Operation & Installation Manual RF800 This appliance shall be installed in accordance with: • Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions • Current AS/NZS 5601 AS/NZS 3000 • Local Regulations and 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.
Congratulations on the purchase of your RF800 Decorative Gas Log 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.
OPERATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Before You Start 2 Safety 3 Safety Devices 4 Features 5 Control Panel Operation 5 Remote Control Operation 6 Operational Safety 6 Burner Media 7 Power Failure 7 Cleaning 7 When to call for Service 7 Service 7 Installation Table of Contents 9 Contacts 26 Rinnai 1 RF800 OIM
BEFORE YOU START INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS This appliance MUST BE installed by an authorised person. The installation MUST conform to local regulations. The installation MUST also comply with the instructions supplied by Rinnai. Service and removal MUST BE carried out by an authorised person. CERTIFICATION The Rinnai RF800 has been certified by the Australian Gas Association. The Certification Number is shown on the appliance dataplate.
SAFETY WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT READING AND UNDERSTANDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Taking time to familiarise yourself with the appliance’s features and operation will allow you to get the most out of your appliance for years to come. Please keep these instructions for future reference. Failure to comply with these instructions could result in a fire or explosion, which could cause serious injury, death or property damage.
SAFETY DO NOT sit or lean against the heater. IMPORTANT DO NOT allow children or elderly persons to sleep in the warm air discharge from the heater. DO NOT post or allow children to post articles into the louvres of the heater. DO NOT cover or 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 there may be fluff and dust, and where aerosols are used.
FEATURES Hot Air Outlet Louvre Outer Trim Reflectors Burner Media (Logs, Coals/ Pebbles/ Glass) Front Panel Control Panel Air Intake CONTROL PANEL OPERATION To operate your appliance for the first time, ensure that the gas supply is on and that the appliance has been tested and commissioned by an authorised installer. Switch on the power supply to the appliance (This is usually a wall switch near to the appliance).
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION NOTE Here are a few things you should know about your remote control to keep it working at its best: The remote uses 4 AAA batteries, and has a range of about 8 metres with fresh batteries. When replacing the batteries, replace all 4, DO NOT mix old with new. Remove the batteries if the appliance is not going to be used for extended periods. Some fluorescent lights can affect the performance of the remote. Avoid dropping the remote or getting it wet.
BURNER MEDIA The burner media MUST BE positioned correctly by the installer. It is not intended that these are re-positioned by the user. Incorrect positioning can affect heat output and ignition. ONLY burner media supplied by the manufacturer may be used in this appliance. Due to the nature of luminous flames used in this appliance, a slight build up of carbon (soot) may be seen. This is quite normal and will not affect the performance of the appliance.
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INSTALLATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Operation Table of Contents 1 Installation Safety 10 Specifications 11 Dimensions 11 Gas & Electrical Supplies 12 Clearances 12 Mantles, Surrounds, Recesses & Hearths 13 Ventilation 14 Flue Requirements 14 Engine Installation 15 Masonry Cavity Design 16 Appliance Gas Connection & Commissioning 18 Aeration Sleeve Details 19 Pilot Burner Performance 20 Trim Installation 20 Burner Media Installation 21 Final Checks 22 Trouble Sh
INSTALLATION SAFETY WARNING This appliance must be installed by a suitably qualified person in accordance with local codes and AS/NZS 5601 This is primarily a decorative appliance and has not been designed as a space heater This appliance has been tested to AS 4558 DO NOT operate this appliance without reading and understanding these instructions first This appliance is designed for installation into a timber framed construction and new or existing masonry installations NOT INTENDED FOR FIREPLACE INSERT O
SPECIFICATIONS Models: RF800E(N/P) Burner Media: Ceramic Logs / Coals and Granules Ceramic Pebbles Gas Types: Natural Gas Propane Gas Description: Indoor Decorative Fire Flue: 200 mm stainless steel inner/ 250 mm galvanised steel outer 200mm Flexi liner (masonry only) Minimum of 2.4 metres of flue, 3.6 metres if off-set bends are used Flue Cowl: AGA Approved 200 mm Flue Cowl Gas Connection: 3/8” BSPF Gas Flare onto gas control Power: 230/240V a.c.
GAS & ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Gas Supply A suitable gas supply needs to be provided to the left hand rear corner of the installation cavity prior to installing the appliance. The pipe sizing should be calculated to supply at least 40MJ/h Allow sufficient pipe to make the connection as shown right. NOTE The gas inlet access point for this appliance is provided with a set folding flaps to allow piping with fittings attached to be passed through for connection.
