Introduction - Rinnai RIB2312 Service Manual

Introduction

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Your Sapphire Model RIB2312 is a burning log effect, gas space heating appliances with natural draft
combustion system, intended for use with Natural Gas, Propane or ULPG. The Burning log effect is
achieved using one single main burner with strategically placed, 'life like', imitation logs and granules.
Temperature control is achieved by pressing the up or down marked arrows on the manual control switch
or via a cordless wall mounted remote control thermostat / timer.
This heater has an electronic ignition with intermittent pilot. The pilot is only on when the heater is in
operation.
Burner, logs and granules are contained in a glass fronted, sealed burner box.
Combustion air is drawn from the room. Combustion product is exhausted via the flue discharge vent
when installed in a masonry chimney or when installed in a zero clearance box or as a stand alone unit
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through a 100mm x 150mm
This appliance is modular and primarily consists of an 'Engine' that is utilized in any of the 3 configuration
types as listed below.
1. Fireplace / Masonry - Engine:
The appliance is directly mounted into an existing masonry fire place or a non-combustible/masonry
enclosure that has a chimney. When installed correctly the appliance is a flush to wall mount.
2. Zero Clearance:
The appliance is fitted within a zero clearance box then inserted into a wall or other suitable structure.
Materials need not be non-combustible. When installed correctly the appliance is a flush to wall
mount.
3. Freestanding Plinth or Console appliance:
The appliance is housed in a decorative fabricated sheet metal box that is intended to be
freestanding and not inbuilt.
MASONRY
PLINTH
RIB2312 Sapphire Gas Log Flame Fire
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twin skinned flue to the outside of the house.
Note: Standard model
fascia shown for
illustrative purposes
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ZERO
CLEARANCE
CONSOLE
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