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Ember Installation Guide: 12890-F 06-21

Ember masonry installation overview

1

2

Modify the enclosure

Ensure the enclosure meets the requirements set out on p. 9.

Gas and electrical connections

Prepare gas and electrical connections, refer p. 8.

3

Connect flexi to flue terminal

Stretch out the flexi to the required length and attach to the flue terminal using the clamps 

provided. Seal the terminal to the chimney plate and weatherproof any openings using 

appropriate silicone sealant.

4

Drop flexi down chimney

Drop the flexi flue down the chimney, making sure you have the intake and exhaust flues in 

the correct position, and seal the chimney plate to the chimney.

5

Attach flexi flues to the flue spigot plate

Undo the two front screws holding the flue spigot in place and attach the flexi to the spigot 

using the clamps provided. Screw/rivet in place to stop any movement, refer p. 19.

6

If using the infill panel or masonry frame attach the side brackets

Attach the side brackets provided with the infill panel or masonry frame, using the screws 

provided, to the Ember engine using the top and bottom fixings.

7

Attach flue to the fire

Line up the spigot plate with the flue guide rails on top of the unit, slide the unit in place, and 

secure spigot—two front screws.

8

Secure Ember to the enclosure

This can be done two ways depending on the installation:

1.  Secure to the enclosure via the existing flanges on the engine, or

 

2.  If using the infill panel or masonry frame, attach the side brackets* to the Ember engine 

with screws*, using the top and bottom fixings. Slide the Ember in place, and secure the 

side brackets to the enclosure, using the three outer screw positions on each bracket, to 

the brickwork using suitable fixings (not provided).

 

 

* Provided with the infill panel or masonry frame

9

Complete the gas connection

Make the gas connection.

10

Install the burn media and commission

Install the glass, granules, rockwool, logs or stones. Refit the combustion chamber glass 

and commission, refer p. 20-26.

11

Install the frame and infill panel (if using)

Install the masonry or the 3-sided frame and infill panel* (if using), refer p. 27. 

 

 

* Separate installation instructions are provided with the infill panel.

Summary of Contents for Ember 600

Page 1: ...Ember series gas fireplaces Installation guide Models RDV600N RDV600L RDV700N RDV700L ...

Page 2: ...rvicing and repair shall be carried out only by authorised personnel Warning Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause property damage personal injury or loss of life For more information about buying using and servicing of Rinnai appliances call 0800 RINNAI 0800 746 624 Rinnai New Zealand Limited 105 Pavilion Drive Mangere Auckland PO Box 53177 Auckland Airport ...

Page 3: ...ero clearance frame 18 Attaching the flexi flues to the spigot plate 19 Burn media installation 20 Removing the burner box glass panel 21 Adding the glass and vermiculite 21 Log set installation 22 Stone set installation 24 Commissioning 26 Installing the frame 27 Test operation and lighting sequence 28 Installation checklist and customer handover 28 Wiring diagram 29 Flueing Ember flueing 30 Flue...

Page 4: ...ote control batteries inserted operation and installation guides granule packs rockwool crushed glass vermiculite flexible gas connection and two spare halogen bulbs 4 SIDED or 3 SIDED FRAME ZERO CLEARANCE FRAME A must have for mock chimney installations as it gives automatic clearance to combustibles and is critical for keeping the installation square INFILL PANEL if needed Infill panel only need...

Page 5: ...it is installed higher up the wall the movement of air from the convection fan depending on the room configuration could create draughts Noise level 37 45 dB A Flueing Masonry Colinear flexi flue air intake Ø 75 mm exhaust Ø 100 mm Appliance must be installed with a Rinnai Ember flue system Flueing Mock chimney Colinear air intake Ø 75 mm exhaust Ø 100 mm to coaxial direct vent flueing inner Ø 100...

Page 6: ...frame masonry installations or mock chimney installations with a hearth 580 640 618 380 590 18 287 Ember 600 with 4 sided frame mock chimney installations 580 640 644 380 590 26 18 287 695 790 95 95 600 535 mm 500 mm Viewable glass dimensions same for both 600 models infill panel ...

