
Rinnai 4 Electric Fire Heater OIM – Issue 1
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
Always comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous situations and to ensure
optimum performance.
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 / INSTALLATION
This appliance must be installed in accordance with Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions.
The appliance is intended only for domestic heating applications, and not intended for non-
domestic and commercial applications. It is important that the following precautions are
followed to minimise the risk of overheating, re, electric shock and injury.
Handle the appliance with care, avoid vibrations and knocks. Unpack the appliance and check
for damage. DO NOT INSTALL A DAMAGED APPLIANCE. If the appliance is damaged
or defective, contact your supplier for advice, the appliance may ONLY be serviced by the
manufacturer or the manufacturer’s agent or similarly qualied person.
DO NOT install or use the appliance if the power cord is damaged. If it is damaged or requires
replacing, it MUST be replaced by the manufacturer or the manufacturer’s agent or similarly
qualied person.
The heater is tted with an Australian exible cord and 3 pin plug intended for connection to
an Australian 240 V, 50 Hz, 10 Amp, earthed socket outlet supplied from mains electricity. It is
not suitable for connection in other countries or alternative power supplies. Ensure that the
voltage and frequency of the power supply correspond to the ratings on the dataplate of the
appliance.
DO NOT use power boards, double adaptors or extension leads for this appliance.
The 3 pin plug must remain accessible after the appliance is installed. The heater MUST NOT
be located below an electric socket outlet. The connection of the appliance to a permanent
electrical supply (hard-wiring) and the installation of any other electrical wiring, power outlets
and switches MUST be performed by a person authorised under the legislation of your local
electrical authority, such as a licensed electrician.
DO NOT connect the appliance to the mains power until it has been installed in its nal
location and adjusted to the position it will be used in.
DO NOT handle any parts of the heater, including the plug and exible cord, with wet or damp
hands.
DO NOT immerse the appliance, exible cord and plug in water or any other liquid.
DO NOT place containers of any liquid or wax on the heater.
This appliance is suitable for indoor use only.
Never dismantle the appliance. Tampering with electrical connections and components is
highly dangerous and may cause appliance malfunction. Repairs to be performed only by a
qualied person such as an electrician.
The exible cord and plug MUST not be modied. If the cord or plug are damaged, they
MUST be replaced by Rinnai or a Rinnai appointed service agent.
WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION