Rinnai Slimfire 252
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1. 18 HEATER ENGINE INSTALLATION ZERO CLEARANGCE J J J 20 ZERO CLEARANCE INSTALLATION OVERVIEW uu le 20 ZERO CLEARANCE INSTALLATION DETAIL 20 COMPLETING HEATER INSTALLATION tita l EHE ER vx Ue UE cRQE cu PER n Us NR ORE C uua cp ERU Ico 23 PRERARING FOR SOMMISSIONING ice 23 COMMISSIONING THE APPLIANCE i 25 ATTACHING FASCIA ASSEMBLY allea aida 26 WIRING DIAGRAM iocclLall a barili a a a a a 28 CHEGKLISI chill 29 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST li 29 CONTACT INFORMATION lei 33 THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED SERVICED AND REPAIRED BY AN AUTHORISED PERSON Rinnai Australia 10 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual SPECIFICATIONS Model Number RIBF2N Natural Gas RIBF2L Propane Slimfire 252 Gas Log Flame Fire General description Inbuilt Radiant Convector glass fronted ceramic log space heater with forced convection and natural draft flue system Features Inbuilt amp Fireplace installation Burning log effect Glass front Convection Fan top warm air outlet Glass Dress Guard Masonry FlexiLiner if required Inbuilt Combustible Opening Zero Clearance Box amp Twin skinned Flue Flue Type Natural draft Can be flued directly into a sealed chimney as per AS NZS 5601 or f2. If the power supply cord or any other component of the heater are damaged they must be replaced by Rinnai or a suitably qualified person Any service or repair work should only be carried out by an authorised person Rinnai has service and spare parts departments nationally See back cover for contact details Service calls for general cleaning maintenance and wear and tear are not necessarily covered N under the warranty Service calls of this nature may be chargeable NOTE Faults caused by insufficient gas supply gas quality installation errors or operation errors are not covered by the Rinnai warranty Refer to separate Warranty Manual for details Rinnai Australia 8 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual CARE AND MAINTENANCE ABNORMAL FLAME PATTERN Each Rinnai Flame Fire heater has a distinct flame pattern The flame should look the same every time you operate your heater after an initial warm up period of approximately 15 minutes Abnormal flame performance and or pattern can indicate a problem with your heater such as blocked gas injectors incorrectly installed inadequate flue system or the artificial logs burn media may have shifted from when the heater was first installed There are some warning signs that could indicate a problem If any of the signs below occur please contact Rinnai Le pae ra ide hs Wi NORMAL FLAME PATTERN ABNORMAL FLAME PATTERN SOOT BUILD UP Key signs of abnormal fl
3. SLIMFIRE 252 Gas Log Flame Fire Operation Installation Manual MODELS RIBF2N amp RIBF2L This appliance shall be installed in accordance with e Manufacturer s Installation Instructions Current AS NZS 3000 8 AS NZS 5601 Local Regulations and Municipal Building Codes This appliance must be installed serviced and repaired by an Authorised Person The Australian Gas Association All Rinnai gas products areA G A certified N10378 Quality Endorsed Company Lic 4983 A Head Office Certified Certified System i Distributed and serviced Quality in Australia under a ISO 9001 Quality System certified as complying with ISO SAI GLOBAL 9001 by SAI Global Congratulations on the purchase of your Rinnai Slimfire 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 MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND GAIN A FULL UNDERSTANDING OF THE REQUIREMENTS FEATURES AND OPERATION OF YOUR NEW APPLIANCE Rinnai Australia i Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION BEFOREYOUSTART l smt 1 INSTALEATION REQUIREMENTS Lila iolanda 1 CERMEFICATON EET 1 GARION CONTENE TEM CHECKLIST nnas 1 INSTALLA HON RECORD uuu TE 2 SAFE mr csc ee ee mm 5 ABOUT YOUR HEA TER uuu iu to eoi E u ua aki leale 6 GENERAL ID
4. the appliance and contact Rinnai SAFETY DEVICES Over Heat Switches When the heater gets too hot during operation for example when air outlet louvres are blocked or during a power outage these devices turn the gas off automatically and allow the heater to restart when cooled down Electrical Fuse The electrical circuits are protected by a fuse Flame Failure Sensing System Automatically cuts off the gas supply to the heater in the event of a flame failure Power Failure In the event of a power failure while the heater is in operation the fan will stop however the gas valves remain open and continue to heat the appliance The overheat protection may then shut off the gas to protect the heater however switching the heater to its lowest setting may allow the heater to continue operating without reaching an overheat condition Rinnai Australia 5 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual ABOUT YOUR HEATER GENERAL DESCRIPTION Your Slimfire is a burning log effect gas space heating appliance with natural draft combustion system intended for use with Natural Gas and Propane The burning log effect is achieved using two main burners with strategically placed life like imitation logs and granules Temperature control is achieved through manual push button control This heater has an electronic ignition The pilot is only on when the heater is in operation Burner logs and granules are contained in a glass fronted sealed burne
5. 1 Press the right hand control Ignition Low button firmly This AAA AA OA operates the built in safety device and starts the electronic spark The On front burner and pilot will ignite Check that the burner has lit and G continue to hold the button down for up to 15 seconds The spark will IGN continue while the button is held down MIGH MER EOW Step 2 If the burner does not remain alight Push the Ignition Low The Ignition Low button button again and release it This will return it to the OFF MUST BE in the OFF position position Wait 30 seconds then repeat the ignition procedure NOTE before attempting re ignition ADJUSTING HEAT The Slimfire has three heating settings LOW MEDIUM and HIGH 6 Press each of the control buttons in order from right to left this will ignite additional burners and modulate the fan speed as shown in diagram below There is no need to hold the buttons for 15 seconds when adjusting the heat The relationship between the burner operation and the fan speed are preset and can not be independently adjusted INGITION LOW MEDIUM BUTTON NOTE FRONT BURNER HIGH HIGH HIGH REAR BUNER LOW Natural Propane Natural Propane Natural Propane Tr ere FAN SPEED FF FAN OPERATION The fan will operate automatically when the heater warms up and will stop when the combustion chamber cools When the heater is on the high setting th
