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Slimfire 252 Operation & Installation Manual

HEATER ENGINE INSTALLATION - ZERO CLEARANCE

ZERO CLEARANCE INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

ZERO CLEARANCE INSTALLATION - DETAIL

Step 1.

Prepare Site

Step 2.

Assemble Zero Clearance Box

Carefully remove the contents from the carton and check to ensure you have all contents as listed on “BEFORE
YOU START” on page 1. If 

ANY

 damage is evident or parts are missing 

DO NOT

 assemble the zero clearance box

and contact your supplier for advice.

I.

Assemble the transition box 

 & 

 with five screws 

(supplied)

, then a

ttach the guide plate 

 to the transition

box and secure with two pop-rivets (supplied).

Fit the plastic grommet 

 into the gas and electrical access hole of back panel 

.

II.

Attach the two side panels 

 &

 

 to the back panel 

 and secure with six screws (suppled).

III.

Attach top panel 

 to the back panel 

 aligning the flue outlet hole to the rear and secure with three screws

(supplied).

Next secure the top panel 

 to the side panels 

 &

 

 with four screws (supplied).

Attach base panel 

 to the back panel 

 and secure with two screws (supplied).

Then secure the base panel 

 to the side panels 

 &

 

 with four screws (supplied). 

Ensure flue has been installed as per ‘Flueing Installation Manual For Rinnai Flamefire Heaters’.

Read this manual thoroughly and gain a full understanding of the requirements before
undertaking installation.

Ensure gas supply to heater is turned off for the first stages of this instruction.

Step 1.

Prepare Site  -  p.20

Step 2.

Assemble Zero Clearance Box  -  p.20

Step 3.

Fitting Zero Clearance Box Into Cavity  -  p.21

Step 4.

Unpack The Heater Engine  -  p.21

Step 5.

Preparing Heater Engine  -  p.21

Step 6.

Connect Transition Box to Engine  -  p.22

Step 7.

Positioning the Heater Engine  -  p.22

Step 8.

Connect Electrical Supply  -  p.22

Step 9.

Insert Heater Engine Into Fireplace  -  p.22

Step 10. Connect Flue  -  p.22

Step 11. Secure Flue  -  p.22

Step 12. Connecting Gas  -  p.22

Step 13. Securing The Heater Engine  -  p.22

Step 14. Leak Testing  -  p.22

Step 15. Completing Heater Installation  -  p.22

Ensure the intended enclosure meets the requirements of the dimensions as stipulated in
“ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS” on page 14 and that gas and electrical supplies have been
prepared in accordance with the dimensions stipulated in “GAS SUPPLY” on page 15 and
“ELECTRICAL SUPPLY” on page 15.

Ensure there are no wall studs, noggins, ceiling joists, wiring or other obstruction within the wall
and or ceiling cavity where the flue is proposed to penetrate.

Flue guide rails screws and pop rivets are supplied with Zero Clearance kit, part number R2520.

IMPORTANT

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III

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Guide Rails

used in Step 5.

Transition Box

assembly used

in step 6.

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NOTE

Summary of Contents for RIBF2L

Page 1: ...This appliance shall be installed in accordance with All Rinnai gas products are A G A certified SLIMFIRE 252 0 0 1 123 4 05 05...

Page 2: ...limfire 252 gas log flamefire We trust you will have many years of comfort and enjoyment from your appliance BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE OPERATION OR INSTALLATION OF YOUR NEW HEATER PLEASE READ THIS MA...

Page 3: ...ETY DEVICES 5 ABOUT YOUR HEATER 6 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 6 DESIGN FEATURES 6 OPERATION 7 TO TURN YOUR HEATER ON 7 ADJUSTING HEAT 7 FAN OPERATION 7 TO TURN YOUR HEATER OFF 7 POWER OUTAGES 7 CARE AND MAINT...

Page 4: ...eeding with the installation The Engine and Fascia are packed into two separate cartons and are required for all installation types Masonry installations may require a flexiliner flue to be installed...

Page 5: ...Compliance Certification Number _____________________________________________ Authorised Persons Licence Number _____________________________________________________ Installers Signature ____________...

Page 6: ...y 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 appli...

Page 7: ...place articles on this heater DO NOT place articles in front of the louvres DO NOT operate install this heater in areas where painting is taking place or in places such as hairdressing salons where t...

Page 8: ...imber This affect 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 extendi...

Page 9: ...installed in a zero clearance box through a 100mm x 150mm twin skinned flue to the outside of the house 1 Fireplace Masonry installation Engine The appliance is directly mounted into an existing maso...

