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Brivis StarPro Ducted Gas Heater Installer’s Manual SP4, SP5, SP6 & BX5 Series PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT a Rinnai company...
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Scope This Installer’s Manual is intended to be used as a guideline for the installation of Brivis Gas Fired Central Heaters. It covers only the installation and commissioning of the heater and the allowable flueing configurations. Although recommended return air grilles and allowable duct outlet quantities are specified, it does not cover the actual ducting design required to suit the installation.
1. General Guidelines Brivis heaters are designed to provide a central source of heat for a ducted central heating system. Brivis heaters should not be installed downstream from an air washer, an evaporative cooler or refrigerative cooling system. Nor are they designed to be installed on a marine craft, houseboat, or any similar environment.
• Permanent artificial lighting must be provided at the heater, with the switch located at the roof access opening. • If a Brivis lay down kit is used the supporting platform must be covered with a fire resistant material. Installing Beneath the Floor •...
1.9 Installation of Internal Heaters in a room, enclosure, residential garage or plant room with natural ventilation conditions Installation of a gas appliance in a room or enclosure for properties approved for construction prior to 31st March 2014. 1. Determine if the unit(s) MJ/hr rating for each cubic metre of the room or enclosure, is greater than 3 MJ/hr per m e.g.
On applicable models, connecting the Return Air duct to the end of the unit (rear entry) will result in reduced air flow – for example, when using a Brivis Lay Down Kit. In this situation: – The total number of outlets normally permitted for a heating system shall be reduced by 2 (refer to the outlet register chart located on page 20).
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In specific installations, for example under the floor, it is recommended that a remote terminal be used to terminate the flue on the outside wall of the building. Please refer to instructions supplied with a Brivis Remote Flue Terminal. Diagram 7 depicts typical SP5 underfloor configuration.
3.2 Service Clearances Front/Back A minimum clearance of 500mm must be provided at the side facing away from the house. A minimum clearance of 300mm must be provided at each end of the heater. A minimum clearance of 1000mm must be provided above the heater roof. This clearance must be maintained for the entire surface area of the heater roof.
3.5 Installation of Flue Terminal The flue terminal for External models is supplied inside the heater under the roof. On one end of the heater you will find the flue outlet socket under an installer instruction label. • Remove the label and insert the flue terminal firmly into the flue outlet socket in the correct orientation to ensure flue gases are expelled away from the house (see Diagram 9).
500mm • From an electricity meter or fuse box (prohibited area extends to ground level). 1000mm • Measured vertically, from an opening window, door, non-mechanical air inlet or any other opening into the building (except sub floor ventilation). • From a gas meter. •...
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There are four methods of installing the SP415/SP421 internally and two for the SP430/SP435. Only SP415 & SP421 may be used with a Brivis Lay Down Kit. Method 1 and method 2 are the only installation options available for SP430 & SP435. Method 1 through to Method 4 are available for SP415 & SP421.
(see Diagram 9 on page 9). Note: The flue terminal must be ordered separately when SP4 is used externally, Brivis Part No. B021385. Note: The flue terminal must always be installed before starting the heater.
1m to 3m away from the heater, but never beyond the first branch take off (BTO) fitting. Note: Where a Brivis Add-On air conditioning indoor evaporator coil is installed, the thermistor must be located in the discharge air pop of the indoor coil.
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• Under no circumstances should any part of the tube sag or run uphill. • Special consideration is required for installation in areas experiencing sub-zero temperature as condensate could freeze in the drain. In these cases, larger diameter drainage piping is required. •...
7. BX5 Model Guidelines The BX520 and BX526 ducted heaters are designed primarily to replace Brivis Buffalo 85 and Brivis Buffalo 120 heaters respectively. Their configuration allows for seamless changeover onto an existing base box, where applicable, with identical service connections, capacities and airflows commensurate with the original units. They also incorporate on-board controls providing greater flexibility for thermostat and zone control options.
