Operation & Installation Manual RF1200TW
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1. This appliance shall be installed in accordance with e Manufacturer s Installation Instructions Current AS NZS 5601 AS NZS 3000 Local Regulations and Municipal Building Codes including local OH amp 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 RF1200TW N10378 Operation amp Installation Manual at The Australian Gas Association All Rinnai gas products are A G A certified Congratulations on the purchase of your RF1200TW 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 Rinnai i RF1200TW OIM RF1200TW OIM 1 Rinnai 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 RF1200TW has been certified by the Australian Gas Association The Certification Number is shown on the ap2. 08a 9096250 UM G y8 LIS L ZL 1OHLNOO SV9 O unju XO8 1OHLNO9 olL JOo HIAIHOHH OL 4 1IdVO GS LvO ADNVHO HO MOTIAA NAH49 HD NMOdd Ndd ania nia GH TA A1a ALIHM HM RF1200TW OIM 25 Rinnai Rinnai Australia Pty Ltd ABN 74005 138 769 Internet www rinnai com au E mail enquiry rinnai com au Head Office National Help Line 100 Atlantic Drive Tel 1300 555 545 Fax 1300 555 655 Keysborough Victoria 3173 Cost of a local call higher from mobile or public phones Tel 03 9271 6625 Hot Water Service Line Fax 03 9271 6622 Tel 1800 000 340 P O Box 460 Braeside Victoria 3195 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 National Help Line Rinnai recommends that this appliance be serviced every 3 years Rinnai 26 13309 RF1200TW OIM Issue 2 27 08 14
3. Min recommended that 1200mm of po m i flue is fitted before the Y piece s 700 firebox installation 1200 Min before Suitable gas supply required to provide at least 65MJ h At least 310mm of supply pipe is required to reach gas control _ Paa 310 A A Min 1 Amp electrical RA supply required ka g Fire supplied with 1 8m power cord with 3 pin plug _ h eee a 1340 Min Fire is viewed from the open side with the glass to the rear It must be confirmed which way the fire is to be viewed prior to installation as the glass can not be reversed Rinnai 16 RF1200TW OIM The flue and engine must be installed before the wall can be lined Remember that both gas and electricity are required within the cavity see Gas amp Electrical Supplies on page 12 25mm larger than the flange of the fire 1350 x 650 IMPORTANT The framing must be self supporting and not place any load on the engine The framing shown is indicative only is not in
4. responsibility of the designer architect builder NOTE IMPORTANT Any tape or adhesive used for fixing the glass to the appliance must be able to withstand temperatures of at least 120 C Any tape or adhesive should only be applied to the outer 20 25mm of the appliance flanges Any product used in contact with the glass must be capable of performing at temperatures not less than 120 C and should not come within 35mm of the top inside edge of the appliance Temperatures on the side flanges allow closer contact If the designed flashing will not fully conceal the engine side flanges an optional overlay is available to cover the holes for the trim latches and the upper hanger slots There is no air intake or outlet on the glass side of the appliance so there is no concern about blocking the side of the appliance It is important that the glass is sealed against the appliance to prevent hot air flowing up into any combustible materials used directly above the appliance a secondary means of protection may be required It is not necessary for the glass to be permanently fixed to the appliance so long as the glass is held in place independently of the appliance and a seal between the two is maintained and the seal can withstand temperatures in excess of 120 C TAPE ADHESIVE ON OUTER EDGE OF FLANGES OPTIONAL SIDE OVERLAY OPTIONAL OVERLAY TRIM LATCHES TO BE REMOVED The flashing can be designed to
5. act as a trim to conceal the edges of the appliance but must not protrude into the viewing area of the appliance where it will be exposed to the radiant heat given off the burner and upper louvre or the conducted heat of the glass This means no more than 15mm in from the side flanges and 10mm from the upper edge The lower edge can be covered by as much as 200mm from the base of the appliance INNER GLASS FLASHING OPTIONS Rinnai IF FLASHING IS DESIGNED TO COVER FIRE FLANGE THEN THE OVERLAYS MAY NOT BE REQUIRED 18 RF1200TW OIM 25 Min TOP AND SIDES 529 FROM 499 FROM 479 FROM TOP OF UNDERSIDE OF TOP OF INNER LOWEST PANEL FRONT PANEL WINDOW FRAME 1190 1150 INNER WINDOW FRAME DOES NOT EXTEND TO TOP 17 47 67 25mm OVERLAP SHOWN BUT NOT REQUIRED BASE ONLY FOR FIRE INSTALLATION MAY BE REQUIRED AS PART OF WATERPROOFING Before the outer glass can be fitted the lower trim catches need to be removed This cannot be done once the glass has been attached FRONT FIXING Remove the retainer springs from inside the engine and the latches can then be removed from the outside of the engine Make sure that both inner and outer glass panels are clean and all prot
