Rinnai RHFE-750ETR - Manual (Page 15)

Rinnai Corporation RHFE-750ETR 15
Installation Instructions
General Instructions
A qualified service technician should install the
appliance and inspect it before use.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54
, or the Natural Gas and
Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1 .
A manufactured home (USA only) must conform with
the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280
, or, when such a
standard is not applicable, the standard for
Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI/NCSBCS
A225.1
, or the standard for Gas Equipped
Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Housing, CSA
Z240.4
.
The appliance, when installed, must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
, or the Canadian Electrical
Code, CSA C22.1.
Two 1/8 in test plugs are provided for testing of
manifold differential pressure.
The appliance must not be connected to a chimney
flue serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance.
The appliance and its appliance main gas valve must
be disconnected from the gas supply piping system
during any pressure testing of that system at test
pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply
piping system by closing its equipment shutoff valve
during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping
system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psi
(3.5 kPa).
If the flooring is carpet, tile, or other combustible
material other than wood, then the appliance must be
installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full
width and depth of the appliance.
This appliance discharges a large volume of warm air
next to the floor. Any particles in the air such as
cigarette smoke could cause discoloration in carpet.
The warm air flow could discolor nylon carpets
containing dyes or vinyl surfaces. To prevent
discoloration of the floor covering place a mat under
the appliance which extends about 30 inches in front
of it.
Refer to the conversion manual for high altitude
installations.
WARNING
Do not use substitute materials.
Use only parts certified with the appliance.
The clearances to combustibles as stated on the
rating plate and as shown in the figures must be
followed. Also refer to the Safety Behaviors and
Practices section.
1"
2"
3"
3"
4"
5"
45°
Top Panel of Fireplace
4"
Wall
CLEARANCES FROM THE SIDES
combustible projections (ex. mantles)
3"
1"
2"
4"
6"
3"
5"
45°
4"
Top Front
Edge
Wa
ll
CLEARANCES
FROM THE TOP
Clearances to Combustibles