Page 7: ...allations 618 740 380 590 680 18 312 740 644 380 590 26 680 18 312 658 825 92 5 92 5 700 695 890 95 95 Ember 700 with 3 sided frame masonry installations or mock chimney installations with a hearth 638 mm 500 mm Viewable glass dimensions same for both 700 models infill panel masonry frame ...

Page 8: ...e use of a rubber hose for any gas connection to a fixed appliance is not authorised by the manufacturer Electrical supply The Ember is fitted with a 1 5 m power cord and 3 pin plug The power cord passes through a slot in the back left hand corner of the appliance The connection is either direct wired or connected to a power point within the cavity This must be connected to a dedicated earthed pow...

Page 9: ... to add cavity vents Refer p 32 33 for more information Actual chimney size needs to be at least 200 x 200 mm for the two flexi flues to fit down the chimney Corner installations The Ember must be positioned within the enclosure on a flat level surface that allows free movement of the appliance The enclosure must be capable of supporting 1 5 times the weight of the Ember 7 0 2 m i n 1 4 0 4 25 993...

Page 10: ...e Mantels and surrounds made of combustible materials such as wood are allowed providing they are outside the minimum clearances shown Hearths A hearth is not necessary but can be used for decorative purposes or protection of sensitive flooring if required A hearth must not obscure the front of the fire or obstruct the fire in any way including the frame around the fire Wall surface above the fire...

Page 11: ...ock chimney installations which typically have mantels and surrounds made of combustible material The 4 sided frame sits approximately 26 mm below the engine refer dimension diagrams Glass width 540 400 400 570 400 Clearance Clearance Minimum above fire 1340 Ember 600 4 sided frame Glass width 640 400 400 570 400 Clearance Clearance Minimum above fire 1440 Ember 700 4 sided frame Distance off the ...

Page 12: ... mm dimension The 400 mm dimension is the minimum clearance required to a mantel The image adjacent shows the dimension from the edge of the frame in the case of the Ember the 400 mm dimension is to be taken from the edge of the glass Always check with the TV manufacturer It is up to the owner to check the TV installation with the TV manufacturer some have warranty conditions that state a TV is no...

Page 13: ...Ember Installation Guide 12890 F 06 21 13 Installation Installation servicing and repair shall be carried out only by authorised personnel ...

Page 14: ... the infill panel or masonry frame using the screws provided to the Ember engine using the top and bottom fixings 7 Attach flue to the fire Line up the spigot plate with the flue guide rails on top of the unit slide the unit in place and secure spigot two front screws 8 Secure Ember to the enclosure This can be done two ways depending on the installation 1 Secure to the enclosure via the existing ...

Page 15: ...haust flues in the correct position The intake is on the left Flexi flues clamped and riveted screwed in place to the engine spigot plate Due to the weight it s best to support the underside of the plate to stop the flexi flues from extending too much Base of masonry enclosure MUST BE level and allow free movement of the appliance for maintenance and servicing The Ember engine must be secured to t...

Page 16: ...eck clearances are maintained Add colinear sections as required these twist and lock into place 5 6 Attach flexi flues to the flue spigot plate Undo the two front screws holding the flue spigot in place and attach the flexi to the spigot using the clamps provided and screw into place refer p 19 7 Attach the flue spigot back onto the engine Line up the spigot plate with the flue guide rails on top ...

Page 17: ...nce to a combustible surface Flue pipes twist and lock into place Colinear to coaxial adaptor supported and secured in place Flexi flues clamped and screwed to the connections Base of enclosure MUST BE level and allow free movement of the appliance for maintenance and servicing Zero clearance frame fitted refer next page 600 mm maximum Maximum vertical flue length is 10 m If adding 2 x 45 bends ma...

Page 18: ...itted prior to final cladding It is a universal frame designed for different opening sizes For installation refer to the detailed instructions provided with the zero clearance frame kit The frame has three functions 1 Maintains the required clearances to combustibles around the fire 2 Keeps the enclosure square and provides rigidity above the fire 3 Allows for a thin profile frame and for the engi...

