Rinnai Linear Series User manual

Linear collection gas fireplaces
Flue installation guide

Important
Rinnai Linear gas replace ueing shall be installed in accordance with:
-Manufacturer’s installation instructions
-Current AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3500, AS/NZS 5601.1 and G12/AS1
Must be installed, commissioned and serviced by an authorised person,
being in New Zealand a licensed gastter.
The Linear must be installed with an approved ue system, approved
components are shown in this guide.
Warning
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service and maintenance
can cause property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
For more information about buying, using, and servicing of Rinnai
appliances call: 0800 RINNAI (0800 746 624).
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General ueing guidelines ....................................4
Flueing options .....................................................6
Air hose connection ..............................................9
Flue components ..................................................10
Flue component connections................................11
Side direct ue assembly......................................12
Side extended ue assembly................................13
Up and back ue assembly ..................................14
Down and out ue assembly ................................15
Cutting the ASPDFK and ESPIPE900 to length ...16
Steps to create a wall terminal .............................17
Appendices
Appendix 1: ESBEND 90° ....................................19
Appendix 2: ESBEND 45° ....................................20
Contents
Every gas re requires a ue system that will draw e󰀨ectively and clear ue products safely
under all wind and climatic conditions. It is up to the installer to ensure the appliance is provided
with an e󰀨ective ue.
Installer responsibility

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General ueing guidelines
Flue clearances to
combustibles
Due to the heat from the ue components, maintain a 25 mm
clearance to combustibles for the rst 500 mm of ue.
Flashings Flashings are not included with the ue kits, these must be
specied.
Flue support The weight of the ue system must not be supported by the
appliance, it must be self-supporting. Supporting the ue is
usually completed during the framing stage with ue supports
or straps within the cavity. Wall straps are included with most
Rinnai ue components.
Securing the ue To prevent the ue from moving or coming apart:
• Joints between the ue components MUST BE secured by
short screws1 (max. length 6 mm) through the outer pipes
(easier to undo if necessary).
• Flue components must be secured to the wall using the ue
straps provided in each ue kit, refer image above.
Lubricate o-ring seals
before connecting
The inner pipe joints are sealed with an o-ring seal lubricant. A
small plastic tub of silicone grease is provided with the main ue
kits. Use this silicone grease to lubricate the o-rings on the inner
pipes prior to assembly. This is important as o-rings can dry out
and break, and replacing o-rings is di󰀩cult.
Do not use petroleum based lubricants as these will cause
deterioration of the o-ring seals.
Flue sections located
outside
Sections of the ue located outside require the following:
• Only use PVC cement between the joints of the outer PVC
pipes to secure and seal the joints against ingress of dust
and water.
• Only use non-acidic silicone sealant between the joints of
the outer PVC pipe and any mating aluminium components
to seal the joints against ingress of dust and water. Silicone
containing acetic acid or other acids as the curing agent may
cause the aluminium to corrode.
Shared ues Gas appliances must not be connected to a chimney or ue
serving a separate ue burning appliance.
Condensate A condensate trap or drain is not required for Linear installations
as little or no condensate is produced, as the ue runs hotter in
Linear installations.
1 Screws must not touch the inner pipe—could cause a transfer of heat to the plastic outer and potentially
melt the plastic.

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2° fall to the horizontal ue
terminal
There must be a continuous fall of at least 2° to
the horizontal wall termination. This is so any
rain water exits the ue naturally.
fall
Flue terminal locations Flue terminals must be compliant with the ue terminal locations
shown in AS/NZS 5601.1.
• The ue terminal must be positioned away from any
ammable materials.
• Keep snow and other items, such as outdoor furniture well
clear of the ue terminal at all times.
DO NOTDO NOT DO NOT DO NOT
Do not ue into
natural draught
ues or replaces.
Do not ue into
other rooms.
Do not ue into
roof spaces.
Do not ue
under oor
spaces.
To ensure products of combustion
are cleared, adequate clearance
from the building is required. The
vertical cowl should have a
500 mm clearance from any part
of the building. This also applies to
steeped and pitched roofs, where
the ue cowl should be 500 mm
clear of the ridge line.
An adequate ow of fresh air must
exist around the ue cowl following
installation.
Minimum clearances are shown in AS/NZS 5601.1.
500 mm to
nearest
part of the
roof

