Rinnai Symmetry RDV3610 User manual

Symmetry RDV3610
Installation Manual
Appliance (including ue) is installed after framing and before cladding. Rinnai strongly
recommend appliance is fully tested before any cladding materials are applied.
Cladding must be installed up to the ange and not over it. Any overhang will alter the
performance of the appliance and cause an unsafe situation.
Appliance must be installed with a Rinnai supplied ue system.
Installation may require two people due to the size and weight of the appliance.
Appliance must be installed, commissioned and serviced by a licensed tradesperson in
accordance will all applicable local rules and regulations.
Not intended as a replace insert

Contents
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance
can cause property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
For assistance or additional information contact Rinnai on
0800 RINNAI (0800 746 624).
Before installation 3
Specication 3
Dimensions 4
Location 5
Clearances 6
Mantels, surrounds, and hearths 7
TV installation above a replace 8
Installation guide overview 9
Building the frame 10
Electrical connection 10
Bracket installation 11
Fixing the unit to the frame 12
Flue installation - Rinnai ue kits 13
Flue installation - Rinnai ue components 15
Flue installation - 45 degree offsets 16
Flue installation - general guidelines 17
Flue installation - vertical termination 19
Flue installation - horizontal termination 21
Gas connection 22
Flue restrictor installation 23
Log set installation 24
Test pressures 26
Flame pattern 27
Cladding 28
Fitting the frames and dress guard 29
Commissioning 30
Wiring diagram 31

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Before installation
Unpack the appliance and components and check for damage. DO NOT install any
damaged items.
Check all components have been supplied 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 property damage.
Description • Direct vent inbuilt gas replace (natural draft)
• Glass front
• Convection fan (top air discharge)
• Remote control, 7-day programmable timer
Recommended for a new build installation into a false (mock) chimney. Not suitable for
retrotting into an existing masonry replace.
Combustion Method Ceramic top pan burner
Data Plate Centre front of base panel (behind the service panels)
Flue Balanced ue: inner = 100 mm, outer = 170 mm
Appliance must be installed with a Rinnai supplied ue system
Gas Connection ½ “ BSP male are
Gas Type NG and General Product LPG
Heating Area Heats up to 100 m2
Ignition Integrated sparker to pilot
Input/Output Input: 19-33 MJ/h
Output: 4.2-7.5 kW
Noise Level 37-45 dB(A)
Power Consumption High 50 W
Standby <1 W
Standard electrical connection is to the right side of the appliance
Safety Devices Light to pilot, delayed ignition, overheat switch, electronic ame supervision (ame
failure), and combustion chamber pressure relief.
Temperature Control Thermostatic, temperature control range 7-32 °C
Thermal Efciency 80%
Weight 60 kg
Specication

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Dimensions (mm)
310
1090
715
510
890
995
500
1060
400
149
750 775 845

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Location
The main points governing location are ueing and warm air distribution. The heater must not
be installed where curtains or other combustible materials could come into contact with the
appliance. In some cases curtains may need restraining. Refer next page for clearance details.
The heater must be positioned on a at level surface. For installations further up the wall, the
heater needs to be supported, either construct a base using board or support with joists.
These are the minimum dimensions required if using the width, height
and depth dimensions above.
1100 - 1125 mm
850 mm min.
540 mm min.
1295 mm
1830 mm
915 mm
Enclosure
dimensions
Enclosure
dimensions in a
corner
The 540 mm minimum dimension will
give a 25 mm clearance (plus) from the
back of the unit.
A 25 mm clearance is required around the unit (sides and back).

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Clearances
The appliance must not be installed where curtains or other combustible materials could come
into contact with the heater. In some cases curtains may need restraining.
The clearances listed below are minimum clearances unless otherwise stated. There are further
details on mantel and surround clearances on the next page.
1000
400
400
004 0001
To ceiling
Non-combusble
cladding
Non-combusble
cladding
Up-wall installations
If the Symmetry is being installed up the wall and close to the ceiling, the recommended
minimum clearance is 1000 mm.
Non-combustible cladding
Non-combustible cladding such as 9 mm Eterpan MD1 (extending at least the full width of
the appliance and 400 mm in height) to be installed directly above the re as shown. This is
required to minimise the risk of scorching or re in the event of a power failure (fan will stop
running and hot air will rise directly above the unit).
1 9mm Eterpan MD (medium density) is supplied by PBS Ltd (www.pbs.co.nz). Other materials may also be
suitable, please seek advice from a cladding supplier as to the correct application and specication of the material.