6. 23 Rinnai Australia 22 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual COMPLETING HEATER INSTALLATION PREPARING FOR COMMISSIONING ENSURE TO LOOSEN BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT RETAINING SCREWS Step 1 Removing the Burner Box Glass Loosen but do not remove the two retaining screws for the bottom burner box glass clamp While supporting the burner box glass panel in place completely unscrew and remove the two retaining screws and the top burner box glass clamp Then lift burner box glass panel 9 away and place it safely aside where it can not get damaged Step 2 Unpacking the Log Set amp Granules Satchel Unpack the log set and the burner granules These are attached to the outside top of the heater engine The satchel containing the burner granules is taped to the outside of the foam packing that contains the log set Ensure that you locate and remove the satchel before discarding the IMPORTANT packaging material Carefully unpack the logset from the packaging material and inspect for damage If ANY damage is evident DO NOT continue with installation and contact your supplier for advice Rinnai Australia 23 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual COMPLETING HEATER INSTALLATION Step 3 Installing the Log Set and Burner Granules For clarity the drawings are displayed without showing the entire heater DO NOT remove the burner from heater engine to install the log set Use ex
7. Clearance Box Into Cavity p 21 Step 11 Secure Flue p 22 otep 4 Unpack The Heater Engine p 21 otep 12 Connecting Gas p 22 Step 5 Preparing Heater Engine p 21 otep 13 Securing The Heater Engine p 22 Step 6 Connect Transition Box to Engine p 22 Step 14 Leak Testing p 22 olep 7 Positioning the Heater Engine p 22 otep 15 Completing Heater Installation p 22 Step 8 Connect Electrical Supply p 22 ZERO CLEARANCE INSTALLATION DETAIL Step 1 Prepare Site 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 IMPORTANT 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 Del Transition Box wA 7 i assembly used k in step 6 E Guide Rails pres 22 used in Step 5 I Assemble the transition box 8 3 with five screws supplied then attach the gui
8. in the Positioning the Heater Engine on page 19 HINT Before installing the heater check it is the correct gas type refer to the gas type label on the top body panel of the heater Refer to the local gas authority for confirmation of gas type if you are in doubt Step 3 Preparing Heater Engine Attach the adhesive backed foam sealing strip supplied to rear face of the fascia assembly mounting panel Ensure the seal is stuck to the Fascia Assembly mounting panel at approximately 20mm from the top edge 9 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 combustible insulation or heat resistant silicon Remove do not discard the gas electrical access plate five screws Rinnai Australia 18 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual HEATER ENGINE INSTALLATION MASONRY Step 4 Positioning the Heater Engine Place the heater engine in front of the fireplace enclosure A panel from the cardboard packing carton AN placed on the floor underneath the heater will HINT help prevent possible damage to flooring Step 5 Connect Electrical Supply Plug in the 3 pin connector if electrical connections inside the fireplace Step 6 Insert Heater Engine Into Fireplace Carefully move the heater engine into the fireplace ensuring the gas supply pipe and fittings feed into the rea
9. to the successful installation of this appliance and must be strictly adhered to MASONRY INSTALLATION ZERO CLEARANCE INSTALLATION V f All dimensions are minimums and are in mm Installation Type Height H Width W Depth D 360 Masonry Min 550 Max 630 Min 595 700 Max min clearance spigot to back of fire place 50mm 5 380 For clarity the consumer piping gas supply electrical connections and some construction details have been omitted Refer to GAS SUPPLY on page 15 and ELECTRICAL SUPPLY on page 15 CAUTION for details When preparing a cavity frame for a zero clearance installation the total cavity depth MUST also include the thickness of the external cladding as the zero clearance box MUST BE installed flush with the cladding surface Failure to do this will cause misalignment of the flue systems Rinnai Australia 14 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual HEATER GENERAL INSTALLATION GAS SUPPLY Gas pipe sizing must consider the gas input to this appliance as well as all other gas appliances in the premises The gas meter and regulator must be specified for the total gas rate WARNING A suitable sizing chart such as the one in AS NZS 5601 should be used Confirm correct gas type see labels located on top or rear panels Refer to local gas authority for usse confirmation of gas type if you are in doubt Installation of consumer piping The gas supply co
10. 9 Insert Heater Engine Into Fireplace Carefully move the heater engine into the zero clearance box ensuring the gas supply pipe and fittings feed into the rear access hole Take care that the electrical cord does not bunch up or get pinched behind the heater engine Step 10 Connect Flue A Connect flue in accordance with the Flueing Installation Manual For Rinnai Flamefire Heaters supplied with flue kit Step 11 Secure Flue Replace the flue access plate Q and secure the guide plate Q9 of the transition box assembly to the flue access plate with two screws supplied Re secure the flue access plate Q to the heater engine three screws Step 12 Connecting Gas Connect gas supply pipe and fittings to the gas control valve inlet and tighten Step 13 Securing The Heater Engine Fasten the heater engine to cladding surface using appropriate fasteners not supplied using the three holes across the top of the fascia assembly mounting panel and three holes on each side of the side panels as shown Step 14 Leak Testing Turn gas back ON and leak test all appliance connections Use a soapy solution to test all gas connections If a leak is present bubbles will form at the leak CAUTION point When finished remove any residue with a rag Prevent any soapy solution from coming in contact with electrical components Step 15 Completing Heater Installation Go to COMPLETING HEATER INSTALLATION on page
11. E OG ral TOI ec 6 DESIGN FERTURE DES 6 OPERATION 7 TO TURNXOUR REATERON uu u uu u k u lea Dili aes ali Suka qanun 7 AIUSITIINGREAlG elia atea 7 FAVNORERATIO Nilla aaa 7 TO TURN YOUR TEATER ORF oionn a a o a a 7 POWE OUTAGE Rca nt 7 CARE AND MAINTENANGE lunar lele nani eda deal 8 TROUBLESH OO KINGGHECKEST leghi 8 SERVICE 8 ABNORMAL ELAME PATTERN u u y apay makis aus avo dudo UR us 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION 55 7553 lana 10 ABNORMAL FLAME crm 27 CONTACT INFORMATION cirie 33 Rinnai Australia i Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual BEFORE YOU START INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS This heater 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 Slimfire has been certified by the Australian Gas Association The AGA Certification Number is shown on the appliance dataplate No parts or functions should be modified or permanently removed from the heater Please keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference CARTON CONTENTS ITEM CHECKLIST The components for Slimfire 252 heater are supplied in separate cartons the following tables list which components are in each carton Ensure that the components listed for the ins
12. NOT store flammable materials near this heater DO NOT remove any panels or attempt to carry out any service work other than that mentioned in the TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECKLIST below TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECKLIST Use the following chart to help determine whether a service call is required however if you are unsure about the way your heater is operating or if you have any other faults or problems please refer to your installer or a Rinnai Customer Care Centre Consultant see back page for Rinnai contact details Fault Condition Simplest Possible Remedy Probable Cause i Not plugged in or turned off Mains power failure Initial Install Air in gas pipe Air in hose gnition failure Plug in power cord and turn power ON Turn heater to LOW or OFF until power returns Installer to purge air from gas supply Repeat Ignition procedure Isolate gas supply call Rinnai Gas supply turned off nadequate flue system nsufficient gas pressure og Misalignment Possible fan fault SERVICE e ownetertowarmup e JE e s ils 2 2 Je e 88 aia e IR AA e Ljeee severe sooting 2 8 Sa DERI BENE BN Repeat Ignition procedure EE ERN NR ER Ex EE ERST ERTL Minor soot deposits Rinnai recommend that this appliance and installation be inspected and serviced every 2 years or more frequently
13. W Read this manual thoroughly and gain a full understanding of the requirements before undertaking installation IMPORTANT Ensure gas supply to heater is turned off for the first stages of this instruction Step 1 Prepare Site p 18 Step 6 Insert Heater Engine Into Fireplace p 19 Step 2 Unpack The Heater Engine p 18 Step 7 Connecting Gas 19 Step 3 Preparing Heater Engine p 18 Step 8 Leak Testing p 19 Step 4 Positioning the Heater Engine p 19 Step 9 Securing The Heater Engine p 19 otep 5 Connect Electrical Supply p 19 otep 10 Completing Heater Installation p 19 MASONRY INSTALLATION DETAIL Step 1 Prepare Site 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 IMPORTANT Step 2 Unpack The Heater Engine The heater engine is supplied in one carton check to ensure you have all contents as listed on BEFORE YOU START on page 1 at the start of this manual before proceeding Carefully remove carton by removing the straps and lifting the carton off the appliance Remove all packaging materials and check all components for damage If ANY damage is evident DO NOT install or operate this appliance Contact your supplier for advice Retain the cardboard carton for use
14. abel the top body panel gt the heater Refer to the local gas authority for confirmation of x gas type if you are in doubt Step 5 Preparing Heater Engine Attach the flue guide rails to the top of the heater engine using the four pre drilled holes with four screws supplied Remove do not discard the flue access plate three screws and the gas electrical access plate five screws Flue guide rails screws and pop rivets are supplied with Zero Clearance kit part number IMPORTANT R2520 Before proceeding any further with the heater engine installation ensure the cladding for the front of the enclosure has been fitted Rinnai Australia 21 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual HEATER ENGINE INSTALLATION ZERO CLEARANCE Step 6 Connect Transition Box to Engine Align the guide rails Q with the guide plate of the transition box assembly and slide the assembly in until the guide plate Q9 is fully home against the rear of the flange at the top of the heater engines main body Step 7 Positioning the Heater Engine Place the heater engine in front of the zero clearance box cavity A panel from the cardboard packing carton AN placed on the floor underneath the heater engine HINT will help prevent possible damage to flooring A gt d installation Step 8 Connect Electrical Supply i instructions Plug in 3 pin connector if electrical connections are inside the fireplace Step
15. ame performance Appliance turns OFF soon after start up and does not relight e Flame appears overly orange yellow Flame appears either very short or very long e Flame only burns part way across the burner e Severe soot building up on the inside of the glass or logs Continuous unusual smell from the appliance e Continued difficulty or delay in establishing a flame Be advised that appliances incorporating a live fuel effect and designed to operate with luminous flames may exhibit slight carbon deposition this is normal operation NOTE Rinnai Australia 9 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION SAFE FY genes nn ee RE ee dalai iii delle 3 SPECIFICATIONS n 11 DIMENS ON S s 12 HEATER TION B 13 GENERAL EOCATION INFORMATION lalla 13 TVAND ORNAMENTATION WARNING cl cai alia 13 ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS Gana ari Sa 14 ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONS illa 14 HEATER GENERAL INSTALLATION sncimaial ea 15 15 ELECTRICAL SUPPE Elie a ne ee 15 MASONRY FLUE INSTALLATION cicala 17 OPEN INSTALLATION METHOD 17 HEATER ENGINE INSTALLATION MASONRY u 18 MASON YING TAEEATION OVERVIEW acli aegri un Ni duni ac dS Ripe inis 18 MASONRY INSTALLATION
