Rinnai RU160IP - User Manual

Installation and service of the Ubbink Rolux® Condensing Concentric Vent System must

be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

1.1 Approvals/Codes

The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absense of local codes, the

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 and/or CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and

Propane Installation Code.

The maximum vent length, as stated in the Rinnai condensing appliance Installation and

Operation Manual, and these instructions, should never be exceeded. Ubbink Rolux®

Condensing Concentric Vent Systems must be used throughout the entire vent system.

Do not use vent components from other vent manufacturers when using the Ubbink

Rolux® Condensing Concentric Vent System. Unless approved by Rinnai, do not connect

the Ubbink Rolux® Condensing Concentric Vent System into a common vent system.

1.2 Inspection

Before installation, inspect each vent component for damage and correct seal placement.

Do not attempt to fix or install any damaged vent components.

1.3 Condensate

Slope horizontal venting 1/4 in. per foot (25 mm/m) either toward the Rinnai condensing
appliance with an integrated condensate collector or toward the exhaust terminal. Ubbink
prefers pitching the vent 1/4 in. per foot (25 mm/m) toward the Rinnai condensing
appliance.

•

The vent system should be inspected annually for signs of damage or condensate

leaks. If the vent system appears damaged, the Rinnai condensing appliance must

be turned off and the vent system repaired.

•

Refer to local code for horizontal termination above a public walkway, driveway or

area where condensate or vapor could create a nuisance or hazard.

•

Ice can develop in regions of cold climate. A 1/4 in. per foot (25 mm/m)

pitch to the

Rinnai condensing appliance with the use of the condensate collector is

recommended. Ubbink cannot be held liable for personal injury or property damage

due to ice formation.

4 Appliance Connection

Shortening of Vent Extensions

Pipes overlap by 1.25 in. (32 mm).

When cutting to size, add 2 x 1.25 = 2.5 in.
(65 mm) to the extension pipe length (X)
needed for installation.

•

Identify the vent location.

•

Place the 90° vent pipe elbow or horizontal starter adapter on the Rinnai condensing

appliance.

•

Mark position on wall or use template supplied with the Rinnai condensing appliance.

•

Cut hole, and then cover the top of the Rinnai condensing appliance to prevent debris

from entering.

UBBINK BV NL –

6984

AA Doesburg The Netherlands T + 31 (0) 313 480 200 E

-

mail: [email protected] Web: www.ubbink.com

Rolux

®

Condensing Vent System

These Instructions Should Remain with the Rinnai Condensing Appliance for Maintenance

•

The Ubbink Rolux® Condensing Concentric Vent System is considered part of the

Rinnai condensing appliance.

•

The

Rinnai condensing appliance installation and operation manual takes precedence

over this document.

•

Refer to the Rinnai condensing appliance installation and operation manual before

proceeding with the installation of this product.

Introduction

1 Installation Requirements

2 Recommended Vent/Air Intake Terminal Position

•

Ubbink refers to the Rinnai condensing appliance installation and operation manual and/

or national and local codes (such as ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or CGA

-

B149) for the

correct position of the vent and air intake position.*

•

The Rinnai condensing appliance installation and operation manual takes precedence

over this document.

•

Terminals should be positioned to avoid products of combustion entering openings into

buildings or other flues or vents.

•

The Ubbink Rolux® white vent extension material is designed primarily for indoor use. If

used outdoors, the material should be protected for UV

-

radiation (direct sunlight).

* For clearances not specified in ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or CGA

-

B149, please use

clearances in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas

supplier.

3 General Installation Instructions

Vent connections must be firmly

pressed together so that the gaskets

form an airtight seal. To ensure

optimum joint connection, it is

recommended to secure with three #8 x

1/2 in. self

-

tapping screws. Secure the

vent to the wall or ceiling with pipe

clamps or a perforated hanger iron.

Vent connections extending beyond the

outside of a building or structure should

be enclosed to protect seals and

gaskets.

Horizontal vent lengths must pitch a

minimum 1/4 in./ft. (25 mm/m) or 1° to

the Rinnai condensing appliance.

Note:

See exception for wall terminals

in section

“1.3

Condensate.

”

Joint Connection

Condensate

X

Insert the male end of a vent

component into the female vent top.

The molded line on the male end of

the elbow (X) indicates the

proper insertion depth into the

vent top.

Secure the connection with the

supplied #8 x 1/2 in. self

-

tapping

screw.

5 Shortening of Vent Extensions and Terminals

The 2 in. (60 mm) inner pipe (translucent or black) should always extend 0.4 in. (10 mm)

beyond the white outside pipe on the male end. Always cut the male end of the

component. Deburr the sharp edges as the gaskets can damage, which can result in the

system no longer being airtight.

6 Installation Instructions:

Condensing Horizontal Discharge Vent System

4.5 in. (115 mm)

•

Cut the terminal to length as described in

Section 5. Add 3.9 in. (99 mm) to the wall

thickness as illustrated. The white section of the

termination should not be visible outdoors.

•

After cutting the appropriate length, slide the

horizontal wall terminal through the hole in the

wall.

•

Position the grey rubber wall plate around the male

end of the termination.

•

Position the inner white wall plate between the wall

and horizontal discharge adapter.

•

Slide the male end of the termination in the

horizontal discharge adapter.

•

Fill the gaps between the wall and vent pipe

penetration with a weather

-

proof sealant.

7 Installation Instructions:

Condensing Vertical Discharge Vent System

•

Identify the vent location.

•

Determine the location where the roof
discharge termination will be installed.

•

Taking into account the angle of the roof, cut
the hole with a dimension that allows the
vertical discharge roof termination to be
installed.

̶

6 in. x 6 in. (150 mm x 150 mm) hole for
flat roof

̶

9 in. x 6 in. (225 mm x 150 mm) hole for
12/12 pitch (45°)

̶

12 in. x 6 in. (300 mm x 150 mm) hole for
16/12 pitch (55°)

•

After cutting the hole, cover the top of the
Rinnai condensing appliance to prevent
debris from entering.

Mounting the

Vent System

Vent connections must be firmly pressed together so that the

gaskets form an airtight seal. Secure the system with the

supplied vent pipe clamp or perforated hanger iron.

To ensure optimum joint connection, it is recommended to

secure with three #8 x 1/2 in. self

-

tapping screws.

Note:

Install a support bracket on each extension, or at least

every 39 in. (991 mm). For vertical runs, install a support

bracket on each extension, or at least every 78 in. (1,981 mm).

8 Installation Example

Pitch min. 1°

(= 0.25 in./ft)

(= 19 mm/m)

Art.nr. 10000072693 V1.0 12/19

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The Ubbink Rolux® Condensing Vent System was tested and approved with the

Rinnai® condensing appliance for a maximum flue gas temperature of 230°F (110ºC).

•

Do NOT use this system on any other appliance.

•

Do NOT use this system with other vent products.

•

Improper installation of the vent system and components, or failure to follow all

installation instructions, can result in property damage or serious injury.

WARNING

•

Special Ubbink

-

branded lubricant is supplied with the vent system termination. This

lubricant, or water, is the only approved lubricant for the lubrication of the flue seals.

•

Do not use fat, grease, soap, or other substances, as these can damage the seals,

resulting in malfunctioning of the vent system.

WARNING

Inner

Outer

0.4 in. (10 mm)

X+0.4 in. (X+10 mm)

X=A+3.9 in. (Min.)

X=A+99 mm (Min.)

X

X

Y

1.25 in.

1.25 in.

X

0.4 in. (10 mm)

X + 2.5 in. (X + 65 mm)

Pitch min. 1°

(= 0.25 in./ft)

(= 19 mm/m)

1.4 in.