Page 19: ... flue clamps over the flexi flues and tighten DO NOT overtighten as this will crush and damage the flue 3 Drill through the pre punched holes either side of the flue clamp and into the flexi flue spigot Secure in place using the stainless steel self tapping screws provided ensuring the connection will stop movement or dislodgement of the flue Helpful tip Once the flue is connected to the spigot pl...

Page 20: ... t be interchanged The Ember 600 and 700 burn media sets are different The Ember 600 stone set has six less stones and the log set is narrower and shorter ensure you have the correct kit before starting Ember 600 stone set laid out in the correct order Positioning guide picture fixed to the unit will help There should be a wonderful closeup picture secured to the fire to help you decipher what goe...

Page 21: ...empty the bags of vermiculite and glass into the mesh tray blend together and level out 3 Put the upper tray back in place and re tighten the screws 1 2 2 Removing the burner box glass panel Before adding the burn media the burner box glass panel needs to be removed There are two screws on each side circled on the image to the right DO NOT undo the screws holding the metal L brackets in place as t...

Page 22: ...ler the installation steps are the same the 700 has been used in these instructions Please note The rockwool for illustration purposes is lighter in colour in these images The actual colour is black Ember 600 Ember 700 1 2 3 4 4 4 Before adding the log set make sure the vermiculite and glass packets have been added into the burn media tray refer previous page and that it has been secured back in p...

Page 23: ...d three quarters Pinch and roll the rockwool into pea sized balls 600 35 700 50 and place in between the granules These can go over the burner ports as the material is designed for the flame to penetrate through the ceramic fibres to enhance the flame picture and produce a glow effect Step 3 Front log Add the front log onto the two log locating pins inside the grill It should sit securely into the...

Page 24: ...o p 20 for the correct installation order Please note The rockwool for illustration purposes is lighter in colour in these images The actual colour is black Ember 600 Ember 700 Before adding the stone set make sure the vermiculite and glass packets have been added into the burn media tray refer p 21 and that it has been secured back in place Also remove the two back log locating pins and bracket n...

Page 25: ...p 4 Adding the granules and rockwool Place DO NOT POUR the granules ensuring even coverage around the burner ports so as not to cause blockages You will use approx one bag of granules for both models a bag will be leftover Pinch and roll the rockwool into pea sized balls 600 20 700 30 and place in between the granules These can go over the burner ports as the material is designed for the flame to ...

Page 26: ...ation of the appliance and return the commissioning sheet to its plastic pouch The gas pressures must be checked against those printed on the data plate of the appliance The pressures are factory set and may not require adjustment When checking the operating pressures the combustion chamber glass must be on Commissioning sheet and small 19 mm spanner located on top of the PCB cover Inlet pressure ...

Page 27: ...e The thermistor must protrude by approximately 15 mm as shown above 3 Slide the two top frame hangers into the corresponding frame slots on the Ember engine and push the lower section into the recess of the engine 4 Secure the top section in place using the screws provided via the three U shaped fixing positions on the frame 5 Secure the lower section of the frame in place using the two bottom si...

Page 28: ...ty or delay in establishing a flame Flame appears either very short or very long Flame only burns part way across the burner Severe soot building up on the inside of the glass door Important It is the responsibility of the installer to check that under normal conditions of the appliance all flue gases are exhausted to the outside atmosphere and that there is no spillage of combustion gases into th...

Page 29: ... 1 bk br bl w TR 1 2 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 w w ER y w SV 1 FR2 FR1 r bl bl w y 2 1 3 FM HI COM LO ON OFF DISPLAY UNIT ON OFF gy or bl r gr y gr y 5A F POV SV 3 SV 2 p w bl w w y TF w w r bl L pl gy or y or 3 2 1 6 5 br bl N AC 230 240V gr y gr y R TH OH TH1 w w bk bk 4 3 2 1 3 2 1 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 WIRING DIAGRAM UNI CONTROL MODEL 3 1 Burner Issue A ...