6. appliance can now be started by using either the Control Panel or the Remote Control Ignition Remote Receiver Window Start the appliance by pressing the ON OFF button for at least one second until the red light on the control panel comes on If the appliance has not been used for some time then the gas may take some time to ignite as the gas in the pipes may need to purge NOTE The appliance will try to start for up to one minute before locking out If this happens then press the ON OFF button twice to re set then re start the appliance If the appliance has not started after 3 attempts contact the installer or an authorised service person Always run the appliance on high for at least a few minutes to ensure a quick warming up of the firebox and flue The appliance will start on the same flame setting it was last used at unless the mains power supply has been disrupted or disconnected whereby the default flame setting is reset to low NOTE To ensure a high setting during ignition press the flame control button for up to 10 seconds refer to the remote control operation on page 6 for flame control details Once the Pilot has ignited then gas will begin to flow to the main burner The flame picture should be right across the burner within about 10 seconds If the burner does not light or only lights part way across then turn the appliance off immediately and call an authorised service technician for further advice
7. by persons including children with reduced 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 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 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 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 rating plate inside the appliance Refer to local gas authority for confirmation of the gas type if you are in doubt Rinnai 3 RF1200TW OIM SAFETY DO NOT sit or lean against the heater important DO NOT allow children or
8. high position in a well ventilated room until these dissipate 10 Check the flame pattern see When to call for Service on page 7 11 Proceed to the section Trim Installation on page 22 AERATION SLEEVE DETAILS APPLIANCE OUTLET TEST POINT PRESSURE INLET TEST POINT NG GAS CONTROL AND IGNITION PACK ASSEMBLY HIGH PRESSURE ADJUSTING NUT LOW PRESSURE ADJUSTING SCREW ON OFF BUTTON FLAME DOWN BUTTON FLAME UP W FAN UP BUTTON sp x w FAN DOWN BUTTON OFF TIMER BUTTON It is important that the correct aeration sleeves are used for each gas type and burner media The appliance should have been supplied with the correct aeration sleeves If the appliance is to be set up on propane with pebbles or crystals then the sleeves supplied with the burner media need to be fitted Refer to the notes supplied with the burner media and the chart below for more information Aeration Identification Sleeves groove Gas Type No of ID Grooves on Sleeve Depth of Sleeve Rinnai 21 RF1200TW OIM 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 e Avery short flame that does not rea
9. lock out and will need to be re set manually by pressing the ON OFF button twice to re set and re start the ignition sequence Wait at least 10 seconds before re starting the appliance and if the appliance fails to ignite after 3 attempts then turn off the power and refer to the trouble shooting section on page 24 This appliance burns with a real flame and as such there are considerations to be made to ensure the safety of children and the infirm In such circumstances a fire guard should be secured in front NOTE ofthe appliance Furniture and other objects must not be placed within 1 metre of the fireplace Make sure that the lower and upper air inlets are not blocked as this could cause damage to the fan or cause the gas controls to overheat Rinnai 6 RF1200TW OIM 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 POWER FAILURE In the event of a power failure your appliance cannot be operated CLEANING Regular cleaning of your appliance is important to keep it looking its best Some points on cleaning e All of the exterior
10. soot deposits that keep building up on the burner media e f there is excessive noise or explosive ignition as the burner lights this could be due to blocked burner ports e f a smell of flue gas continues after the appliance has been operating for at least 10 minutes This could indicate a blocked flue or other problem This smell is acceptable during the first few minutes as the flue heats up and starts to draw e f the flames change shape or colour When the appliance first starts the flames will tend to be quite blue for a few minutes but will change to a more yellow orange colour as the system heats up this is normal but if the flames either stay very blue or turn a dark streaky orange colour this could indicate a problem Contact Rinnai for advice SERVICE In order for your appliance to give years of comfort and enjoyment it is recommend that it is serviced on an annual basis by a licensed service gas fitter Please refer to the back of this manual for contact details Rinnai 7 RF1200TW OIM This page is intentionally blank Rinnai 8 RF1200TW OIM RF1200TW OIM 9 Rinnai INSTALLATION SAFETY This appliance must be installed by a suitably qualified person in accordance with local codes and AS NZS 5601 WARNING 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 understand
