Zero Clearance - Rinnai Slimfire 252 Operation & Installation Manual

ENGINE INSTALLATION

ZERO CLEARANCE

Read this manual thoroughly and gain a full understanding of the requirements before undertaking
installation.
IMPORTANT
Step 1. Prepare Site
Ensure the intended enclosure meets the requirements of the dimensions as stipulated in
"Enclosure Requirements" on page 15 and that gas and electrical supplies have been prepared
in accordance with the dimensions stipulated in "Gas Supply" on page 16 and "Electrical
IMPORTANT
Supply" on page 16.
Ensure there are no wall studs, noggins, ceiling joists, wiring or other obstruction within the wall
and or ceiling cavity where the flue is proposed to penetrate.
Carefully remove the foam packaging from the outside top of the heater engine, as this packaging
contains the fragile burner media it will need to be placed safely aside until required.
Step 2. Assemble Zero Clearance Box
Carefully remove the contents from the carton and check to ensure you have all contents as listed on "Carton
Contents / Item Checklist" on page 8 at the start of this manual before proceeding.
Carefully remove carton by removing the straps and lifting the carton off the appliance. Remove all packaging
materials and check all components for damage. If ANY damage is evident DO NOT assemble the zero clearance
box and contact your supplier for advice.
D
I
C
A
Transition Box
assembly used
in step 6.
M
B
I.
Assemble the transition box (A) & (B) with five screws (supplied), then attach the guide plate (C) to the
transition box and secure with two pop-rivets (supplied).
Fit the plastic grommet (E) into the gas and electrical access hole of back panel .
II.
Attach the two side panels (F) & (G) to the back panel (C) and secure with six screws (supplied).
III. Attach top panel (H) to the back panel (D) aligning the flue outlet hole to the rear and secure with three
screws (supplied).
Next secure the top panel (H) to the side panels (F) & (G) with four screws (supplied).
Attach base panel (I) to the back panel (D) and secure with two screws (supplied).
Then secure the base panel (I) to the side panels (F) & (G) with four screws (supplied).
Ensure flue has been installed as per 'Flueing Installation Manual For Rinnai Flamefire Heaters'
Flue guide rails screws and pop rivets are supplied with Zero Clearance kit, part number R2520.
NOTE
Rinnai
II
E
Guide Rails
used in Step 5.
F
G
D
22
III
H
F
I
G
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