Rinnai Brivis StarPro BX5C Installation Manual
Rinnai Brivis StarPro BX5C Installation Manual

Rinnai Brivis StarPro BX5C Installation Manual

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BX520CNG
BX526CNG
BX5C
StarPro Ducted Gas Heater
Installation Manual
SP421IN
SP430IN
SP421EN
SP430EN
SP435IN
SP4IN/EXT
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  • Page 1 MODELS BX520CNG SP421IN SP430IN SP435IN BX526CNG SP421EN SP430EN BX5C SP4IN/EXT StarPro Ducted Gas Heater Installation Manual...
  • Page 2 For continued safety of this appliance it must be installed and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. All Rinnai gas products sold in Australia are A.G.A. certified. Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation of Duct Connection Pops ......................20 Heater Positioning Installation of Internal Heaters ........................21 Installation in the Roof Space ......................21 6.1.1 Installation Beneath the Floor ......................21 6.1.2 Ventilation Calculations ..........................21 Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 4 12.2.2 Initial Ignition and Gas Inlet Pressure Check ..................38 12.2.3 Heater Temperature Settings and Fan Speed ................... 38 12.3 Final Checks (SP4 and BX5C Heaters) ......................40 12.4 Fault Code Identification on Heater PCB ....................... 40 Technical Specifications Contacts Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 5: Warnings And Important Information

    A NOTE ON ILLUSTRATIONS The illustrations used in this manual are for explanatory purposes only and the shape of your unit NOTE may vary slightly from that which is shown in this manual. Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 6 For safety and warranty purposes, appliances that may be damaged or incorrect must not be installed or operated under any circumstances. Installation of damaged or incorrect appliances may contravene local government regulations. Rinnai disclaims any liability or responsibility whatsoever in relation to the installation or operation of damaged or incorrect appliances.
  • Page 7: Scope

    Refer to AS5601.1 – Gas Installations for more information. Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 8: Installer Due Diligence For Changeovers

    You must ensure that the installation of the products will comply with those laws, regulations and standards, and that the products recommended to customers are fit for the purpose for which they are intended. Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 9: General Product Guidelines

    Be sure there is a clear area to place the heater down, which is within reach of the lifting equipment. Do not use the lifting handles provided to lift the heater above head height. If fitting the heater to elevated heights such as a roof, use suitable lifting equipment. NOTE Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 10: Service Connection Guidelines

    The electricity supply must be 220-240V at 50Hz, and supplied by an authorised power supplier. Generators should never be used to supply this system as their output may be incompatible with, or prone to damage electronic components of the heater. Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 11: Internal Model Guidelines

    Diagram 2. [mm] SP521EN 1046 SP521EN-XA 1046 SP530EN 1096 SP530EN-XA 1096 Heat 800 mm Fan Cabinet Exchanger Minimum Cabinet 750mm Service Clearance Heat Minimum Exchanger Cabinet Cabinet Platform Side View Plan View Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A øSa...
  • Page 12 Diagram 4. Lowest part of 200 mm ( refer to AS5601 floor structure Minimum 700 mm Service Minimum Clearance (Full length of heater) Concrete Base 50mm Ground Side View 750 mm Minimum Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 13: Splitting Internal Model Heaters

    Horizontal flues terminating on a wall shall be at least 300mm above ground level. • An external flue terminal clearance to an opening in a building shall be no less than 1000mm in the vertical direction and 300mm in the horizontal direction. Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 14: Sp4 Internal Models - 100Mm Non-Corrosive Metal Flue

    Please refer to the instructions supplied with a remote flue terminal. Diagram 5 depicts a typical SP4 underfloor configuration. Diagram 5. Typical Remote Terminal Configuration - SP4 Models Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 15: External Model Guidelines

    SP430EN 1096 Diagram 7. BX5C Heater Dimensions Heater Flue Terminal øSa øRa Gas Inlet Table 3. BX5C Heater Dimensions (mm) MODEL BX520C BX526C 1120 1028 Base Box BX520C BX526C (mm) øSa øRa Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 16: Service Clearances

    Side View Plan View 1000 mm min Service Clearance (Top) Service Clearance 500 mm min (Front) Flashing Service Clearance (Front) Min of 150 mm 300 mm 300 mm (End) (End) 500 mm Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 17: Reversing The Heater

    The supply and return air for a BX5C heater may be reversed if the installation requires it. Place the BX5C on the base box to suit the system supply and return air configuration. Diagram 11. BX5C orientation Reverse to suit configuration Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 18: Installation Of Flashing

    When installing the heater at ground level, create two holes to suit the pops all the way to ground level (see Diagram 13), or one rectangular hole to cover the distance of both pops ensuring there is no impediment to the structural integrity of the dwelling. Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 19: Flue Terminal Clearances

    A flue terminal of this type shall not be located under a roofed area, unless the roofed area is fully open on at least two sides, and a free flow of air at the appliance is achieved. Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 20: Heater Configuration

    Supply Pop SUPPLY AIR RETURN AIR Position from SIDE SIDE Factory SP4 External Supply Pop Position Return Pop Position from Factory from Factory HEATER CABINET FAN CABINET SUPPLY AIR RETURN AIR SIDE SIDE Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 21: Heater Positioning

    Downflow unit. The upper vent shall be located at or above the top of the unit. The two openings may be combined as long as the above conditions are met. Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 22: Installation Of External Heaters