11. AGGA NGE button does not work no spark noise yet Faulty remote control or receiver Semicecal Ga alek raj jaaa s Ignition is sparking then locks out Sparking continues after pilot flame ignites flame does not Flame goes out Fiat batteries in remote control Replace Batteries Fan does not operate If the appliance fails to ignite after three 3 attempts turn off the power and gas if possible and arrange for a service call or contact the installer if the unit is newly installed COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST To be completed by the installer Serial Number lt m 0 1 Is the appliance positioned in a suitable location with regards to clearances 2 Is the unit fixed in location 3 Is the burn media installed and positioned correctly 4 Have all gas connections been checked for leaks using a soapy water solution 5 Have you instructed the owner of the correct operation of this appliance before leaving 6 Have you left the operating instructions with the owner 7 Have you removed all PVC plastic coating material DUDO DUH HOUOUUO Ensure all PVC plastic coating material is removed before operating the unit If you have answered NO to any of the above questions you MUST NOT allow the appliance to be mae Operated until the item has been rectified Rinnai 24 RF1200TW OIM WIRING DIAGRAM Gv41 LH HM dv OL ZH 0S OE A Opa 0OEc NI SNIVW
12. BSPF Gas Flare onto gas control 230 240V a c 50hz 1 Amp Tangential 2 speed outlet on open side of appliance Bunsen type atmospheric SIT 845 with SIT 579 DBC modulating control Electronic Flame rod Electronic control with IR remote control For all other specifications refer to the appliance data plate NOTE External Glass This appliance is able to be installed as either a room divider or on an external wall with the addition of a piece of toughened glass The manufacturer takes no responsibility for providing the means of meeting any regulatory or other building requirements There are more details on this option covered in External Wall Installation on page 18 DIMENSIONS Engine o R Rinnai Gas pipe 3 entry 8 g 510 OD Power connection w Open Side B Glass Side 11 RF1200TW OIM Note that a three or four sided trim may be fitted to either side of the appliance as required GAS amp 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 67MJ h Allow sufficient pipe to make the connection as shown right 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 NOTE For vermin
13. Piece Collector Box Assembly 1 Fit the RFPIPE200 flue pipes A onto the engine using rivets and sealant as required 2 Fit the a 200mm inner 45 bends B2 but do not fix in place yet 3 Fit the 250mm outer 45 bends B2 and leave loose 4 Fit the two 260mm 200mm lengths of flue pipe B3 to the 200mm inner connections of the Y piece collector box B1 then fit and square up with the assembly from above Then fix all but the 250mm outer 45 bends B2 in place 5 Fit the two 260mm over wraps B4 over the 250mm outer 45 bends B2 and the 250mm outer connections of the Y piece collector box B1 and fix all in place 6 Complete the flue to the termination point using RFPIPE250 C and RFCOWL250 D as required The minimum total flue height is 2 4 metres providing the flue is direct without offsets IMPORTANT Offsets can be used on flues over 3 6 metres in height Rinnai 15 RF1200TW OIM ENGINE INSTALLATION Framing Drawing 250mm stainless steel inner 300mm galvanised outer flue Note the Y piece does not have to be used and the flue can be finished using two 200 250 flue ____ 470mm Approx D z 200mm stainless steel inner 250mm galvanised outer flue pa OB RZE RES While the Y Piece can be fitted 25mm directly onto the firebox it is
14. Turning Off The appliance can be stopped by pressing the ON OFF button on the Control Panel or by pressing the power button on the remote control refer to the remote control operation on page 6 for details The flames may take a few seconds to fully extinguish This is normal and is not a cause for concern Rinnai 5 RF1200TW OIM REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 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 NOTE Ignition Point the remote control towards the appliance and press the power button for at least 1 second The appliance will then commence the ignition sequence Always run the appliance on high for at least a few minutes to ensure a quick warming up of the firebox and flue The flame can then be turned down if so desired The appliance will start on the same flame setting it was last used at unless the mains power supply has been disrupted or disconnected whereby the default flame setting is reset to low To ensure a high setting during ignition press the flame control button for up to 10 seconds Flame Control Press the fl
15. ame control button to increase the fame or the flame control eee button to decrease the flame m Fan Control The appliance has a two speed fan outlet on open side of appliance Press O Power the fan control or buttons to switch the fan to High Low or Off we Turning Off Flame Control To switch the appliance off press the power button on the remote control F Auto Off Timer a By pressing the auto off timer button on the remote control the appliance can Auto Of be set whilst in operation for a 30 minute delayed switch off The red indicator g Auto Om Cancel light on the front panel of the appliance will flash when this mode has been activated Pressing the auto timer button a second time will cancel this mode OPERATIONAL SAFETY This appliance is factory tested and the installation MUST BE tested by an authorised installer You should not experience any odour from your appliance other than initial burn off smell the first time it is used Should any odour persist after the initial burn in turn off the gas supply and arrange for an authorised person to make a service call This appliance has a flame failure safety system which ensures that in the event of an ignition failure gas supply failure or flame being extinguished for any reason the appliance will shut down The appliance will attempt to re start automatically LOCK OUT If the appliance fails to re ignite then the appliance will
16. anding up against the side of the engine There is a catch above the top edge of the reflector to hold it in place REFLECTOR 4 Pull the two spring loaded Lower Trim Retainers forward and down until they lock in place as shown 5 Fit the outer trim over the Upper Trim Hooks If adjustment of the hooks is required use a screwdriver to prise the hooks forward or push them back until the trim fits flush with the wall 6 Hold the leg of the trim against the Lower Trim Retainer and push the Retainer outwards the spring Retainer will pull up into the bracket on the back of the trim and back into the cavity once the bracket is horizontal again Take care when the spring grabs that the trim is not resting on the hearth as it could bite into the surface and scratch WARNING jt Either hold the trim slightly higher or use a thin piece of card between the leg end and the hearth re Proceed to Burner Media Installation on page 23 Rinnai 22 RF1200TW OIM BURNER MEDIA INSTALLATION ONLY use the burner media supplied by the manufacturer in this appliance warnine DONOT BURN WOOD OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL IN THIS APPLIANCE Logs Coals and Granules Quantity This burn media option consists of a set of 50mm x 50mm x 50mm ceramic Coals Logs of various size and _Y Shaped Logs 35mm x 200mm shape and Granules Straight Logs 035mm x 200mm Refer to the table right for details on the S
17. ch across to the flame rod This could be due to a reduced inlet pressure or a blocked pilot injector e Avery long flame that reaches far beyond the flame rod This could be due an incorrect pilot injector e Aroaring noise when the pilot is operating or the flame lifting off from the pilot head This could be due to too high an inlet pressure e Long yellow flames This could be due to blocked primary aeration of the pilot Any one of these conditions could affect the performance of the appliance such as soot build up on flame rod etc and should not be left unresolved Contact your authorised service agent TRIM INSTALLATION REFLECTOR The outer trim panel cannot be installed until the wall EARTHING SCREW board has been attached and finished decorated NOTE It is recommended that the installation of the trims and burner media is left until the room is complete and all decoration is finished MINIMAL TRIM Leave the protective cardboard cover taped to the front of the engine using a low tack tape to prevent plaster dust and debris from entering the engine and damaging the paint work 1 Fit the Minimal Trim so that the two hooks in each end fit over the screws in the side of the engine as shown below 2 Fix the trim in place using an earthing screw with serrated washer in REFLECTOR one end of the trim RETAINER 3 Fit the reflectors by fitting over the front trim at an angle and then st
