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OPERATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL Power Flued Flamefire Gas Space Heaters RHFE-951ETR & RHFE-1250ETR This appliance shall be installed in accordance with: • Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions • Current AS/NZS 5601 AS/NZS 3000 • Local Regulations and Municipal Building Codes including local OH&S requirements This appliance must be installed, maintained and removed by an Authorised Person.
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Congratulations on the purchase of your Rinnai RHFE-951ETR & RHFE-1250ETR Flamefire. We trust you will have many years of comfort and enjoyment from your appliance. BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE OPERATION OR INSTALLATION OF YOUR NEW HEATER PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND GAIN A FULL UNDERSTANDING OF THE REQUIREMENTS, FEATURES AND OPERATION OF YOUR NEW APPLIANCE.
Please keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. FLUE INSTALLATION MANUAL These instructions are to be used in conjunction with the Rinnai “Power Flued Flamefire Space Heater Co-axial Flue System Installation Manual” supplied with flue kits ASPDFK or ASPKIT03.
ABOUT THE RHFE-951ETR / RHFE-1250ETR SPACE HEATER GENERAL DESIGN LAYOUT CONTROL PANEL DETAIL ROOM AIR RETURN / ERROR DISPLAY INLET FILTERS GLASS FLAME WINDOW Displays error codes (located behind Dust filter meshing is fixed to the fascia and viewed through grill).
ABOUT THE RHFE-951ETR / RHFE-1250ETR SPACE HEATER REMOTE CONTROL GENERAL LAYOUT Rear Display Switch (°C / °F) Front STANDBY / ON BUTTON Stops and Operates the heater Lock Override Extra Low Flame remotely. CONTROL BUTTONS Temperature Time Used to select the temperature, flame picture and adjust timers.
ABOUT THE RHFE-951ETR / RHFE-1250ETR SPACE HEATER REMOTE CONTROL DISPLAY MAIN DISPLAY OVERRIDE INDICATOR Displays current Clock, Timer or Displays when Override has been Temperature status. selected. MAIN DISPLAY MODE EXTRA LOW INDICATOR Indicates that controller is in Time Displays when Extra Low function or Temperature display modes.
The wire mesh guard supplied with this appliance must not be permanently removed as it fulfils an operational safety function. Additional dress guards including free standing types may be WARNING WARNING used in conjunction with, but not replace, the dress guard supplied with this appliance. Rinnai Australia Operation Manual...
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This effect may be amplified if the air in the room contains cooking vapours or cigarette smoke. To avoid this possibility, it is recommended that a mat be placed in front of the appliance, extending at least 750 mm in front of it. Rinnai Australia Operation Manual...
NOTE To re-activate the remote control press any button on the keypad. This returns the display to the previous mode. No information is transmitted from the controller to the heater when re-activating the display. Rinnai Australia Operation Manual...
The Temperature Can Be Pre-set To: A.L (Low) – Continuous combustion on low. B.16°C ~ 26°C (in 1°C steps) – Thermostatic control to pre-set temperature selected. Combustion rate varies to maintain the selected temperature. C.H (High) – Continuous combustion on high. Rinnai Australia Operation Manual...
Should the room temperature reach 40°C whilst the flame function is activated the heater will switch off automatically. This is a safety feature. NOTE Lock OverrideAuto Off Flame Temperature Time Timer 1 Set ON OFF Timer 2 Set ON OFF Rinnai Australia Operation Manual...
Remote Control Display When operated by the Timer(s) the Flame Function is not available. If desired the flame picture can be controlled by raising or lowering the set temperature. NOTE Rinnai Australia Operation Manual...
The Remote Control Display will show "Lock" in the top left hand corner. Temperature Time Timer 1 Set ON OFF To cancel the Lock function hold down the Lock button for 3 seconds. Timer 2 Set ON OFF Rinnai Australia Operation Manual...
Receiver Window will illuminate RED and the combustion state reduces to front burner, low operation only. To restore normal operation remove the obstruction and use the remote control to resume normal heater operation. Rinnai Australia Operation Manual...
SERVICE Rinnai recommend that this appliance and installation be inspected and serviced every 2 years. If the power supply cord or any other component of the heater are damaged, they must be replaced by Rinnai or a suitably qualified person.
ERROR CODES Your Rinnai Flamefire is also fitted with self diagnostic electronics that monitor the appliance during start-up and operation. Should a fault occur the Flamefire will shut down, the fault that has caused the shut down will be indicated by a pair of flashing digits in the Error Display window and a ‘RED’...
INSTALLATION GENERAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Models: RHFE-951ETR & RHFE-1250ETR Inbuilt, Fan Exhaust, Balanced Flued, Convection Flame Fire with Electronic General Description Temperature Control, Timer and Remote. Gas Type Natural Gas Propane Gas Input Rate (MJ/hr) High - Extended flue / High - Direct flue...
ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS These Rinnai units have a cool outer casing allowing it to be installed into existing Masonry fireplace or into a decorative fireplace constructed from combustible materials such as wood or plaster. For all installations, ONLY Rinnai ASP & ES Flue components MUST BE used. The Rinnai RHFE- 951ETR &...
This heater has a power cord with a three pin plug supplied. The power cord passes through the gap at the rear left of the appliance. Rinnai recommend the heater be plugged into a 240V, 10A earthed power point. The power point must be a maximum of 1500 mm to the side of the heater (it must not be above the heater).
FLUE INSTALLATION TYPES OF FLUE INSTALLATIONS Consult the Rinnai “Power Flued Flamefire Space Heater Co-axial Flue System Installation Manual” supplied with flue kits ASPDFK or ASPKIT03 for detailed flue installation instructions. Use only IMPORTANT Rinnai Flue components with this appliance.
(refer to “CONNECTING THE FLUE SYSTEM” on page 24). Consult the Rinnai "Power Flued Flamefire Space Heater Co-axial Flue System Installation Manual" supplied with flue kits ASPDFK or ASPKIT03 for further flue installation instructions.
ONLY the specified Rinnai flue components MUST be used with this appliance. IMPORTANT Connections between the heater and the flue system MUST BE made in accordance with the Rinnai “Power Flued Flamefire Space Heater Co-axial Flue System Installation Manual” supplied with flue kits ASPDFK or ASPKIT03.
Remove the four retaining screws that secure the combustion chamber glass panel to the heater engine. Then Rotate and lift the combustion chamber glass clear of the combustion chamber. Place both glass and screws in a safe location until required. Rinnai Australia Installation Manual...
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Confirm the correct location of all the logs before the log to slot in the middle of the burner box and proceeding with the placement of the granular onto the pin of log as shown. burner medium. Rinnai Australia Installation Manual...
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HEATER INSTALLATION A. Installation of Ceramic Log Set (RHFE-1250ETR) 1. Logs & have a pair of pin holes in their bases, 2. Logs & each have both a pin hole and a has an additional location pin on its top. Fit slot in their base and are dimensioned as to only fit these logs to the back of the burner box as shown.
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5 stones that have a central location slot The stone set for the RHFE-1250ETR consists of 40 stones of various size, colour, quantity and shape, of these there are 5 stones...
Rotate the bottom of the inner fascia in towards the engine body allowing the magnets to secure both the inner fascia and the dress guard to the heater engine. Rinnai Australia Installation Manual...
1. Appliance positioned in a suitable location? (clearances, combustible clearances, mantels & surrounds, etc.). 2. Is a Rinnai approved flue system installed & tested in accordance with the instructions? 3. Gas pressure checked and set? 4. Has the burner media been installed as per instructions? 5.
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P.O. Box 460 Braeside, Victoria 3195 Rinnai has a Service and Spare Parts network with personnel who are fully trained and equipped to give the best service on your Rinnai appliance. If your appliance requires service, please call our National Help Line. Rinnai recommends that this appliance be serviced every 2 years.