Rinnai LS Series, Flametech, RHFE1000, RHFE0800F, LS1000 Installation Manual

Models:

Flametech® (RHFE0800F)
LS1000 (RHFE1000)
LS1500 (RHFE1500)

LS Series - Gas Fireplace

Flue Installation Manual

Congratulations on the purchase of your Rinnai LS Series Gas Fireplace. We trust you will have many years of

IMPORTANT

comfort and enjoyment from your appliance.

BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THIS APPLIANCE

Before proceeding with the operation or installation read this manual thoroughly and gain a full
understanding of the appliance, to ensure safe and correct installation and use.

USE ONLY RINNAI GENUINE PARTS

This Flue Installation Manual provides detailed requirements and instructions for Flue Systems connected to
LS Series Gas Fireplaces.

This appliance must be installed in accordance with:

• Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions

• Current AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3500 & AS/NZS 5601

• Local Regulations and Municipal Building Codes
including local OH&S requirements

This appliance must be installed, maintained and removed
ONLY by an Authorised Person.

For continued safety of this appliance it must be installed
and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

This manual to suit LS - Series Heater Models:

®

Flametech

* LS1000 LS1500

RHFE0800SF * RHFE1000S RHFE1500S

RHFE0800DF * RHFE1000D RHFE1500D

®

*Incorporates Flametech

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WARNING

INSTALLATION TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warnings & Important Information 5

Before Using or Installing This Appliance ........................................................................................................................ 5

Regulatory Information ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

Dress Guard Warnings ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

Mandatory Inspection prior to Installation ........................................................................................................................ 5

Modications.  ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6

General Safety Warnings .................................................................................................................................................... 6

Flue Terminal Location ........................................................................................................................................................ 7

Other Conventions Used In This Manual ........................................................................................................................... 8

Terminal Location ................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Flue Installation Congurations  9

Flue Installation Options ..................................................................................................................................................... 9

Installation Conguration Quick Guide  ........................................................................................................................... 10

Lubricating Inner Pipe Components ................................................................................................................................ 10

Installation Conguration Detailed Guide  ........................................................................................................................11

Installation Conguration Component Guide  ................................................................................................................. 12

Flue Exhaust & Air Inlet Connections .............................................................................................................................. 13

Direct Flue Assembly 14

Direct Extended Flue Assembly 15

Vertical Flue, External Wall 17

Vertical Flue, Internal Wall 20

Sideways Flue 21

Under Floor Flue 22

Common component Assemblies 24

Precautions for All Components ...................................................................................................................................... 24

Transition Extension Pipe ................................................................................................................................................. 24

Connecting ESPIPE900  ..................................................................................................................................................... 24

Connecting ESROOFCOWL .............................................................................................................................................. 24

Cutting - ASPDFK, LSFKIT01/02, LSFEXTKIT01, ESPIPE900 & ESROOFCOWL  ......................................................... 25

Cutting Components to Achieve a Desired Length ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 25

Cutting Components for a Wall Penetration �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 25

Wall Terminal Assembly .................................................................................................................................................... 26

On-Wall Terminal Assembly .............................................................................................................................................. 27

Connecting ESBEND ......................................................................................................................................................... 27

Contacts 28

This appliance MUST be installed, maintained and removed ONLY by an Authorised Person.

For continued safety of this appliance it MUST be installed and maintained in accordance with
the manufacturers instructions. Using ONLY Rinnai genuine parts.

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IMPORTANT

WARNING

WARNINGS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION

BEFORE USING OR INSTALLING THIS APPLIANCE

Before proceeding with the operation or installation read this manual thoroughly and gain a full
understanding of the appliance, to ensure safe and correct use.

Failure to carefully read and follow all instructions in this manual can result in equipment
malfunction, property damage, personal injury and/or death.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
personal injury or death.

WARNINGS: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
personal injury or death.

CAUTIONS: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury or damage to the appliance. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

This appliance and Flue system shall be installed in accordance with:

Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions.

Current AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3500 & AS/NZS 5601.

Local Regulations and Municipal Building Codes including local OH&S requirements.

This appliance and Flue system has been certied by the Australian Gas Association. The A.G.A. 
Certication Number is shown on the data plate.

This appliance and Flue system MUST be installed, maintained and removed ONLY by an
Authorised Person.

For continued safety of this appliance it MUST be installed and maintained in accordance with
the manufacturers instructions.

NOTICE TO VICTORIAN CONSUMERS

This appliance MUST be installed by a person licensed with the Victorian Building Authority.
ONLY a licensed person will have insurance protecting their workmanship.

So make  sure you use a licensed person to install  this appliance and ask for your  Compliance 
Certicate. For further information contact the Victorian Building Authority on 1300 815 127.

DRESS GUARD WARNINGS

The guard is tted to this appliance to reduce the risk of re or injury from burns and
no part of it should be permanently removed. For protection of young children or the
inrm, a secondary guard is required.

The wire dress guard supplied with this appliance MUST NOT be permanently removed as it

fulls an operational safety function. Additional dress guards including free standing types may 

be used in conjunction with, but NOT replace, the dress guard supplied with this appliance.

MANDATORY INSPECTION PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

Immediately report any damage or discrepancies to the Supplier of any components. This

appliance was inspected and tested at the time of manufacture and packaging, and released for 
transportation without known damage. Upon receipt, inspect the exterior for evidence of rough

handling in shipment. Ensure that the appliance is labelled correctly for the gas and electrical
supply, and/or other services it is intended to be connected to.

For  safety  and  warranty  purposes,  appliances  or  ue  components  that  may  be  damaged  or 

incorrect MUST NOT be installed or operated under ANY circumstances. Installation of
damaged or incorrect appliances may contravene local government regulations. Rinnai disclaims
any liability or responsibility whatsoever in relation to the installation or operation of damaged
or incorrect appliances.

Take  care  when  opening  or  unpacking  this  appliance.  Failure  to  do  so  may  result  in  serious 
injury or product failure. Check  the  label  for  the correct gas type  (refer  rating  plate,  inside the 
appliance). Refer to local gas authority for conrmation of the gas type if you are in doubt.

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400mm

400mm

WARNINGS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION

MODIFICATIONS.

DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE, modifying from original specications may create a 
dangerous situation and will void your warranty. Failure to comply with these instructions could

result in a re or explosion, which could cause serious injury, death or property damage.

DO NOT modify the electrical wiring of this appliance.

If the power cord is damaged or deteriorated then it MUST be replaced by an authorised person.

Failure to do so may result in electric shock, re, serious injury or product failure.

Improper installation, adjustments, service or maintenance can cause serious injury, death or

property damage. Such work MUST ONLY be performed by an authorised person.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

This appliance is HEAVY, during installation the use of a mechanical lifting aid is recommended,
noting that improper lifting may result in serious personal injury or damage to the appliance.

WARNING: This heater MUST NOT be used if any of the glass panels are damaged.

Flue terminal MUST always vent directly to outdoors. DO NOT extend  the  ue  vertically  or 
horizontally in ways other than prescribed in this appliance manufacturer’s installation
instructions. ONLY the ue components specied by Rinnai must be used.

When considering installation ensure
minimum clearances as follows are
adhered to, refer Fig. 1.

Heat radiating from the front of

this  heater  may  over  time  a󰀨ect  the 

appearance of some materials used

for ooring such as carpet, vinyl, cork 
or timber. This e󰀨ect may be amplied 
if the air in the room contains cooking

vapours, candle vapours and cigarette

smoke, etc. 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 dress guard. Refer
to the installation manual for mantle
clearances, additional installation
information and warnings.

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.

This appliance is NOT intended for use 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 inrm persons without supervision. 
Young children and the inrm SHOULD be supervised at all times when in the vicinity of this
heater while it is in operation.

The heater MUST NOT be located immediately below a power socket outlet.

A dedicated 230 V earthed 10 Amp power point must be used with this appliance.

Suitable ONLY for indoor installation.

NOT to be connected to an LP gas cylinder located indoors.

Please keep this instruction booklet in a safe place for future reference. All dimensions referred 
to in these instructions are in millimetres, unless otherwise specied.

DO NOT SPRAY AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE.

DO NOT USE OR STORE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS IN OR NEAR THIS APPLIANCE.

DO NOT PLACE ARTICLES ON OR NEAR THIS APPLIANCE.

400mm

400mm

1000mm

1000mm

750mm

750mm

Note that side and vertical
clearances are measured
from the edge of the glass.

400mm

400mm

Fig .1

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FLUE TERMINAL LOCATION

Ensure that the location of the ue terminal can comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 5601 -

Fig. 6.2 which is reproduced in part below.

AS/NZ 5601 was current at the time of printing but may have been superseded. It is the installer’s
responsibility to ensure that requirements of the current version of AS/NZS 5601 are met.

Opening into

a building

WARNINGS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION

C

T

g

T

S

LE G EN D:

I = M e c ha ni cal air in let
M = G as m ete r
P = E lec tr ic it y me ter or fuse box
S = S t r uc ture

f

T

Se e N ote 1

T = Fl ue ter minal
Z = F a n-a ss is ted a ppli ance only

Sh adin g in di c at es pro hibite d a rea for flue terminal s

Min. Clearances

metI.feR

Below eaves, balconies and other projections:

a

• Appliances up to 50 MJ/h input

• Appliances over 50 MJ/h input

From a gas meter (M) (see 5.11.5.9 for vent terminal location of regulator )
(see Table 6.6 for New Zealand requirements)

d

From an electricity meter or fuse box (P) †

e

epip lios ro epip niard a morFf

Horizontally from any building structure* = or obstruction facing a terminal

g

From any other flue terminal , cowl, or combustion air intake †

h

Horizontally from an openable window, door, non-mechanical air inlet, or any other opening into a
building with the exception of sub-floor ventilation:

• Appliances up to 150 MJ/h input *

• Appliances over 150 MJ/h input up to 200 MJ/h input *

j

• Appliances over 200 MJ/h input up to 250 MJ/h input *

• Appliances over 250 MJ/h input *

• All fan-assisted flue appliances , in the direction of discharge

Vertically below an openable window, non-mechanical air inlet, or any other opening into a
building with the exception of sub-floor ventilation:

n

• Other appliances up to 50 MJ/hr input

• Appliances over 50 MJ/h input and up to 150 MJ/h input

• Appliances over 150 MJ/h input

Natural Draught

b

Di re ction of

disch arge

(mm)

300

500

003* ecafrus rehto ro ynoclab a evoba ,dnuorg eht morFb

005* renroc lanretxe ro llaw nruter a tnorFc

1000

500

150

500

500

500

1500

1500

1500

-

0051rewolb aps a gnidulcni ,telni ria lacinahcem a morFk

051tupni rh/JM 05 ot pu sretaeh ecapS •

500

1000

1500

j

h

Door

n

j

T

e

T

P

I

h

j

Z

d

e

Se e N ote 1

a

k

k

d

M

T

T

g

g

i

iii

ii

i Minimum clearance 500mm to nearest part of roof
ii Minimum clearance 25mm to any combustible materials
iii Decktite or lead collar flashing

* - unless appliance is certified for closer installation

† - Prohibited area below electricity meter or fuse box extends to ground level.

NOTES:

1

Where dimensions c, j or k cannot be achieved an equivalent horizontal distance
measured diagonally from the nearest discharge point of the terminal to the opening
may be deemed by the Technical Regulator to comply.

2

See Clause 6.9.4 for restrictions on a flue terminal under a covered area.

3

See Figure J3 for clearances required from a flue terminal to an LP Gas cylinder.
A flue terminal is considered to be a source of ignition.

4

For appliances not addressed above acceptance should be obtained from the

Technical Regulator.
FIGURE 6.2 (in-part) MINIMUM CLEARANCES REQUIRED FOR FAN-ASSISTED FLUE TERMINALS,
ROOM-SEALED APPLIANCE TERMINALS AND OPENINGS OF OUTDOOR APPLIANCES

T

The ue terminal must be positioned away from ammable materials.

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DO NOTDO NOT DO NOT DO NOT

WARNINGS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION

OTHER CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL

The following are  additional  terms that  may  be used  to  highlight specic requirements  during 

installation steps and MUST be observed.

CLEARANCES: Where required clearances will be provided and must be observed.

FALL: Ensure that the specied 2° fall is maintained to either the terminal or the appliance as stipulated.

MEASURE: Required measurements will be provided and MUST BE observed for correct installation.

CUT: Cut as required to the specied measurements.

FINISH: Ensure that burrs and swarf are removed from all cut ends.

DISCARD: Denotes items that are not required for the specic installation.

OBSERVE CORRECT ORIENTATION: Where specied ensure that components are installed with the

correct vertical or horizontal orientation.

LUBRICATE: Use the supplied container of silicone grease to lubricate components. DO NOT use other
lubricants as these may damage the ue components.

SECURE: Where specied secure components with either installer provided or component supplied xings.

DO NOT: Failure to observe DO NOT instructions will void the warranty of an appliance and may cause injury

or death.

NOTE / IMPORTANT: Where specied secure components with either installer provided or component
supplied xings.

!

INSTALLATION STOP CAUTION: Installation stop caution notes and or warnings that MUST BE observed
for safe and correct installations.

TERMINAL LOCATION

The ue terminal MUST BE positioned away from
ammable materials.

In areas subject to heavy snowfall, keep snow clear of

DO NOT

ue terminal at all times.

DO NOT ue into natural draught ues or replaces.

DO NOT ue into other rooms.

DO NOT ue into roof spaces.

DO NOT ue into under oor spaces.

DO NOT Install the heater in an unusually dusty area.

For other important information regarding the location of the heater refer to the installation and
operation manuals supplied with the appliance.

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NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

~380 mm

445 mm

(to clear flue)

300 mm min.

(top of adaptor

to first bend)

ESROOFCOWL

FLUE INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS

FLUE INSTALLATION OPTIONS

The following diagram provides an overview of the ue installation options available for LS-series 

heaters.

ONLY the  Rinnai  ue  system  components specied in this reference manual MUST be used.
Components NOT specied in these manuals, whether manufactured by Rinnai or otherwise, are 
NOT compatible and MUST NOT be used!

Use ONLY the supplied silicone grease when lubricating the O-rings.

Rinnai appliance warranty conditions may be voided if non Rinnai ue components are tted.

ONLY an authorised person MUST install, service and remove the Rinnai LS-series heater &

ue system.

The maximum ue length is 8.5m* and the maximum number of 90° bends is 3**. 

*  For every 90 ° bend, the overall ue length MUST be reduced by 1m.

** The 90° bend of the ue transition piece is NOT counted as a 90 ° bend.

LS-series heaters  are factory  set for  "long ue  installations",  which  is  for  ue  runs  that  are  3 
metres  or  less.  Flue  runs  that  are  greater  than  3  metres  in  length,  are  specied  as  "long  ue

installations" and will require a dip switch change, refer commissioning instructions for details.

Note 1. When cutting the ue transition for joining to other components the minimum total length 

is NOT to be less than 300mm!

Vertical

LSFKIT01/02

Note 2. The ue extension all aluminium component MUST be tted at this point.

Note 3. Where stipulated a Minimum 2° fall is required to ensure correct drainage of condensation 

formed in the discharge ue.

!

See Note 3.

Min 2° fall towards

the appliance

Sideways

ASPDFK

45 ° bends

!

See note 2.

!

See Note 3.

Min 2° fall towards

the flue terminal

LSFKIT01/02

Under Floor

!

See note 2.

LSFKIT01/02

Flue Exhaust

Outlet

!

See Note 3.

Min 2° fall towards

the flue Terminal

!

See note 1.

Direct

ASPDFK

ESPIPE900

!

See note 2.

!

m

to 3

up

S

o

h

e

flu

t

r

Direct Extended

ESWTERM

!

See Note 3.

Min 2° fall towards

the flue Terminal

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See Note 3.

Min 2° fall towards

the flue Terminal

Air Inlet Pipe

(supplied pre fitted)