Page 10: ...ols are located on the front lower left hand side of the heater Step 1 Press the right hand control Ignition Low button firmly This operates the built in safety device and starts the electronic spark...

Page 11: ...ols in the vicinity of the heater whilst in operation DO NOT place articles on or against this heater DO NOT store flammable materials near this heater DO NOT remove any panels or attempt to carry out...

Page 12: ...alled There are some warning signs that could indicate a problem If any of the signs below occur please contact Rinnai Key signs of abnormal flame performance Appliance turns OFF soon after start up a...

Page 13: ...HEATER ENGINE INSTALLATION MASONRY 18 MASONRY INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 18 MASONRY INSTALLATION DETAIL 18 HEATER ENGINE INSTALLATION ZERO CLEARANCE 20 ZERO CLEARANCE INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 20 ZERO CLEARAN...

Page 14: ...m Rectangular spigot rear discharge 43mm x 245mm Convection Fan Tangential 2 speed power rating 28 Watts Gas connection 1 2 BSPF male flare Gas Control Push button combination control valve Operation...

Page 15: ...Rinnai Australia 12 Slimfire 252 Operation Installation Manual DIMENSIONS A B C D E F G H I J K 750mm 645mm 582mm 528mm 275mm 310mm 25mm 45mm 280mm 79mm 43mm A B D E I F H J K G C...

Page 16: ...their manufacturers instructions It is the responsibility of the installer end user to check the installation instructions of these items and to ensure the location is suitable This caution also exte...

Page 17: ...s are shown below The enclosure dimensions specified are critical to the successful installation of this appliance and must be strictly adhered to AS NZS 5601 GAS INSTALLATIONS requires that flue comp...

Page 18: ...Barrel Union Elbow are provided for connection to the consumer piping They are shipped inside the engine attached to on the gas inlet connection of the heater Refer to the table below and the dimensi...

Page 19: ...y an authorised person must install service and remove the Rinnai Slimfire 252 space heater and flue system Only the flue system components described in the Flueing Installation Manual For Rinnai Flam...

Page 20: ...eet these criteria will not only void the product warranty but may affect the performance of the heater Chimney Criteria For Open Installation All loose broken bricks must be replaced or repaired ensu...

Page 21: ...e top edge The foam strip is intended to form a seal between the heater and the fireplace brickwork If an adequate seal cannot be formed then another means of sealing must then be used e g non combust...

Page 22: ...ions Step 9 Securing The Heater Engine Fasten the heater to the masonry work using appropriate fasteners not supplied using the three holes across the top of the fascia assembly mounting panel and in...

Page 23: ...anual thoroughly and gain a full understanding of the requirements before undertaking installation Ensure gas supply to heater is turned off for the first stages of this instruction Step 1 Prepare Sit...

Page 24: ...e is evident DO NOT install or operate this appliance Contact your supplier for advice Before installing the heater check it is labelled for the correct gas type refer to the gas type label on the top...

Page 25: ...ue access plate with two screws supplied Re secure the flue access plate to the heater engine three screws Step 12 Connecting Gas Connect gas supply pipe and fittings to the gas control valve inlet an...

Page 26: ...it can not get damaged Step 2 Unpacking the Log Set Granules Satchel Unpack the log set and the burner granules These are attached to the outside top of the heater engine Carefully unpack the logset f...

Page 27: ...the granular burner medium may now begin for best flame effect carefully place DO NOT POUR the granular burner medium over and around the front burner ports It is desirable that the gas jet is diffuse...

Page 28: ...as there is potential for electric shock from the exposed wiring and circuitry DO NOT leave the appliance unattended when power is connected and the panels are removed Installation and commissioning m...

Page 29: ...scia securing tabs The glass dress guard fitted to this appliance reduces the risk of fire and injury and no part of it should be permanently removed For protection of young children or the infirm a s...

Page 30: ...ning signs that could indicate a problem If any of the signs below occur please contact Rinnai Key signs of abnormal flame performance Appliance turns OFF soon after start up and does not relight Flam...

Page 31: ...220 240 v 50 Hz BR G Y BL W W BL BL W IGNSWITCH MICRO BR BL FAN SWITCH ON OFF THERMAL 1 2 3 R BL BL R W FAN SWITCH HI LOW MICRO SPARKER ELECTRODE W SV OHS TC WIRING DIAGRAM PN10153 W R RED BL BLUE BR...

Page 32: ...firm a secondary guard is required Ensure this Operation and Installation manual is left with the customer Ensure the Customer understands that No part of this appliance should be permanently removed...

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Page 36: ...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...

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