    If the heater is to be installed in an elevated position or on a roof, the installation shall comply with AS/NZS 5601. It must be secured to prevent movement and it must have adequate provision for service access. Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 23: Thermistor Installation

    See "Diagram 16. BX5C Thermistor Mounting Location" on page 24 d. Position heater onto basebox and coil up excess loom into the corner of the basebox. Ensure thermistor loom is not pinched between heater and basebox. Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 24 The loom can be installed either left or right handed, to be confirmed by installer. NOTE Remove bracket from heat exchanger and install as shown above. • • Be careful not to pinch the loom Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 25: Ducting And Outlets

    If a grille has a free ventilation opening of 500mm x 800mm, the grille size is 0.5m x 0.8m = 0.4m² With a filter, this grille suits the BX520C heater, which requires 0.34m² or 0.38m² depending on installed base box. Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 26: Outlet Chart Information

    Table 7 on page 27). DO NOT USE this configuration in Add-On Cooling applications, unless you ensure Minimum Recommended Airflow required for the cooling is maintained. Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 27 BX5 Heaters – External BX520C (300mm)** BX520C (350mm)** BX526C (350mm)** BX526C (400mm)** 1060 ** Model and base-box duct size Network 516 modules can only be used on heaters manufactured after 1 March 2010. NOTE Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 28: Thermostat Installation

    Fan only operation: Connect heater terminal G to terminal G on the thermostat. g. Insert the batteries correctly and mount the thermostat onto the backing plate. h. Refer to the installation guide and operating manual supplied with the programmable thermostat. Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 29: Connect A Manual Thermostat

    Connect the wiring to the heater at terminals R and W (refer to Diagram 19 for an SP4 Series heater or Diagram 20 for BX5C). g. For fan-only operation, wire a switch in circuit between heater terminals R and G. Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 30 Diagram 19. SP4 Series Manual Thermostat Manual Thermostat SP4 Series Control Module Diagram 20. BX5C Manual Thermostat Manual Thermostat BX5C Terminal Block Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 31: Networker Installation: Single And Multiple Connections

    Feed the cables through the grommet at the base of the unit to the heater terminal block. g. Connect to TW1 and TW2 on the heater terminal block, refer to Diagram 22. Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 32: Connect Multiple Heaters To A Networker

    A master networker can be identified by the word 'Clock' beside Key 5 (while the networker is switched off). NOTE Diagram 23. Dual Networker Connections Master Networker Slave Networker SP4 and BX5C Series Control Module Backing Plate Backing Plate Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 33: Change A Networker From Slave To Master

    Adaptive zoning • Controlling multiple appliances with one networker • Grouping multiple appliances into zones using one networker. 10.3.5 ZonePlus Refer to the ZonePlus Installation Manual if installing a ZonePlus control system. Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 34: Adaptive Zoning And Add-On Air Conditioning

    Diagram 26 details the Normally Closed (N/C), Zero Volt (OV) and Normally Open (N/O) connections for the RJ12 socket and terminal block connections for zones A, B, C and D on heater PCB. Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 35: Connect A Damper Motor To The Control Module

    ZONE A Diagram 29. 240VAC Power Open/Power Close Damper Motor 240VAC Relay 240VAC Supply Active RJ12 Neutral Connectors ZONE B Damper Motor Close 240VAC ZONE A Common Power Open/ Open Power Close Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 36: Commissioning And Control Settings

    Zone Module – up to 4 Heating + Zone Module – up Heater PCB Add-On to 4 ‘ADD-ON’ terminal Heating + Zone Module – up Zone Module Add-On to 3 ‘ADD-ON’ terminal Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 37 Turn the rotary dial to adjust the parameter value, e.g. H01 ID01: 1. f. Press the on/off button to save and exit. All settings are saved automatically when the on/off button is pressed to exit networker set-up mode. NOTE Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 38: Sp4 And Bx5C Commissioning Instructions

    Set the fan speed (H01 ID01) to provide sufficient but not excessive airflow. (Typically, the fan speed is less for floor outlet systems than for ceiling outlet systems.) The airflow from down-vent ceiling diffusers in main living areas should be felt near floor level. Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 39 Adjust the EHTG fan speed setting (H01 ID03) to provide the required amount of air through the remaining open outlets, ensuring that the temperature rise does not exceed 45ºC. Do not adjust the thermistor set temperature while setting up the EHTG fan speed. Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 40: Final Checks (Sp4 And Bx5C Heaters)

    Both L.E.D’s will flash together for the first three flashes and then ‘PRIMARY STATUS L.E.D 1’ will stop while ‘PRIMARY STATUS L.E.D 2’ will flash two more times, example flash sequence below. Primary Status L.E.D 1 Primary Status L.E.D 2 Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 41 To reset the appliance and clear a lockout fault press and hold the ‘CLEAR’ button for three seconds on the heater control board or reset through a Networker controller if connected. Assist the customer with filling in the Warranty Details on the company website: http://www.rinnai.com.au or www.brivis.com.au and follow the links. NOTE Rinnai...
  • Page 42: Technical Specifications

    ** Model and base duct size • The manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. • Rated air flow of universal units is in the factory default 'internal' configuration. NOTE Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 43 NOTES Rinnai Ducted Gas Heater IM – ISSUE A...
  • Page 44: Contacts

    Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 5.00 pm EST. *Cost of a local call may be higher from a mobile phone . (National calls from public phones in Australia are free.) For further information visit www.rinnai.com.au or email enquiry@rinnai.com.au innai New Zealand Ltd...

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