Spillage Testing; Customer Handover - Rinnai Neo Series Installation Manual

Spillage testing
Check for spillage of combustion gases into the space being heated in accordance
with the requirements of AS/NZS 5601.1:2013 Gas Installations, 'Appendix R: Spillage
Tests for Flued Appliances'.
The requirements of AS/NZS 5601.1:2013 include:
a. a procedure for checking whether mechanical extraction ventilation draws air through flue
systems or chimneys or not. If yes, this will most likely result in combustion product spillage
from appliances during their operation and will require the provision of additional fixed relief
ventilation to that which may be required in clauses 6.4.4 or 6.4.5;
b. a procedure for checking whether the operation of appliances and flue systems or chimneys
is satisfactory; and
c. a method for determining the additional fixed ventilation area required to counteract the
effect of mechanical extract ventilation.
Spillage tests and countermeasures (if required) are critical for safe operation of the
appliance.
WARNING
Spillage is detected at the downdraft diverter relief openings, these are located either side of the
fire. Test the entire length on both sides as indicated by the arrows in the image below.
When testing a Neo with a standard frame and glass dress guard, everything can be left in place.
When testing a Neo Inbuilt Premium Classic fire, the metal dress guard needs to be removed first.
Downdraft diverter relief openings
Customer handover
Complete the installation and commissioning checklist in the customer operation
guide, and make sure you leave the guide with the customer. Explain to the
customer about the use and care of the unit, and that they understand the
instructions and operation of the appliance.
IMPORTANT
It is the responsibility of the installer to
check that under normal conditions of the
appliance, all flue gases are exhausted to
the outside atmosphere, and that there is
no spillage of combustion gases into the
room.
If the appliance cannot be made to
perform correctly please contact Rinnai.
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