Rinnai Novo Cube User manual

Novo direct vent Cube and Freestander gas fireplaces
Installation guide
Models: RDV2320FN, RDV2320FL
Novo Cube Novo Freestander - cabinet base Novo Freestander - plinth base

Important
Appliance must be installed with a Rinnai approved ue
system.
This appliance shall be installed in accordance with:
- Manufacturer’s installation instructions
Current:
- AS/NZS 5601 Gas Installations
- AS/NZS 5263 Gas Appliances General Requirements
- AS/NZS 3000 Electrical Standards
- AS/NZS 3500 Plumbing and Drainage Standards
For use with Natural Gas or Universal LPG as indicated on
the appliance.
Appliance must be installed, commissioned and serviced
by an authorised person, being in New Zealand a licensed
gastter.
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: rinnai.co.nz
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Before you start ....................................................4
Specication .........................................................5
Dimensions...........................................................6
General clearances ..............................................7
Material selection..................................................8
Gas supply and connection ..................................10
Electrical supply....................................................11
Novo cube installation ..........................................12
Aeration plates......................................................14
Novo freestander and cabinet installation ............15
Novo freestander and plinth installation ...............18
Burn media installation .........................................22
Commissioning.....................................................24
Wi-Fi module installation (if applicable)................25
Frame installation .................................................25
Test operation and lighting sequence...................26
Installation checklist and customer handover.......26
Wiring diagram .....................................................27
Novo ueing..........................................................28
Novo freestanding ueing options ........................29
Novo freestanding ueing overview......................30
Novo freestanding ue kits and components .......31
Appendix
Material selection calculations..............................35
Contents
Installer please note
If the Wi-Fi module retrot kit has been purchased as an accessory, it is ideal to have the
homeowner present to test the Wi-Fi connectivity and correct operation of the re.

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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 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.
Novo Freestander - cabinet base (R2362GL)
The cabinet comes as a at pack. An additional
exi and connector is also
provided as a longer gas
connection is needed.
Novo freestanding vertical ueing
Images are representative of some ueing options, components
will be dependent on ue conguration and installation.
Novo Freestander - plinth base (R2363GL)
The plinth comes as a at pack. An additional
exi and connector is also
provided as a longer gas
connection is needed.
Novo DV Cube
9Engine 9Brass adapter
9Cube wrap19Aeration plates and screws2
9Outer frame19Log set and granules3
9IR remote 9Operation, and installation guides
9Stainless steel gas pipe
1Engine, wrap, and frame come fully assembled 2Two are factory tted on the re, two are supplied in the accessory pack
3Supplied inside the re
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Novo freestanding mesh frame: R2371
Black integrated mesh guard, can be easily
installed, no xing required.
Designed to protect against
touching the hot surface of
the glass1.
Wi-Fi module retrot kit: R7000
Kit enables the re to be connected to the
Rinnai Fire Wi-Fi App for full
thermostatic control, as well
as other features such as
timers.
1The mesh will still get very hot—it is not a re guard

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Specication
A direct vent (room sealed) freestanding gas replace with
glass front and convection fan, pushing warm air from the top
of the appliance. Operated using a simple IR remote to control
ame height and fan speed, or by the Rinnai Wi-Fi app (optional
accessory) that allows full thermostatic control, as well as other
features such as timers.
Input: 14-30 MJ/h
Output: 3-6.6 kW*
E󰀩ciency: 80%
Heating area: 65-112 m2**
Gas type: NG or ULPG
* Will vary according to gas type and ue conguration
** Will vary depending on location in NZ
Suitability Suitable for freestanding installations in open plan areas and living rooms.
As a room sealed appliance it can also be installed in larger bedrooms if
this meets the 6.10.6.1 requirements of AS/NZS 5601.1.
Data plate Lower RHS of the base panel (in front of the gas control)
Convection fan 120 V AC 50 Hz 2-speed centrifugal blower
Gas connection Brass ½ “ BSPT male tting. The gas supply terminates inside the unit—
lower RHS of the appliance.
Ignition 230-240 V AC 50 Hz high voltage electronic spark generation
Installation considerations Room size, smaller rooms will heat up quickly, and due to the heat of the
appliance, the re will turn to a low setting once the set temperature has
been reached.
Flue Direct vent coaxial* ue. Draws air for combustion from the outside and
expels combusted gases to the outside. Appliance must be installed with a
Rinnai ue system.
• inner Ø 100 mm
• outer Ø 170 mm
Noise level 37-45 dB(A)
Electrical A 1.5 m power cord with a thee pin plug is supplied. The power cord passes
through a slot in the back left hand corner of the appliance.
High - 50 W Standby - <3 W
Safety devices Flame failure sensing system, pressure relief, overheat safety switch, air
temperature sensor, thermal fuse, overcurrent fuse, and spark detection.
Temperature control Operated by using the basic IR remote to control ame height and fan
speed, or for more features, such as timers and thermostatic control, using
Rinnai’s Wi-Fi replace controller app—Wi-Fi module purchased as an
optional accessory.
Weight Novo Cube = 75 kg
Novo Freestander cabinet base = 14 kg
Novo Freestander plinth base = 10 kg
* Coaxial: One ue, the exhaust ue is nested inside the air intake ue—these are rigid ues
Coaxial

