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FRAMING
ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
Masonry Fireplace Installation
The appliance MUST be positioned within the fireplace on a flat level surface.
If the appliance is elevated from the ground within the structure, a base MUST be constructed using suitable
material with supporting joists capable of supporting a minimum of 1.5 times the weight of the appliance.
In a masonry fireplace, use a slurry of sand and cement to level the base as required.
IMPORTANT
False Fireplace Installation
Framework of the installation MUST conform to local building codes. Non-combustible materials need not be
used. If the appliance is elevated from the ground within the structure, a base MUST be constructed using
suitable material with supporting joists capable of supporting a minimum of 1.5 times the weight of the appliance.
AS/NZS 5601 "GAS INSTALLATIONS" requires that flue components be supported independently
of the appliance.
CAUTION
Enclosure Dimensions
Enclosure dimensions are shown below. The enclosure dimensions specified MUST be strictly adhered to.
MASONRY
W
H
D
Level base with a slurry of sand
and cement.
Enclosure Type (All dimensions are minimums and are in mm unless otherwise stated)
Model
Height
(H)
SS850
600
With Inflill Panel
1030
The co-linear flexible flue MUST NOT come into contact with ANY combustible material.
# The larger enclosure dimension for False Fireplace installations allows fitment of the zero
WARNING
clearance frame. This frame is necessary to provide the required clearances from combustibles.
* When preparing the cavity the minimum depth must be inclusive of the external cladding
thickness for false fireplace installations. It is the installers responsibility that adequate clearance
be provided between the heater engine and electrical connections.
CAUTION
‡ Corner installations use False Fireplace enclosure dimensions and framing specifications.
Rinnai
Refer to Elevated Installation section.
Masonry
Width
Depth
Chimney
(W)
(D)
(X)
700
370 *
200 x 200
740
370
FALSE FIREPLACE
W
H
D
False Fireplace
Height
Width
(H)
(W)
655 #
800 #
10
CORNER
C
Minimum internal dimensions
and clearances.
Corner ‡
Depth
Face
Sides
(D)
(A)
(B)
370 *
1550
1105
A
Depth
(C)
788
SS850 IM
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