7.2 Service Clearances Front & Back A minimum of 500mm must be provided at the side facing away from the house. A minimum of 300mm must be provided at each end of the heater. A minimum of 1000mm must be provided above the heater roof. This clearance must be maintained for the entire surface area of the heater roof.
There are two 24 Vac relays on the heater’s control module, which can be configured for control of up to two zone motors, shown in the Diagram 17 below. For Add-on refrigerative air conditioning and control of up to three zones a ‘Brivis Network 516 module’ (Part No. B023178) must be fitted.
Damper Motor 9. Ducting Information Good duct design and sizing are essential to every Brivis Central Heating system. Use the Brivis “SuperSizeGuide” and technical data within this manual for the best results and follow these guidelines: • Ductwork should be well insulated and airtight and have a minimum insulation rating of R1.0 (R1.5 in some areas).
(such as a bathroom). Refer to Section 12 for balancing guidelines. Note: Column D should not be used unless the Brivis Networker has been configured for Adaptive Zoning only. If not refer to column C instead. For a Brivis ZonePlus configuration please refer to the Brivis ZonePlus Installation Manual.
Note: Brivis Network 516 modules can only be used on heaters manufactured after 1 Mar 2010. 11. Thermostat Installation All Brivis heating systems can be controlled by various Brivis Thermostats, each explained in detail below. A Thermostat inside the house is wired to the control module in the heater. The Thermostat monitors the temperature in the house, and switches the system ON and OFF in order to maintain a set temperature.
For example, a Brivis Networker operating a Brivis cooler and a Brivis heater would have the two bottom terminals connected to the heater and the two top terminals connected to the cooler.
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Setting up Dual Brivis Networkers on a System It is possible to install two Brivis Networkers on a single StarPro heater to allow for dual control. This is particularly useful where Adaptive Zoning is present, to allow for independent zone control from each Brivis Networker. For example, one Brivis Networker can control one zone, while the other Brivis Networker can control another zone.
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• Remove the Brivis Networker off the backing plate so that the controller is powered down. • Press and hold keys 3 & 5, then place the Brivis Networker on the backing plate ensuring keys 3 & 5 are still depressed.
• For fan only operation - Connect terminal G on the heater to terminal G at the Thermostat. This will allow for fan only operation to circulate air through the house. • Insert batteries and mount Thermostat onto the backing plate. • Refer to the Installation Guide and Operating Manual supplied with the Brivis Programmable Thermostat. Diagram 23. StarPro heater...
• All these steps must be carried out by a qualified tradesperson. • If the heater cannot be adjusted to operate in accordance with these instructions, then contact the Brivis Customer Service Centre (contact details are on the back cover of this manual).
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Installer Parameters - SP4, SP5, SP6 & BX5 Control LCD Display Settings Table 4. Brivis Network 516 zone control (up to 4), for Heating. Add-on refrigeration Control on-board Note: All settings are saved automatically as you leave the set up mode. To leave the set up mode and return to normal operation, either leave the control untouched for 20 seconds, or keep pressing the SET button until the normal operation screen resumes, or press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds.
12.2 SP4, SP5, SP6 & BX5 Commissioning Instructions With a correctly designed and installed ducted system, generally, the balancing damper in an outlet should be initially set as follows: • Living areas 100% open • Bedrooms 50% open • Bathrooms, ensuite & Laundry: 25% open Initial Ignition and Gas Inlet Pressure Check •...
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Adaptive Zoning functions within the heater. To do this: • Go to the Brivis Networker and close all but one zone. If the system does not have a common zone, leave only the zone key that operates the least number of outlets turned ON (ensure this zone does not have less than the minimum number of outlets required for the heater size).
0.54 1026 BX526ENA (400mm)** 0.36 0.54 1099 1069 1042 1011 ULPG capacities are based on propane. All ULPG units are compatible with butane/propane blends. ** Model and basebox duct size Note: Brivis reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
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Copyright – Brivis Climate Systems Pty Ltd All rights reserved. No part of these documents may be used in any way or form without prior written consent from Brivis Climate Systems Pty Ltd. Part Number: B024953 May 2016...
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