![step 1 climate](/images/new-backgrounds/38322/383223x1.webp)
step 1 climate
Pictured on the right is a climate map of Australia that shows four winter climate zones relevant to Rinnai Heaters; Mild, Cool, Cold and Very Cold. It is important that you choose the correct zone that suits your application, as it directly relates to the performance of your heater. Detailed State maps can be found on the ‘heater selector’ page of our website: www.rinnai.com.au.
step 2 heating area
It is also important that you consider the size of the heating area. This includes adjacent rooms through permanently open doorways and hallways. In this brochure, on the back page, is the approximate maximum area that the unit will heat based on the climate zones (ie. Step 1).
step 3 heat loss
Not all homes will have all of the features listed in the table to the right. Consequently, this will affect the heating capacity. Place a alongside each of the design features if they are relevant to your home. Everywhere there is a
, an adjustment to the ‘Heats up to’ capacity will need to be made.
Please note that this is only a guide and individual house designs and locations may vary.
Contact the Rinnai Helpline
if you require further assistance 1300 366 388.
www.rinnai.com.au
calculate on-line
Calculate your selected Rinnai Heater’s Capacity
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As an example, you wish to purchase a Slimfire 25 flame fire, live in the ‘Cool’ zone, and have an area to heat of 65m2. The recommended ‘Heats up to’ capacity for this model is 68m2, however you also have no wall insulation and a house built on stumps. The heat loss total percentage is