Rinnai Evolve 952 Series User manual
Evolve 952 / 1252
Installation guide
Models: RHFE952ETRN / RHFE952ETRL
RHFE1252ETRN / RHFE1252ETRL
Important
This appliance must be installed in accordance with:
-Manufacturer’s installation instructions
-AS/NZS 5601 Gas Installations
-AS/NZS 5263 Gas appliances standards
For use with Natural Gas or Universal LPG as indicated on the
Warning
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service and
Rinnai New Zealand Limited
105 Pavilion Drive, Mangere, Auckland
PO Box 53177, Auckland Airport, Auckland 2150
Phone: (09) 257-3800
Fax: (09) 257-3899
When completing the installation it is ideal to have the homeowner present to test the Wi-Fi
Installer please note
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5
Dimensions6
7
7
Wall penetration8
Framing dimensions9
Clearances from combustibles10
TV installation12
Flueing options13
Evolve installation overview14
15
Install heater into enclosure16
Removing and replacing the glass panel17
Install burn media - log set18
Adding the granules20
Install burn media - stones21
Commissioning24
Check the Wi-Fi connection24
Install the inner and outer frame25
Test operation and lighting sequence26
Installation checklist and customer handover26
Wiring diagram27
Contents
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Before you start
Read these instructions to get an overview of the steps required before starting the
Flue installation guide
These instructions are to be used in conjunction with the Rinnai Arriva and Evolve
Carton contents
The components for the Evolve are supplied in three separate cartons (four if a
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3
5
8
7
6
4
Evolve engine
Universal remote control with bat-
teries
Screw pack
Cable tie
Fascia mounting screws
Operation and installation guides
Granule packs 952 (x2), 1252 (x3)
Gas connections
• Inner frame
• Outer frame
Images shown are for the 952 model, The
Evolve 1252 log set has an extra two logs
(10 in total), and the stone set contains an
•
packaged in a separate carton
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Specication
Specication summary
Input = 10-34 MJ/h
Heating area 952 = 82-125 m2
Heating area 1252 = 84-130 m2
Suitability
The Evolve is ideal for a new build installation
Installation considerations
wall the movement of air from the convection
Burn media
Convection fan
Data plate
Located inside the appliance, upper right hand
Gas connection
heater
Ignition
Noise level - 37-45 dB(A)
Power ue
Power consumption/electrical supply
High = 90 W
through a slot in the back left hand corner of
Safety devices
thermal fuse, overcurrent fuse, and spark
Temperature control
or for more features, such as timers and
thermostatic control, using Rinnai’s Wi-Fi
of the remote
Weights
• Evolve 952: 75 kg
• Evolve 1252: 100 kg
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Dimensions (mm)
1020
620
700
305162
960
25 560
57010
65
500
430 420
Evolve 952
Evolve 1252
1255
1320 560 580 57525
620
1000
305162
570
10
500 ± 25
65
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Gas supply
Purging the gas supply
Electrical supply
Rinnai recommend the heater be plugged into a
Front of the Evolve
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Evolve 952
Wall penetration
Direct ue wall penetration requirements
For weatherboard walls, drill through the centre of the weatherboard from the outside, then drill
Ø 85~95
Gas supply penetration
Flue pipe penetration
500 ± 25
430 (right)
Centreline of enclosure
420 (left)
65
Base of enclosure
Evolve 1252
Ø 85~95
Gas supply penetration
Flue pipe penetration
500 ± 25
580 (right)
Centreline of enclosure
570 (left)
65
Base of enclosure
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Wheels, located at the rear of the heater, allow the unit to slide in and out of the enclosure for
D
W
H
Framing dimensions
Enclosure dimensions
952 1252
W-width 965-980 mm 1265-1280 mm
H-height 570-580 mm 570-580 mm
D-depth
Left
wheel Right
wheel
850 mm (Evolve 952)
1030 mm (Evolve 1252)
Joist Joist
Plywood board, minimum 18 mm
For the Evolve 1252 there is an
additional wheel in the center
Installer please note
level base, as detailed in
these instructions, will not be
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Clearances from combustibles
The clearances listed below, measured from the edge of the glass, are minimum
While the heater is operating
The appliance must not be installed where
curtains or other combustible materials could
Floor protection
To avoid this occurring, it is recommended
Mantels and surrounds
Combustible mantels and surrounds require
clearance from the unit to minimise the
of combustible materials such as wood,
Hearths
decorative purposes or protection of sensitive
A
B
C
an additional 100 mm of clearance from the edge of the
300 mm 500 mm
350 mm 600 mm
400 mm 700 mm
400 mm
400
mm
400
mm
1000 mm
A
B
C
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The below diagrams are to assist people who are determining the clearance area
Glass width
700400 400
460 400