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Flueing options
For lowest cost, optimal performance, ease of installation and servicing, Rinnai
recommend short ue installations (less than 3 m) are considered before all other
options. Short ue installations are shown below.
300 mm min.
up to 3 m
300 mm min
300 mm Min
E
SPIPE9
0
0
ESWTERM
45° bends
LSFKIT01
ASPDFK
45° bends
E
SPIPE9
0
0
ESWTERM
ESWTERM
ESPIPE900
LSFKIT01
ASPDFK
LSFEXTKIT01
The gas pressures of the Linear are factory set for short ue installations (less than 3 m).
Installations greater than 3 m are long ue installations and will require a dip switch change, refer
commissioning instructions.
When considering the location of the re care must be taken to ensure the ue path is free from
obstructions such as studs, noggins, joist, braces, electrics etc.

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Side direct, sided extended, side and back ueing
Side direct through the wall ueing for walls up to 385 mm thick. Flue can be extended if the wall
thickness is greater than 385 mm by using additional lengths of ue pipe, and the pipe can be
directed behind by using the ue transition extension and bend kit.
Back direct and back extended ueing
By changing the direction of the adaption ue position and connection, back direct and back direct
extended ueing is possible.
1. Direct ue kit - ASPDFK 1. Direct ue kit - ASPDFK
2. Flue pipe - ESPIPE900
1. Direct ue kit - ASPDFK
2. Flue transition - LSFEXTKIT01
3. 45° bends - ESBEND
4. Flue pipe - ESPIPE900
1. Adaption ue - LSFKIT01
2. Wall terminal - ESWTERM
1. Adaption ue - LSFKIT01
2. Flue pipe - ESPIPE900
3. Wall terminal - ESWTERM
Maximum ue length and
number of bends
Maximum ue length = 8.5 m
Maximum number of bends = three
For every 90° bend, the overall length must be reduced by
1 m. For example, if an installation has three 90° bends, the
maximum flue length can be 5.5 m. The elbow component of
the Linear adaption flue kit (LSFKIT01) is not counted as a 90°
bend.
300 mm of straight ue
before any bends
A minimum of 300 mm of straight ue is required before any
bends. This is required due to the heat produced from the initial
section of ue. The LSFKIT01 has the 300 mm minimum ue
length built in.
If using the direct ue (ASPDFK) and connecting to any bends,
a ue transition extension (LSFEXKIT01) must be connected to
achieve the minimum length.

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Up and back, and up and over ueing
Up and back through the wall ueing for walls up to 385 mm thick. Flue can be extended if the wall
thickness is greater than 385 mm by using additional lengths of ue pipe.
Down and out ueing
The down and out ue allows for the adaption ue to face downwards, and for the ue to run
vertically through a hole in the oor, and then to terminate horizontally outside.
Vertical ueing
The vertical in-wall ue installation is installed against an internal wall or
other suitable cavity, and is run vertically upwards to a vertical termination
above the roof.
1. Adaption ue - LSFKIT01
2. 45° bends - ESBEND
3. Flue pipe - ESPIPE900
4. Wall terminal - ESWTERM
1. Adaption ue - LSFKIT01
2. 45° bends - ESBEND
3. Flue pipe - ESPIPE900 x 2
4. Wall terminal - ESWTERM
1. Adaption ue - LSFKIT01
2. Flue pipe - ESPIPE900 x 2
3. 45° bends - ESBEND
4. Wall terminal - ESWTERM
5. Wall plate - ESPLATE (not shown)
1. Adaption ue - LSFKIT01
2. Flue pipe - ESPIPE900 x 3
3. 45° bends - ESBEND
4. Wall terminal - ESWTERM
5. Wall plate - ESPLATE (not shown)
1. Adaption ue - LSFKIT01
2. Flue pipe - ESPIPE900
3. Vertical terminal - ESROOFCOWL
Flueing options continued

