Appliance Location - Rinnai INFINITY A-Series Installation Manual

Appliance location

This appliance is designed for outdoor installations only. It MUST BE located above ground in open
air with natural ventilation, without stagnant areas, where gas leakage and products of combustion
can be rapidly dispersed by wind and natural convection.
This appliance MUST BE placed as close as possible to the most frequently used hot water
outlet(s) to minimise the delay for hot water delivery
the water heater and outlets is considerable, a flow and return system can be used to minimise the
waiting time for hot water delivery. Alternatively multiple appliances can be strategically placed to
serve outlets with minimal delay.
An AC 230 V, 10 A earthed power point must be provided adjacent
point must be weatherproof. It must be clear of the gas and water connections to the appliance
and also the flue exhaust and water pressure relief valve. The power cord of the appliance is 1.5 m
long.
All appliances MUST BE installed to ensure access can be gained without hazard or undue
difficulty for maintenance and servicing. Sufficient clearances shall allow access and removal of all
serviceable components. Appliances should not be mounted more than 2.5 m above the ground
or floor level unless the customer can arrange permanent and safe access, or can provide another
means of safe access.
The appliance MUST BE mounted on a vertical structure with the water and gas connections on
the underside pointing downwards.
Location of the flue terminal MUST BE in accordance with Section 6 and Figure 6.2 of AS/NZ 5601.
The E26 / A-Series are suitable for installations up to 1000 m above sea level. They are not
suitable for alpine areas.
Horizontal obstructions
AS/NZS 5601 states a minimum horizontal clearance of 500 mm between a building structure and
obstruction facing the terminal. At 500 mm the obstruction needs to be the full height of the unit,
as shown below, and not a partial obstruction. A partial obstruction of less than 1 m could result in
wind pushing the flue gases back into the flue terminal.
Minimum obstruction
height to be no less than
top of appliance
There MUST be NO partial obstructions to the appliance front cover or any other part of
the appliance casing. This will avoid the appliance from failing to operate under windy
IMPORTANT
conditions.
Rinnai recommend a maximum pipe run of 10 m.
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Power point can be within the pipe cover if a pipe cover is installed—must comply with AS/NZS Wiring rules
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500mm
to the appliance. This power
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