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Congratulations on the purchase of your Rinnai RHFE-952ER & RHFE-1252ER. We trust you will have many years of comfort and enjoyment from your appliance. BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE Before proceeding with the operation or installation read this manual thoroughly and gain a full IMPORTANT understanding of the appliance, to ensure safe and correct use.
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.
The mesh dress 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 used in conjunction with, but not replace, the dress guard supplied with this appliance. Rinnai Australia Operation & Installation Manual...
ABOUT RHFE-952ER / RHFE-1252ER SPACE HEATERS GENERAL DESIGN LAYOUT Rinnai RHFE952ER - (shown with the ceramic stone set installed) Rinnai RHFE1252ER - (shown with the ceramic log set installed) Appliance push button control panel ON / OFF button Standby Indicator (Red) Room air return / Inlet filters - Dust filter meshing is fixed to the inlets of the room air return.
• DO NOT modify this appliance. Modifying from original specifications may create a dangerous situation and will void your warranty. • Only the flue components specified by Rinnai must be used. • Unpack the heater and check for damage. DO NOT INSTALL A DAMAGED HEATER. If the heater is damaged, contact your supplier for advice.
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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 RHFE 952_1252 OIM...
Refer to the “CARE AND MAINTENANCE” pages; 13 through 15 for further information. Pressure Relief: The burner box glass panel is secured to the burner box via spring loaded pressure relief fasteners. Rinnai RHFE 952_1252 OIM...
The heater will automatically modulate between flame settings to maintain the default set temperature of 22°C. No control of the flame or heat output is possible via the appliance ON/OFF button. NOTE Rinnai RHFE 952_1252 OIM...
5 seconds after a movement is sensed or when a button is NOTE pressed. Frequent illumination of the back light greatly reduces the remote controls operational battery life, ensure that unnecessary illumination of the display is avoided. Rinnai RHFE 952_1252 OIM...
, located on the top left hand side of the heater. The heater will automatically modulate between flame settings to maintain the default set temperature of 22°C. No control of the flame or heat output is possible via the appliance ON/OFF button. NOTE Rinnai RHFE 952_1252 OIM...
When an obstruction is detected the Blockage Indicator LED which is located next to the Receiver Window will illuminate RED and the combustion state reduces to front burner, low operation only. Removing the obstruction will allow normal heater operation to be resumed. Rinnai RHFE 952_1252 OIM...
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.
/ inadequate flue system or the Ceramic logs / stones and or burner media may have shifted from when the heater was first installed. There are some warning signs that could indicate a problem. If any of the signs below occur, please contact Rinnai. NORMAL FLAME PATTERN...
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Rinnai appliance is also fitted with self diagnostic electronics that monitor the appliance during start-up and operation. Should a fault occur the appliance will then shut down, the fault that has caused the shut down will be indicated by...
INSTALLING CERAMIC BURNER MEDIA ................... 24 COMMISSIONING ..........................28 INSTALLING THE OUTER FASCIA PANEL ..................28 INSTALLING THE INNER FASCIA PANEL ..................28 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST ................ 29 10. FINAL CHECKLIST ..........................29 WIRING DIAGRAM ........................30 CONTACT INFORMATION ......................32 Rinnai RHFE 952_1252 OIM...
INSTALLATION GENERAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Models: RHFE-952ER & RHFE-1252ER Inbuilt, Fan Exhaust Balanced Flued Convection Flame Fire with IR Remote General Description Control. 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- 952ER &...
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 230V, 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.
FLUE INSTALLATION FLUE TERMINAL LOCATION The RHFE-952ER & RHFE-1252ER flue terminal are ‘Fan Assisted’ with a maximum input of 34 MJ/ h. Ensure that the location of the flue terminal can comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 5601 - IMPORTANT Fig.
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 RHFE 952_1252 OIM...
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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 RHFE 952_1252 OIM...
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HEATER INSTALLATION A. Installation of Ceramic Log Set (RHFE-1252ER) 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-1252ER consists of 40 stones of various size, colour, quantity and shape, of these there are 5 stones that...
Rotate the bottom of the inner fascia in towards the engine body allowing the magnets to secure the inner fascia to the heater engine. Rinnai RHFE 952_1252 OIM...
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.
*Cost of a local call may be higher from mobile. For further information visit www.rinnai.com.au or email enquiry@rinnai.com.au 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.
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