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FLUEING
FLUE TERMINAL LOCATION
Ensure that the location of the flue terminal can comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 5601 -
Fig. 6.2 which is reproduced in part below.
WARNING
AS/NZ 5601 was current at the time of printing but may have been superseded. It is the installer's
responsibility to ensure that requirements of the current version of AS/NZS 5601 are met.
Refer to separately supplied Rinnai LS - Gas Fireplace - Flue Installation Manual for comprehensive
flue installation details.
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LEGEN D:
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= M e c hani c al air inl et
M = G a s m eter
P = El e c tr i c it y m eter or fu se b ox
S = S tr u c ture
R
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Below eaves, balconies and other projections:
a
• Appliances up to 50 MJ/h input
• Appliances over 50 MJ/h input
b
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From a gas meter (M) (see 5.11.5.9 for vent terminal location of regulator )
d
(see Table 6.6 for New Zealand requirements)
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From an electricity meter or fuse box (P) †
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F
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Horizontally from any building structure* = or obstruction facing a terminal
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From any other flue terminal , cowl, or combustion air intake †
h
Horizontally from an openable window, door, non-mechanical air inlet, or any other opening into a
building with the exception of sub-floor ventilation:
• Appliances up to 150 MJ/h input *
• Appliances over 150 MJ/h input up to 200 MJ/h input *
j
• Appliances over 200 MJ/h input up to 250 MJ/h input *
• Appliances over 250 MJ/h input *
• All fan-assisted flue appliances , in the direction of discharge
k
F
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m
a
m
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Vertically below an openable window, non-mechanical air inlet, or any other opening into a
building with the exception of sub-floor ventilation:
•
S
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s r
p u
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M
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• Other appliances up to 50 MJ/hr input
• Appliances over 50 MJ/h input and up to 150 MJ/h input
• Appliances over 150 MJ/h input
The flue terminal should be positioned away flammable materials.
WARNING
Rinnai
O p ening into
a b u il d i n g
C
T
f
T
S e e N ote 1
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= Flu e ter m inal
Z = Fan - a s s i ste d a p p li an c e o nly
S had in g in d i c ate s pro hi b ite d area for flu e ter m inal s
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D ire c t i o n of
d i s c h ar g e
Min. Clearances
(mm)
Fan Assisted
200
300
300
300
1000
500
75
500
300
i
Minimum clearance 500mm to nearest part of roof
ii
300
Minimum clearance 25mm to any combustible materials
iii
Decktite or lead collar flashing
300
500
* - unless appliance is certified for closer installation
† - Prohibited area below electricity meter or fuse box extends to ground level.
1500
NOTES:
1500
1
Where dimensions c, j or k cannot be achieved an equivalent horizontal distance
1500
measured diagonally from the nearest discharge point of the terminal to the opening
may be deemed by the Technical Regulator to comply.
2
See Clause 6.9.4 for restrictions on a flue terminal under a covered area.
3
See Figure J3 for clearances required from a flue terminal to an LP Gas cylinder.
150
A flue terminal is considered to be a source of ignition.
4
For appliances not addressed above acceptance should be obtained from the
500
Technical Regulator.
1000
FIGURE 6.2 (in-part) MINIMUM CLEARANCES REQUIRED FOR FAN-ASSISTED FLUE TERMINALS,
ROOM-SEALED APPLIANCE TERMINALS AND OPENINGS OF OUTDOOR APPLIANCES
1500
20
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RHFE0800F_1000_1500 IM
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