Rinnai RHFE-431FA installation manual Sleeve and Manifold Installation, Method for Standard Walls

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SLEEVE AND MANIFOLD INSTALLATION

METHOD FOR STANDARD WALLS

1. Disassemble Manifold from Sleeve.

The flue consists of 3 parts, sleeve, inside connectors

 

Flanges

 

and tube, outside terminal; (dis-assembly by pulling

 

 

 

 

hard on outside terminal and inner connections, then

 

 

 

 

pull sleeve off outer terminal.)

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Clearance to combustibles for terminal

 

Sleeve

 

assembly sleeve and flanges is 0".

Connection

Terminal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Adjustment of Sleeve Length.

 

 

 

 

Measure wall thickness through previously drilled 3 1/8

Do not extend

 

 

 

beyond red line

 

 

 

(80mm) hole.

 

 

 

Extension joint

 

 

End of sleeve should protrude 3/16" 3/8" (5 10mm)

Extension

under plastic

from outside wall. Adjust sleeve length to wall

 

 

 

 

thickness plus 3/16" 3/8" (5 10mm). (Sleeve is

 

 

 

("S" and "A" flues only)

threaded for adjustment.) Do not extend beyond red

Adjust length by turning sleeve.

line.

 

 

 

 

3. For S and A flue only.

Depending on flue set and wall thickness extension

A

B

C

piece “C” may need to be removed.

 

 

 

Cut plastic, remove extension, then follow instruction 2.

 

 

 

This applies to “S” and “A” flues only.

 

 

 

There is no extension on other flues, they can be fully

 

 

Remove extension at this

adjusted by turning the threaded section.

 

 

"A" Flue only

point it necessary.

4. Fixing Sleeve.

 

 

5-10mm

Fix to the wall, using the 3 screws provided.

"TOP"

 

NOTE: The flange is marked “TOP”, sleeve must be

 

fitted with this mark Up. Check sleeve protrudes 3/16"

 

3/8" (5 10mm) on the outside.

Fixing Screw

 

Don't remove green plastic covering from sleeve.

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Contents RHFE-431FAⅢ Table of Contents Features of the RHFE-431FA Units Safety DevicesGeneral Information Important Points / Usage and Installation Musts Included in CartonPage Dimensions Specifications SpecificationsAIR Supply Safety Points Gasoline Getting to Know Your NEW RHFE-431FA ALL Buttons Beep When Operated Control PanelCUT-AWAY Diagram Page Installation Instructions GAS Connection Secure Heater to Wall Flue Manifold PositionWall Mounting Brackets Vent Termination Clearances WindowordoorthatmaybeopenedLocation / Clearances Flue SizesSnow Areas Standard Installation of Flue ManifoldFIT Back Covers Sides only Sleeve and Manifold Installation Method for Standard WallsProvided to compensate for weather board angle AIR Inlet Hose Fitting UnitLocking Clamp Screw Clamp and Insulation Instruct Customer on USE of Heater Operating Instructions Temperature Control IgnitionTo Turn Unit OFF Room Temperature DisplayOperating Precautions Economy ButtonUsage Location UsageRequired Distance from Flammables Installation of Unit Emergency ProceduresDaily Inspection and Maintenance When Using for the First TimeBefore the Cold Season Begins Child Safety LockSensible Temperature Control AIR Flow ControlCare of Unit Exterior Adding Water to HumidifierCare of Air Filter Page Testing Unit Fault-Failure ProcedureDuring Combustion PRE-SERVICE CheckAt Ignition Other PointsTrouble Shooting Smellof gas NoisyignitionMaintenance / Service Maintenance SuggestionsCode Color Warranty Information Consumer SupportHeat Exchanger Year of Failure Allowance Schematic Diagram Page Page Page Page Parts List Page Page Page Part Name QTY Remarks Rank Parts Name Parts no QTY Remarks Vent KIT RHFE-431FA Names and Numbers of Parts RHFE-431FA Installing AN Extension KIT MODELRHFE-431FAHow to connect air intake hose How to connect exhaust pipesHow to use the bent pipe Maximum extendable length To prevent water condensationQualified Installing Agency GAS Conversion Specifications Technical DataGAS Pressure Setting Procedure Page 431F-1700×1700

RHFE-431FA specifications

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