Clearance Clearance
Minimum above fire
1500
Evolve 952
Glass width
1000400 400
460 400
Clearance Clearance
Minimum above fire
1800
Evolve 1252
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TV installation
The Evolve has a fan that distributes warm air from the top of the appliance out into
The diagram shows
recommended clearances
above the Evolve, or into a
400 mm dimension
The 400 mm dimension is the
minimum clearance required
adjacent shows the dimension
from the edge of the frame, in
the case of the Evolve the 400
mm dimension can be taken
above the unit, the mantel
must be at least the depth of
Always check with the TV
manufacturer
It is up to the owner to check
the TV installation with the TV
manufacturersome have
a TV is not to be installed
TV resulting from the use of
At least the
depth of the TV
400 mm
minimum
400 mm
minimum
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Flueing options
Maximum flue length is 8.5 m, and the maximum number of bends is three
One 90° bend is 1 m. For every 90° bend the overall length must be reduced by 1 m. For
example, if an installation has three 90° bends, the maximum length can be 5.5 m. The
adaption flue (EVOKIT03) is counted as one 90° bend.
A: Direct
- Roof cowl (ESROOFCOWL)
B: Oset
- 45 ° bends (ESBEND)
- Roof cowl (ESROOFCOWL)
C: Horizontal termination
- 45 ° bends (ESBEND)
- Wall terminal (ESWTERM)
Direct
Direct extended
Direct and direct extended ueing
Sideways ueing
is free from obstructions such as studs, noggins, wiring,
- Wall terminal (ESWTERM)
Down-and-out ueing
- 45 ° bends (ESBEND)
- Wall terminal (ESWTERM)
Through-wall vertical ueing
For the small number of instances where the appliance
- 45 ° bends (ESBEND)
- Roof cowl (ESROOFCOWL)
C
A
BIn-wall vertical ueing
Important
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Evolve installation overview
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2
3
4 5
enclosure1, screw to frame, and
complete the gas, air hose, and
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7
8
guard (if purchased), and inner
9
10
checklist in the operation
guide and complete customer
1Two hand-holds, either side of the unit, have been added to help move and
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Connect ue system
Removing the pipe clamp, extension tube and exhaust pipe
Before installing the heater into the enclosure the pipe clamp, telescopic extension tube, and
Flue slide stopper
Flue transition (ASPDFK, EVOKIT03)
Flue transition outlet
Unused air intake
Air intake
Wall terminal
ASPDFK
ASPKIT03/EVOKIT03
Elbow component is
counted as a 90° bend
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Install heater into enclosure
refer
Please note
Flue locking clamp
Telescopic extension tube
Flue exhaust
Flange screw position—11 in total Flue condensate pipe connection
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Removing and replacing the glass panel
Before the burn media can be installed into the combustion chamber, the glass panel needs to be
Front panel of the Evolve showing the four screw positions for removing and
replacing the glass panel
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Install burn media - log set
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34
5
67
8
1
The glass retainer will need to be removed before installing the log set and
Use these instructions in conjunction with the burn media guide sheet,
IMPORTANT
Evolve 952 Evolve 1252
Evolve 952 burner bed
Evolve 1252 burner bed
- locating pin - locating bracket
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345
678
910
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7. Front large middle log
Place onto the locating pin of log four and slot onto the
8. Top upper right large log
Place onto the locating pin of log seven and swivel
5. Front middle small log
6. Front large left log
5
6
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3. Front left small log
4. Front right small log
the middle right locating pin and right front locator
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1. Back left log
Align bottom locating holes with the locating pins at the
back of the burnerthe log will sit up against the back
2. Back right log
Align bottom locating holes with the locating pins at the
back of the burnerthe log will sit up against the back
of the combustion chamber, and there will be a gap
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eight and the addition of logs 9 and 10
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9. Far LHS small log (1252 model only)
Fit the far small left hand log onto the two locator
10. Far RHS small log (1252 model only)
Fit the far small right hand log onto the two locator
• Evolve 952: Two granule packs
• Evolve 1252: Three granule packs
Adding the granules
Never pour
Place the granules evenly (do not stack) around the logs in the front part of the burner and on the
middle section of the burner (in the gaps between the logs)
Adding the granules
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