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sideways flue diverter installation guide
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InfInIty® sideways flue diverter
installation guide
Rinnai new Zealand Ltd.
(0800 746 624)
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The sideways flue diverter is an accessory that can be fitted to an external Rinnai
continuous flow water heater. It is designed to expel combustion products in a sideways
direction. The flue diverter is fitted with screws to the flue terminal.
Important
: The flue diverter MUST remain as a permanent fixture as removal could mean
the water heater position no longer complies with AS/NZS 5601.1. All clearances must
conform with AS/NZS 5601.1
Suitability
• Externally mounted Rinnai INFINITY continuous flow water heaters NOT installed into a recess box.
• External SINGLE water heater applications only (can be installed for left and right handed
installations).
• Balconies, patios, or other enclosed areas where products of combustion can be rapidly dispersed
into the open-air.
Code Model
FDS16
: VT16 and XR16
FDS20
: VT20, XR18, XR20, Solar 20
FDS24
: VT24, VT26, XR20+, XR26, XR26+, XR24, Solar 24
Specific applications
Noise reduction, in particular with larger INFINITY models where the unit is positioned close to a
neighbouring property.
Where there may be an obstruction such as a tree, fence, wall or other structure, that even though
an INFINITY is installed with the required clearances, will perform more efficiently if the flue gases are
cleared away from the obstruction.
Where clearance to an openable window or other building structure is tight, the clearance shifts to the
point of discharge (close to the edge of the water heater case).
Openable
window
j
n
Sideways flue
diverter—ensure
1500 mm clearance
j and n relate to minimum clearancs required for
balanced flue terminals from AS/NZS 5601.1