Rinnai Linear Series User manual

Installation guide
Linear collection
RHFE800S single sided
RHFE800D double sided
RHFE1000S single sided
RHFE1000D double sided
RHFE1500S single sided
RHFE1500D double sided
Installer please note
The Linear carton has a unit protection cutout that can be xed to the appliance to protect
the re from damage, debris, and dust, until nal commissioning can be completed.
When completing the installation it is ideal to have the homeowner present to test
the Wi-Fi connectivity and correct operation of the re.

Appliance must be installed with a Rinnai approved ue
system.
This appliance shall be installed in accordance with:
-Manufacturer’s installation instructions
-AS/NZS 5601 Gas Installations
-AS/NZS 5263 Gas appliances standards
Installation, servicing and repair shall be carried out only by
authorised personnel.
Warning
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
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).
Rinnai New Zealand Limited
105 Pavilion Drive, Mangere, Auckland
PO Box 53177, Auckland Airport, Auckland 2150
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.rinnai.co.nz
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Important

Before you start ....................................................4
Specication .........................................................5
Unit dimensions (mm)...........................................6
Clearances from combustibles .............................7
Mantels and surrounds .........................................9
TV installation .......................................................10
Installation overview .............................................11
Framing dimensions .............................................12
Gas supply............................................................16
Room thermistor ...................................................16
Electrical supply....................................................17
Flue terminal position ...........................................17
Installing the Linear into the cavity .......................18
Removing the glass panel ....................................19
Commissioning .....................................................20
Wiring diagram .....................................................24
Burn media installation .........................................25
Test operation and lighting sequence ...................26
Check Wi-Fi connection........................................27
Installing the wall lining .........................................28
Flueing
General ueing guidelines ....................................34
Flueing options .....................................................36
Air hose connection ..............................................42
Linear ue components ........................................43
Contents

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Before you start
Unpack the appliance and components and check for damage. DO NOT install any damaged
items. Check all components have been supplied, refer table below, and that you have the correct
gas type.
Read these instructions to get an overview of the steps required before starting the installation.
Failure to follow these instructions could cause a malfunction of the appliance. This could result in
serious injury and/or property damage.
Linear boxed dimensions
H
WD
Linear 800 Linear 1000 Linear 1500
Height
Width
Depth
Weight
1156 mm
1350 mm
530 mm
120 kg
931 mm
1550 mm
530 mm
125 kg
931 mm
2050 mm
530 mm
140 kg
What comes with what
With the Linear engine comes the:
- Glass frame
- Remote control (batteries included)
- Flue lock bracket and truss screws (x2)
- Operation and Installation guides
- Burn media installation guide
- Colour burn media placement sheet (attached to the glass frame)
- Commissioning sheet (attached in a plastic pouch inside the unit)
- Reducing are
- Linear 800 FlameTech or standard log set (inside the engine)
The burn media for the Linear 1000 and 1500 models will come packaged separately in one large
box.
Flue components and accessory items are ordered separately.

