Rinnai RHFE-308FTR Installation Manual page 14

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4. Slide the external wall plate over the outer pipe protruding through the exterior wall.
symbol to point downwards which will result in a 2° fall of the horizontal section of flue pipe towards the
appliance as required.
! Once the external wall plate is in the correct position secure it to the wall using the three 22mm screws
into the holes provided.
two horizontal holes and the two 7mm screws provided.
5. Cut the flue pipe end protruding through the exterior wall in accordance with "CUTTING ~ ESDFK,
ESPIPE900 & ESROOFCOWL" refer to page 19.
The joints between ESDFK and ESPIPE900 and any additional ESPIPE900 lengths MUST be
secured by a pop rivet or screw through the outer Co-Axial pipes to prevent accidental or
CAUTION erroneous dislodgement. ESDFK and ESPIPE900 DO NOT require cutting to be joined.
6. Now prepare the vertical section of the flue system by assembling, connecting and securing ESBEND,
ESCONDK and subsequent ESPIPE900 lengths as required in accordance with the relevant sections under
"COMPONENT ASSEMBLY & CONNECTION ~ ESBEND" refer to page 20, "COMPONENT ASSEMBLY &
CONNECTION ~ ESCONDK" refer to page 20 and "COMPONENT ASSEMBLY & CONNECTION ~
ESPIPE900" refer to page 19.
ONLY use PVC cement between joints of the 'outer' PVC flue pipes to secure and seal these
joints against ingress of dust and water.
CAUTION
ONLY use non acidic silicone sealant between the joints of 'outer' PVC flue pipes and any
mating aluminium components (such as the condensate trap) to secure and seal these joints
against ingress of dust and water. Silicone containing acetic acid (vinegar) or other acids as the
curing agent may cause corrosion of aluminium components and MUST NOT be used.
Secure the vertical flue sections to the wall using the clips provided to prevent accidental
dislodgement.
7. If a vertical roof terminal is used cut in accordance with "CUTTING ~ ESDFK, ESPIPE900 & ESROOFCOWL"
refer to page 19 and assemble and connect in accordance with "COMPONENT ASSEMBLY & CONNECTION
~ ESROOFCOWL" refer to page 21.
If a horizontal terminal is used cut in accordance with "CUTTING ~ ESDFK, ESPIPE900 & ESROOFCOWL"
refer to page 19 and assemble and connect in accordance with "ASSEMBLING AN ON-WALL TERMINAL ~
ESWTKIT, ESBEND & ESPIPE900" refer to page 20.
8. Make the heater exhaust and combustion air hose connections in accordance with the section "CONNECTING
HEATER EXHAUST & AIR SUPPLY" refer to page 25.
Air hose and heater exhaust connections at the Energysaver heater MUST be made and checked
in accordance with these instructions. Improper connections may result in dangerous situations,
CAUTION
for example, the dispersion of combustion products in the space being heated.
9. Install the back cover kits and fasten the heater and back cover kit to the internal wall surface.
10. Commission the heater in accordance with the manufacturer instructions supplied with the heater.
Rinnai Australia
FLUE COMPONENT ASSEMBLY
Min' required protrusion 50mm
22mm x 3
7mm x 2
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! The wall plate is then secured to the outer pipe of the flue protrusion using the
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