(35 mm)

2.5 in.

(60 mm)

Vent

Pipe

Clamp

L

2/4 (60/100) Condensing
Horizontal Termination Kit
(Termination, Elbow, Rubber

Wall Plates)

2/4 (60/100) Condensing

Horizontal Starter Adapter

Part #: 229252

2/4 (60/100) Condensing

Vertical Starter Adapter

Part #: 227413

Ø3/5 in. (80/125) connection

Ø2/4 in. (60/100) connection

3

.3

in

.

(8

4

m

m

)

7

.9

in

.

(2

0

0

m

m

)

Maximum Wall

Thickness

“

L

”

Part #

12 in. (305 mm)

229031

21 in. (533 mm)

229032

2/4 (60/100) Condensing Vent

Pipe Extension

Length

“

L

”

Part No.

10 in. (254 mm)

229318

19.5 in. (240 mm)

229319

39 in. (991 mm)

229320

2/4 (60/100) Rubber Wall Plate

Part #: 710265 (White)

Part #: 711262 (Gray)

6

.6

in

.

(1

6

8

m

m

)

2/4 (60/100) Condensing

90° Diverter Nose

Part #: 710202NPP

2/4 (60/100) Condensing

45° Diverter Nose

Part #: 710215NPP

4

.9

in

. (

1

2

4

m

m

)

2.0 in.

(51 mm)

2/4 (60/100) Condensing

45 Degree Elbow (Qty. 2)

Part #: 229208

Retrofit Wall Plate

Part #: 188486 (Gray)

Part #: 188481 (White)

3

.3

5

in

. (

85

m

m

)

4.0 in.

(107 mm)

2/4 (60/100) Condensing

90 Degree Elbow

Part #: 229233

Flashing for Metal Roof*

Part #: 242141

Roof Flashing Assembly

-

Flat*

Part #: 146141

Universal Bug Guard*

Part #: 224042

Roof Flashing*

2/4 (60/100) Condensing 21 in. Wall
Termination (includes 2 wall plates)

Part #: 229033

Roof Pitch

Part No.

Shingle Roofs

Part #

Tile Roofs

1/12 to 6/12

189950

50171949

6/12 to 12/12

189951

50171961

8/12 to 16/12

189952

50171954

*Components are universal for use with 2/4 (60/100) and

3/5 (80

-

125) components.

Ø3/5 in. (80/125) connection

Ø2/4 in. (60/100) connection

8

.6

in

.

(2

1

8

m

m

)

Ø4.0 in. (102 mm)

2/4 (60/100) Vent

Support Bracket

Part #: 224056

4.6 in.

(117 mm)

19

.5

in

. (

4

9

5

m

m

)

2/4 (60/100) Condensing Roof

Termination Extension Kit

Part #: 185348NPP

2/4 (60/100) Condensing

Roof Discharge Termination

20 in. above Roof

Part #: 224359

2/4 (60/100) Thimble

Part #: 224055

Fits 2x4 or 2x6

Wall Construction

4

.1

5

in

. (

1

0

5

m

m

)

2/4 (60/100) Pipe Clamp

Metal

Part #: 169013

2/4 (60/100) Horizontal

Flashing Panel

Part #: 102000022

1

2

.2

5

in

.

(3

1

1

m

m

)

Vertical Vent System

-

Condensate

Pitch for Horizontal Sections

9 Polypropylene (PPtl) Vent Components

Pipe Clamp

Universal Plastic*

Part #: 169044

Y

L

3

8

in

. (

9

6

5

m

m

)

2

0

.3

in

. (

5

1

6

m

m

)

The hole is minimum 4.5 in. diameter (115 mm).

100000678(01)

Refer to the Rinnai condensing appliance installation and operation manual or

Certificate of Compliance to confirm that the Ubbink Rolux® Condensing

Concentric Vent System is approved for your Rinnai condensing appliance.

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