Rinnai
8
RDV 600_700ER IM
LOCATION
•
When positioning the heater, the main
variables governing the location are
Flueing and Warm Air Distribution.
•
This heater
MUST NOT
be installed
where curtains or other combustible
materials could come into contact with it. In
some cases curtains may need restraining.
Refer to the warnings on page 6 for
clearances to furnishings, adjacent
walls, curtains and combustibles.
•
Mantles and surrounds can be added to
compliment the design provided that they
conform to the clearances shown in the
diagrams (as shown right).
•
The minimum clearance from the edge
of the appliance to non-combustibles is
150mm on the sides and 350mm above.
•
The minimum clearance from the edge of
the appliance to combustibles is 350mm
on the sides and 350mm above.
•
The depth of the mantle / surround at
the minimum clearance may not exceed
150mm (as shown right).
•
An additional 100mm of clearance is required for every extra 50mm of mantle depth, i.e. for a 300mm deep
mantle the minimum clearance is 450mm.
TV & ORNAMENTATION WARNING
CAUTION
INSTALLATION OF TV OR ORNAMENTATION ABOVE THE HEATER
The installation of electrical appliances above and in the vicinity of the heater such as, but
not limited to, Plasma TV, LCD TV, Home Theatre Screens, Speakers, etc.,
MUST
comply with
their manufacturer's' 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 extends to, but is not limited to, ornaments such as: Paintings, Prints,
Photographs, Tapestries, Mirrors, Stuffed Animals, etc.
Please note the recommended clearances as per the diagram above. The temperature of the wall
surface directly above the appliance may be elevated and may discolour paint finishes or distort
vinyl wall coverings. For durability of surfaces you should contact the relevant manufacturer for
their specification.
WARNING
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 mantle below the TV or ornament or alternately you can construct a recess
to mount TV or ornament in. Check the manufacturer's installation instructions for these items
and ensure the recess is suitable.
ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
MASONRY FIREPLACE
The appliance
MUST
be positioned within the fireplace on a flat level surface.
If the appliance is elevated from the ground within the structure, a base
MUST
be constructed using suitable
material with supporting joists capable of supporting a minimum of 1.5 times the weight of the appliance.
750mm
1000mm
(A)
(A)
Maximum mantle depth (at 350mm) = 250mm
(A)
= 150mm to non-combustibles
(A)
= 350mm to combustibles
Note: The three sided fascia shown for illustrative purposes
350mm
GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION