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Specication summary
Input Output* Heating area**
800 14-35 MJ/h 3.2-8.0 kW 62-106 m2
800FT 14-35 MJ/h 3.3-8.3 kW 62-106 m2
1000 14-35 MJ/h 3.2-8.0 kW 67-120 m2
1500 14-40 MJ/h 3.2-9.2 kW 78-133 m2
Efciency = > 75% (all models on high)
Gas type = NG or ULPG
* Will vary according to gas type and ue conguration
** Will vary depending on geographical location in NZ
Suitability
Ideal for living rooms and open plan areas.
Versatile power ue system makes for easy
installation in almost any living space, including
bedrooms.
The Linear is ideal for a new build installation
into a false (mock) chimney.
Installation considerations
Room size—smaller rooms will heat up quickly,
and due to the efciency of the appliance, if in
thermostatic mode, will reduce to a low ame
prole.
Installation of the Linear higher up the wall, in
some room congurations, can create draughts
due the convection air being pushed out from
the top of the appliance.
Cavity ventilation at the bottom and top of the
installation cavity, refer p. 12 for further details.
Convection fan
2-speed fan. Heat is distributed from the top of
the appliance.
Data plate
1500
Base of the combustion chamber towards the
LHS, between the gas control and convection
fan access panel.
800/1000
Base of the combustion chamber, LHS, on the
convection fan access panel.
Gas connection
½ “ BSP, the gas supply terminates inside the
heater—lower left hand side of the appliance.
Ignition
Continuous spark electronic ignition.
Noise level
37-45 dB(A)
Power ue
Inner 50 mm, outer 70~80 mm. Appliance must
be installed with a Rinnai ue system.
Power consumption/electrical supply
High = 90 W
Standby = <8 W
The Linear has a 1.5 m power cord with a three
pin plug supplied. The power cord passes
through a slot in the right hand side of the
appliance.
Safety devices
Flame failure sensing system, pressure relief,
overheat safety switch, air temperature sensor,
thermal fuse, overcurrent fuse, and spark
detection.
Temperature control
The Linear can be operated using the basic
infra-red remote, or for more features, such as
timers and thermostatic control, using Rinnai’s
Wi-Fi replace controller app.
Weights
Unit Packaged
800 100 kg 120 kg
1000 100 kg 125 kg
1500 110 kg 140 kg
Inbuilt power ued convection fan re operated by a simple infra-red remote, or by the Rinnai Wi-
Fi app that allows full thermostatic control as well as other features such as timers. Different burn
media options available.
Specication

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The centre of the glass is NOT the centre of the appliance.
Depth dimension is the same for all models.
425 min.
singled sided
425 face-to-face
double sided
966 ± 5 mm
Adjustable feet on all models
741 ± 5 mm
1245 mm
1435 mm
1935 mm
726 mm 519 mm
816 mm 619 mm
1066 mm 869 mm
Glass dimensions
800 800 x 505 mm
1000 1000 x 280 mm
1500 1500 x 280 mm
741 ± 5 mm
Unit dimensions (mm)

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The clearances listed below, measured from the edge of the glass, are minimum
clearances unless otherwise stated.
While the heater is operating
The appliance must not be installed where curtains or other combustible materials could come into
contact with the re. The 400 mm side clearance includes side walls. The 1000 mm clearance is in
front of the re.
Floor protection
Heat emanating from this re may over time affect the appearance of some materials used for
ooring, such as, carpet, vinyl, cork or timber. This may be amplied if the air contains cooking
vapours or cigarette smoke. To avoid this occurring, it is recommended that a mat be placed in
front of the appliance.
Hearths
A hearth is not necessary but can be used for decorative purposes or protection of sensitive
ooring if required. A hearth must not obscure the front of the re or obstruct the re in any way.
TV installation above the replace
Linear models have a fan that distributes warm air from the top of the appliance out into the room.
As warm air is dispersed outwards and not directly upwards, installation of a TV may be an option.
Generally the bottom of the television recess should be at least 400 mm above the re. Please
check with the television supplier to check clearances. Some television manufacturers have
warranty conditions that state a television is not to be installed above a replace.
For further information, refer to p. 10.
400 mm400 mm
400 mm
1000 mm
Clearances from combustibles

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The below diagrams are to assist in determining the full clearance area around the
Linear.
1600
1157-1167
800
Glass width
400
Clearance 400 Clearance
257 ± 5*
505
Glass height 400
Clearance
* Adjustable
firebox feet
1800
932-942
1000
Glass width
400
Clearance 400 Clearance
257 ± 5*
280
Glass
height
400
Clearance
* Adjustable
firebox feet
2300
932-942
1500
Glass width
400
Clearance 400 Clearance
257 ± 5*
280
Glass
height
400
Clearance
* Adjustable
firebox feet
Linear 800Linear 1000Linear 1500

