Installation manual

Rinnai Australia 14 Slimfire 252 Operation & Installation Manual
HEATER LOCATION
ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
Masonry Fireplace
The appliance must be positioned within the fireplace on a flat level surface.
If the appliance is elevated from the ground within the structure, a base must be constructed using suitable material
with supporting joists capable of supporting a minimum of 1.5 times the weight of the appliance.
Zero Clearance In-built installation
Framework of the installation must conform to local building codes. Non-combustible materials need not be used.
If the appliance is elevated from the ground within the structure, a base must be constructed using suitable material
with supporting joists capable of supporting a minimum of 1.5 times the weight of the appliance.
ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONS
Enclosure dimensions are shown below. The enclosure dimensions specified are critical to the successful
installation of this appliance and must be strictly adhered to.
AS 5601 “GAS INSTALLATIONS” requires that flue components be supported independently of
the appliance.
All dimensions are minimums and are in mm
Installation Type Height (H) Width (W) Depth (D)
Masonry Min 550 Max 630 Min 595 700 Max
360
(min clearance spigot to
back of fire place 50mm!)
Zero Clearance 615 685
380
(read caution below)
For clarity the consumer piping gas supply, electrical connections and some construction details
have been omitted. Refer to “GAS SUPPLY” on page 15 and “ELECTRICAL SUPPLY” on page 15
for details.
When preparing a cavity / frame for a zero clearance installation the total cavity depth MUST also
include the thickness of the external cladding, as the zero clearance box MUST BE installed flush
with the cladding surface. Failure to do this will cause misalignment of the flue systems.
CAUTION
MASONRY INSTALLATION ZERO CLEARANCE INSTALLATION
CAUTION