Rinnai New Zealand
Compact Op/Install Manual: 10170-C 02-09
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Installation Information - Flueing
New fireplace installations and flueing
For installations into new fireplaces (installation into a combustible opening) a Rinnai Zero
Clearance Box and Zero Clearance Flue Kit is required. Failure to meet this installation criteria
will void any product warranty.
Installing the heater last minimises building debris/dust entering the fire which is common
when building or renovating.
Construct frame and install a zero clearance box BEFORE the dry wall
Refer to instructions supplied with the zero clearance box.
Installation of the zero clearance box needs to be on a level base. If
this is not done the appliance may twist and become damaged and
will void any product warranty.
Install the flue
The flue should be self supporting. This is usually done at the framing stage with flue supports
(x2) provided in the flue kit. These are riveted to the flue. The flue kit components are twin-
skin and require a 25 mm clearance from combustibles.
Complete electrical connection
Electrical cord is not fire rated and should not come into contact with the fire. An electrical
isolation switch is also required so positioning of this switch needs to be considered when
assessing where to install the unit.
Flat wall
Construct frame
Install zero
clearance box
Install flue
Plaster and
paint
Install heater
680 mm
675 mm
370 mm
Flue
Combustible Material
Inner flue
Outer flue
must be ≥ 25 mm from inner flue