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Air hose connection
This end of the exible
air hose comes already
connected to the air
inlet.
Rubber cap placed on
the unused air intake
Air intake hose
connected to the
LSFKIT01 and
secured with a cable tie
Flue lock bracket
holding the LSFKIT01
in place.
LSFKIT01 connected
into the Linear
combustion fan
exhaust.
This step in the installation is critical. If the connections are not secured properly, products
of combustion could disperse into the room being heated.
The Linear comes with one end of the exible air hose already connected to the Linear air inlet.
Attach the other end of the air intake hose to the connection on the flue, either the ASPDFK or the
LSFKIT01.
Connect the flue into the Linear combustion fan exhaust, and secure in place (two screws) with the
flue lock bracket (supplied in the plastic bag with the remote control).
Secure the air intake hose on the ue with the cable tie (supplied in the plastic bag with the remote
control), and ensure the rubber cap is in place on the unused air intake.
WARNING
Large air inlet
connection
LSFKIT01
Flue exhaust
connection
ASPDFK
Air inlet hose
Flue exhaust
locking bracket
Flue exhaust
connection
Small air inlet connection
(rubber cap MUST remain in place)

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Flue components
540 mm
Ø 75 mm
50 mm
140 mm
Direct ue kit - ASPDFK (aluminium)
Suitable for walls up to 385 mm thick (can be cut to length). Can also
be used with ESPIPE900 for longer ueing. The minimum length when
measured from the back plate of the transition casting MUST NOT be less
than 300 mm when joining to other components.
Spacers are mandatory to
ensure alignment of the flue
and to stop the outer bends
overheating
45° ue bends - ESBEND
Two bends in a kit. Can be used
separately, or together as a 90° bend.
Refer additional images on p.19-20.
Adaption ue kit - LSFKIT01
Includes ue adaptor, ue extension,
stando󰀨 bracket, ue slide stopper
(4822), O-ring silicone grease.
77 mm
475 mm
115 mm
Wall terminal kit - ESWTERM
Used to terminate the ESPIPE900
in horizontal ue installations when
used with LSFKIT01.
Transition extension - LSFEXTKIT01
Flue transition extension, MUST BE
used with the ASPDFK before any
bends, for example in side and back
ueing. When connected overall
length reduces 45 mm each end.
300 mm
Wall plate - ESPLATE
Used in down and out ueing to cover
the oor penetration, and also as an
extra wall cover if required, to tidy up an
installation. Outer diameter 170 mm.
Flue pipe - ESPIPE900
Extension pipe used for horizontal,
vertical, and downwards ueing. Can
be cut to size at the non-socketed
end.
Inner is aluminium, outer white PVC.
Comes with a wall bracket, o-ring
(4350), and spacer (4351).
975 mm
Roof terminal - ESROOFCOWL
Roof cowl and connecting pipe for
termination of a vertical ue—can
be cut to size. 500 mm clearance
required from any part of the
building, refer p.5.
Galvanised steel, powder coated
black.
Due to heat from the ue components, maintain 25 mm clearance to combustibles for the rst 500 mm of ue
Not pictured is the
internal white wall plate

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Flue component connections
Socket (o-ring) end
(do not cut)
Non-socket end
(can be cut)
Non-socket end
Socket (o-ring) end of
previous component
Adaption ue kit, and ue transition extension
The LSFKIT01 and LSFEXTKIT01 are the same at
each end—either end can be connected.
Flue pipe (ESPIPE900)
The socket end of the pipe containing the o-ring connects to
the non-socketed end of the previous component. If cutting to
connect to another component always cut the non-socketed
end, never discard the socket o-ring end.
Connecting the roof cowl (ESROOFCOWL)
Connect the non-socketed end to the socketed end of the previous component and secure.
Connecting the 45° bends (ESBEND)
If installed incorrectly there is potential for the outer bend to overheat. The centering spacer is a mandatory component
that is required for the correct alignment of the ue components when bends are used. When tted correctly the inner
and outer pipes of the ESBEND will be self centering.
Refer p.19-20 for additional images
If tting to the ESPIPE900, lubricate the socket o-ring end of the pipe, the end with the black
spacer, and t to the non-socket end of the bend. Fit the white spacer provided in the ESBEND
kit, t the outer, and then repeat if adding additional components.
Socket o-ring end
Non-socket end