16. as authority for confirmation of the gas type if you are in doubt This heater must be installed by an authorised person 300mm Note that side and vertical clearances are measured from the edge of the glass Rinnai Australia 3 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual SAFETY The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision Young children should always be supervised to ensure that they DO NOT play with the appliance DO NOT sit or lean against the heater 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 DO NOT place articles on or against this appliance DO NOT use or store flammable materials near this appliance Keep flammable materials away from heater Combustible materials MUST NOT be placed where the heater could ignite them DO NOT spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance while it is in operation Most aerosols contain flammable substances which can be a heater hazard if used near this heater when it is in use Rinnai Austral
17. de 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 9 Il Attach the two side panels 3 8 9 to the back panel 9 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 amp 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 amp with four screws supplied Ensure flue has been installed as per Flueing Installation Manual For Rinnai Flamefire Heaters A AI D D D D D D D N Flue guide rails screws and rivets are supplied with Zero Clearance kit part number R2520 NOTE Rinnai Australia 20 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual HEATER ENGINE INSTALLATION ZERO CLEARANCE Step 3 Fitting Zero Clearance Box Into Cavity Slide zero clearance box assembly into the cavity ensuring the gas and electricity supplies are accessible When preparing a cavity frame for a zero clearance installation the total cavity depth MUST also include the thickness of the external cladding as the zero clearance box MUST BE installed flush with the cladding surface failure to do this will cause misalignment
18. e appliance all flue gases are exhausted to the outside atmosphere and that there is no spillage of combustion gases into the room Please refer to AS NZS 5601 NOTE Rinnai Australia 25 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual COMPLETING HEATER INSTALLATION ATTACHING FASCIA ASSEMBLY Step 7 Attach the Fascia to the Heater Engine Locate and remove the two 8g x 10mm fascia assembly securing screws pre positioned in the fascia mounting tabs on the gas electrical access plate These screws have been pre inserted by the manufacturer to ensure correct threading of the NOTE fascia securing tabs Carefully pick up fascia assembly taking care not to tilt it on it s edge as the glass may slide out of the stand off posts Position the top fold over the fascia assembly mounting tabs 3 and gently push the lower edge of the fascia assembly until it is flush at the edges Rear view of installed Fit and tighten the two fascia retaining screws through both ND m the fascia and the fascia mounting tabs on the heater lt SN engine body lt N 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 secondary guard is required If the heater is not operating correctly refer to the TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECKLIST on page 8 IMPORTANT before contacting Rinnai It is the re
19. e fan will operate on high speed when the heater is hot When the heater is on the low or medium heat setting the fan will operate on slow speed when the heater is hot When the heater is on its lowest setting the fan may turn off as the heater cools and restart when warm again The fan may continue to operate on slow speed when the burners have been extinguished until the heater cools down TO TURN YOUR HEATER OFF To turn the heater OFF push and release any of the operated control buttons from left to i right in sequence until all are released POWER OUTAGES If there is a power failure when the heater is in operation the overheat protection may shut off the gas to protect the heater In the event of a power failure turning the heater to its lowest setting may Note allow the heater to continue operating without overheating The fan will not work without electrical power Rinnai Australia 7 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your heater needs very little maintenance but the following information will help you to keep it looking good and working efficiently DO NOT attempt to clean the heater while the appliance is hot or operating Noc All parts of the heater can be cleaned using a soft damp cloth DO NOT use solvents or abrasives to clean any parts DO NOT spray aerosols in the vicinity of the heater whilst in operation DO NOT place articles on or against this heater DO
20. e some warning signs that could indicate a problem If any of the signs below occur please contact Rinnai k ve SHA zZ j NORMAL FLAME PATTERN ABNORMAL FLAME PATTERN SOOT BUILD UP Key signs of abnormal flame performance Appliance turns OFF soon after start up and does not relight e Flame appears overly orange yellow Flame appears either very short or very long e Flame only burns part way across the burner e Severe soot building up on the inside of the glass or logs Continuous unusual smell from the appliance e Continued difficulty or delay in establishing a flame Be advised that appliances incorporating a live fuel effect and designed to operate with luminous flames may exhibit slight carbon deposition this is normal operation NOTE Rinnai Australia 27 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual WIRING DIAGRAM WIRING DIAGRAM FAN SWITCH BL HI LOW MICRO N SWITCH ON OFF FA THERMAL ID SPARKER ELECTRODE g W BL BL 220 240 v 50 Hz pru w IGN SWITCH MICRO PN 10153 W GREEN YELLOW OVER HEAT SWITCH SOLENOID VALVE THERMOCOUPLE Rinnai 28 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual CHECKLIST INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST e Complete the Installation Check List and the Installer details below e Instruct customer on the Slimfire 252 operation Ensure the customer understands the content of this manual Advise the cu
