Rinnai Infinity XR16 User manual

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The sideways flue diverter is an accessory that can be fitted to an external Rinnai
continuous flow water heater. It is designed to expel combustion products in a sideways
direction. The flue diverter is fitted with screws to the flue terminal.
Important: The flue diverter MUST remain as a permanent fixture as removal could mean
the water heater position no longer complies with AS/NZS 5601.1. All clearances must
conform with AS/NZS 5601.1
Suitability
• Externally mounted Rinnai INFINITY continuous flow water heaters NOT installed into a recess box.
• External SINGLE water heater applications only (can be installed for left and right handed
installations).
• Balconies, patios, or other enclosed areas where products of combustion can be rapidly dispersed
into the open-air.
Code Model
FDS16: VT16 and XR16
FDS20: VT20, XR18, XR20, Solar 20
FDS24: VT24, VT26, XR20+, XR26, XR26+, XR24, Solar 24
Specific applications
Noise reduction, in particular with larger INFINITY models where the unit is positioned close to a
neighbouring property.
Where there may be an obstruction such as a tree, fence, wall or other structure, that even though
an INFINITY is installed with the required clearances, will perform more efficiently if the flue gases are
cleared away from the obstruction.
Where clearance to an openable window or other building structure is tight, the clearance shifts to the
point of discharge (close to the edge of the water heater case).
Openable
window
j
n
Sideways flue
diverter—ensure
1500 mm clearance
j and n relate to minimum clearancs required for
balanced flue terminals from AS/NZS 5601.1

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Location and clearances
Example where
the flue diverter
cannot be
installed
Internal corner
External corner
External corner
Direction of flue discharge
External corner
with return
BB
View BB View AA
AA
CB
Ref. Clearance
A Minimum horizontal clearance between the flue diverter and any obstructions in the
direction of the discharge.
1500 mm
B Horizontal distance between the flue diverter and the external corner of a wall, in
the direction of the discharge. If the distance exceeds 500 mm flue products may
not be adequately dispersed from the enclosed area.
500 mm
C Clearance from a return of an external corner. 20 mm
Important
Gas meters, electricity meters, fuse boxes, drain pipes, soil pipes, flue terminals,
combustion air intakes, openable windows, non-mechanical air inlets or any other
openings are not permitted in the grey shaded area shown above.

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Preparation
1. Unpack the flue diverter assembly.
2. Remove the two retaining screws from the
front panel of the diverter.
3. Separate the mounting bracket from the rear
of the diverter.
Retaining screws
Front panel Mounting bracket
Fitting the mounting bracket to the appliance
Loosen the two adjustment screws located on the
ends of the mounting bracket. This allows the cup
hooks to be positioned inside the lip of the appliance
flue terminal.
Appliance lip
Flue terminal
Adjustment screws
Cup hooks
Securing the mounting bracket to the appliance
Align the cup hooks with the lip so that when
the two adjustment screws are re-tightened
both will engage.
Re-tighten the two adjustment screws until the
cup hooks are firmly secured into the appliance
lip.
Adjustment screws
Appliance lip
Flue terminal Cup hooks

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Attaching the front panel
Re-attach the front panel to the mounting
bracket with the two retaining screws removed
in step 2.
Ensure that the drainage holes and arrow are
pointing downwards.
Retaining screws
Drainage holes Mounting bracket
Left or right handed installations
The diverter is assembled for a right hand
installation, but can be adjusted for a left hand
installation by the following the steps below.
1. To set the direction of discharge remove
the four retaining screws from the top and
bottom of the front panel.
2. Remove the terminal and the blanking plate
and reverse the positions.
3. Re-secure the terminal and blanking plate
in the new position with the four retaining
screws removed in step 1.
J
Terminal
Blanking plate
Terminal
Blanking plate
Sideways diverter installed on the INFINITY
Ensure diverter is securely attached and in the
correct position with the drainage holes (and
arrow) pointing downwards.
Inform the homeowner that this is a permanent
fixture and must not be removed.
140 mm
50 mm
385 mm