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Mantels, surrounds, and hearths
Hearths
A hearth is not necessary but can be used for decorative purposes or protection of sensitive
ooring if required. It must not obscure the front of the re.
C - Surround from side of fireplace
Minimum Vertical Clearance 400mm
B - Mantel depth
A - Mantel height from top of fireplace
Min
D- Surround
projecon
A mantel and surround are allowed providing they are outside the minimum clearances shown
below.
AMantel height from top of replace 400 mm minimum
BMantel depth at 400 mm (vertical clearance) 300 mm maximum
For every 50 mm of added mantel depth, there must be an additional 100 mm of vertical clearance. For
example; a mantel depth (B) of 350 mm will require 500 mm (A) of vertical clearance.
CSurround from side of replace 300 mm minimum
DSurround projection at 300 mm (side clearance) 50 mm maximum
For every 50 mm of added surround projection, there must be an additional 50 mm of side clearance. For
example; a surround projection (D) of 100 mm will require 350 mm (C) of side clearance.

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TV installation above a replace
If installing a at screen TV above the re the main issue is heat. Heat from the re and heat
from the ueing components that sit behind the TV, especially if recessed.
The Symmetry RDV3610 has fan that distributes warm air from the top of the appliance out
into the room. As warm air is dispersed outwards as opposed to directly upwards, installation
of a TV may be an option. The following are recommended minimum clearances when installing
a TV directly above the Symmetry RDV3610 or into a recess. All dimensions are in mm.
Mantel
400
TV
Rinnai
DV3610
400
75
220
20
Flue
Rinnai
DV3610
Flue
TV
Directly Above Recessed
The 400 mm dimension is the
minimum clearance required to
combustibles and to a mantel.
For a TV mounted directly above
the Symmetry RDV3610, the
mantel must be at least the
depth of the TV to deect the
heat away from the appliance.
It is up to the owner to check the TV installation instructions with the TV supplier to verify
clearances. Some TV manufacturers 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.

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Installation guide overview
Build frame and complete electrical
connection.
This overview is intended to provide installation information at a high level. Further detail on
each of the steps are provided in the following pages.
Install brackets, Symmetry unit and x
unit to frame. Install ue and complete
gas connection.
Install ue restrictor (if required), log
set, test pressures and establish ame
pattern.
Fit inner frame, outer frame and mesh
guard (if purchased)
Complete commissioning checklist.
Fit cladding, ensuring that non-
combustible cladding is installed above
the unit (p. 7).
Install ducting kit (if purchased) and
gas pipe.

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Building the frame
Using the dimension drawing below and the information on pages 5-8, construct a frame.
A 25 mm clearance is required around the unit (sides and back).
IMPORTANT
1100 - 1125 mm
850 mm min.
540 mm min.
Electrical connection
The standard electrical connection is to the right side of the
front of the appliance. If necessary this can be changed by an
electrician to terminate on the left. The appliance must not be
located immediately below a socket outlet (potential re hazard).
The connection is either direct wired or connected to a power
point within the cavity. A 1500 mm power cord is supplied with a
3-pin plug. This must be connected to a dedicated earthed power
point. The electric isolation switch must be accessible after the ap-
pliance has been installed.
The electrical cord is not re rated and should not come into contact with the re. If the supply
cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a licensed tradesperson. This must be a genuine
replacement part available from Rinnai, part number 6765B.
250 mm
The 540 mm minimum dimension will
give a 25 mm clearance (plus) from the
back of the unit.

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Bracket installation
Install the four metal mounting brackets supplied onto the Symmetry RDV3610. The position
of the brackets will depend on the cladding thickness and type of installation (framed or
frameless).
The Symmetry RDV3610 can be installed with the Rinnai granite and metal frames, and also as
a frameless installation. The frameless installation can have brick, rock veneer, or tiles, these
sit tight up against the framing plate of the replace.
The metal mounting bracket adjusts 20 mm to allow for the different cladding thicknesses,
refer diagrams below.
Rinnai granite or
metal frame
Bracket in forward position
Backing board around framing plate
Frameless brick or tile
installation, note depth of brick recess
Bracket in middle position
Front face of backing board level with
back face of framing plate
Frameless brick or tile installation, note
cutaway in brick for shallower brick recess
Bracket in back position
Front face of backing board sitting
behind the framing plate

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Fixing the unit to the frame
The Symmetry RDV3610 comes pre-assembled with the burner already in position. For all
installations the unit MUST BE positioned on a level surface.
1. Position the unit inside the cavity.
2. Bend and secure the two metal stand-offs supplied with the unit into position. These
provide the required 150 mm minimum vertical clearance to the upper lintel.
3. Fix unit to frame with the four mounting brackets. These act as seismic constraints as well
as providing the horizontal clearance to the frame.
4. Install glass front, this will help protect the unit while the remaining installation work
is completed. The carton in which the Symmetry is packaged has a cardboard cut-out
that is the same size as the glass frame. This can also be used to protect the unit during
installation.