18. control ensure that these flaps are closed again once the piping has been installed Use the supplied gas connection kit 200mm 3 8 Flexi tube with plug and 3 8 1 2 reducing flare connector to connect the appliance to the consumer piping Electrical Supply The appliance is supplied with a power lead approx 1 8m long This needs to be connected to an isolating wall socket within the cavity and connected to an isolating wall switch preferably located to the right of the appliance facing into the room not inside the framing cavity This supply is used to isolate all power from appliance The power cord is designed for a 230 240V AC 10 amp supply Electrical connections must be in accordance with AS NZS 3000 and installed by an authorised person CLEARANCES The appliance must be installed with the shown minimum clearances to combustible materials See also Mantles Surrounds Recesses amp Hearths on page 13 for additional information Rinnai a Open Side Glass Side From finished wall lining 524 Approx 308 RF1200TW OIM MANTLES SURROUNDS RECESSES amp HEARTHS Mantles Atimber mantle may be installed above this appliance but must be within the grey area as shown here Timber Surrounds 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 R
19. ecesses If the appliance is to be installed into a recess the recess must comply with the following limitations The same limitations apply to the sides Ea of the appliance 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 CAUTION 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 MANTLE MUST NOT EXTEND BEYOND THIS AREA NOTE THAT SIDE CLEARANCES CAN BE REDUCCED FROM 300MM TO 50MM RECESS MUST NOT EXTEND BEYOND THIS AREA u i lt I FIREPROOF BOARD FOR za w ANY WALL BELOW RECESS DB 45 9 i sh 45 x Mantle Wall 300 Top Trim FIREPROOF BOARD FOR MINIMUM HEIGHT OF 300 MM FIREPROOF BOARD OR OTHER NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL TRIM I SIDE VIEW Use either a shelf or mantle below the TV or ornament or alternately you can construct a recess to mount TV or ornament on IDEA Check the manufacturers installation instructions for these items and ensure the recess i
20. ective plastic has been removed IMPORTANT from the stainless steel louvre and all dust and fingerprints etc are removed before fixing outer glass to engine whilst removal of the inner glass is possible there is no access to the top louvre or lower divider panels RETAINER RETAINER SPRING Rinnai 19 RF1200TW OIM APPLIANCE GAS CONNECTION amp 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 If commissioning is to be carried out after the decorating has been completed leave a protective cardboard cover taped to the front of the engine using a low tack tape to prevent plaster dust and CAUTION debris from entering the engine and damaging the paint work Isolate the power and gas supplies before commencing work on the appliance Gas Connection 1 2 3 4 5 8 Remove the open side and glass side front panels and strip all the protective plastic film from these items Remove the protective plastic film from upper louvres on both sides Remove the gas control shields x2 UPPER LOUVRES GLASS SIDE FRONT PANEL Remove the pilot shield Remove the burner assembly by removing the two fixing screws in front of the burner and pulling the tray forward and th
21. 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 hazard if used near this appliance when it is in use 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 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 CONNECT TO AN LPG GAS CYLINDER INDOORS Turn the heater OFF when not in use DO NOT unplug the heater while it is in operation or while the fan is still cycling 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 s
22. en upwards to remove from the gas control There may be aeration sleeves attached to the venturi tubes on the back of the burner take care not to lose these there is a chart on page 21 that shows which aeration sleeve should be used depending on the gas and burner media being used OPEN SIDE FRONT PANEL After bending and flaring the gas supply pipe purge the gas pipe and fix the gas control assembly back in place and connect the gas Replace and fix the burner assembly in place Gas Commissioning 240 VOLTS RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK warninc 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 GAS PRESSURES SHE Refer to the appliance data plate located inside the appliance on a swing tag for correct gas pressure settings To check and set burner pressures 1 Rinnai Using a suitable screw driver loosen the captive Appliance Test Point Pressure ATPP screw D and fit the manometer an electronic manometer is recommended Refer images for ATPP location Remove the dust cap C from the regulator adjusting scre
23. ing 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 Only the approved flue componenets specified by Rinnai MUST BE used This appliance must be installed into a well ventilated room in accordance with AS NZS 5601 This appliance is designed for indoor installation only NOT TO BE INSTALLED OUTDOORS Rinnai is not responsible for incorrect or improper installations All installations must be carried out by authorised personnel Be sure to complete the installer details section of the user guide before signing off the installation DO NOT place articles on or against this appliance DO NOT store chemicals or flammable materials or spray aerosols near this appliance DO NOT operate with panels covers or guards removed from this appliance DO NOT modify this appliance Rinnai 10 RF1200TW OIM SPECIFICATIONS Models Burner Media Gas Types Description Flue Flue Cowl Gas Connection Power Fan Burner Gas Control Ignition Flame Monitoring Control RF1200TW N P Ceramic Logs Coals and Granules Ceramic Pebbles Natural Gas Propane Gas Indoor Decorative Fire 2x 200 mm stainless steel inner 250 mm galvanized steel outer Minimum of 2 4 metres of flue 3 6 metres if off set bends are used AGA Approved 200 mm or 250 mm Flue Cowl s dependant of flueing method 3 8