21. ed physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety e The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision Young Children must be supervised when in the vicinity of this heater while it is in operation The Glass Dress Guard MUST be fitted to this appliance to reduce the risk injury from serious burns and no part of it should be permanently removed For protection of young children or the infirm a secondary guard is required If the supply cord is damaged or requires replacing it must be replaced by the manufacturer or the manufacturer s agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard The heater must not be located immediately below a power socket outlet DO NOT connect to an LPG Gas cylinder indoors A dedicated 240 V earthed 10 Amp power point must be used with this appliance DO NOT modify this appliance Modifying from original specifications may create a dangerous situation and will void your warranty Only the flue components specified by Rinnai must be used Unpack the heater and check for damage DO NOT INSTALL A DAMAGED HEATER If the heater is damaged contact your supplier for advice Before installing the heater check the label for the correct gas type refer data plate inside the appliance Refer to local g
22. end user fully aware of operating procedure C 8 Has the Glass Dress Guard been fitted 9 Has the customer been advised not to remove the glass dress guard 10 Has the customer been advised to service the heater every two years Rinnai Australia 29 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual Rinnai Australia 30 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual Rinnai Australia 31 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual Rinnai Australia 32 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual Rinnai Australia Pty Ltd sn 74 005 138 769 Head Office 10 11 Walker Street Braeside Victoria 3195 P O Box 460 Tel 03 9271 6625 Fax 03 9271 6622 Rinnai has a Service and Spare Parts network with personnel who are fully trained and equipped to give the best service on your Rinnai appliance If your appliance requires service please call our Help Line Rinnai recommends that this appliance be serviced every 2 years RNZ 11818 Issue B 33 Internet www rinnai com au E mail enquiry rinnai com au National Help Lines Sales amp Service Tel 1300 555 545 Fax 1300 555 655 Cost of a local call Higher from mobile or public phones RA 11_026RIBF2 Issue 2 17 07 12
23. gas connections If a leak is present bubbles will form at the leak point When finished remove any residue with a rag Prevent any soapy solution from coming in CAUTION contact with electrical components ELECTRICAL SUPPLY If a power point is used it MUST BE 240 V rated at 10A and MUST BE earthed This power point MUST NOT be located above the heater The heater engine is fitted with a 1 5 m power cord and three pin plug which can exit the appliance from either the lower left or right hand side of the heater as required POWER CORD E Direct Wired Installations RUBBER GROMMET CX Alternatively the appliance can be direct wired if the power supply is to be concealed A qualified electrician will need to be consulted where a direct wired installation is required Any such installation must comply with the requirements of AS NZS 5601 AS NZS 3000 and any other IMPORTANT relevant local regulations Rinnai Australia 15 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual FLUE INSTALLATION OPTIONS The following diagrams illustrate the flue installation options that are available for the Slimfire 252 flame Only the genuine Rinnai Flamefire FLF flue is certified as part of the Rinnai Slimfire 252 WARNING Space heaters Only 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 Flamefire Hea
24. ia 4 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual SAFETY A dedicated 240V earthed 10 Amp power point MUST BE USED with this appliance DO NOT use power boards or double adaptors to operate this appliance The heater MUST NOT be located below a power socket outlet DO NOT unplug the heater while it is in operation or while the fan is still cycling DO NOT place containers of liquid on top of the heater Water spillage can cause extensive damage to the appliance and create an electrocution hazard DO NOT place articles on or against this appliance DO NOT connect to an LPG gas cylinder indoors Turn the heater OFF after use DO NOT remove the Glass Dress Guard The dress guard is fitted to this appliance to reduce the risk of fire or injury from burns and no part of it should be permanently removed For protection of children or the infirm a secondary guard is recommended Heat emanating from the front of the appliance may over time affect the appearance of some materials used for flooring such as carpet vinyl cork or timber 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 extending at least 7 50 mm in front of the heater When the heater is operated for the first time or after long periods of non use a slight odour may be emitted this is normal However if odours persist switch OFF
25. itted with a Rinnai approved flue system Flue Masonry if required FlexiLiner single skinned diameter 100 mm Flue Zero clearance Twin skinned diameter inner 100mm x outer 150mm Flue Terminal Rectangular spigot rear discharge 43mm x 245mm 1 BSPF maie are NG Propane AU NG Universal LPG NZ Only Gas input rates MJ h Natural Gas Propane Pilot Front Low Medium High 0 92 2 00 Safety Devices Flame Failure Thermocouple Overheat Switch Bi metal strip Fan delay Bi metal strip Electrical Fuse Power Failure Protection Glass Primary Ceramic Glass Glass Secondary Tempered Glass Glass seal material Woven fibreglass chord Hytex 1000 by mid Mountain USA Log Set Ceramic Weight 39 Kg For other specifications please refer to appliance data plate that is located on the front right hand Side bottom panel of the appliance Rinnai Australia 11 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual 5 pK Rinnai Australia 12 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual HEATER LOCATION GENERAL LOCATION INFORMATION e When positioning the heater the main variables governing the location are Flueing and Warm Air Distribution e 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 page 4 and page 5 for additional safety consideration e Mantles a
