Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RC98HPE Rinnai
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— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of th is or any other appliance. — WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical s witch; do not use any phone in your building.
2 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters Specifications ...................................................... 3 Consumer Safety Information Safety Definitions ............................................. 4 Safety Behaviors and Practices .........
Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 3 Specifications Rinnai is continually updating and imp roving products. T herefore, specifications ar e subject to change without prior notice. The maximum inlet gas pressure must not exceed the va lue specified by the manufacture r.
4 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters W ARNING Safety Behavior and Practices • Keep the area around the appliance clear and free from combustible materials, gasolin e, and other flammable vapors and liquids. • Do not use this appliance if any part has been unde r water.
Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 5 The Rinnai water heater is one of the most advanced water heaters available. It provides a continuous supply of hot water at a preset temperature. This appliance is a conden sing tankless, direct vent appliance where air is brou ght in from the outside and combustion gases are exhauste d to the outside.
6 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters T emperature Controllers - Models MC-91-1US & MCC-91-1US MC-502RC-1US-S * (Wireless) * Requires the transceiver, MC-502RC- Refer to the MC-502RC-1US-S manual and the Wireless Co ntroller Installation I nstructions for complete details on features, operation, and installation.
Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 7 MC-100V -1US BC-100V -1US The BC-100V controller is water resist ant. Avoid splashing the controller. NOTICE T emperature Controllers - Models Dimensions (inch es): 5.0 W x 4.75 H x 0.75 D Dimensions (inch es): 8.
8 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters How to Set the T emperature 1. If the water heater is off, press the ON/OFF button to turn on. While any hot water is being provided, the temperature setting can only be adjusted between 98º F (37º C) and 110º F (43º C).
Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 9 Suggested temperatures are • Kitchen 120 ºF (4 9º C) • Shower 98º - 110º F (37º - 43º C) • Bath Fill 102º - 110º F (39º - 43º C) These temperatures are suggestions only. A temperature lower than 98º F (37 º C) can be obtained at the tap by mixing with cold water.
10 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters Setting the Water Volume 1. Press the “Priority” button. 2. Press the “Water Smart Bath Fill” button to set the water volume and temperature. 3. Press the “Priority” button on the temperature controller.
Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 11 Setting Controller to Mute To eliminate the beeps wh en keys are pressed or to turn the beeps back on, pre ss and hold both the ▲ and ▼ buttons until a beep is heard (approxim ately 5 seconds). Models MC-91 and MCC-91 Filling the Tub 1.
12 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters W ARNING Turn off the electrical power sup ply, the manual gas valve and the manual water control valve whenever servicing the unit. Repairs and maintenance should be p erformed by a qualified service technician.
Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 13 Error Codes The Rinnai water heater has the ability to check its o wn op eration continuously. If a fault occurs, an error cod e will flash on the Display of the temperature controller. This assists with diagnosing the fault and may enable you to overcome a problem wit hout a service call.
14 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters Code Fault Remedy 16 Over Temperature Warning Check for restrictions in air flow around unit and vent terminal. Check for low water flow in a circul ating system causing short-cycling. Check for foreign materials in co mbustion chamber and/or exhaust piping.
Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 15 T rouble Shooting for Common Issues I don’t have any hot w ater when I open the tap. Make sure there is gas, water, and ele ctricity to the Rinnai water heater (powe r is turned on and the gas is turned on).
16 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters Flushing the Heat Exchang er (Error Code: LC or 00) An “LC” or “00” error code indicates the unit is beginni ng to lime up and must be flushed. Failu re to flush the appliance will cause dam age to the heat exchanger.
Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 17 Only properly trained and q ualified installers should install this appliance. The warran ty may be voided due to improper installation or installation by a non-qualified installer. Rinnai highly recommends all installers a ttend a product knowledge cla ss.
18 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters Clearances from Appliance 1. Identify the installati on location and confirm that the installation will meet all required clea rances. 2. Securely attach the water heater to the wall u sing any of the holes in the wall installation brackets which are at the top and bottom of the water heater.
Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 19 G a s P i p i n g General Instructions • A manual gas control valve must be placed in the gas supply line to the Rinnai water heat er. A union can be used on the connection ab ove the shut off valve for the future servicing or disconnection of the unit.
20 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters Pipe Sizing Procedure - Example 1. Determine the cubic feet per hour of ga s required by dividing the gas input (on the rating plate) by the heat ing value of the gas (available from the local gas compan y).
Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 21 The freeze protection features inclu de electrical heating elements. Freeze protection may be disabled if electricity is not suppli ed, or if there is an error preventing the water heater from functioning. Loss of freeze protection may result in water da mage from a burst heat exchanger or water lines.
22 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters If the water heater is not going to be used duri ng a period of possible freezing weather, it is recomme nded that the water inside the water heat er be drained. To manually drain the water: 1. Shut off cold water supply and ga s supply.
Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 23 Recommended Piping for Basic Installation G a s S u p p l y 3 / 4 " C o l d W a t e r S u p p l y L i n e 3/4" Ho t Wate r Su pply Line Rinnai Eq.
24 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters Recommended Piping for Circulation Systems Pressure Relief Valve 3/4" Ball Valve 3/4" Union Check Valve S Pressure Re gula tor Circ ulating Pump .
Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 25 Optional Piping for Circulation Systems Pressure Relief Valve 3/4" Ball Valve 3/4" Union Check Valve S Pressure Regula tor Circulatin g Pump Sole.
26 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters V enting Instructions • This water heater is a direct vent water h eater and therefore is certified and listed with the vent system. You must use vent components that are certified and listed with the water heate r model.
Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 27 Example: If you have one elbow then your maximum vent l ength is 35 feet (10.7 m). If your actual length is greater than 15 ft (4.6 m) then move dip switch no. 1 (SW1) to OFF. Maximum Vent Length 1. Determine the number of 90 degree elb ows in the vent system.
28 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters Flue T erminal Clearances ( ANS Z21.10.3 ● C S A 4 . 3 ) INS I DE CO RNER D E TA I L FIXED CLOSED OPERABLE FIXED CLOSED OPERABLE B B B A J B M C F B B E .
Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 29 24" V Additional Clearances - V ent T erminal (RC80HPi, RC98HPi) Local codes supersede the se clearances. • Avoid termination locations near a dryer vent. • Avoid termination locations near commercial cooking exhaust.
30 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 2" 36" 12" IN S ID E CORNER Additional Clearances (RC80HPe, RC98HPe) Local codes supersede the se clearances. • Avoid termination locations near a dryer vent. • Avoid termination locations near commercial cooking exhaust.
Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 31 Flue Installation (RC80HPi, RC98HPi) Secure the first vent component to the water heater with one self-tapping screw at the hole locate d above the condensat e collector.
32 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters High Altitude Installations 0-2000 ft (0-610 m) 2001-5200 ft (610-1585 m) 5201-7700 ft (1585-2347 m) 7701-10200 ft (2347-3109 m) Switch No. 2 OFF OFF ON ON Switch No. 3 OFF ON OFF ON Set dip switches 2 and 3 to the values shown in table below for your altitude.
Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 33 T emperature Controller Installation • The controller should be out of reach of small children. • Avoid locations where the controller may become hot (near the oven or radiant heater). • Avoid locations in direct sunlight.
34 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters T emperature Controller Installation 1. Determine a suitable location for the controller. 2. Make three holes in the wa ll as shown. 3. Run the cable between th e controller and the Rinnai water heater or the controlle r and the other controller.
Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 35 Operating Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERA TING A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand.
36 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters T echnical Data Pressure Drop Curve Outlet Flow Data RC98HP Water Flow (gpm) delta T - Temperature Rise (ºF) Pressure Loss (ft head) Water Flow (gpm) Pressure Loss (psi) ) RC98HP The chart below only applies to incoming water tem peratures of 70°F (21°C) o r less.
Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 37 Space Heating If the water heater is to be used for both water (potable) heating and space heati ng then the following apply. • The piping and components co nnected to the water heat er shall be suitable for use with potable water.
38 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters D i m e n s i o n s DI M DESCRIPTION RC80HPi in (mm) A Width 18.5 (470) B Depth 10.5 (266.9) * C Height - Unit 26.4 (670) D Height - with brackets 28.5 (723.2) E Hot Water Outlet - from wall 4.3 (110) * F Hot Water Outlet - from center 3.
Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 39 Ladder Diagram WAT ER LEVEL DETECTING CIRCUIT WAT ER LEVEL ELECTRODE TWIN THERMISTOR.
40 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters What is covered? This Warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship when the product is installed an d operated according to Rinnai written installation instructions, subject to the terms within this Limited Warrant y document.
Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 41 What will Rinnai do? Rinnai will repair or replace the covere d product or any part or co mponent that is defective in materials or workmanship as set forth. Rinnai will pay reasonable l abor charges associated with t he repair or replacement of an y such part or component.