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Dimensions
735
395
95
685
735
395
95
1055
95
395
735
370
925
240
Novo Cube
Novo Freestander - cabinet base
Novo freestander - plinth base
Viewable glass dimensions
294 mm
530 mm

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General clearances
The Novo freestanding models have an additional metal wrap which signicantly reduces heat
transfer. This means the unit can be installed into tight spaces, can be built-in, and can be
positioned close to walls if the building materials are suitable. For further information on material
selection refer next page.
General clearances from combustibles
The clearances in this diagram are minimum clearances. The Novo must not be installed where
curtains, furniture, or other combustible materials could come into contact with the re while it is
operating. The 1000 mm clearance is in front of the re.
The general clearances shown below on the Novo Freestander (with cabinet base) apply to all the
Novo freestanding models.
50 mm
50 mm 50 mm
25 mm
25 mm
1000 mm
795 mm
301 mm
22
350 mm
350 mm
Floor protection
Heating radiating from this re may over time a󰀨ect the appearance of some materials used for
ooring, such as carpet, vinyl, cork, or timber. We don’t recommend installing the Novo Cube
directly on the oor if sensitive or unrated materials are used (refer next page) unless there is
some protection placed in front of the appliance, such as a mat.

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Material selection
The temperature in front of the re (approximately 200-350 mm x 400 mm wide) can reach up to
40 °C above ambient, which is why material selection is important. For example, vinyl planks are
a popular option for ooring, however vinyl is only rated for ambient temperatures. In this example
it would not be recommended that the re is installed directly on the oor unless there was some
form of oor protection in front of the re.
Some material selection guidelines, depending on the material rating, are shown below.
E
D
F
F
G
I
50 mm min
H
C
A B
Non-combustible
hearth
Dim. Description Material temperature rated above ambient
Non-combustible materials
or materials rated 60 °C or
higher
Materials rated to a
maximum of 50 °C
Unrated materials, anything
up to a maximum of 20 °C
AOverhang No restriction as long as
materials within 400 mm to
the side (D) are of the same
rating
• Not suitable if B is under 250 mm
• No restrictions if B is greater than 1000 mm
• If B is 300-1000, refer p.34
BClearance above 50 mm min. 100 mm min. 200 mm min
CSide overhang No restrictions No restrictions if D is greater than 400 mm
DSide clearance 50 mm min. 50 mm min. 100 mm min.
EIn front No restrictions 150 mm max. 100 mm max.
FClearance to oor No restrictions 150 mm min. 240 mm min.
GHearth depth No restrictions 400 mm min. of non-
combustible material
450 mm min. of non-
combustible material
HDirectly on oor No restrictions Not suitable for heat sensitive materials
IFlue clearance 25 mm min. 50 mm min.
The shaded cells denote measurements A, B, C, and D. These gures are dependent on each other and the
type of installation. There is some wiggle room to these dimensions if they follow some specic calculations.
These calculations are based on gures obtained during in-house temperature testing. For more information
refer to the next page, and page 34.
Just because a material is rated to higher than 60 °C does not mean it will not deteriorate when exposed to heat
cycles. Always refer to the material supplier for suitability. The temperatures given are assuming the re is operating
in a room temperature of no more than 25 °C. Operation in higher ambient temperatures may result in higher surface
temperatures. Non-combustible materials should be made of heat resistant material.
B
A
Front
Side view

