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Rinnai 

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RF1800 OIM

  

Before You Start 

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Safety 3

Safety Devices 

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Appliance Features 

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Operation Instructions 

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Operational Safety 

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Power Failure 

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Cleaning 6

When to call for Service 

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Service 6

Installation Table of Contents 

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Contacts 22

OPERATION TABLE OF CONTENTS

Summary of Contents for RF1800

Page 1: ...nd Municipal Building Codes including local OH S requirements This appliance must be installed maintained and removed by an Authorised Person For continued safety of this appliance it must be installed and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers instructions All Rinnai gas products are A G A certified Operation Installation Manual RF1800 ...

Page 2: ... Effect appliance We trust you will have many years of enjoyment from your purchase THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SAFETY PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF YOUR NEW FLAME FIRE AND GAIN A FULL UNDERSTANDING OF THE APPLIANCE ...

Page 3: ...art 2 Safety 3 Safety Devices 4 Appliance Features 5 Operation Instructions 5 Operational Safety 5 Power Failure 5 Cleaning 6 When to call for Service 6 Service 6 Installation Table of Contents 7 Contacts 22 OPERATION TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 4: ... The main RF1800 engine components are supplied in a crate components for additional installation methods are packed separately The following table lists the contents for each component package ensure that the components listed for the installation method being installed are present before proceeding with the installation Item Description Contents A B C 1 Rinnai RF1800 gas fire engine 2 Gas connec...

Page 5: ...nce 1000 M in 500 m in 1000 Recommended minium height 500 min 300 When within 300mm of floor 1000 min This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety The applianc...

Page 6: ...OT CONNECT TO AN LPG GAS CYLINDER INDOORS Turn the heater OFF when not in use DO NOT unplug the heater while it is in operation When the heater is operated for the first time or after long periods of non use a slight odour may be emitted this is normal However if odours persist switch OFF the appliance and contact Rinnai Appliances incorporating a live fuel effect and designed to operate with lumi...

Page 7: ...nitial burn in turn off the gas supply and arrange for an authorised person to make a service call This appliance has a flame failure safety system which ensures that in the event of an ignition failure gas supply failure or flame being extinguished for any reason the appliance will shut down The appliance will attempt to re start automatically Lock Out If the appliance fails to re ignite then the...

Page 8: ...the flames will be a bright luminous yellow colour If they become a dark streaky orange colour or a very blue colour this could indicate a problem Abnormal Flame Pattern If the flame looks abnormal Signs of abnormal flame operation could be A very short flame that does not reach across to the burner A very long flame that reaches far beyond the flame burner or long yellow flames A roaring noise wh...

Page 9: ... Gas Electrical Supplies 10 Clearances Mantels Surrounds Recesses Hearths 11 Ventilation 12 Flue Requirements 12 Engine Installation 14 Appliance Gas Connection Commissioning 18 Final Checks 20 Trouble Shooting 20 Commissioning Checklist 20 Wiring Diagrams 21 Contacts 22 INSTALLATION TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 10: ...CE INSERT Only the approved flue components specified by Rinnai MUST BE used This appliance must be installed into a well ventilated room in accordance with AS NZS 5601 This appliance is designed for indoor installation only NOT TO BE INSTALLED OUTDOORS Rinnai is not responsible for incorrect or improper installations All installations must be carried out by authorised personnel Be sure to complet...

Page 11: ...Connection 3 8 BSPF Gas Flare onto gas control Power 230 240V AC 50hz 1 Amp Burner Bunsen type atmospheric Gas Control SIT 840 with SIT 579 402 DBC Ignition Electronic Flame Monitoring Flame rod Control Isolating switch NOTE For all other specifications refer to the appliance data plate DIMENSIONS Engine NOTE The drawings above are for the Left handed version of this appliance A right hand version...

Page 12: ... to be connected to an isolating wall socket within the cavity and connected to an isolating wall switch preferably located to the left of the appliance facing into the room not inside the framing cavity NOTE If a power failure occurs while the appliance is in operation and if the wall switch is left in the ON position when the power is restored the appliance will then automatically restart Provis...

Page 13: ...on is suitable This caution also extends to but is not limited to ornaments such as Paintings Prints Photographs Tapestries Mirrors Stuffed Animals etc Rinnai does not take any responsibility for any damage occurring to any items installed above and in the vicinity of the heater IDEA Use either a shelf or mantel below the TV or ornament or alternately you can construct a recess to mount TV or orna...

