Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RL94E 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 VB Series Outdoor LS Manual Specifications ..................................................... 3 Consumer Safety Information Safety Definitions ............................................. 4 Safety Behaviors and Practices ....................... 4 Safety Features .
VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 3 Specifications Model RL75e RL94e R98LSe R98LSe-ASME Minimum Gas Consumption Btu/h 9,900 (NG) 10,300 (LPG) 19,000 Maximum Gas Consumption Btu/h 180,000 199,000 237,000 Hot water capacity (Min - Max) * 0.4 - 7.5 GPM (1.5 - 28.
4 VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 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 u nder water.
VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 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 direct vent appliance where air is brought in from the outside and com bustion gases are exhausted to the outside.
6 VB Series Outdoor LS Manual T emperature Controller MC-91-1US & MCC-91-1US The MC-91 controller is the standard temperature controller that is supplied with the water heater. On indo or models it is integrated into the front panel . The MCC-91 controller is for commercial and hydronic applications requiring higher temperatu res.
VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 7 How to Set the T emperature DANGER Hot water can be dangero us, especially for infants or children, the elderly, or infirm. There is hot water scald pote ntial if the thermostat is set too high. Water temperatures over 125º F (51 º C) can cause se vere burns or scalding resulting in death.
8 VB Series Outdoor LS Manual Setting the Sound V olume (V oice Prompt) BC-100V Press the “Sound Vol.” button to adjust the voice prompt volume. The default sound volume is set to Medium. Each subsequent press of the button cycles through the volume levels in the order below.
VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 9 Using the Water Smart / Bath Fill Function Overview This function is exclusive to the BC-100V temperatu re controller. The bath fill f unction allows the consumer to fill a tub with a preset volume of water at a preset temperature.
10 VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 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).
VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 11 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. The appliance should be inspected annually by a qualified service technicia n.
12 VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 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 diagno sing the fault and may enable you to overcome a problem wit hout a service call.
VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 13 Error Codes 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 sy stem causing short-cycling. Check for foreign materials in com bustion chamber and/or exhaust piping.
14 VB Series Outdoor LS Manual T rouble Shooting for Common Issues I don’t have any hot w a ter when I open the tap. Make sure there is gas, water, and ele c tricity to the Rinnai water heater (powe r is turn ed on and the gas is turned on). When I was using the hot w a ter, the water got cold.
VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 15 Wa ter Hea ter Pressure R el ief Valve 3/4" Ball Valve 3/4" Union Check Valve S Pressure Regulator Circulatin g Pump Solenoi d Valve Boiler Dr ain Valve KEY G .
16 VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 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.
VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 17 Clearances from Appliance 1. Identify the installati on lo cation and confirm that the installation will meet all required clea rances. 2. Securely attach the water heater to the wall using any of the holes in the wall installation brackets which are at the top and bottom of the water heater.
18 VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 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.
VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 19 Pipe Sizing Procedure - Example Pipe Size (inches) 3/4 1 1 1/4 1 1/2 10 273 514 1060 1580 20 188 353 726 1090 30 151 284 583 873 40 129 243 499 747 50 114 215 442 662 60.
20 VB Series Outdoor LS Manual Isolation Valves and Pressure Relief Valve (RL75e and RL94e) W ater Piping The isolation valves provid e the ability to isolate the water heater from the stru cture’s plumbing and allow quick access to flush the heat exchanger.
VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 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 VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 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. Freeze Protection Manual draining of the water heater W ARNING To avoid burns, wait until the equipment cool s do wn before draining the water.
VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 23 Pressure Relief Valve 3/4" Ball Valve 3/4" Union Check Valve S Pressure Regula tor Circulating Pump Solenoid Valve Boiler Drain Va lve KEY G a s S u p p l y M .
24 VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 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 Wat e r Su pply Line Rinnai Water Hea ter R.
VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 25 Recommended Piping for Circulation Systems Pressure R elief Valve 3/4" Ball Va lve 3/4" Union Check Valve S Pressure Regula tor Circu lating Pump Soleno id Val.
26 VB Series Outdoor LS Manual Flue T erminal Clearances ( ANS Z21.10.3, CSA 4.3) FIXED CLOSED OPERABLE FIXED CLOSED OPERABLE B B B A J B I M C F B B E D L G A H K VENT TERMINAL AIR SUPPLY INLET AREA .
VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 27 Ref Description Canadian Installations US Installations A Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony 12 inches (30 cm) 12 inches (30 cm) B Clearance to wind.
28 VB Series Outdoor LS Manual Additional Clearances Local codes supersede the se clearances. • Avoid termination locations near a dryer vent. • Avoid termination locations near commercial cooking exhaust. 2" 36" 12" INSIDE CORNER * (0.
VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 29 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.
30 VB Series Outdoor LS Manual The conversion shall be carried out by a manufacturer’s authorized rep - resentative, in ac cordance with the requirements of the manufa cturer, provincial or territorial authorities having jurisdiction and in accord ance with the requirements of the CAN/ CGA-B149.
VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 31 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.
32 VB Series Outdoor LS Manual T emperature Controller Installation 1. Determine a suitable location for the controller. 2. Make three holes in the wall as shown. 3. Run the cable between the controller and the Rinnai water heater or the controlle r and the other controller.
VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 33 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 bur ner. Do not try to light the burner by hand.
34 VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.
VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 35 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.
36 VB Series Outdoor LS Manual D i m e n s i o n s DIM DESCRIPTION RL75e RL94e in (mm) R98LSe R98L Se-ASME in (mm) A Width 14 (35 5.6) 18.5 (470) B Depth 9.9 (251.1) 9.3 (230.5) C Height - Unit 22.9 (582) 23.6 (600) D Height - with brackets 25.0 (634.
VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 37 Ladder Diagram (for RL75e and RL94e).
38 VB Series Outdoor LS Manual Ladder Diagram (for R98LSe and R98LSe-ASME) RELAY 1 IG FROST SENSI NG SWI TCH ANT I- FR OST HEA TER IG N IT ION COMB USTI ON FA N 3A ( F U SE ) HOT NE UTR AL VA R I S TOR DC1 2.
VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 39 What is covered? This Warranty covers any defects in materials or w orkmanship when the product is insta lled and operated according to Rinnai written installation instructions, subject to the terms within this Limited Warrant y document .
40 VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 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 any such part or component.
VB Series Outdoor LS Manual 41 NOTICE BEFORE INSTALLATION Rinnai direct-vent appliance must be installed by a state qualified or lice nsed contractor and a properly trained Rinnai Installer. If you are not properly trained, you must no t install this unit.
42 Manuel – Chauffe-eau d’ex térieur série VB LS — 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 – Chauffe-eau d’ex térieur série VB LS 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 – Chauffe-eau d’ex térieur série VB LS 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 les variations de débit ou qu and plus d'un robinet est ouvert.
Manuel – Chauffe-eau d’ex térieur série VB LS 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 – Chauffe-eau d’ex térieur série VB LS Seuls des installateurs qualifié s avec une formation adéquate peuvent instal ler cet appareil. La garantie peut être annulée suite à une i nstallation incorrecte ou réalisée par un installate ur non qualifié.
Manuel – Chauffe-eau d’ex térieur série VB LS 47 Écartements par rapport à l'appareil 1. Identifiez l'emplacement d'installation et confirmez que là les espacements requis seront respectés.
48 Manuel – Chauffe-eau d’ex térieur série VB LS Raccordement électrique Le chauffe-eau doit être électriqueme nt relié à la terre en conformité avec les normes locale s et, en leur absence, avec la plus récente édition de la norme électrique américaine, ANS I/NFPA 70.
Manuel – Chauffe-eau d’ex térieur série VB LS 49 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.
50 Manuel – Chauffe-eau d’ex térieur série VB LS T uyauterie d'eau Valve à Bille / Valve de dégagement de pression (RL75e, RL94e) Les soupapes d'isolement offrent la poss ibilité d'isoler le chauffe-eau de la structure plomberie et de permettre un accès rapide à vider l'échange ur de chaleur.
Manuel – Chauffe-eau d’ex térieur série VB LS 51 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.
52 Manuel – Chauffe-eau d’ex térieur série VB LS Espacements pour terminaisons de chemi née (ANS Z21.10.3, CSA 4.3) FIXED CLOSED OPERABLE FIXED CLOSED OPERABLE B B B A J B I M C F B B E D L G A.
Manuel – Chauffe-eau d’ex térieur série VB LS 53 Réf. Description Installations Canada Installations USA A Dégagement au-dessus de niveau, véranda, porche, plate-forme ou balcon 12 po (30 cm .
54 Manuel – Chauffe-eau d’ex térieur série VB LS T uyauterie recommandée pour installation de base 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 Wa te r Su.
Manuel – Chauffe-eau d’ex térieur série VB LS 55 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 automatiquement le brûleur.
56 Manuel – Chauffe-eau d’ex térieur série VB LS Diagramme en escalier (RL75e, RL94e) PHASE NEUTRE CONTACT DE DÉTECTION DE GEL FUSIBLE 3 A (intérieur) FUSIBLE 5 A (extérieur) ANTI-FOUDRE ANTI.
Manuel – Chauffe-eau d’ex térieur série VB LS 57 Diagramme en escalier (R98LSe, R98LSeASME) RELA Y 1 IG FROST SENSING SWITCH ANTI - FROST HEA TER IGN ITION COMBUSTION FA N 3A (F US E ) HO T NE UTR AL VA R I S TOR DC1 2 .
58 Manuel – Chauffe-eau d’ex térieur série VB LS 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 qua.
Manuel – Chauffe-eau d’ex térieur série VB LS 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 caus e de matériaux ou de main d'œuvre, dans les conditions définies pl us loin.
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