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Installation examples
Cube installed on a combustible platform
Depending on material, refer table on previous page. The
platform could extend 150 mm or 100 mm maximum in front of
the re. This is dimension E in the table.
The height of the platform would need to be at least 150 mm or
300 mm high. This is dimension F in the table.
Freestander with plinth base installed on a wooden oor
Using the table on the previous page there would be no
restrictions except a 50 mm clearance from the back of the
re to the wall. The plinth automatically gives the 240 mm
minimum clearance from the bottom of the re to the wooden
ooring—this is dimension F in the table.
If the material is rated 50 °C or below then the following applies:
• It cannot be installed directly on the oor unless there is some
form of protection directly in front of the unit.
• Side clearance needs to be at least 50 mm minimum
• Side overhang (C) can only be 100 mm max. (D + 50 mm)
• Overhang (A) is B-250 mm. B in this example is 500 mm, so the overhang can be 500-250 mm,
(A) can be 250 mm maximum.
An additional diagram can be found on p.35.
Cube installed on a non-combustible oating hearth
Only requirement for non-combustible material is a 50 mm
clearance from the back of the re to the wall.
If the material is rated 50 °C or below (above ambient) then:
• 50 mm clearance from the back of the re to the wall
• In front, hearth could extend 100 mm or 150 mm maximum,
this is dimension E in the table.
Cube installed in an alcove
If all materials are non-combustible then the only restrictions
are a 50 mm clearance from the back of the re to the wall,
and that the material above the re is the same as the material
to the side of the re. The ue requires a 25 mm clearance.

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Gas supply and connectionGas supply and connection
Gas pipe sizing must consider the gas input to this appliance as well as all other gas appliances in the
premises. The gas meter and regulator must be specied for the total gas rate. An approved sizing
chart such as the one in AS/NZS 5601.1 should be used.
The use of a rubber hose for any gas connection to a xed appliance is NOT authorised by the
manufacturer.
The gas supply position will vary slightly based on if a Novo Cube has been ordered or Freestander
with a cabinet / plinth, refer installation pages for more information.
Gas connection
Firmly grasp the stainless steel exi pipe and bend to line up with the gas control valve inlet, then
attach the pipe to the gas control valve and tighten.
IMPORTANT
Please note: The gas and power supply can be brought in through the base of the re.

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* Consult a qualied electrician if direct wiring is required as it must comply with AS/NZS 5601 and AS/NZS 3000 and
other relevant local regulations
Electrical supply
The Novo free standing re is supplied with a power cord (length 1500 mm) and a 3-pin plug. The
standard electrical connection passes through the rear panel. The power cord can be drawn back
inside the outer panel and brought into the re from below if preferred. This is more likely with the
cabinet or plinth installations, especially if they are not installed close to the wall. If shifting the
position of the power cord, it is recommended that the rubber grommet is left in place to cover the
hole in the back panel.
The connection is either direct wired* or connected to a
dedicated 240 V, 10 A earthed power point. The electric
isolation switch must be accessible after the appliance
has been installed.
The heater must not be located immediately below a
socket outlet (potential re hazard).
The power cord is not re rated and should not come into
contact with the unit. If the power cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by a licensed tradesperson. This must be a
genuine replacement part available from Rinnai.
* Consult a qualied electrician if direct wiring is required as it must comply with AS/NZS 5601 and AS/NZS 3000 and
other relevant local regulations

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Novo Cube installation
1
1
2
2
3
3
Unpack the re
1. Remove the frame (two screws).
2. Remove the control panel (two screws) and
unplug the ON/OFF switch.
3. Remove the mounting plate (two screws)
and lift the re o󰀨 the plate.
Fix the mounting plate to the oor
1. Mark the position of the ue centreline on
the oor. Note the minimum distance from
the wall (50 mm). This is required to allow
the back panel of the re to be tted to the
mounting plate.
2. The gas and power supply can be brought
in through the base of the re. The pipe/
power cord must enter within the shaded area
shown on the next page. The hole can be
bigger, but must not extend beyond the re
footprint. If the power is to be brought in from
the back, there is a knockout in the bottom
right corner (viewed from the back of the re)
of the back panel that can be removed with
pliers. There is also a knockout for the gas on
the back panel.
3. Fix the mounting plate to the oor using a
minimum of four screws (not supplied). For
seismic restraint each xing must be capable
of withstanding a pull force of 1.5 kN. A 10 ga
screw 35 mm into solid timber (this may mean
solid blocking is required under the oor), or a
8 mm dynabolt type masonry fastener.
Check the ue conguration
Check the ue conguration, do the aeration
plates need adjusting or additional plates
added? Refer to page 14 for more information.
Install the re back onto the mounting plate
Follow the reverse steps for unpacking the re.

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310 mm
75 mm
50 mm min.
distance from wall
144 mm min.
368 mm
95 mm
300 mm
25 mm
230 mm
64 mm
25 mm
310 mm
75 mm
Flue centre
Fire
Footprint
Gas supply
entry options
Gas connection
Note: fire is supplied
with a 200 mm flexi pipe
Power
cord entry
245 mm
Alternate power
cord position
298 mm
Alternate gas pipe
knockout position
Ø54 mm
54 mm
70 mm
Fixing screws
Back panel (fits
under the mounting
plate)
Inlet pipe
Front Back
Mounting plate
Front
Back

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Aeration plates
The Novo has an aeration plate factory tted either side of the unit, refer
photo. The plates are tted in a position for ue lengths between 3-5.5 m.
Two additional plates are supplied in the accessory pack, these are for ues
between 5.6-8 m.
To control ame lift and e󰀩ciency on long ues (anything over 3 m) it’s
important the aeration plates are congured correctly—refer chart below.
Aeration plate conguration
Vertical ue height < 3 m 3-5.5 m 5.6-8 m
Action required Remove factory tted
aeration plates
No action required Fit additional plates
supplied in accessory
pack
To maintain balance within the combustion chamber, it is important to t the plates equally to
both sides. The chart shows the plates required for any given ue length. Fitting more plates than
shown may have a detrimental e󰀨ect on startup performance, especially in very cold areas.
Changing the aeration plate settings
Avoid sliding the ue adapter assembly around too much when tting. This may cause the gaskets
to be incorrectly sealed.
Remove 2 screws
from front of fire
Remove 8 screws from back panel and remove,
then the 2 screws for the top panel and lift off
Remove 6 screws holding
flue adapter in place

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Novo Freestander and cabinet installation
There are two ways to install the cabinet to the Novo freestanding cube:
Complete assembly Build up (requires two people)
1. Prepare mounting area for xing and services
2. Lay the re on its back
3. Fix the partially assembled cube to the re
4. Fix the re in place and connect power and
gas supplies
1. Prepare mounting area for xing, power and
gas supplies
2. Fix partially assembled cube base to the
oor
3. Lift re onto the cube and x together
4. Connect power and gas supplies
Mounting area and mounting plate
For this installation you DO NOT use the re
mounting plate, use the base mounting plate
provided with the cabinet kit.
1. Mark the ue centre on the oor.
2. Fold the base panel locator tabs up as
shown on the next page.
3. Fix the base mounting plate to the oor
using a minimum of four screws (not
supplied). For seismic restraint each xing
must be capable of withstanding
a pull force
of 1.5 kN. A 10 ga screw 35 mm into solid
timber (underoor solid blocking may be
required) or an 8 mm Dynabolt type masonry
fastener would su󰀩ce
.
Do not x the re in place yet unless there
is su󰀩cient room behind the re to get a
screwdriver in to x the back panel in place,
and you are prepared to lift the re onto the
cabinet.
Make the cabinet
Working on a at surface, assemble the outer
cabinet panels as shown on the next page.
Make sure the cabinet is square and that the
top surfaces are ush with each other.
Fix the cabinet to the re and check aeration
Unpack the re, refer p.12. To make the re
lighter and easier to manage, remove the glass
front, log set, and ceramic panels from the
inside of the combustion chamber.
Before doing anything else, check the aeration
plate setting, refer previous page.
Fix the cabinet (make sure panels are ush,
especially on the front and sides) to the re,
either:
• Lay the re on its back and t the cabinet
using nine screws, stand it up and x in
place, or
• Fix the cabinet to the oor, t the cube onto
the cabinet, and x in place.
Connect services and commission
Connect the power and gas—there is a second
stainless steel exi tube connector supplied
with the cabinet kit to make connection
easier. Commission as per the commissioning
instructions.
LH outer side panel
Flexi tube & connector Screw pack (30 screws)
Back outer panel
RH outer side panel
Base cover plate
Base mounting plate
Back cover
Inner side panels x 2