42 Manuel – Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters — Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d'essence ou ni d'autres vapeurs ou liquides inflammables à proximité de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil. — QUE F AIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ • Ne pas tenter d'allumer d'appareil.
Manuel – Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 43 Comportements et pratiques de sécurité Réglage de température Instructions d'utilisation A VERTISSEMENT • Gardez la zone autour de l’ap pareil dégagée et exempte de matériaux combustibles, essence et a utres vapeurs et liquides inflammables.
44 Manuel – Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters Plages de température avec un contrôleur de température Ce chauffe-eau va tenter de fournir de l'ea u chaude à températur e stable malgré l es variations de débit ou quand plus d'un robinet est ouvert.
Manuel – Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 45 A VERTISSEMENT Coupez l'alimentation électriq ue, et fermez l'arrivée de gaz et d'eau à leur vanne de co up ure manuelle avant toute intervention sur l'unité. Les réparations ne doivent êt re effectuées que par un technicien de service qual ifié.
46 Manuel – Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters Seuls des installateurs qualifié s avec une formation adéquate peuvent instal ler cet appareil. La garanti e peut être annulée suite à une i nstallation incorrecte ou réalisée par un installate ur non qualifié.
Manuel – Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 47 to side to front to top to floor/ground Écartements par rapport à l'appareil 1. Identifiez l'emplacement d' inst allation et confirmez que là les espacements requis ser ont respectés. 2.
48 Manuel – Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters Installations à haute altitude Micro-commutateur 0-2000 ft (0-610 m) 2001-5200 ft (610-1585 m) 5201-7700 ft (1585-2347 m) 7701-10200 ft (2347-3109 m) N° 2 OFF OFF ON ON N° 3 OFF ON OFF ON Switch No. F O F 8 5 7 6 4 3 ON 1 2 Switch No.
Manuel – Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 49 T uyauterie d'eau • Une vanne manuelle d e coupure d'eau doit intercalée sur la conduite en amont sur l'arri vée d'eau au chauffe-eau Rinnai.
50 Manuel – Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters G a s S u p p l y 3 / 4 " C o l d W a t e r S u p p l y L i n e 3/4" Ho t Water Supp ly Line Rinna i Equipment Lis t Rinna i Wate r Heat ers RIK-KIT ( Optional) (3/ 4" F itti ngs In cl ude: 2 Union s, 2 Ball Val ve s, 2D r a i n V a l v e s a n d 1 Pre s su re Re lief Valv e.
Manuel – Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 51 • Employez seulement le passage qui est approuvé et identifié comme acceptable pour les a ppareils de condensatio n. • N'employez pas l'aluminium, le PVC, le CPVC, l'ABS ou le matériel galvanisé pour exhaler cet appareil.
52 Manuel – Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters Nombre de coudes à 90° 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 41 ft 1 (12.5 m) 35 ft 2 (10.7 m) 29 ft 3 (8.8 m) 23 ft 4 (7.0 m) 17 ft 4 (5.
Manuel – Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 53 Contacts avec les constructeurs de ventilation pour des infor mations d'installation et de liste de pièces : Produits de ventilation Produits de ventilation listés et testés pour RC80HPi .........
54 Manuel – Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters Espacement pour terminaison de chem inée (ANS Z21.10.3 ï CSA 4.3) INS I DE CO RNER D E TA I L FIXED CLOSED OPERABLE FIXED CLOSED OPERABLE B B B A J B M C F B B E D L G A H K I Réf.
Manuel – Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 55 Fixez la pièce de ventilation connectée sur le chauffe-eau avec une vis autotaraudeuse dans le trou situé au dessus du collecteur de condensat.
56 Manuel – Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters Instructions d'utilisation À LIRE AVANT LA MISE EN SERVICE POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ A. Cet appareil ne comporte pas de veilleuse. Il est muni d’un dispositif d’allumage qui allume automat iquement le brûleur.
Manuel – Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 57 Diagramme en escalier PHASE NEUTRE CONTACT DE DÉTECTION DE GEL FUSIBLE 7 A ANTI-FOUDRE ANTI-FOUDRE TERRE RELAIS 1 ALLUMAGE 12 V CC 170 V CC 40 V CC 12,6.
58 Manuel – Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters Support à la clientèle Qu'est-ce qui est couvert ? Cette garantie couvre tous défauts dus aux matériaux et à la ma in d'œuvre quand le pr.
Manuel – Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 59 Que fait Rinnai pour exercer la garantie ? Rinnai va réparer ou remplacer le prod uit, ou toute partie ou t out composant défectueux pour cause de matériau x ou de main d'œuvre, dans les conditions définies pl us loin.
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