Rinnai Velare^™ 1500 Hybrid Electric Fire

System code

ES1500HP60

Suitability

Suitable area: 22-32m² (based on a 2.6 m stud height)

Suitable for indoor domestic applications only. Do not install near a wet area such as a bath, shower, or swimming pool.

Unit operation

Infra-red remote with independent operation. Use the fire (ambience without heating or cooling), heat pump or both.

Part number for replacement remote if needed: 16391 (approx. RRP $690)

Heating and cooling capacity

Heating and cooling from heat pump system:

• Heating, rated capacity @ outdoor 7 ºC 6.5 kW
• Cooling, rated capacity @ outdoor 35 ºC 6.0 kW

For full specification detail on the heat pump system, refer to the Rinnai Velare brochure within the downloads section.

Data plate position

Top panel right hand side—this will have the serial number of the appliance

Electrical supply

230-240 V AC, 50 Hz. The Velare comes with a power lead of 1500 mm. The Velare electric fire requires its own independent power supply.

Electric fire unit dimensions (with frame)

• Width: 1530 mm
• Height: 545 mm
• Viewable glass area: 1435 x 380 mm

Cavity dimensions

• Height 510-515 mm
• Width: 1510-1520 mm
• Depth 505 mm min, 550 mm recommended to allow for pipes behind the heat pump

Recommended installation height: 200-400 mm from the floor. Installing the unit lower can result in cold air flowing along the floor during cooling mode, which may cause drafts and discomfort.

Weights net / gross

55 / 70 kg

Market release

June 2026

Suitable for indoor domestic applications only. Do not install near a wet area such as a bath, shower, or swimming pool.

The Hybrid Electric Fire: Performance without Compromise. Why choose between the soul of a fire and the efficiency of a heat pump? Velare™ is a game changing innovation that seamlessly unites the visual elegance of a premium fire with high-capacity climate control.

A Kiwi Original: Crafted for Our Conditions. Velare™ is proudly designed and assembled in New Zealand, specifically for our unique architectural standards and climate — ensuring it performs as beautifully as it looks in any Kiwi setting.

The Art of Uninterrupted Clarity. Velare™ uses specialised anti-reflective glass, allowing you to fully appreciate the lifelike glow, flicker and depth of the flames from any angle in the room, completely free from the distraction of glare or reflections.

Curated Ambience on Demand. Create the perfect mood for any occasion with three independently controlled lighting zones: Flame, Ember Bed and Downlights. Choose from up to 11 designer colour themes and three intensity settings to create a bespoke atmosphere.

Seasonal Intelligence. Comfort should be felt, not just seen. Precision-engineered adjustable louvres allow you to direct airflow with purpose — refreshingly cooling upwards in summer, or enveloping the room in warmth during winter.

A New Standard of Performance. Velare™ delivers powerful heating and cooling, providing the thermal performance of a gas fire with the clean, future-proof efficiency of electric technology — a high-performance climate solution that presents as a work of art.