consult a qualified electrician if direct wiring is required as it must comply with the
requirements of AS/NZS 5601 and AS/NZS 3000 and any other relevant local
IMPORTANT
regulations.
Rinnai Australia

HEATER LOCATION

MUST NOT be flued into 'natural draft' flue
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® Flue components MUST be
® Space Heater Co-Axial flue System
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