Rinnai Sapphire Operating Information And Installation Instructions

Rinnai Sapphire Operating Information And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 2 The installation must also comply with the instructions supplied by Rinnai. Service and removal must be carried out by an authorised person. Full instructions Page 10. Your Sapphire 24 has been approved by the Australian Electrical Authorities and the Australian Gas Association. A.G.A. Approval number 4988.
  • Page 3: Customers Operating Information

    For trouble free operation, please read the following information carefully For your convenience the controls on your new Sapphire 24 are situated under the cover on the top right hand side of the heater. All necessary adjustments to the operation of your Sapphire 24 can be made with these controls.
  • Page 4 CUSTOMERS OPERATING INFORMATION Press buttons in order from front to rear, this the control will ignite additional burners as shown in the diagram. There is no need to hold the buttons for 15 seconds when increasing the heat. Burner Pattern Buttons 1.
  • Page 5: Care Of Your Sapphire

    Fan Filter To protect the fan from lint and dust, the Sapphire 24 is fitted with a fan filter. It is located inside the bottom louvre opening just below the lowest louvre. To remove the filter, lift the front edge slightly and pull it gently forward then out of the .
  • Page 7: Guarantee Information

    Licence Number: The installer is responsible for your heater’s correct installation. There is no need to post this guarantee back to Rinnai. Simply keep it in a safe place as your record. This device cuts the gas off if the heater exceeds a pre-determined temperature. This cou1 be caused by an obstruction in front of the louvres, a blocked fan filter or a power cut.
  • Page 9: Important Points

    Do not place articles on or against the Do not sit on this heater. heater. RINNAI GUARANTEE OF QUALITY As a purchaser of a high quality Rinnai product, we provide with the following guarantee on your new Sapphire 24. Free Parts...
  • Page 10: Installation Instructions

    Undo straps, lift carton off heater. Never lift the heater out of the carton by the top louvres. Check for damage. If unit is damaged, contact Supplier or Rinnai for advice BEFORE INSTALLATION. Check unit supplied is correct for gas type in your area.
  • Page 11: Installation

    INSTALLATION Union connection to heater For ease of connection a combined inlet union/copper elbow is provided with every heater. It is situated at the right hand side below the control. Copper connection 15mm copper. REMOVE INLET UNION FROM UNIT The inlet union/elbow should be fitted to the end of the copper supply tube before installing the heater.
  • Page 12: Installation Into Twin Skin Flue

    INSTALLATION INTO TWIN SKIN FLUE Gas Connection Position Drawing is from rear of heater. Actual connection is on RHS from front. Dimensions are to the centre of the flare fitting on the inlet elbow. There is an opening in the base of the unit to allow for piping through the floor.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION INTO TWIN SKIN FLUE CUT AWAY TOP PLATE AND ANY Housing fitted to opening NOGGINS BETWEEN STUDS FIT HOUSING INTO PREPARED OPENING Spacers should be fitted tightly against the plasterboard. Drill through flanges at stud centres and fix to wall with 4 screws. The housing must be secured to the studs so as to allow the outlet to protrude back into the cavity, giving the twin skin...
  • Page 14: Installation Using Twin Skin Flue

    Position Heater Mark position of top of spacer on wall Remove heater and fit wall clips. Remove top spacer. Distance from wall to end of flare ATTACH ELBOW/UNION TO GAS SUPPLY (when back spacer is touching wall) Check position of gas supply. Push the heater back into position, Push heater back over pipe feeding the union/elbow through the...
  • Page 15: Installation Into A Masonry Fireplace

    CLOSE OFF FIREPLACE WITH FIREPROOF MATERIAL FIREPROOF MATERIAL. TO FILL IN FIREPLACE DO NOT INSTALL UNDER A LOW WOODEN SHELF. Brick Flues shall be completely sealed from cavities and shall be free from mortar droppings or any other debris. In this type of installation the spigot must have an extension added which is to extend beyond overhead brickwork.
  • Page 16 Screw Test Point refit Fan Filter. If you are unable to get the unit to operate correctly, contact your agent or Rinnai for advice. Check Page 9 “Fault Finding” first. Explain INSTRUCT CUSTOMER ON USE OF UNIT Explain to customer about use and care of Ignition.
  • Page 17: Specifications

    Fan: Tangential 2 speed, Watt Rating. Data Plate: Bottom right hand side behind front panel. Rinnai are continually updating and improving products, therefore specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Rinnai AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. A.C.N. 005 138 769 Head Office: 1 O-l 1 Walker Street, Braeside, Vic 3195.

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