26. n details Approved Approved Chimney Chimney Plate Chimney Chimney Plate Minimum Minimum Mortar Mortar Flexible Chimney Liner Appliance Adaptor Minimum 50mm Open Chimney Installation Lined Chimney Installation OPEN INSTALLATION METHOD 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 heater Chimney Criteria For Open Installation All loose broken bricks must be replaced or repaired ensuring the chimney is of sound construction and does not leak in accordance with AS NZS 5601 Any under floor air supply to the fireplace must be completely sealed off to prevent secondary air draw Total chimney height MUST NOT be less than 3 metres and flue cowl must terminate above the chimney in accordance with AS NZS 5601 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 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 In a masonry fireplace use a slurry of sand and cement to level the base as required NOTE Rinnai Australia 17 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual HEATER ENGINE INSTALLATION MASONRY MASONRY INSTALLATION OVERVIE
27. nd surrounds can be added to compliment the design provided that they conform to the clearances shown in the diagrams below The minimum clearance from the edge of the burner box glass is 300 mm The depth of the mantle surrounds at the minimum clearance may not exceed 150 mm An additional 100 mm of clearance is required for every extra 50 mm of mantle depth i e for a 200 mm deep mantle the clearance is 500 mm as shown below Maximum mantle depth at 500mm may only be 150mm Maximum mantle depth at 400mm may only be 50mm vertical clearances are measured from the edge of the burner box glass TV AND ORNAMENTATION WARNING 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 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 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
28. ndling effect of the flame enhancing the realistic log burning look of the heater DO NOT force any granular material into the burner ports or completely block any of the CAUTION burner ports DO NOT place any of the granular burner medium on the rear burner Step 4 Replacing the Burner Box Glass Replace burner box glass panel assembly in reverse sequence as instructed in Step 2 page 23 COVERING PORTS So Rinnai Australia 24 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual COMPLETING HEATER INSTALLATION COMMISSIONING THE APPLIANCE 240 VOLTS RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK warning When performing the commissioning the appliance electrical power will need to be connected Exercise CAUTION 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 must be carried out by an Authorised person Wiring inside this appliance may be at 240V potential DO NOT test for gas escapes with an open flame Step 5 Switch On the Electricity Supply Switch on the electricity supply the appliance is now ready for commissioning Step 6 To check and set burner pressures 1 Turn gas supply on The gas type codes and gas pressures for this appliance MUST BE checked and set in WARNING accordance with these instructions when the appliance is installed OR after the replacement of any compo
29. nent or reassembly after service 2 Referto the data plate of the heater engine for correct gas pressure settings 3 Remove pressure test point screw and attach manometer to test point which is situated on the front of the injector block 4 Light heater select the High heat setting and check pressure 5 If adjustments are necessary the regulator is situated on the front of the gas control and should be set to the pressures on the data plate 6 After checking pressure turn the unit off remove manometer and replace test point screw 7 Turn the heater on and off a few times to check ignition 8 When you are satisfied that the heater is working correctly re attach the gas electrical access plate five screws 9 Check the flame pattern see ABNORMAL FLAME d PATTERN on page 27 All burner aerations are factory preset and cannot be adjusted If you are unable to get the unit to operate correctly refer to TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECKLIST on page 8 before contacting your local service contacts on the back page It may take approximately 20 minutes of operation for the logs to achieve their full flame pattern and glow During the initial burning in period of approximately 2 hours some smoke and odour may be experienced the heater should be run on the high position in a well ventilated room until these dissipate It is the responsibility of the installer to check that under normal operating conditions of th
30. nsumer piping termination is inside the heater and enters through the rear of the appliance A 1 2 BSP flared nut a and a 1 2 BSP Male Flare x 1 2 Barrel Union Elbow b are provided for connection to the consumer piping c They are shipped inside the engine attached to on the gas inlet connection of the heater Refer to the table below and the dimensional drawings on this page and on page 12 for appliance gas inlet location and other relevant dimensions Step 1 Mark off the location for the vertical centre line of the heater enclosure Step 2 To the right of the vertical centre line 1 mark off both the vertical 2 and horizontal 3 location for the gas supply penetration consumer piping For measurements refer to the Gas Supply Dimension Table below The length of the gas supply consumer piping termination 4 is measured from the front of the enclosure including the thickness CAUTION of any cladding material Gas Supply Dimension Table 280mm to right of appliance centre line 2 43mm from base of enclosure Consumer piping to be terminated 79mm from the front of enclosure Purging Gas Supply Foreign materials and debris such as swarf filings etc MUST BE purged removed from the gas supply failure to do so may cause damage to the gas control valve causing it to malfunction Leak Testing The Connection Plug the end of the consumer piping gas and leak test all joints Use a soapy solution to test all
