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Composite Recess Box (R1406)

Installation guide

These instructions are a guide only, designed to be used in conjunction with the 
NZ Building Code Approved Document - External Moisture E2. The recess box 
installation can be compared to the detail required to install a meter box.

Territorial authorities may have their own additional requirements regarding 
this type of installation. If in any doubt over compliance with building codes, it is 
advisable they are consulted prior to installation.

Summary of Contents for Composite Recess Box

Page 1: ...e Approved Document External Moisture E2 The recess box installation can be compared to the detail required to install a meter box Territorial authorities may have their own additional requirements regarding this type of installation If in any doubt over compliance with building codes it is advisable they are consulted prior to installation ...

Page 2: ... New Zealand Limited 105 Pavilion Drive Mangere Auckland PO Box 53177 Auckland Airport Auckland 2150 Phone 09 257 3800 Email info rinnai co nz Web www rinnai co nz www youtube com rinnainz www facebook com rinnainz Important Installers please note These instructions are for the tradespeople installing the recess box and continuous flow water heater If you are not installing the water heater please...

Page 3: ...ts About the composite recess box 4 Dimension information 5 Recessed and brick installations 6 Semi recessed frame installations 8 Installing the water heater 10 Flue terminal clearance positioning diagram 11 ...

Page 4: ...ighting the main clearances on p 11 Position Some considerations when installing a Rinnai recess box with an external continuous flow water heater Operating noise A Rinnai INFINITY gas water heater operates at a slightly louder level than a unit installed on an outside wall Please keep this in mind when positioning near a bedroom as the operating noise could affect some people Hot water outlets In...

Page 5: ...stallation guide 10847 D 04 18 5 Dimension information mm 1078 1023 1086 69 118 446 12 440 Approximate depth with cover on 240 mm Depth 100 Approx 1 m 130 Centre of noggin 130 Centre of noggin Width 390 Height 1030 Depth 160 ...

Page 6: ...e methods described below Secured externally Secured using brick ties Secured internally through the rear wall Secured internally through a side wall Secured externally Secured to the wall surface via the eight screw holes provided in the flange of the recess box using suitable fasteners Secured using brick ties Secure a brick tie to the side walls of the recess box with pop rivets or screws As th...

Page 7: ... may require packing to prevent distortion of the recess box At least two fasteners should be used through each side wall approximately 125 mm from the inside of the top and horizontal faces of the recess box Installing to rendered surfaces Use spacers not provided to install the recess box leaving sufficient clearance for rendering When the render is applied ensure that the gap provided by the st...

Page 8: ...ented so the sealing flange is against the wall surface and the drainage slots are in the lower most position The recess box can be secured using any of the methods described below Secured externally Secured using brick ties Secured internally through the rear wall Secured internally through a side wall Secured externally Use the 8 x 100 mm screws supplied to secure the flashing collar and recess ...

Page 9: ...opening Secure the recess box through the rear using suitable fasteners 125 mm 125 mm 110 40 90 130 130 Secured internally side wall Secure the recess box into a solid fixture such as timber studs through the side walls using suitable fasteners At least two fasteners should be used through each side wall approximately 125 mm from the inside of the top and horizontal faces of the recess box ...

Page 10: ...o the box Remove the blanking plugs from the holes that will be used and replace with the grommets supplied otherwise use the supplied grommets for other drilled holes The pipe entry points are elevated to prevent water ingress 6 Complete the gas and water connections It is recommended that flexible gas and water connectors are used to make the final connections this allows the water heater to be ...

Page 11: ...ter inside a recess box the clearances excluding F will be the same as the dimensions taken from the flue outlet of the water heater G Dim INFINITY A Series VT and XR models A Min 300 mm B Min 300 mm C Min 1 5 m D Min 500 mm E Min 300 mm F Min 300 mm G Min 300 mm Clearance below eaves balconies and other projections for all models is 300 mm Rinnai recommend 1 5 m to give enough clearance for the p...

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