Rinnai Australia
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Ultima II Installation Manual
GENERAL - INSTALLATION
The following pages contain information relating to Installation and Service. Failure to
comply with these instructions could result in a fire or explosion, which could cause
serious injury, death or property damage.
Improper installation, adjustments, service or maintenance can cause serious injury,
death or property damage. Such work must be performed by an authorised person.
• The appliance must be installed in accordance with the local gas and electrical
authority regulations.
• This appliance must not be installed where curtains or other combustible materials
could come into contact with it. In some cases curtains may need restraining.
• This appliance discharges a large volume of warm air
at low level to provided even heat distribution.
• Some nylon carpets contain dyes which may be
affected by the warm air flow.
• Heat emanating from the front of this appliance may
over time affect the appearance of some materials
used for flooring such as carpet, vinyl, cork or timber.
This effect may be amplified if the air in the room
contains cooking vapours or cigarette smoke. To
avoid this possibility, it is recommended that a mat be
placed in front of the appliance, extending at least
750 mm in front of it.
• If the supply cord is damaged or requires replacing, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or the manufacturer's agent or similarly qualified person in order to
avoid a hazard.
1. MAIN POINTS GOVERNING HEATER LOCATION
i.
Suitable Installation Type
• Ultima II Inbuilt: Suitable for masonry fireplace installations
ONLY!
• Ultima II Console: Suitable for a masonry fireplace installation, or against a wall using a twin skin flue
in the wall cavity.
Ultima II Console and Inbuilt models are NOT SUITABLE for ‘built in’ installations
other than a masonry fireplace as described in this manual. They are not suitable for
installation into non masonry or ‘false’ fireplaces, bookcases or shelves.
ii. Flue connection and cowl to comply with AS/NZS 5601.
iii. Warm air distribution.
iv. Ensure that the area in which the appliance is installed has adequate fixed ventilation, this fixed
ventilation must be provided in accordance with AS/NZS 5601.
2. UNPACKING THE APPLIANCE
•
Undo straps.
•
Lift carton off heater, never lift heater out of carton by top louvres.
•
Check for damage. If the heater is damaged, contact your supplier for advice.
•
Before installing this appliance, check it is labelled for the correct gas type (see label on rear of heater).
Refer to local gas authority for confirmation of gas type if you are in doubt.
•
For the Ultima II Inbuilt model only, before installation, remove & discard the triangular packing brackets
from rear top of the front casing.
The following additional items should be included in the carton:
•
Radiants (2 packs of 3)
•
Flue spigot and screws
•
Foam sealing strip (Inbuilt only)
•
Rear Cover and screws with wall brackets (Console only).
3. ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
The heater has a power cord with a three pin plug supplied.
Rinnai recommends that the heater be plugged into a 240V, 10A
earthed power point. The power point must be a minimum of
300mm to the side of the heater (it must not be above the heater).
Alternatively - heater can be direct wired if the power supply is to be concealed. Consult a qualified
electrician if direct wiring is required as it must comply to AS/NZS 5601 and AS/NZS 3000.
WARNING
IMPORTANT
150mm
1000mm
150mm
150mm
The above diagram shows the clearances required
around this heater whilst in operation
IMPORTANT
Heater
1500mm
(300mm Min)
Power
Point
Wall