31. of the flueing CAUTION Secure the zero clearance box into the cavity with appropriate fasteners not supplied Install the Rinnai rigid flue system components in accordance with the Flueing Installation Manual For Rinnai Flamefire Heaters that is provided with the flue kit 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 IMPORTANT Step 4 Unpack The Heater Engine The heater engine is supplied in one carton check to ensure you have all contents as listed on BEFORE YOU START on page 1 at the start of this manual before proceeding Hemove carton by removing the straps and carefully lifting the carton off the appliance There are two items shipped attached to the outside the heater engine these are the log set and the burner granules the burner granules is taped to the outside of the foam packing that contains the log set Carefully open the packaging material for the logset and inspect for damage Continue to remove the remaining engine packaging materials and check all components for damage If ANY damage is evident DO NOT install or operate this appliance Contact your supplier for advice Retain the card board carton for use in the gt Connect Transition Box to Engine on page 22 Before installing the heater check it is labelled for the correct gas type refer to the gas type l
32. r access hole Take care that the electrical cord does not bunch up or get pinched behind the heater engine CAUTION Step 7 Connecting Gas Connect gas supply pipe and fittings E to the gas control valve inlet and tighten Step 8 Leak Testing Turn gas back ON and leak test all appliance connections Use a soapy solution to test all gas connections If a leak is present bubbles will form at the leak CAUTION point When finished remove any residue with a rag Prevent any soapy solution from coming in contact with electrical components 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 at least two of the holes on each side of the side panels as shown Step 10 Completing Heater Installation Go to COMPLETING HEATER INSTALLATION on page 23 Rinnai Australia 19 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual HEATER ENGINE INSTALLATION ZERO CLEARANCE ZERO CLEARANCE INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Read this manual thoroughly and gain a full understanding of the requirements before undertaking installation IMPORTANT Ensure gas supply to heater is turned off for the first stages of this instruction Step 1 Prepare Site p 20 Step 9 Insert Heater Engine Into Fireplace p 22 Step 2 Assemble Zero Clearance Box p 20 otep 10 Connect Flue p 22 olep 3 Fitting Zero
33. r box Combustion air is drawn from the room Combustion product is exhausted via the flue discharge vent when installed in a masonry chimney or when 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 masonry fire place or a non combustible masonry enclosure that has a chimney When installed correctly the appliance is a flush to wall mount 2 Zero Clearance installation The appliance is fitted within a sheet metal Zero Clearance Box Assembly that has been installed into a wall or other suitable structure Materials need not be non combustible When installed correctly the appliance is a flush to wall mount DESIGN FEATURES Rinnai Slimfire Heater Push button control panel Ignition Low button Medium button High button Glass dress guard Flame window artificial log set and burn media Warm air discharge vent Q Return air vent Alternative power cable outlet location on front panel can be left or right handed Rinnai Australia 6 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual OPERATION TO TURN YOUR HEATER ON BEFORE PROCEEDING ENSURE THE GAS AND ELECTRICITY ARE TURNED ON N You must read and understand these instructions fully before operating the heater The push button controls are located on the front lower left hand side of the heater Step
34. ry death or property damage WARNING Improper installation adjustments service or maintenance can cause serious injury death or property damage Such work must be performed by an authorised person e The appliance must be installed in accordance with the local gas and electrical authority regulations e Flue terminal must always vent directly to outdoors e DO NOT extend the flue vertically or horizontally in ways other than prescribed in the appliance manufacturers installation instructions For information on gas consumption see data plate on the appliance This appliance must not be installed where curtains or other combustible materials could come into contact with it In some cases curtains may need restraining e WARNING This heater MUST NOT be used if either of the glass panels are damaged e When considering installation ensure minimum clearances as follows are adhered to refer Fig 1 e Heat radiating from the front of this heater may over time affect the 50077 appearance of some materials used for flooring such as carpet vinyl cork or timber This effect 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 or similar protective sheet be placed in front of the appliance extending at least 750 mm in front of the glass guard 1000mm e This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduc
35. sponsibility of the installer to check that under normal operating conditions of the appliance all flue gases are exhausted to the outside atmosphere and that there is no spillage of combustion gases into the room Please refer to AS NZS 5601 During the initial burning in period of approximately 2 hours some smoke and odour may be experienced During this period the heater should be operated on High and the space being heated should well ventilated It may take up to 20 minutes of operation for the logs to achieve their full flame pattern and glow Burner aerations are factory set and can not be adjusted If you are unable to get the unit to operate correctly refer to TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECKLIST on page 8 before contacting Rinnai Step 8 Complete installation checklist Complete the installation checklist on page 29 and the installer details on page 2 make sure that this instruction book is left with the customer Rinnai Australia 26 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual COMPLETING HEATER INSTALLATION ABNORMAL FLAME PATTERN Each Rinnai Flame Fire heater has a distinct flame pattern The flame should look the same every time you operate your heater Abnormal flame performance and or pattern can indicate a problem with your heater such as blocked gas injectors incorrectly installed inadequate flue system or the artificial logs burn media may have shifted from when the heater was first installed There ar
