Freestanding Installations - Rinnai Neo RIB2311L Installation Manual

Freestanding installations

1. Prepare site
Check the installation area
has been prepared according
to the gas and electrical
supply requirements in this
guide.
Ensure there are no studs,
noggins, ceiling joints, wiring,
or other obstructions within
the ceiling cavity where the
flue is to be located.
2. Install flue
Install flue kit, refer separate
instructions provided with
flue kit.
3. Unpack engine and
freestanding kit
The Neo engine and
freestanding kit are supplied
in separate cartons. Check for
damage and ensure you have
the correct gas type before
starting. Do not install if any
damage is evident.
4. Assemble, position and
secure the base assembly
Assemble the base assembly
of the freestanding kit and
place on the floor where the
Neo is to be located. Using
three appropriate fasteners
(not supplied), secure
the base assembly to the
floor (also acts as a seismic
restraint).
5. Attach spigot adaptor
and outer panels
Assemble the flue spigot.
Drill 4 x Ø 3.2 mm holes in
the location dimples on the
top rear of the Neo engine,
then fit the flue spigot using
the four self-tapping screws
provided.
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Fit the rear and side panels
using the screws provided.
You may need to elevate the
engine approximately 100mm
off the ground to assemble
the side panels.
Align the top panel tabs over
the rear panel and fasten
to the heater at the front
and rear using the screws
supplied.
6. Fit heater to the base
assembly
Lift the heater onto the base
assembly ensuring the gas
supply pipe and fittings feed
into the rear access hole.
Align the heater securing
holes over the M5 roots nuts
and then secure using the
fours screws provided. Two
of the screws are located
midway into the heater,
on the lower left and right
edges.
7. Connect electrical supply
8. Connect gas
Firmly grasp the stainless steel
flexi pipe and bend at 90 °,
approximately mid-way, to
line up with the gas control
valve inlet then attach the
pipe to the gas control valve
and tighten.
9. Leak test
Leak test all connections.
When finished remove any
residue with a rag. Prevent
any soapy solution coming
into contact with the
electrical components.
10. Complete installation