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55 mm min.
distance from wall
150 mm min
400
368 mm
50 mm min.
Flue centre
Power suuply
entry
Gas supply entry
Fire
footprint
Fit the base cover panel
Ensure the lower front edge of the panel is
hooked under the front edge of the base
mounting panel as shown below. The front
faces MUST BE ush.
Fix the panels in place using two screws.
Fit side panel covers
Fit tabs into slots. Slide panels forward so the
leading edge is behind the side panel. Fix in
place, one screw per side.
Fit back panel
Fit tabs into slots. Fix in place—two screws.
Novo Freestander and cabinet installation cont.
Lower front edge is hooked
under the front edge of the
base mounting panel

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7 screws in back panel
4 screws each side
3 screws each side
and back
Power
Gas
Lower front edge
hooked under base panel
Front faces FLUSH
Fix in place - 2 screws
Fit tabs in slots
Leading edge panel
BEHIND side panel
Fix in place
- 1 screw
Fit tabs in slots
Fix in place
- 2 screws
Cabinet assembly Fixing the re to the cabinet
Power and gas supply Fitting base cover panel
Fit side panel covers Fit back panel

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Novo Freestander and plinth installation
1. Mounting area and mounting plate
• Mark the ue centre on the oor.
• Place the base mount panel on the oor and line up with the centre marks, and mark the area
for power and gas to enter. The alternate power and gas options shown in the cube installation
also apply here.
• Check there is su󰀩cient timber under the screw mounting holes to provide the required seismic
restraint. If necessary, underoor blocking may be required. A minimum of four screws, two
front and back, are required. Each xing must be capable of withstanding a pull force of
at least 1.5 kN . A 10 ga screw 35 mm into solid timber or an 8 mm dynabolt masonry type
fastener would be su󰀩ce.
55 mm min.
distance from wall
150 Min
400 mm
368 mm
50 min
Flue
centre
Power
supply entry
Gas
supply entry
Fire
Footprint
Base mount plate
Base cover plate
Underside cover x2
Side panel x2
Back outer panel
Tube connector
Flexi tube
Support rail x2
Screw pack (36 screws)
Front panel

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2. Prepare services
For best results the gas and power can be supplied through the plinth and into the base of the re.
The power will need to be hard wired.
Bring enough cable through the oor to reach at least 100 mm above the top of the plinth. Bring
the gas supply through to within approximately 50 mm of the top of the plinth, are the pipe, and t
the supplied exi tube. This should be leak tested now as access through the back panel is limited
once the re is installed. The alternative is to drill a hole in the back of the re for the gas supply
and to remove the notch for the power cord.
Approx. 400 mm
Ap
pr
o
x
.270
m
m
3. Assemble outer plinth panels
Working on a at surface assemble the outer plinth panels as shown. Take care to ensure the
plinth is square and that the top surfaces are ush with each other.
3. Fit panels to the base mounting plate
Fit the plinth to the base mounting plate by lifting the back edge of the plinth and sliding the front
edge under the front lip of the base plate, then setting the edge back down. Hold in place with
three screws.

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Freestanding cube + plinth installation cont.
4. Fix re base plate to plinth
Unpack the re, refer p.12 for more information. Remove the re base plate and x to the top of the
plinth assembly using the sti󰀨ening rails as shown. Fit the second exi pipe supplied with the re.
5. Check aeration setting
Check that the correct aeration shutter plates are tted, refer p.14. It is still possible to change the
aeration setting once the re is installed, however it is much easier to do this beforehand.
6. Fit the re to the plinth
Lift the re onto the plinth and feed the gas supply tube through the hole in the back corner. The
re needs to be set approximately 20 mm back from the plinth, then slip forward so the bottom
edge of the re back panel sits under the back edge of the re mounting plate.
Fix in place with 2 x M5 screws through the front edge of the re, circled below.
Fire mounting plate
Fire back
panel