Page 30: ...inless steel inner galvanised steel outer aluminium inner coaxial flue These all have slightly different clearances to combustibles Flue cowl clearance To ensure products of combustion are cleared adequate clearance from the building is required The flue cowl should have a 500 mm clearance from any part of the building This also applies to steeped and pitched roofs where the flue cowl should be 50...

Page 31: ...ue pipe must be supported to prevent any downward sags Horizontal pipe sections should be supported every 1 2 m Wall straps can be used for this purpose The horizontal run of flue pipe must have a 20 mm rise for every 1 m of run towards the flue termination NEVER allow the flue pipe to run downwards towards the horizontal flue terminal A downward slope can trap heat and become a fire hazard Shared...

Page 32: ...above the floor is 400 mm Check clearances before installation If installing the Rinnai Ember into a purpose built chimney breast or chase which is not open to the roof space of the building you will need to add cavity vents Heat from the fire lost through the outer skin of the appliance or the flue system will not be able to adequately vent This can lead to a build up of excess heat in the cavity...

Page 33: ...wards the flue terminal A downwards slope can trap heat and become a fire hazard 4 Flue elbow 90 R3643 Maximum number of 90 bends is one 5 If installing the Rinnai Ember into a purpose built chimney breast or chase which is not open to the roof space of the building you will need to add cavity vents Heat from the fire lost through the outer skin of the appliance or the flue system will not be able...

Page 34: ...ension Roof cowl R3651 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 3 Flue elbow 45 R3642 Maximum number of 45 bends is two Ember adaptor R3653 Refer p 30 for clearance to combustible information for the Ember adaptor Maximum length can t be more than 600 mm due to the heat from the colinear flexi flues 4 Vertical flueing if doing a short vertical flue no bends for a single storey dwelling the mock chimney vertical flue...

Page 35: ...ening only vertical termination Flueing options Minimum 3 m Maximum 8 m 590 mm Flue components 1 Masonry chimney flexi vertical flue kit R3652 Extends out to 8 m Actual chimney size needs to be at least 200 x 200 mm for the flexi flues to fit down the chimney 1 ...

Page 36: ...ueing options Minimum 900 mm Maximum 1200 mm 400 mm 590 mm unit height Flue components 1 Ember adaptor R3653 Stretches out to 1 2 m 1 2 3 Masonry horizontal flue box R2449 2 3 Horizontal wall terminal R3650 Photo of an assembled masonry horizontal flue box and wall terminal 401 381 379 381 379 401 ...

Page 37: ...t to 8 m Kit includes flue cowl chimney flashing plate intake flexi Ø 75 mm LHS exhaust flexi Ø100 mm RHS 455 mm 455 mm Mock chimney horizontal flue kit Code R3654 Coaxial horizontal flue kit that attaches to the Ember Adaptor If longer flueing is required order additional flue pipes 90 bend 300 mm flue pipe Horiz wall terminal Horiz flashing kit Masonry horizontal flue box Code R2449 Horizontal f...

Page 38: ...to 175 mm or 360 mm Inner aluminium Ø 100 mm Outer galv steel Ø 170 mm Roof cowl R3651 Aluminium flue terminal required for all vertical flue installations part of all vertical flue kits 268 mm 325 6 mm 240 mm High wind vertical cowl protection kit R3655 For windy areas such as Wellington coastal properties and elevated properties on hills Designed to wrap around the vertical cowl to reduced wind ...

Page 39: ...llations Refer horizontal wall terminal for installed dimensions Box depth is 100 mm Elbow flue strap R3644 Flue support for elbows and offsets Flue elbow 45 R3642 Kit contains two 45 bends Offsets obstructions Elbow swivels 360 at base Angle not adjustable Once joined effective length reduces 35 mm to approx 73 mm Inner Aluminium Outer Galvanised steel Flue pipe length and code Offset Rise None b...

Page 40: ...Ember installation guide 12890 F Tel 0800 746 624 http www youtube com rinnainz http facebook com rinnainz Rinnai co nz ...

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