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Combustible mantels and surrounds require clearance from the unit to minimise the
risk of re. Mantels and surrounds, made of combustible materials such as wood,
are allowed providing they are outside the minimum clearances shown.
AMantel needs to be a minimum of 400 mm away from the edge of the glass
BMaximum mantel depth at 400 mm (A) is 250 mm maximum
CSurround needs to be a minimum of 400 mm away from the edge of the glass
For every 50 mm of added mantel depth there must be an additional 100 mm of clearance from the
edge of the glass. For example:
Mantel depth A: clearance required
300 mm 500 mm
350 mm 600 mm
400 mm 700 mm
A
C
B - mantel depth
Clearances from combustibles

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The Linear has a fan that distributes warm air from the top of the appliance out into
the room. As warm air is dispersed outwards and not directly upwards, installation
of a TV may be an option.
The diagram shows recommended clearances when installing a TV directly above the Linear, or
into a recess. All dimensions are in millimetres.
Always check with the TV manufacturer
It is up to the owner to check the TV installation with the TV manufacturer—some have warranty
conditions that state a TV is not to be installed above a replace.
Rinnai does not accept any responsibility for damage to a TV resulting from the use of this
information.
400 mm 400 mm
TV installation

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Installation overview
Complete framing and base panel, p. 12-15.
Prepare gas and electrical connections, and cavity ventilation (refer next page).
Fit the Linear
Move the Linear into the cavity. Tip forward slightly to get the two back feet in rst. To reduce the
weight you can remove the glass rst (p. 19). The Linear as adjustable feet on all corners. Use
these feet to level the re. This is critical so the wall lining can be installed ush to the lips of the re.
Once level, secure the Linear to the base of the enclosure using the four brackets, which also act as
seismic restraints (p. 18).
Complete the gas connection
To access the gas connection and gas control, remove the screws holding the Wi-Fi panel in place
(refer image on p. 27 for Wi-Fi assembly position). At this stage also check the ue conguration to
see if a dip switch change is required. Check for gas leaks.
Fit the ue, refer p. 36-41 for more information.
Commission with the glass off
The commissioning sheet is located in a plastic pouch inside the unit on the base panel. Follow the
commissioning instructions. Commissioning needs to be done with the glass off (refer p. 19 on how
to remove), before the burn media is added and before the wall lining is installed.
Install the burn media
Placement of the burn media is critical to the performance and safe operation of the appliance. Refer
p. 25 for more information, the separate burn media instructions and the colour burn media sheet
attached to the glass frame.
Install the glass front
Reinstall the glass front, check operation of the re, check the remote and Wi-Fi module is working
(p. 27).
Complete nal framing and install the wall lining
Complete the nal framing once you are satised the re is working correctly—there will be limited
access to the unit once nal framing is completed.
Install the wall lining as one piece (so it doesn’t crack), with a cutout for the glass, up to the lips of
the unit. DO NOT go over the lips. There is an air gap of at least 3 mm around the lips of the re,
which is CRITICAL to safe operation to ensure air ow in and around the unit.
Fix the wall lining in place. We recommend gluing as screws will transfer heat, and during installation
there is the potential to damage some controls of the re if screws are used, refer p. 28-33 for more
information.
N.B: For new builds the nal stage could be completed prior to commissioning.
New build
HELPFUL
TIPS
To level the unit and not affect where the feet go, the seismic brackets need to be elevated once
the unit is off the pallet.
We STRONGLY recommend the gas is on to check the inlet pressure as access to the control
after the wall lining is on is more difcult.

