Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Table of contents Principles ............................... 4 Safety ..............................4 Transport ............................. 11 Installation ............................11 Combustion air............................. 12 Flue gas system ........................... 13 Fire resistance radiation systems ......................16 Firebox casing ............................. 16 Type plate ............................19 Final inspection ............................
Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Principles Pictures The pictures used in this manual are designed in such a way that they can be applied generally as far as possible. For this reason, under certain circumstances the details of individual pictures may differ from those of your product.
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Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Warnings Warnings and safety information indicate the following hazards: Designates a potentially hazardous situation. Can result in death or severe injuries if not avoided. Designates a potentially hazardous situation. Can result in slight injuries if not avoided. Designates a potentially harmful situation.
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Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ RIII The device is equipped with a handle that has two magnets. With this handle, the balancing weights can be lifted from the main weight. For this to be done, the door must be completely raised. Insert the handle with the magnets through the gap. Rotate 90°...
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Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Self-closing door! This function is to ensure the system’s operating safety. ► Manipulating the self-closing door is prohibited Multiple-use Fireplaces with a self-closing door may be used on a chimney designed for multiple connections. Fireplaces without a self-closing door may only be fitted singly to a chimney flue.
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Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Precoat Combustible floors in front of fireplaces must be protected by a combustible precoat in front of the pane. Directive [cm] [cm] VKF (Association of Swiss Fire Insurers) fireproof application/ ≥ 40 ≥ 10 VHP state-of-the-art technology paper (version 1.2/2011) ≥...
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Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Safety distance of three-sided devices (triple-ceramic glass pane) The safety distances from combustible materials must be maintained in the radiation area of the installation. Device [cm] [cm] [cm] RIII-F 45x56x46 The safety distance can be halved by installing a two-sided ventilated radiation protection at a distance of ≥...
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Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ System components Combustible environment Cavity Connecting piece Flue gas valve Baffle plate Door Firebox Combustion air connection Combustible environment...
Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Transport The following points are to be followed when transporting the fireplace insert: Secure the fireplace insert so that it can be transported safely Fully screw in or remove adjustable feet Avoid transporting in a horizontal position ...
Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Combustion air Supply Rüegg fireplaces are designed in such a way that the appliance can be supplied with non-ambient combustion air for the closed operation. The combustion air is fed from outside the installation room directly into the appliance and then internally to the fire. Perforation for connecting supports Ø15 cm Remove perforation! To connect the combustion air feed, the corresponding perforation must be...
Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Air valve To avoid any ingress of cold air, cold bridges and the formation of condensation, we recommend that you install a tightly sealed air valve close to the facade. Flue gas system General The flue gas system must be designed and approved for use for fireplaces that use wood as a fuel. The flue gas system must meet national and local regulations and it must satisfy at least the following requirements: (nominal operating temperature ≥...
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Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Connecting piece The following requirements must be met when installing the connecting piece. Permitted materials: ≥ 2 mm sheet thickness Steel ≥ 1 mm sheet thickness Chrome nickel steel The connecting piece must be fed directly from the fireplace insert to the chimney in a way that aids the flow.
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Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Cross-section If smaller or larger cross-sections are installed because of a draught measurement or calculation, the installer will be responsible for any action. The perfect running of the system must be guaranteed. Under certain circumstances the following faults may occur: →...
Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Fire resistance radiation systems Radiation systems are a construction model without a hot-air grille. The heat is emitted via the active casing surface in the form of radiation. As the temperature in the cavity is higher in radiation systems than in hot-air systems, particular requirements apply to the fire-protection requirements.
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Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Place all floor elements carefully on the sheet metal base. Evenly distribute any lateral play between the floor elements. Firebox bricks Walls 1 element 0.6 elements Air duct shortened Floor Fire trough Steel...
Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Installation deflection of three-sided devices RIII-F 45x56x46 Move the deflector back on the fireclay and push it all the way back Fold deflection upwards at the front Push the deflector fully forward and engage with the pin Type plate The type plate can be found on the right-hand side of the appliance on the inside of the glass pane...
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Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Thermal insulation side wall [cm] Based on test report in accordance with EN 13240 Thermal insulation rear wall [cm] Based on test report in accordance with EN 13240 Thermal insulation floor [cm] Based on test report in accordance with EN 13240 Safe spacing from flammable materials in the heat-radiation area [cm] Based on test report in accordance with EN 13240 Nominal heat performance [kW]...
Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Final inspection Before the fireplace is first taken into service the following points must be carried out: ► Visually inspect the system. ► Ensure combustion air At least one pre-perforated cover must be removed, and the supply of combustion air must be guaranteed.
Installation manual __________________________________________________________________________________ Technical data RIII-F 45x56x46 Ceramic glass dimensions H x W x D 43 x 50 x 42 External dimensions (excluding warm air 171 x 68 x 67 mantel) H x W x D Complete weight Nominal heat performance Room heat performance Efficiency Energy label...
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