36. stomer that during the initial burning period of approximately 2 hours some smoke and odour may be experienced During this period the heater should be operated on High and the space being heated should be well ventilated It may take up to 20 minutes of operation for the logs to achieve their full flame pattern and glow NOTE The glass dress guard fitted to this appliance reducing the risk of fire and injury and no part of it should be permanently removed WARNING e For protection of young children or the infirm a secondary guard is required Ensure this Operation and Installation manual is left with the customer Ensure the Customer understands that San No part of this appliance should be permanently removed Paper or other material must not be burnt in this appliance Young children and the infirm should be supervised at all times Checklist To Be Completed By Certified Gas Installer NO YES 1 Is the appliance positioned in a suitable location clearances combustible clearances mantels and surrounds etc 2 Was a Rinnai approved flue system installed and tested in accordance with the instructions 3 Has the gas pressure checked and set 4 Has the log set burn media been installed as per instructions C 5 Was the appliance tested for correct operation and to ensure no gas leaks 6 Has the customer been instructed on operating procedure and safety requirements 7 Is the
37. tallation method being installed are present before proceeding 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 refer to MASONRY FLUE IMPORTANT INSTALLATION on page 17 for details The Zero Clearance Kit and flue are purchased separately CanonContets Contents Component Descriptions Zero Fascla Clearance Kit Rinnai Slimfire 252 Engine Uca ase tum medi ATF re paced nn i e _ ESP e ole crane iero ge Fest Homing Sr pre AT e ie ei mami BAR e e eo open Rinnai Australia 1 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual INSTALLATION RECORD INSTALLERS GAS FITTERS DETAILS Installers Name Company Name Company Address Company Contact Details Telephone Mobile Phone Certificate of Compliance Certification Number Authorised Persons Licence Number Installers Signature Installation Date APPLIANCE DETAILS Model Number Serial Number Installation Address THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED SERVICED AND REPAIRED BY AN AUTHORISED PERSON Rinnai Australia 2 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual SAFETY Failure to comply with these instructions could result in a fire or explosion which could cause serious inju
38. ters that is provided with the flue kit must be used Components that are not described in that manual whether manufactured by Rinnai or otherwise are not compatible and must not be used Rinnai appliance warranty conditions may be voided if non Rinnai components are fitted Inbuilt Masonry FLFHASFLEX ee Inbuilt A Zero Clearance Direct Offset Install the Rinnai rigid flue system components in accordance with the Flueing Installation Manual For Rinnai Flamefire Heaters that are provided with the flue kit For masonry installation details refer to MASONRY FLUE INSTALLATION on page 17 NOTE Rinnai Australia 16 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual MASONRY FLUE INSTALLATION Two masonry flue installation options are available These are Open Chimney and Lined Chimney An Open Chimney installation uses the natural draft properties of a sound chimney along with the addition of an approved chimney plate and cowl to provide the flueing for the heater If there is doubt as to the soundness of the proposed chimney then a Rinnai Flexiliner FLFHA5FLEX should then be installed A Lined Chimney installation is used when the existing chimney condition is inadequate for an Open Chimney installation and uses a Rinnai Flexiliner flexible flue system FLFHA5FLEX to provide the flueing for the heater refer to the instruction sheet provided with this kit for installatio
39. treme care when handling the Log Set components they are made from a very fragile high temperature material and will damage if handled roughly Only remove the components from their packaging as required NOTE Approx 45 To achieve the correct location of the log set hold the log set at approximately 45 directly in front of the burner box Maintain this angle and place the front feet of the log set behind the unpainted inner horizontal steel lip of the combust chamber Take care to ensure the ends of the log set DO NOT touch the burner box panel walls B during CAUTION the insertion or positioning To set the log set into the final position within the burner box rotate the back of the log set down using the location of the front feet as pivot points until it is sitting flat on the rear burner A Confirm the correct location of the log set before proceeding with the placement of the granular burner medium ensuring that the log set is firmly seated in the centre of the burner box and not touching the side walls and that the ports of both the front and rear burners are clean and clear of any debris that may have been shed during the log set installation Installation of 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 diffused by the granules this will reduce any ca
40. you should contact the relevant manufacturer for their specification CAUTION Use either a shelf or mantle below the TV or ornament or alternately you can construct a recess to mount TV or ornament in PEA Check the manufacturers installation instructions for these items and ensure the recess is suitable Rinnai does not take any responsibility for any damage occurring to any items installed above and gt the vicinity of the heater Rinnai Australia 13 Slimfire 252 Operation amp Installation Manual HEATER LOCATION 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 Zero Clearance In built installation Framework of the installation must conform to local building codes Non combustible materials need not be used 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 AS NZS 5601 GAS INSTALLATIONS requires that flue components be supported independently CAUTION of the appliance ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONS Enclosure dimensions are shown below The enclosure dimensions specified are critical
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