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Side direct ue assembly
With the Linear installed into the support framing:
1. Create the wall penetration. The minimum diameter required is 80 mm to non-combustible
surfaces such as brick, and 100 mm to combustible surfaces such as plaster. Allow for a
continuous 2° fall from the Linear to the wall terminal.
2. Slide the internal wall plate over the terminal end of the ASPDFK pipe until it is nested on the
raised ring of the ue transition.
3. Pass the ASPDFK through the internal wall penetration.
4. Make the Linear exhaust and combustion air hose connections, refer p.9.
5. Slide the internal wall plate so it is ush with the wall.
6. Create the wall terminal, refer p.17.
ASPDFK
Air inlet pipe
Flue exhaust
outlet
The direct ue (ASPDFK) is suitable for
walls up to 385 mm thick—can be cut to
size and the wall terminal reattached.
The ue must terminate 300 mm above
ground level.
Interior wall
Max. wall thickness 385 mm
Internal wall plate, outer face
Exterior wall

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Side extended ue assembly
With the Linear installed into the support framing:
1. Create the wall penetration. The minimum diameter required is 80 mm to non-combustible
surfaces such as brick, and 100 mm to combustible surfaces such as plaster. Allow for a
continuous 2° fall from the Linear to the wall terminal.
2. Join the ESPIPE900 to the ASPDFK, t additional lengths of ue pipe as required. Components
do not require cutting to be joined. If cutting is required to achieve desired length ensure the
ASPDFK component is NOT LESS than 300 mm.
3. Slide the internal wall plate over the terminal end of the ASPDFK pipe until it is nested on the
raised ring of the ue transition.
4. Pass the ue pipe through the internal wall penetration.
5. Make the Linear exhaust and combustion air hose connections, refer p.9.
6. Slide the internal wall plate so it is ush with the wall.
7. Create the wall terminal, refer p.17.
The direct ue (ASPDFK) can be
extended if the wall thickness is greater
than 385 mm by using additional
lengths of pipe.
The ue must terminate 300 mm above
ground level.
ASPDFK
Air inlet pipe
Flue exhaust
outlet
M
in. 300 mm
Interior wall
Internal wall plate, outer face
Exterior wall

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Up and back ue assembly
Air inlet pipe
Flue exhaust
outlet
45 ° bends
LSFKIT01
Up and back through wall ueing for
walls up to 385 mm thick. Flue can be
extended if the wall thickness is greater
than 385 mm by using additional lengths
of ue pipe.
A 2° fall is required towards the ue
termination. The ue must terminate
300 mm above ground level.
With the Linear installed into the support framing:
1. Assemble the ue components as pictured above. Ensure the ue transition section of the
LSFKIT01 is included. NEVER discard this section as this will cause an unsafe installation due
to a buildup of heat in the ue.
2. Create the wall penetration. The minimum diameter required is 80 mm to non-combustible
surfaces such as brick, and 100 mm to combustible surfaces such as plaster. Allow for a 2° fall
to the wall terminal.
3. Pass the ue pipe through the internal wall penetration.
4. Make the Linear exhaust and combustion air
hose connections, refer p.9.
5. Create the wall terminal, refer p.17.
~380 mm
300 mm min. (top of adaptor to first bend)
445 mm (to clear flue)
LSFKIT01, ue transition
MUST BE connected
A minimum of 300 mm of straight ue before any bends. This is required due to the heat
produced from the initial section of ue, which could melt the outer plastic. The LSFKIT01 has
the 300 mm min. ue length built in.