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Flue installation - Rinnai ue kits
Rinnai Symmetry RDV3610 ue kits have been based on the ue congurations shown. If you
have a combined vertical and horizontal ue conguration you can order separate components
to suit.
Wall terminal (square)
Flashing box
Flue pipe 600 mm
Flashing collar
90 ° elbow
Flue pipe short (1 x 300 mm) or
Flue pipe long (2 x 230 mm)
Horizontal flashing kit
Flue pipe 1.2 m
Wall strap
Roof cowl (high wind)
Horizontal Flue
Vertical Flue
RDV3610 Flue Kit Horizontal
A (short, R3660)
Contains:
• Flue pipe 600 mm x 1
• Elbow 90 ° x 1
• Flue pipe 300 mm x 1
• Wall thimble x 1
• Flashing x 1
• Wall terminal x 1
RDV3610 Flue Kit Horizontal
B (long, R3661)
Contains:
• Flue pipe 600 mm x 1
• Elbow 90 ° x 1
• Flue pipe 230 mm x 2
• Wall thimble x 1
• Flashing kit x 1
• Wall terminal x 1
Flue Kit Vertical 3.6 m
(R3665)
Contains:
• Flue pipe 1.2 m x 3
• Wall strap x 2
• Roof cowl (high wind) x 1

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Flue installation - Rinnai ue kits
Symmetry RDV3610 horizontal ue kits and dimensions
The following diagram explains the components, dimensions (mm) and appropriate ue kits
available for differing horizontal ue installations. Refer to the 'Distance from Appliance to the
Cowl' table to calculate what ue pipe length and/or kit you may need.
310
D
90�Elbow
Cowl
Flashing Kit
300 mm Pipe
Interior wall
600 mm Pipe
Base
1475
25
540
RDV3610 Short Horizontal Flue Kit A (R3660)
310
D
230 mm Pipe x 2
RDV3610 Long Horizontal Flue Kit B (R3661)
740
325-440 435-550
Distance from the appliance to the cowl
Horizontal Flue D
Kit A 300 mm Pipe 635 750
Kit B 230 mm Pipe x 2 745 860
300 mm + 230 mm Pipe 825 940
300 mm Pipe x 2 895 1010
• Adjust the distance by sliding the cowl on the pipe
• At its maximum position, the cowl should still keep a 45
mm overlap

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Flue installation - Rinnai ue components
RDV3610 Flue Elbow 90°
Bend (R3643)
165
165
RDV3610 Flue Elbow 45°
Bend (R3642)
RDV3610 Flue Pipes
Used to facilitate vertical
and horizontal ueing. Elbow
swivels 360 ° at base. Angle not
adjustable.
Offsets obstructions as needed.
Elbow swivels 360 ° at base.
Angle not adjustable. Comes
packaged as a set of two.
Pipe used to construct horizontal
and vertical ueing (cannot be cut
to size).
108
108
Wall Terminal
(R3650)
Flue terminal required for
all horizontal installations
(aluminium).
Roof Cowl
(R3651)
Flue terminal required for all
vertical installations (aluminium).
Horizontal Flashing Kit
(R3646)
Wall Strap
(adjustable, R3647)
Used in interior/exterior
installations to add lateral
support to the ue. Provides
a 50-200 mm clearance to
combustible walls.
150 mm (R3630)
230 mm (R3631)
300 mm (R3632)
450 mm (R3633)
600 mm (R3634)
900 mm (R3635)
1.2 m (R3636)
RDV3610 Flue Extension
75-175 mm (R3638)
75-360 mm (R3639)
Used for extending straight
lengths of ue. Available in two
lengths (extending to 175 or
360 mm)
Flue Elbow Strap
(R3644)
Used to prevent excessive
weight on the ue elbow.
Flue Restrictor
(supplied, 11516)
For vertical installations
greater than 2.3 m. Maintains
efciency by restricting air
ow through the unit as ue
length (ue pull) increases.
Flashing components used to
join internal ue to outside ue
terminal (to provide a weather-
tight seal) in horizontal ue
installations.
Bends - effective length
Once joined effective length
reduces 35 mm:
• 90° = 130 mm
• 45° = 73 mm
Flue Pipes - effective length
Once joined nominal length
reduces 35 mm:
Nominal Effective
• 150 mm = 117 mm
• 230 mm = 194 mm
• 300 mm = 270 mm
• 450 mm = 422 mm
• 600 mm = 575 mm
• 900 mm = 879 mm
• 1200 mm = 1184 mm
Effective lengths are variable
(from 35 mm) due to rounding of
the ue pipe dimensions.