Page 14: ...irect FRONT VIEW FRONT VIEW A A A A 474mm E A A A A Twin Extended Offset Twin Offset A A SIDE VIEW SIDE VIEW G G A E E E SIDE VIEW SIDE VIEW B Y Piece Offset A E E Y Piece Extended Offset C C E A E C C B B B F C F A G D D D B F C F A Option 1 Option 1 Option 2 Option 2 2 4m 3 6m 2 4m 3 6m 3 6m 3 6m This is the minimum flue height for the configurations as shown for additional bends increase the fl...

Page 15: ...G RFCOWL150 200 Connection ø 150mm Outer ø 300mm Y Piece Collector Box Assembly 1 Fit the AUFLUE150 200 flue pipes A onto the engine using rivets and sealant as required 2 Fit the ø 150mm inner 45 bends B2 but do not fix in place yet 3 Fit the ø 200mm outer 45 bends B2 and leave loose 4 Fit the two 150mm ø 460mm lengths of flue pipe B3 to the ø 150mm inner connections of the Y piece collector box ...

Page 16: ...ion type IMPORTANT The flue and engine must be installed before the wall can be lined Remember that both gas and electricity are required within the cavity see Gas Electrical Supplies on page 10 The framing must be self supporting and not place any load on the engine The flue system must also be supported and not placing load on the engine The framing shown is indicative only is not intended to il...

Page 17: ...M in Y piece flue is shown an alternative is to run two flues through to termination There must be a clear path for the flue to pass Refer to note on top fixing Platform recommended Allow at least 20mm gap for power and gas These sections must be fully supported from above and not place any load on the fire Min 463 250 Minimum Recommended 1000 min over 295 cladding 1000 715 Min Min 468 over claddi...

Page 18: ...210 263 m in Y piece flue is shown an alternative is to run two flues through to termination Refer to note on top fixing Platform recommended Allow at least 20mm gap for power and gas This section must be fully supported from above and not place any load on the fire 2210 Min minimum 495 Min 1000 1000 Min 250 recommended Min 715 295 Min over cladding There must be a clear path for the flue to pass ...

Page 19: ... the inside edge of the trim panel Shown here is the cut out requirement for making the support plate most effective WALL LINING The wall lining above the top trim must be non combustible for at least 300mm IMPORTANT Seismic Restraint There are 4 holes in the base of the engine to hold the appliance in place Make sure that the engine is correctly aligned with where the wall lining will finish befo...

Page 20: ...irstly rotate the Reflector Retainer upwards to release the top of the End Reflector and remove this reflector 2 Remove the Burner Cover by carefully lifting straight up 3 Slide the Front Reflector towards the gas control so as to be able to gain purchase on both ends of the reflector and remove it 4 Remove the 2 screws holding the burner in place and slide the burner assembly forward to gain acce...

Page 21: ...urn ON the mains supply to the appliance The spark ignition will start within a few seconds and the burner will ignite If the burner fails to ignite within about 5 seconds the spark will stop and the gas will cease to flow It may take several attempts to get the burner to ignite especially with a new gas installation Restart the appliance by turning the mains power switch off waiting a couple of s...

Page 22: ... goes out Gas supply Off or empty Check gas supply or change replace bottles Power supply turned off Check power is on Wind blowing on burner Prevent excessive draft On burner If the appliance fails to ignite after four 4 attempts turn off the power and gas if possible and arrange for a service call or contact the installer if the unit is newly installed Owner corrective action is the same as that...

Page 23: ...0 579 402 DBC WH HT LEAD GR OR 2 EMPTY 1 EMPTY 4 EMPTY 8 EMPTY 9 EMPTY 10 BRN 11 BLU 12 GR 3 EMPTY 7 BLK 6 BLK 5 BLK MAINS IN 230 240 V a c 50 Hz 10 AMP MAX GAS CONTROL 12 PIN PLUG GR BLU BRN GR 3 Amp Connector Plug COLOUR WH WHITE BLU BLUE BRN BROWN GR GREEN YELLOW OR ORANGE NC COMMON 10 Amp Relay NO P N E To Appliance Mains Supply ...

Page 24: ...388 Fax 1300 300 141 Cost of a local call higher from mobile or public phones Australia Pty Ltd ABN 74 005 138 769 Internet www rinnai com au E mail enquiry rinnai com au Rinnai has a Service and Spare Parts network with personnel who are fully trained and equipped to give the best service on your Rinnai appliance If your appliance requires service please call our National Help Line Rinnai recomme...

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