IBF - Slimfire 25
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Issue 5 - ©Rinnai
Installation in a Fireplace
1. Check Dimensions of Fireplace
•
Check dimensions of fireplace and if necessary bring
them to the dimensions shown.
•
If the fireplace opening is larger than the heater, a
100mm wide decorative surround Part no. for the
External top panel FLFRSEXT (Black only) and are
available from your local gas appliance retailer.
2. Check conditions of fireplace/chimney
The chimney must be physically checked first and
must meet the following set criteria along with local
regulations. Failure to meet these criteria will not only
void the product warranty but may affect the
performance of the product.
a):
All loose/broken bricks must be replaced or
repaired ensuring the chimney is of sound
construction and does not leak.
b):
Any under floor air supply to the fireplace must be completely sealed off to prevent
secondary air draw.
c):
Total flue length MUST NOT be less than 3 metres and flue cowl must terminate above
the chimney in accordance with AS5601.
d):
The chimney must be swept clean and be free of soot and creosote that may have built up
if previously used for a solid fuel fire.
e):
The hearth surface must be flat and level to support the entire heater.
If the heater is not properly supported noise and vibration may result.
3. Install Flue
For installations into a masonry fireplace a Rinnai Flexible Flue system is required. Rinnai rigid
flame fire flueing is not suitable. Assemble and connect flue in accordance with the instructions
supplied with the flue kit, please refer to the detailed instructions which are included in the
Flexliner Flue Kit.
4. Apply sealing strips to back of heater
•
Peel protective backing off the foam strips supplied with
the Heater.
•
Attach strips to rear of casing as shown. The strip is
intended to form a seal between the heater and the
fireplace.
•
If an adequate seal cannot be formed with this strip an
other means of sealing must be used. (eg.non combustible
insulation), between the fireplace and the heater body.
550 m
m
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H
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630 m
m
M
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H
eight
595 mm Minimum Width
700 mm Maximum Width
Minimum clearance
between flue spigot
& back of fireplace
75 mm
Hearth 50 mm Minimum
SEALING STRIPS
INSTALLERS INFORMATION - FLUEING