Heater Location; Gas Supply; Electrical Supply - Rinnai RHFE-559FDT3 Operation & Installation Manual

Energysaver-fdt power flued gas space heater
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HEATER LOCATION

When positioning the heater the main variables governing the location are Flueing and Warm Air Distribution.
This heater must not be installed where curtains or other combustible materials could come into contact with it. In
some cases curtains may need restraining.
For all installations, ONLY Rinnai Energysaver Flue components MUST be used.
The Rinnai Energysaver MUST NOT be flued into 'natural draft' flue system or via a chimney.
WARNING
Consult the Rinnai 'Energysaver Space Heater Co-Axial flue System installation' manual included
with the 'On Wall' or 'Direct' flue kits for detailed flue installation instructions.

GAS SUPPLY

The gas supply terminates outside the heater on the back of the appliance.
Locate the gas supply pipe to suit position as per the heater gas inlet. Refer to dimension drawings on page 29
for appliance gas inlet location.
The gap required between the wall and heater body is 85 mm to 205 mm depending on which back cover kit is
used.
Gas pipe sizing must consider the gas input to this appliance as well as all other gas appliances
in the premises.
IMPORTANT
The gas meter and regulator must be specified for the total gas rate. Suitable sizing chart such as
the one in AS/NZS 5601 should be used.
PURGING THE GAS SUPPLY: All foreign materials such as filings must be purged from the gas
supply, as they may cause the gas control valve to malfunction.

ELECTRICAL SUPPLY

This heater has a power cord with a three pin plug supplied. The cord passes out of the rear of the appliance and
can extend to the left or right of the appliance.
A dedicated 230V / 240V 50Hz earthed 10 Amp power point must be used with this appliance. The power point
must to the left or the right side, it MUST NOT be above the heater.
Alternatively the appliance can be direct wired if the power supply is to be concealed. The electric isolation switch
MUST BE accessible after the appliance has been installed.
Consult a qualified electrician if direct wiring is required as it must comply with
the requirements of AS/NZS 5601 and AS/NZS 3000 and any other relevant local
regulations.
IMPORTANT
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