MANTLES, SURROUNDS, RECESSES & HEARTHS Mantles 45° A timber mantle may be installed above this appliance but must be within the grey area as shown here. X Timber Surrounds Mantle MANTLE MUST NOT EXTEND BEYOND THIS AREA X As with mantles when a timber surround is to be fitted, ensure it complies with minimum timber clearances of 300mm above and 150mm to each side.
VENTILATION IMPORTANT This appliance is a decorative flame effect appliance, the space or room in which the unit is installed must have adequate fixed ventilation compliant with the requirements of AS/NZS 5601. For Decorative Gas Log Fires this requires that one or more openings with a combined free ventilation area of not less than 314 cm² shall be provided for each appliance.
ENGINE INSTALLATION Timber Cavity Design The appliance and flue need to be installed before the wall can be lined! DO NOT INSTALL THIS LINTEL UNTIL ENGINE AND FLUE ARE INSTALLED It is recommended that the cavity lintel is left off until the flue and engine have been installed (Allow approx 1200mm clearance above the engine). Remember that both gas and electricity are required within the cavity (see, “Gas & Electrical Supplies” on page 12).
MASONRY CAVITY DESIGN Remember that both gas and electricity are required within the cavity before the appliance is installed (see, “Gas & Electrical Supplies” on page 12). NOTE These instructions are for either new masonry/non combustible cavities or existing masonry fire places. A flexi flue and adaptor is available for installations where access is restricted. If the cavity can be completed after the engine and flue are installed then the adaptor might not be required.
Preparation of the Engine If the flexi flue adaptor is to be used then there are modifications that need to be made to the engine. 1. Remove the top insulating panel and insulation. 2. Remove the 4 screws holding the twin skin flue spigot in place and carefully remove the spigot. IMPORTANT DO NOT remove the white gasket. 3. Remove the six screws down the side of the spigot and attach the two spigot rails that are supplied with the flexi flue spigot 4.
APPLIANCE GAS CONNECTION & COMMISSIONING Once the engine has been installed and fixed to the building the gas and electricity can be connected. Some installers elect to leave this until the decorating has been completed and the installation can be finished, remember that the trim can not be attached until the wall lining is finished.
4. Low Pressure Setting: Turn ‘OFF’ the power to the POV by separating the connector of the two yellow wires that power the POV. The POV will automatically default to ‘Low Pressure’ operation. Keep the high pressure adjusting nut stationary using a 10 mm spanner. Use an appropriate screwdriver for setting screw B. Turning clockwise increases the outlet pressure whilst turning anticlockwise decreases the outlet pressure. 5. Replace the dust cap C after pressure adjustments. 6.
PILOT BURNER PERFORMANCE When operating at its best, the pilot burner will produce a sharp blue flame with a light blue inner cone. This inner cone should reach across to the flame rod and slightly beyond. The size of the pilot flame cannot be adjusted and is dependant on inlet pressure. Signs of abnormal pilot operation could be: • • • • A very short flame that does not reach across to the flame rod. This could be due to a reduced inlet pressure or a blocked pilot injector.
BURNER MEDIA INSTALLATION ONLY use the burner media supplied by the manufacturer in this appliance. WARNING DO NOT BURN WOOD OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL IN THIS APPLIANCE. Logs, Coals and Granules 1. Fit the Rear Log Locator panel (supplied with the Logs and Coals) to the back of the burner using 4 screws. 2. Use a flat screw driver or similar to bend all of the log locating tags up wards until square to the burner. 3. Place one coal onto each of the 23 Locating Pins.
FINAL CHECKS Check that the appliance operates properly in all modes (high & low gas rates, fan high & low.) and make sure that all the supplied parts are used and properly installed. It is important that the customer is fully aware of how to operate the appliance properly and safely. Advise the customer to fully read the operation sections of this manual to understand how to get the best out of their appliance. Advise the customer of the need for regular servicing in order to maintain the warranty.
WH BLK YL RD BLU BRN GR OR 13 14 23 1 GAS CONTROL 12 (SIT845 with 0.579.506 DBC) 13/14 GAS CONTROL 12 PIN PLUG 1 - EMPTY 2 - EMPTY 3 - EMPTY 4 - EMPTY 5 - BLK 6 - BLK 7 - BLK 8 - EMPTY 9 - EMPTY 10 - BRN 11 - BLU 12 - GR SPARK FLAME SPARK CAT 5 CABLE TO RECEIVER OR GR PILOT MOD 2 MOD 1 WH (HT LEAD) YL BRN YL LOW WH MED RD HIGH CONTROL BOX (Millenium) NEUTRAL NEUTRAL BLU MAINS IN 230/240 V a.c.
INSTALLATION NOTES Write any comments on the installation here and leave with the owner for future reference.
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