24. l an 5 263 over 244 over additional piece of glass is required that is at least 3 E R 695 Min after firebox installed wall lining wall lining and can be fixed to the fire using an adhesive or h h double sided tape rated to at least 120 C Convetion Air 5 The manufacturer takes no responsibility in providing 2 h a means of weather proofing an installation of this Open Side I Glass Side type and it is entirely up to the designer builder to High Output 5 s Low Output ensure that all regulatory local building requirements 5 gt are met More information can be found in the Firebox Installation section of the Installation Guide Combustion Air recommended If a hearth is used the top of the hearth must be flush with the underside of the fire and should sit at least 5mm under the fire For wall linings of more Whilst a hearth is not required it is than 13mm a non combustible recommended that protection be given material must be used for at to any combustible flooring directly in least 200mm above the fire front of the fire if installed less than Rinnai 300mm from the floor 17 RF1200TW OIM EXTERNAL WALL INSTALLATION The following information is for guidance only and is in no way intended as a means of compliance to regulatory or local building codes Design of any flashing or other means of weather proofing the wall penetration is entirely the
25. lure to comply with these instructions could result in a fire or explosion which could cause serious injury death or property damage Improper installation adjustments service or maintenance can cause serious injury death or property damage Such work must be performed by authorised personnel The appliance must be installed in accordance with the local gas and electrical authority regulations Flue terminal must always vent directly to outdoors 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 When considering installation ensure minimum clearances as in the adjacent drawing are adhered to for both sides of the appliance Heat radiating from the front of this heater may over time affect the 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 contaminants like 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 appliance fascia This appliance is not intended for use
26. mination point Twin Offset Extended Offset Same as Twin Direct with the inclusion of one 45 offset or extended offset Minimum Y Piece Direct Y Piece Offset Twin Offset Twin Extended Offset Flue Heights 24m 36m 24m 36m __ 36m Only 1 x 45 bend set can be used on each flue for Offset or Extended Offset flue installations Additional bends may be utilised however this will then require that additional vertical lengths also be included to increase the flue height in accordance with AS NZS 5601 14 RF1200TW OIM Flue Components A RFPIPE200 900mm twin skin flue pipe 200mm inner 250mm outer length approx 855mm when installed B RF1200YPIECE 1 Y piece collector box 1x 2x 200mm inner 250mm outer to 1x 250mm inner 300mm outer 2 45 twin skin bends 2x 200mm inner 250mm outer 3 260mm flue pipe 2x 200mm 4 260mm flue pipe over wraps 2x 250mm height approx 474mm when installed C RFPIPE250 900mm twin skin flue pipe 6 250mm inner 300mm outer approx 855mm when installed D RFCOWL250 Connection 250mm Outer 400mm E RFBEND200 2x 45 twin skin bends 200mm inner 250mm outer height approx 357mm when installed F RFBEND250 2x 45 twin skin bends 6 250mm inner 300mm outer height approx 392mm when installed G RFCOWL200 Connection 200mm Outer 350mm NI Y
27. nce The installation of the flue system MUST comply with the requirements of AS NZS 5601 Examples of the available flue component configurations are shown below 3 6m Y Piece Direct g Y Piece Offset Y Piece Extended Offset l Twin Direct Twin Offset Twin Extended Offset Option1 Option 1 G l a i a i a Ji Z mi E I I 4 m I 4 I I I I I Le c M A x 2 i fo BJ gS i RL ih ih o ip D ea ie i p 1 M EB w w i Option 2 gt B1 I I I I I i I I I I I I I I I I Rinnai This is the minimum flue height for the configurations as shown for additional bends increase the flue height in accordance with AS NZS 5601 Y Piece Direct Allows the twin flues to be joined to a single flue for termination It is recommended that the flue be taken vertically as high as is practicable before joining to the Y Box assembly Y Piece Offset Extended Offset Same as Y Piece Direct with the inclusion of one 45 offset or extended offset Twin Direct Uses two separate flue pipes to the flue ter
