Specifications

 

 

Application

As a permanently fixed heating appliance in outdoor areas only. Complies with CSA

 

International Requirement 4.96 U.S. for Outdoor Gas Fireplaces.

General Description

Open fronted radiant/convector outdoor gas fireplace with manual control.

 

Available in 3 versions:

 

Freestanding table top unit, ROF4500

 

Open 1-sided cabinet, ROF4501 (with optional glass bi-fold doors)

 

Open 2-sided cabinet, ROF4502 (see-through) (with optional glass bi-fold doors)

Gas Input

Propane (LPG): 30,500 - 41,500 BTU/hr; Natural Gas (NG): 25,000 - 45,000 BTU/hr

 

Maximum Inlet Gas Supply Pressure: LPG 13” W.C. / NG 10.5” W.C.

Burner

304 Stainless Steel Tube

 

 

Data Plate

Located on swing tag below appliance

 

 

Gas Type

Propane (LPG); convertible to Natural Gas with included conversion kit

 

 

Gas Connections

3/8 SAE 45º Flare Fitting with 5/8 UNF Thread

 

 

Gas Control

Gas control valve consisting of an inlet connection, Piezo ignitor, thermocouple flame

 

failure and manual control knob.

Ignition Method

Intermittent pilot

 

 

Pilot

SIT single orifice pilot assembly with fixed aeration and replaceable fixed pilot orifice for

 

conversion to natural gas. Pilot assembly also contains a pilot ignition electrode and

 

thermocouple for flame failure.

Piping

Burner is supplied through an aluminum pipe from the gas control to the burner orifice

 

block.

 

Pilot burner is supplied gas by an aluminum pipe directly from the gas control.

Pressure Test Point

Incorporated into the main burner orifice block measuring burner pressure.

 

 

Regulator

Pressure regulator with replaceable spring for conversion to natural gas

 

 

Warm Air Outlet

Top louver discharge

 

 

Weight

Burner Assembly: 44 lb (20 kg)

 

Body Assembly: 66 lb (30 kg)

 

Burner and Body Assembly: 110 lb (50 kg)

 

 

Rinnai is continually updating and improving products. Therefore, specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

No gas

Check that the gas is turned on

Unit will not light

 

If using a tank or bottle, check that it is not empty.

 

 

Air in gas pipe

Repeat the lighting sequence multiple times until the

 

 

 

gas has replaced the air in the hose or pipe.

 

 

 

Popping sound

Unburnt gas coming through

No action, normal operation

 

 

 

Burner does not

Residue of gas in pumice

No action, normal operation

immediately stop burning

continues to burn

 

when unit is turned off

 

 

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