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The main points governing location are ueing and warm air distribution.
For the following framing dimensions it is important to be aware that the studs are offset—
the cavity needs to be framed based on the centreline of the glass, not the opening size.
Base board and connection cutouts
To ensure everything lines up and ts properly it’s recommended that on the base the following
dimensions are pencilled; glass centreline, unit depth centreline, feet position, gas and room
thermistor cutouts.
77
A
220
Gas supply hole Room thermistor Ø 40 mm
Glass centreline
Assumes 10 mm wall board
Linear 800 Linear 1000 Linear 1500
A (room supply air) 50 mm 50 mm 255 mm
Cavity ventilation
Ventilation of at least 2000 mm
2
must be provided into the installation cavity, ideally below the base
of the re.
This is to provide room air at ambient room temperature to the re thermistor located in
the base of the re. Ventilation can be via a vent or an open toe kick at the base of the cavity—it
must be in the same room as the re.
Additionally the top of the cavity must be ventilated into the room or another space. This ventilation
opening must also be at least 2000 mm2. This opening prevents heat build up inside the cavity,
which if left unvented could cause damage to wall surfaces or coverings and/or cause the re to
cut out.
Additional framing notes
• Wallboard is set 1 mm back from the front edge of the lips to allow for a slim edge plaster nish.
• To ensure the appliance performs correctly, without rattling, the Linear MUST BE installed on
a at level support base. The joists must be cable of supporting a minimum of 1.5 times the
weight of the appliance—base panel is also designed to take the weight of the wallboard.
Issues caused by rattling res not installed on a at level base, as detailed in this guide, will
not be covered by warranty.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Framing dimensions

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520 Min730 Min
1250 min.
1020 Min
~800
640 360
300 **
566 *
257 ±5 *
816 *
Recommended that lintel
is left until fire is installed
so minimum clearances
can be maintained
403
300
770
833
80**
** Maintain 25 mm clearance
to combustibles for first 300mm
of flue
39 Assumes
10 mm wallboard
* Wallboard cutout
403 mm assumes a 10 mm wallboard
on both sides of a double-sided unit.
415 mm is the min. for a single-sided
unit to maintain 50 mm clearance to
the back of the fire.
Glass centreline
• All dimensions are assuming a 10 mm wallboard
• Studs and joist are required directly below the support feet of the re
• Framing shown is 90 x 45 mm
• Fire platform shown is 18 mm plywood
• Allow room underneath the appliance for the gas supply to enter the re cavity (min. 100 mm)
Linear 800 framing dimensions

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1450 min.
796 Min
341 *
257 ±5 *
1016 *
300 **
~ 575
620830
740 460
Recommended that lintel
is left until fire is installed
so minimum clearances
can be maintained
403
300
80**
870
933
** Maintain 25 mm clearance
to combustibles for first 300mm
of flue
39 Assumes
10 mm wallboard
* Wallboard cutout
403 mm assumes a 10 mm wallboard
on both sides of a double-sided unit.
415 mm is the min. for a single-sided
unit to maintain 50 mm clearance to
the back of the fire.
Glass centreline
• All dimensions are assuming a 10 mm wallboard
• Studs and joist are required directly below the support feet of the re
• Framing shown is 90 x 45 mm
• Fire platform shown is 18 mm plywood
• Allow room underneath the appliance for the gas supply to enter the re cavity (min. 100 mm)
Linear 1000 framing dimensions

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1950 min.
796 Min
341 *
257 ±5 *
1516 *
300 **
~ 575
870 Min 1080 Min
990 710
Recommended that lintel
is left until fire is installed
so minimum clearances
can be maintained
403
300
80**
870
1183
** Maintain 25 mm clearance
to combustibles for first 300mm
of flue
39 Assumes
10 mm wallboard
* Wallboard cutout
403 mm assumes a 10 mm wallboard
on both sides of a double-sided unit.
415 mm is the min. for a single-sided
unit to maintain 50 mm clearance to
the back of the fire.
Glass centreline
• All dimensions are assuming a 10 mm wallboard
• Studs and joist are required directly below the support feet of the re
• Framing shown is 90 x 45 mm
• Fire platform shown is 18 mm plywood
• Allow room underneath the appliance for the gas supply to enter the re cavity (min. 100 mm)
Linear 1500 framing dimensions

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Gas pipe sizing must consider the gas
input to this appliance, as well as other
gas appliances in the premises. The gas
supply termination is inside the heater,
and enters from the lower left hand side
of the appliance.
Once the gas connection is completed
and checked for gas leaks lock the
sliding plate in place to stop the
connection rattling, refer image below.
Purging the gas supply
Foreign materials and debris such as
swarf, lings etc. must be purged from
the gas supply. Failure to do so may
cause damage to the control valve
causing it to malfunction.
The use of rubber hose for any gas
connection to a xed appliance is NOT
authorised by the manufacturer.
Once installed the room temperature thermistor should be set so the bulb on the end is outside of
the re box and into an area where room air will be drawn over it, refer image above. Make sure it
will still be accessible for service when the wall linings have been installed.
Gas supply
Capture panel to hold the nipple in place
Room thermistor