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Down and out ue assembly
Interiorwall
Interiorwall
Wall plate
Stand off clip
Interiorwall
Floor penetration
Air inlet pipe
Flue exhaust
outlet
ESWTERM
ESPIPE900
LSFKIT01
The down and out ue allows for
the adaption ue component to face
downwards, and for the ue to run
vertically through a hole in the oor, and
then terminate horizontally outside—ue
must terminate 300 mm above the ground.
With the Linear installed into the support framing:
1. Fit the ue components and lengths of ue pipe as required. Ensure the ue transition
section of the LSFKIT01 is included. NEVER discard this section as this will cause an unsafe
installation due to a buildup of heat in the ue.
2. The ue penetration should be made at the same time as the cutout for the gas connection.
The oor penetration minimum diameter is 80 mm to non-combustible surfaces such as brick,
and 100 mm to combustible surfaces such as plaster.
3. Pass the ue pipe through the internal wall plate and through the oor penetration, and secure
the wall plate in place to seal the oor.
4. Prepare the horizontal section of the ue system under the oor by connecting the ue pipe
and bends as required. Allow for a 2° continuous fall from the rst section of the horizontal ue
pipe to the wall penetration.
5. Create the wall terminal, refer p.17, ensuring a 300 mm clearance between the ue terminal
and ground level.
A minimum of 300 mm of straight ue before any bends. This is required due to the heat
produced from the initial section of ue, which could melt the outer plastic. The LSFKIT01 has
the 300 mm min. ue length built in.

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Cutting the ASPDFK or ESPIPE900 may be needed to achieve the required ue length to connect
to another component.
IMPORTANT
desired length
12 mm
12 mm
desired length
Min. 300 mm
12 mm
Cutting components to achieve the desired ue length
1. Measure and mark o󰀨 the outer pipe at the desired length.
2. Cut the outer pipe to the required length. Take care not to cut the inner pipe.
3. From the new end of the outer pipe measure and mark o󰀨 an additional 12 mm on the inner
pipe. Cut the inner pipe at this mark. Take care to keep the cut parallel to the outer pipe.
The additional 12 mm shown in the diagram above is required to allow the component to be joined
to another part.
• The minimum length of the ASPDFK when measured from the back plate of the
transition casting MUST NOT be less than 300 mm when joining to other components.
• Ensure all burrs and swarf are removed from any cut ends.
• ESPIPE900 can be cut to size at the non-socketed end
Cutting the ASPDFK and ESPIPE900 to length
to connect to another part

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Steps to create a wall terminal
1. Fit the supplied external wall plate over the outer pipe of the ue protrusion (arrow points up)
Once the external wall plate is in the correct position secure it to the wall using the three 22 mm
screws into the wall plate holes. Secure the wall plate to the outer pipe using the two horizontal
holes and the two 7 mm screws provided.
2. Carefully cut through the outer and inner pipes ensuring the inner and outer are ush with
the external wall plate as shown below. Take care to avoid cutting the external wall plate, and
keep the cuts of the internal and external pipes as parallel as possible. Remove all burrs and
swarf from the cut ends.
3. Align the arrows of the metal ue terminal and wall plate to point in the
same direction (must always point up) and screw the terminal to the
external wall plate using the 22 mm screws into the holes provided.
Exterior wall
Exteriorwall
Exterior wall
2° fall to the outside—
arrow points up
Images showing how nal terminal should be installed
Approx. 14-16 mm
Please note: The ue protrusion from the wall is approx. 14-16 mm. It must not be more than this as it will create a gap
between the ue and the wall terminal, which will cause operational issues.

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Appendix 1: ESBEND 90°
If installed incorrectly there is potential for the outer bend to
overheat. The spacers are mandatory and required for correct
alignment of the ue components when bends are used. When
tted correctly the inner and outer pipes of the ESBEND will be
self centering.
The black spacer comes with the ESPIPE900.
Rated to 200 °C
Outer plastic rated to 80 °C
Rated to 200 °C
Outer plastic rated to 60 °C

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Appendix 2: ESBEND 45°
If installed incorrectly there is potential for the outer bend to
overheat. The spacers are mandatory and required for correct
alignment of the ue components when bends are used. When
tted correctly the inner and outer pipes of the ESBEND will be
self centering.
The black spacer comes with the ESPIPE900.

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