Installing Body Assembly in an Open 1-Sided or 2-Sided Installation
Steel framing options are available for the open 1-sided
and open 2-sided installations. For ease of installation,
Rinnai provides a steel frame as a kit. Refer to the
separate detailed instructions for assembly of the steel
frame.
Minimum Clearance to Combustibles
Above
Side
Below
Behind
Prepare Framing Dimensions
If framing is made of a combustible material, ensure the following minimum framing dimensions and clearances:
Attach Metal Lintel and Angled Clearance Brackets
WARNING
The metal lintel and angled clearance brackets are
required for installations where combustible framing is
used.
Metal Lintel
Designed to sit above the appliance and replace
combustible framing in areas above the appliance.
To install:
1. Take out and undo 4 fastening screws at either end.
2. Flip side sections 180° and loosely refit screws.
3. Adjust to the desired length before tightening.
NOT ALLOWED
1.0 in (25 mm)
0
1.2 in (30 mm)
Cross members above
the appliance must be
non-combustible.
Metal lintels are
provided with the
purchase of the 1-
sided and 2-sided
fireplaces. Metal
lintels are also offered
separately (R2629).
Non-combustible cladding
is required over the entire
frame.
Rinnai Corporation ROF4500
To enhance the durability of any type of framing, it is
suggested that the frame is mounted on a paved slab
9.5 inches (250 mm) above unpaved ground and 5.9
inches (150 mm) above paved ground.
A
B
C (2-sided)
C (1-sided)
*
Includes 1 in (25 mm) side
clearances.
**
Includes cladding (for 1-sided unit,
this includes cladding on one side
only)
Parts Required
Open 1-sided Cabinet
Open 2-sided Cabinet
side sections need to
be rotated 180° and
secured into the
framing above the
appliance
Framing Dimensions
21.8 in (555 mm)
48.3 in (1225 mm) *
18.5 in (470 mm) **
19.7 in (500 mm) **
Metal
Angled
Lintels
Brackets
1
4
2
4
15