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This heater has a 1.5 m power cord with a three pin plug supplied.
The power cord passes through a slot in the front right hand side of
the appliance, approximately 140 mm from the front of the unit.
Rinnai recommend the heater be plugged into a 230 V, 10 A
earthed power point. The power point must not be above the heater.
Alternatively the appliance can be direct wired if the power supply is to
be concealed. Consult a qualied electrician if direct wiring is required
as it must comply with AS/NZS 5601.1 and AS/NZS 3000 and other
relevant local regulations
approx.
140 mm
The below diagram highlights the position of the ue terminal in relation to the glass centreline
B
100 mm
A
Glass centreline
Linear 800 Linear 1000 Linear 1500
A655 mm 755 mm 1005 mm
B800 mm 575 mm 575 mm
Electrical supply
Flue terminal position

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Using the handholds (white slots LHS and carry bars RHS), carefully lift and slide the Linear into
the enclosure and position in place.
Adjustable feet
Use the feet on all corners of the unit to adjust the re so that it is level. The feet are adjustable.
Having the unit level is critical to the installation, so the wall lining can be installed ush with the
lips of the appliance.
Seismic brackets
Once level secure the Linear to the bottom of the cavity using the four seismic brackets.
Hand hold
Carry bar position, two carry bars
Installing the Linear into the cavity
To level the unit and not affect where the feet go, the
seismic brackets need to be elevated before the unit is
installed into the cavity

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Removing the glass panel
The glass front sits in a narrow channel at the bottom of the re and is held in place by glass
retainer latches positioned at the top, either side of the unit (the 1500 model has an extra glass
retainer latch in the center).
1500 glass panel weighs 6.8 kg
To remove the glass:
1. Using a screwdriver, loosen the three screws holding the louvre in place, remove the louvre,
and then remove the screws (so the glass can come out)—put the louvre to one side.
2. Push the top glass retainer latches up and slightly to one side to
release the top section of the glass.
3. Using the frame tabs at the top of the glass frame, lift up and gently
slide to the right and rotate the glass until the left section comes free,
then move the glass panel to the left to remove the right section.
Glass retainer latch
Louvre
Glass frame tabs
Push up the latch and to the
side to release the glass
Will stay in the upright position
if moved slightly to one side

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Commissioning
The Linear comes with the high and low operating pressures factory preset. Under normal
circumstances the operating pressures do not require adjustment during installation. Make
adjustments ONLY if the unit is not operating correctly and all other possible causes for incorrect
operation have been eliminated.
Inlet supply pressure to the appliance MUST BE checked and set within the operating parameters
of the appliance in all instances. If the appliance cannot be adjusted to perform correctly call
0800 746 624.
Accessing the commissioning instructions installed in the bottom of the unit will not normally
occur during installation, which is why the instructions are detailed in this guide.
For servicing and maintenance the commissioning sheet is installed in a pouch inside the base
panel of the appliance:
• 1500 right hand side of the gas control
• 800/1000 tucked in behind the Wi-Fi
WARNING
240 V, risk of electrical shock
Before attempting to remove any panels ensure the re is isolated from the mains
supply.
DO NOT leave the appliance unattended when the power is connected and the panels are removed.
Commissioning requires the plastic buttons on the PCB are pushed. We do not recommend using
a screwdriver as breakage can occur, a blunt item or nger is best.
The gas pressures of the Linear are factory set for short ue (S-F) installations, as pictured below.
All other installations, greater than 3 m in length, are long ue (L-F) installations and will require a
dip switch change.
300 mm min.
300 mm min.
ESWTERM
ESPIPE900
(cut down)
EVOKIT03
up
to
3
m
ASPDFK
ESWTERM
45 ° bends
ESPIPE900
(cut down)
ESPIPE900