Rinnai FM10LA, Operation & Installation Manual, Page: 12 / 24

Rinnai 12 HW_GI_FM10 OIM
NOTE
Installation, service and removal MUST BE by an appropriately licensed tradesperson ONLY .
It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure all current AS/NZS 5601 requirements are met.
Remove transit protection. Check for damage, if any is found DO NOT install and contact supplier.
REGULATIONS
This appliance must be installed in accordance with:
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Current AS/NZS 3500 .4 and AS/NZS 5601
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Rinnai Installation Instructions
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Local regulations and municipal building codes including local OH&S requirements
The Authorised Person performing the installation is responsible for:
1. Correct commissioning of the appliance.
2. Ensuring the appliance performs to the specifications on the dataplate.
3. Demonstrating the operation of the appliance to the customer, including water flow rate adjustment.
4. Demonstrating the location of the battery compartment and how to replace the battery.
5. Advising the customer of the need for regular servicing (Rinnai recommends servicing every 2 years).
6. Handing these instructions to the customer.
APPLICABLE MODELS
These Installation Instructions apply only to the Rinnai gas instantaneous water heater models that are listed on
the cover page of this manual.
UNPACKING THE APPLIANCE
Packed with the appliance should be the Operating / Installation Manual, Commissioning check list, Warranty
booklet, Gas adaptor with washer, Gas regulator, Regulator inlet pressure testing point, Battery and Heat shield
kits. Remove all packaging and protective materials from the appliance and accessories. If any damage is evident
or any accessories are missing DO NOT install or operate the appliance. Contact your supplier for advice.
APPLIANCE LOCATION
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This appliance is designed for ‘Outdoor’ Installation only. As such, it MUST BE located in an above ground open
air situation with natural ventilation, without stagnant areas, where gas leakage and products of combustion are
rapidly dispersed by wind and natural convection.
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This appliance MUST BE mounted on a vertical structure with the water and gas connections on the underside
pointing downwards. For appliances installed on elevated structures or under floors specific requirements apply.
Refer to AS/NZS 5601 for details.
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This appliance
MUST NOT
be used as a domestic spa, swimming pool heater or as part of a solar hot water
system.
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This appliance MUST BE placed as close as practicable to the most frequently used hot water outlet or outlets
to minimise the delay time for hot water delivery.
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All appliances must be installed to ensure access can be gained without hazard or undue difficulty for
inspection, repair, renewal or operational purposes. Sufficient clearances shall allow access to, and removal of,
all serviceable components.
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Appliances should not be mounted higher than 2.5 metres above the ground or floor level unless the customer
can arrange permanent and safe access or can provide another means of access, for example, by means of
scissor or boom lifts acceptable to local authorities.
PIPE SIZING
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See Table 1 (Specification table) for appliance gas consumption. If the gas pipe sizing is insufficient the customer
will not get the full performance benefit. Gas pipe sizing must consider the gas input to this appliance as well as
all the other gas appliances in the premises. The gas meter and regulator must be specified for this gas rate. An
approved sizing chart such as the one in AS/NZS 5601 should be used.
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Water pipe sizing and layout should be performed in accordance with AS/NZS 3500 .4 . All hot water pipe-
work should be insulated to optimise performance and energy efficiency.
GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION