
Rinnai 6 REH281 - SPECTRUM 28 OIM
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in a re or explosion, which could cause
serious injury, death or property damage.
Improper installation, adjustments, service or maintenance can cause serious injury, death or
property damage. Such work must be performed by an authorised person.
The appliance must be installed in accordance with the local gas and electrical authority
regulations.
Flue terminal must always vent directly to outdoors.
DO NOT extend the ue vertically or horizontally in ways other than prescribed in the appliance
manufacturers’ installation instructions.
For information on gas consumption, see data plate on the appliance.
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.
WARNING: This heater MUST NOT be used if
either of the glass panels are damaged.
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 aect the appearance of some
materials used for ooring such as carpet, vinyl,
cork or timber. This eect may be amplied if
the air in the room contains cooking vapours or
cigarette smoke. 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 wire
dress guard.
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 wire dress guard supplied with this appliance must not be permanently removed as it fulls
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.
The appliance is not intended for use by young children or inrm persons without supervision.
Young children and the inrm SHOULD be supervised at all times when in the vicinity of this
heater while it is in operation.
If the supply cord is damaged or requires replacing, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or
the manufacturer's agent or similarly qualied person in order to avoid a hazard.
The heater must not be located immediately below a power socket outlet.
A dedicated accessible 240 V earthed 10 Amp power point must be used with this appliance.
DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE. Modifying from original specications may create a
dangerous situation and will void your warranty.
ONLY the ue components specied by Rinnai MUST be used.
Unpack the heater and check for damage. DO NOT INSTALL A DAMAGED HEATER. If the
heater is damaged, contact your supplier for advice.
Before installing the heater, check the label for the correct gas type (refer data plate, inside the
appliance).
Refer to local gas authority for conrmation of the gas type if you are in doubt.
Paper or other material MUST NOT be burnt in this appliance.
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