28. painted panels can be cleaned using household cleaners e The black interior panels and the burner media may develop a slight build up of soot this is quite normal and might burn off over time Do not try to remove the soot by rubbing with a cloth as this will only spread the soot around e Do not vacuum the burner media especially the Log amp coal bed any reduction or modification of the burner media installed can effect the performance and or damage the appliance e The stainless steel reflectors and front panel if fitted can be cleaned using a household stainless steel cleaner WHEN TO CALL FOR SERVICE There are a few things to look out for that could indicate that your appliance requires a service call e f long streaky flames are touching the top of the firebox this can cause the paint to blister and possibly damage the appliance e f you can smell gas regardless of whether the appliance is going or not There can be a brief smell of gas as the appliance is going through the ignition sequence however lt this should soon stop once the appliance has started Abnormal Flame Pattern e f the pilot flame looks abnormal Signs of abnormal pilot operation could be Avery short flame that does not reach across to the flame rod Avery long flame that reaches far beyond the flame rod or long yellow flames A roaring noise when the pilot is operating or the flame lifting off from the pilot head e f there are large
29. pliance dataplate No parts or functions are to be modified or permanently removed from the heater Please keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference CARTON CONTENTS The components for RF1200TW heater are supplied in separate cartons the following table lists which components are in each carton Ensure that the components listed for the installation method being installed are present before proceeding with the installation Q Two separarte trim sets are required for the appilaince one for the open side and one for the glass side examples of 3 sided trims are shown Description Rinnai RF1200TW gas fire engine Side reflector panels Remote control batteries supplied This operation and installation manual Gas connection kit 200mm 3 8 Flexi tube with plug and 3 8 1 2 reducing flare connector Trim amp hangers 3 or 4 sided Black or Stainless Steel x2 1 trim required for each side Burner media Pebbles Crystals or Logs Coals and Granules For details regarding Log Coal and Granule quantities see Logs Coals and Granules on page 23 Rinnai 2 RF1200TW OIM SAFETY 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 WARNING Please keep these instructions for future reference Fai
30. re even across the whole burner Pebbles Crystals Crushed Glass Where Applicable 1 Place DO NOT POUR all of the supplied Pebbles or Glass evenly across the entire area of the burner The finished depth will be about 2 3 pebbles or about 20 mm of glass Take care to keep the area directly around the pilot burner clear of burner media 2 DO NOT PILE glass or pebbles over the top of the pilot assembly as this could affect it performance It may be possible to build the media up around the pilot to hide it slightly but always check that the pilot is operating at its optimum when finished Refer to Pilot Burner Performance on page 22 Avoid pouring the media over the burner as this can block the burner ports with the fine dust that important tends to settle in the bottom of the bags during shipping Rinnai 23 RF1200TW OIM FINAL CHECKS Check that the appliance operates properly in all modes high amp low gas rates fan high amp 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 Complete the Commissioning Checklist TROUBLE SHOOTING Tea a ai button does not work no ees
31. s suitable Rinnai does not take any responsibility for any damage occurring to any items installed above sore and in the vicinity of the heater Hearths Although a solid hearth is not required if the appliance is to be installed within 300mm of the floor it is recommended that protection is given to any flooring surface directly in front of the unit The appliance produces a large amount of radiant heat and this might cause damage to flooring and furnishings that are too close Rinnai gt RF1200TW OIM VENTIL ATION 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 IMPORTANT For Decorative Gas Log Fires this requires that one or more openings with a combined free ventilation area of not less than 314 cm shall be provided for each appliance The opening may be provided by any of the following options provided that there is a ventilation path to outside that is unobstructed by building material or insulation a Directly through an outside wall preferred option b Through to an outside wall but offset c Into a cavity ventilated to outside d Into an underfloor space ventilated to outside e Into a roof space ventilated to outside FLUE REQUIREMENTS IMPORTANT ONLY the Rinnai flue components described in this manual are to be used with this applia
32. tended to illustrate the construction method The installation shows one flue option using the optional Y Piece but does not represent a complete system The appliance should be installed on a solid platform Gas and power supply must enter through the left hand end of the engine when viewed from the open side Refer to the next section for notes on external wall installation When engine installation is complete the fitting of cardboard from the packaging material to the front flanges on both sides of the appliance with some low tac masking tape will help to protect the appliance from dust paint etc of subsequent construction drawing into the appliance or marking the glass 250mm stainless steel inner 300mm galvanised outer flue Note the Y piece does not have to be used and the flue can be finished using two 200 250 flue r 13mm Wall lining 300 if installed internally 25 Min 25 Min ch Lo E Y Piece refer to Notes on Fluing a in the Installation Guide for more l detail EBI It c 200mm stainless steel inner 250mm galvanised outer flue R While the Y Piece can be fitted sa directly onto the firebox it is additional 8mm recommended that 1200mm of a depending Por ii 4 flue is fitted before the Y piece I AE R and ramed using glass thickness _13mm wall lining DETAIL A Ss SCALE 1 5 20mm _ _max wall lining LO x N 2 o Important Note If fire is to be installed on an external wal
33. traight Logs 035mm x 150mm size and quantity for each of the supplied 525mm x 150mm burn media components 210mm 920mm Chunks 1 Place approximately 46 coals onto z the burner top taking care to not block N too many burner ports There is no set way to place the coals but the following diagram can be used as a guide Take care not to cover the aeration slots on the front of the burner or block the pilot and tracking holes on the burner top Logs Coals and Granules 2 Carefully place the granules onto the burner in a single layer that covers some of the holes in places where they may be seen when finished and also around the front and back of the burner as a decoration Avoid pouring the media over the burner as this can block the burner ports with the fine dust that tends to settle in the bottom of the bags during shipping IMPORTANT 4 Place all the remaining coals and logs on top of the coals that were placed A on the burner in step 1 ensuring that there are plenty of gaps between logs and coals 5 Once all the logs and coals are in place light the fire and assess the A look of the flames If there are any areas that have very long streaky flames then using a pair of tongs move the top IMPORTANT lOS Or Coals to another position until the flames are mo
34. witch OFF the appliance and contact Rinnai Appliances incorporating a live fuel effect and designed to operate with luminous flames may exhibit slight carbon deposits This is primarily a decorative appliance and has not been designed as a space heater NOT INTENDED FOR FIREPLACE INSERT WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS DO NOT try to light any appliances DO NOT touch any electrical switches do not use any phone in your building Immediately close the shut off valve at the gas meter or bottles Call an authorised service technician SAFETY DEVICES Electrical Fuse The electrical circuits are protected by a fuse Flame Failure Sensing System This device 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 or power cut the gas valves will automatically close Rinnai 4 RF1200TW OIM FEATURES Hot Air Outlet i Glass Panel Reflectors one side only Burner Media Outer Trim 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 ON OFF Button Switch on the power supply to the appliance This is usually a wall Operation LED switch near to the appliance The
35. ws High Pressure Setting Turn the appliance ON and adjust to the highest setting see Remote Control Operation on page 6 Use a 10 mm spanner to turn nut A lock screw B with appropriate screw driver to prevent it turning Turning nut A clockwise increases the outlet pressure whilst turning anti clockwise decreases the outlet pressure 20 RF1200TW OIM 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 Reconnect the POV Yellow wires power connection To ensure the correct operation of the modulating valve POV it is necessary WARNING that the dust Cap C is returned to its original location 7 After re checking the pressures turn the appliance OFF remove manometer and replace the ATPP screw D Check all connections and test points for leaks using soapy water solutions 8 Turn the appliance ON and OFF a few times to confirm correct ignition and operation 9 During the initial burn in period some smoke and smell may be emitted The appliance should be run on the
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