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Flue installation - 45 degree offsets
Flue pipe (length and code) Offset (mm) Rise (mm)
None (bend to bend) N/A 124 340
150 mm R3630 203 419
230 mm R3631 257 473
300 mm R3632 311 527
450 mm R3633 417 633
600 mm R3684 524 740
1.2 m R3686 949 1165

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Flue installation - general guidelines
Every gas replace requires a ue system that will draw effectively and clear ue products
safely under all potential wind and climatic conditions.
It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that the appliance is provided with an effective
ue. Some guidelines to assist with ue design are listed below. These should be viewed in
conjunction with the installation instructions provided by the ue manufacturer (included with
all Rinnai Symmetry ue cowls) and with the Horizontal Flue Flashing Kit instruction sheet.
These must be read and modied as necessary with reference to the particular installation
The Rinnai Symmetry RDV3610 must be installed with an approved Rinnai ue system.
Approved ue components for this appliance are detailed in this manual.
Clearance to combustibles
Minimum clearance from inner ue to combustible
material must be greater than 50 mm (equates to 15
mm from outer ue).
Flashings
A wall thimble and ashing kit is supplied with the Horizontal Through The Wall Kit. For all
other ueing congurations ashings must be specied.
Flue cowl clearance
To ensure products of combustion are cleared, adequate clearance for the building is required
and the below guideline is recommended.
Combusble Material
(must be greater than 50 mm from inner flue)
Flue
Inner flue 100 mm
Outer flue 170 mm
Flue cowl should have a 500
mm clearance from any part of
the building. This also applies to
steeped and pitched roofs which
should be clear of the ridge line as
shown below. Lesser clearances
may provide perfectly adequate
ue systems depending on the
installation. Minimum clearances are
shown in NZS 5261.

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Flue installation - general guidelines
Flue terminal locations
Must be compliant with ‘Clearances Required for Flue Terminals’ from NZS 5261 2003. Flue is
not to terminate under oors or in a roof space.
Minimum and maximum horizontal ue length
Each ueing conguration is subject to ueing restrictions, refer to following pages for further
detail. General points governing ue congurations are:
• minimum vertical ue before any offsets 600 mm
• maximum horizontal length 3.5 m
• for vertical installations greater than 2.3 m ue restrictor is required to be tted
• bends maximum of two
Self-supporting ue
The weight of the ue system should not be supported by the appliance—it should be self-
supporting. Supporting the ue is usually completed during the framing stage with ue
supports or straps within the cavity. Wall straps have been included in the Rinnai Vertical Flue
Kit to assist with this. Elbow straps are also available as a separate component to prevent
excess weight on the ue elbow.
Shared ues
Gas appliances must not be connected to a chimney or ue serving a separate fuel burning
appliance.

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Flue installation - vertical termination
For vertical ue terminations with or without 45 ° bends (maximum of two). The shaded
sections determine the position of the ue restrictor.
Min. 0.6 m
3.0 m
Max. 5.4 m
Max. 1.8 m
Restrictor posion # 2
4.2 m
1.8 m
Restrictor posion # 3
Restrictor posion # 4
No restrictor
If bend is less than 45 O,
the installaon is deemed a
vercal terminaon with 90 O
bends (refer next page)

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Flue installation - vertical termination
For vertical ue terminations with two 90 ° bends (maximum of two). The shaded sections
determine the position of the ue restrictor.
Horizontal runs of ue pipe must be supported to prevent any downward sags. Horizontal pipe
sections should be supported at least every 1.2 m. Wall straps can be used for this purpose.
The horizontal run of ue pipe must have a 20 mm rise for every 1 m of run towards the
termination. Never allow the ue pipe to run downward. A downward slope can trap heat and
become a re hazard.
Min. 0.6 m
4.2 m
Max. 5.4m
Max. 3.5 m
Restrictor posion # 2
1.8 m
3.0 m
Restrictor posion # 3
Restrictor posion # 4
No restrictor
Min. 0.6 m
aer bend