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Operation guide Evolve Gas fires, like cars, require regular maintenance and servicing. For reliable operation Rinnai gas fires should be serviced every two years, including inspection of the flue system.
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Important Appliance must be installed with a Rinnai approved flue system. This appliance must be installed in accordance with: - Manufacturer’s installation instructions - AS/NZS 5601 Gas Installations - AS/NZS 5263 Gas appliances standards For use with Natural Gas or Universal LPG as indicated on the appliance.
About your Rinnai Evolve ......4 Operation using the remote .......6 Clearances from combustibles ..... 8 General information ........9 Care and maintenance ........10 Servicing ............10 Safety ............11 Abnormal flame pattern ......12 Error codes ..........13 Troubleshooting ..........14 Installation checklist ........16 Installer details ..........16...
About your Rinnai Evolve Congratulations on the purchase of your Rinnai Evolve gas fireplace. We hope you love this product as much as we do, and on the off chance that something does go wrong, or if you need help, we’re only a phone call away.
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* The Evolve modulates the flame and heat output to try and maintain the default temperature setting of 22 °C. If the room temperature starts to climb above 22 °C the Evolve will modulate to it’s lowest flame and fan setting, but will not turn off.
This will help avoid damage from leaking batteries. If leakage has occurred the remote will need to be replaced as leaking chemicals could be a risk if touched or ingested. 6 | Evolve 952/1252 Operation Guide: 13116-A 01-17...
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Please be aware the sensor Pry point for removing the will be affected by direct sunlight, back cover draughts, and body temperature Gently pry open the back cover (your hand). from the base of the remote Evolve 952/1252 Operation Guide: 13116-A 01-17...
(including the frame around the fire). TV installation above the fireplace The Evolve has a fan that distributes warm air from the top of the appliance out into the room. As warm air is dispersed outwards, as opposed to directly upwards, installation of a TV may be A Mantel needs to be a min.
Rinnai gas fire. Electrical connection Safety devices The Evolve is fitted with a 1.5 m power cord Your Rinnai Evolve has the following safety and 3-pin plug. The power cord passes devices; flame failure sensing system, pressure...
Do not attempt to carry out any service work other than that mentioned in the troubleshooting section. If you have any other faults or problems, please refer to your installer or contact Rinnai. 10 | Evolve 952/1252 Operation Guide: 13116-A 01-17...
Do not allow anyone to post Do not spray aerosols while the articles through into the heater. appliance is operating. Most contain butane gas which can be a fire hazard if used near the appliance. Evolve 952/1252 Operation Guide: 13116-A 01-17 | 11...
Abnormal flame pattern Each Rinnai flame fire has a distinct flame pattern. This should look the same every time you start your fire, after an initial warm up period of approximately 20 minutes. Abnormal flame performance and/or pattern can indicate a problem with your fire, such as blocked gas injectors, or shifting of burn media.
Error codes The Evolve has self diagnostic electronics that monitor the appliance during start up and operation. Should a fault occur the heater will shut down. The fault that has caused the shut down will be indicated by a pair of flashing numbers in the error display window as shown below.
If you are still unsure or concerned after reading this section, please contact Rinnai on 0800 746 624. During installation there will be an initial burning in period where some smoke and smell may be experienced, this could last for a couple of hours—...
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Room temperature outside 5-45 °C, or temperature sensing circuit has failed, which may indicate an assembly fault. Contact Rinnai. * Unlikely to occur, but possible if there has been an assembly fault or failure with the remote. Evolve 952/1252 Operation Guide: 13116-A 01-17...
Checklist F Appliance positioned in a suitable location (clearances, mantels, surrounds etc.). F Rinnai flue system installed and tested to ensure effective draw. F Gas pressure checked and set according to the data plate. F Burn media installed as per instructions.
2 Year minimum warranty Terms and conditions 1. During the 24 month period from date of purchase and subject to clauses 2 and 3 below, Rinnai New Zealand Limited (“Rinnai”) will, at its own discretion, either replace or repair any defective product at no charge to the customer.
Record your purchase details below ATTACH YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE HERE: Retailer: Retailer address: Date of purchase: Product details: Please keep these details in a safe place for future reference. Register your Evolve online Register your Evolve online at www.rinnai.co.nz/register/...
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