Installation manual
Rinnai 3 RF1800 OIM
SAFETY
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT READING AND UNDERSTANDING THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
Taking time to familiarise yourself with the appliance’s features and operation will allow you to
get the most out of your appliance for years to come.
Please keep these instructions for future reference. Failure to comply with these instructions could
result in a re or explosion, which could cause serious injury, death or property damage.
Improper installation, adjustments, service or maintenance can cause serious injury, death or property
damage. Such work must be performed by authorised personnel.
The appliance must be installed in accordance with the local gas and electrical authority regulations.
Flue terminal must always vent directly to outdoors.
DO NOT extend the ue vertically or horizontally in ways other than prescribed in the appliance
manufacturers’ installation instructions.
For information on gas consumption, see data plate on the appliance.
This appliance must not be installed where curtains or other combustible materials could come into
contact with it. In some cases curtains may need restraining.
When considering installation ensure minimum clearances as in the following drawing are adhered to
for both sides of the appliance:
500 mm
Min
1000 mm
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
The appliance is not intended for use by young children or inrm persons without supervision.
Young children must be supervised when in the vicinity of this heater while it is in operation.
For protection of young children or the inrm a secondary guard is required.
If the supply cord is damaged or requires replacing, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or the
manufacturer’s agent or similarly qualied person in order to avoid a hazard.
DO NOT connect to an LPG Gas cylinder indoors.
A dedicated 240 V earthed 10 Amp power point must be used with this appliance.
DO NOT modify this appliance. Modifying from original specications 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.
Before installing the heater, check the label for the correct gas type (refer rating plate, inside the
appliance). Refer to local gas authority for conrmation of the gas type if you are in doubt.