Rinnai Australia HelpLine Questions for December 2000
  WATER HEATERS
Can the Infinity be used as a spa heater?
No, it is not approved for use as a spa heater. The Rinnai Technical Department is currently running tests on the Infinity unit as a spa heater, however the results of these won't be known until early next year. If these are favourable, a spa heater may be released late in 2001.

Can the old 24 WA be converted to LPG?
No, it is only approved for use on Natural Gas.

What is the maximum vertical distance that the Internal Infinity can be flued?
Currently, with the steel co-axial flue kits, the maximum vertical distance recommended is 1.5 metres. However, alternate flueing is being tested which will allow greater vertical distances. This new flueing system may be available early next year.

SPACE HEATERS
Can flued heaters be installed on marine craft?
Only room sealed heaters are approved for installation into marine craft, therefore the Energysaver units can be installed. These must be installed on the main deck of the boat. If they are installed below deck, additional provisions must be made. There is an exception for a heater installation into a houseboat, whereby your local Gas Authority may permit a flueless space heater to be installed in a living area, which can be isolated from the sleeping area. The heater needs to be fitted with a flame safeguard, tilt safety switch and oxygen depletion device. All Rinnai flueless heaters have these important safety features. The maximum gas consumption of the heater is not to exceed 0.2 MJ/hr for each cubic metre of room volume. (AG 601- 2000 - Section 6.3.6.3)

Which Energysaver units are available with an Inbuilt Delay Timer?
The 556 FDT is available. A 1004 FDT model is currently being tested and will be available in 2001.

BARBECUES
Which Barbeques are approved to be built into a brickwork setting?
The Galley Outdoor Kitchen, the Modular Flat Top and the Modular Covered units are approved to be built in. Contact the Helpline on 1300 366 388 for more information.

Can the Barbeque wok burner be built into a brickwork setting with the Barbeque?
No, it is not approved to be installed in this manner.

What is the recommended way to clean the BBQ plates?
Simply use warm water and mild detergent or soap. Then spray the plates with cooking oil.

GENERAL
How many Megajoules are in 1 kilogram of LPG?
One kilogram of LPG is equivalent to 50 Megajoules. Therefore, a 45 kilogram gas bottle is equivalent to 2250 Megajoules.

How many BTU's are equivalent to 1 Megajoule?
One Megajoule is equivalent to 948 BTUs

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