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Operation & Installation Manual
®
'HOTFLO
' (HFE Series)
Mains Pressure Vitreous Enamel
Electric Storage Water Heater
This appliance shall be installed in accordance with:
• Manufacturer's Installation Instructions
• Municipal Building Codes
• AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules
• AS/NZS 3500.4 Plumbing and Drainage
• Any other local relevant Statutory Regulation
AS3498 Lic WMKA 21244
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- Page 1 Operation & Installation Manual ® ‘HOTFLO ’ (HFE Series) Mains Pressure Vitreous Enamel Electric Storage Water Heater This appliance shall be installed in accordance with: • Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions • Municipal Building Codes • AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules • AS/NZS 3500.4 Plumbing and Drainage •...
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Page 3: Regulatory Information
REGULATORY INFORMATION Your Rinnai Hotflo Mains Pressure Vitreous Enamel Electric Storage Water Heater has been certified by relevant plumbing and electrical authorities and the details are shown on data plate. This appliance must be installed correctly by an authorised person and must conform to location regulations. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
To turn ‘OFF’ the water heater ..........................13 Draining................................13 COMMISSIONING ..............................13 - Dimensional Drawing .......................... 14 Figure 7 SPECIFICATIONS ..............................14 Table 1 - Specifications ............................ 15 CONTACT INFORMATION ............................18 Rinnai Australia - ii - HOTFLO Electric Storage Water Heater Operating/Installation Manual... -
Page 5: Hydrogen Gas
Do make sure that the tap is turned off tightly. • Do install a child proof tap cover • Do install a child resistant tap. Rinnai Australia - 1 - HOTFLO Electric Storage Water Heater Operating/Installation Manual... -
Page 6: Safety Devices
It is recommended that the anode be inspected at least every 5 years. The factory fitted Rinnai anode is Magnesium based. This anode is suitable when the total dissolved solids (TDS) content in the water supply does not exceed 600 mg/L, which is the case in most areas. In areas where the total dissolved solids (TDS) content in the water supply exceeds 600 mg/L the Rinnai Aluminimum based alloy is required. -
Page 7: Regular Care
Expansion Control Valve (ECV) if fitted Operate the easing lever on the expansion control valve once every six months. It is very important you raise and lower the lever gently. Rinnai Australia - 3 - HOTFLO Electric Storage Water Heater Operating/Installation Manual... -
Page 8: Save A Service Call
SERVICING AND REPAIR Our Servicing network personnel are fully trained and equipped to give the best service on your Rinnai appliance. If your appliance needs service, ring one of the service contact numbers on the back of this booklet. The pressure and temperature relief valve and expansion control valve must be checked for performance or replaced by an authorised person at intervals not exceeding 5 years or more frequently in areas where the water is classified as scaling water (see ‘Water Quality’). -
Page 9: Water Heater Valves Discharging Excessively
The system should be checked and serviced by an authorised person at least every 5 years. The PTR valve must be replaced at intervals not exceeding five (5) years. Rinnai has a service and spare parts network with personnel who are trained and equipped to give the best service on Rinnai appliances. -
Page 10: Installation Diagrams
Valves with pressure ratings other than specified are unsuitable & must not be used. NOTE Figure 2 - Hot Water Plumbing System Example - No Temperature Limiting Device Rinnai Australia - 6 - HOTFLO Electric Storage Water Heater Operating/Installation Manual... -
Page 11: Figure 3 - Hot Water Plumbing System Example - With Temperature Limiting Device (Tld)
Valves with pressure ratings other than specified are unsuitable & must not be used. NOTE Figure 4 - Hot Water Plumbing Water Heater system Example - with Flow & Return Pipe Work Rinnai Australia - 7 - HOTFLO Electric Storage Water Heater Operating/Installation Manual... -
Page 12: Water Heater Location
Figure 5 - Hot Water Plumbing System Example with Flow and Return Pipe Work and TLD WATER HEATER LOCATION All Rinnai mains pressure electric storage hot water systems have an ingress protection rating of IPX4 making them suitable for internal or external installation. -
Page 13: Water Quality
12mm are used. If drilling is required take extreme care not to penetrate the inner cylinder. Damage to the inner cylinder is not covered under warranty. Rinnai Australia - 9 - HOTFLO Electric Storage Water Heater Operating/Installation Manual... -
Page 14: Electrical Supply
A water heater fitted with a power cord & plug must be plugged into a switched, AC 240V AC, 50 Hz mains power outlet rated at 10 Amps. A power cord is available for replacement. Please contact Rinnai Customer Care for part number. -
Page 15: Plumbing Connections
POWER ON. To ensure the Over-temperature and Energy Cutout is set, press the (red) 'reset' button on the Thermostat. Rinnai Australia - 11 -... -
Page 16: Thermostat Setting
The thermostat is adjustable from 60°C to 75°C. Turning the adjustment knob anticlockwise decreases the temperature setting and turning it clockwise increases the temperature setting. Rinnai advice that the thermostat be set at 65°C, this temperature is sufficient for most users. Ensure the power supply is switched OFF before removing the access cover to the element and thermostat. -
Page 17: To Fill And Turn 'On' The Water Heater
• Operate the PTR valve again. This allows air into the water heater and will result in water draining through the hose. Rinnai Australia - 13 - HOTFLO Electric Storage Water Heater Operating/Installation Manual... -
Page 18: Specifications
1530 1310 HFE200S 1825 1605 HFE250SSL 1475 1215 HFE315SSL 1762 1430 HFE400S 1820 1512 HFE160T 1530 1310 HFE250T 1475 1215 HFE315T 1762 1430 1193 HFE400T 1820 1512 1224 Rinnai Australia - 14 - HOTFLO Electric Storage Water Heater Operating/Installation Manual... -
Page 19: Table 1 - Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Table 1 - Specifications Rinnai Australia - 15 - HOTFLO Electric Storage Water Heater Operating/Installation Manual... - Page 20 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK Rinnai Australia - 16 - HOTFLO Electric Storage Tanks Operating/Installation Manual...
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Page 22: Contact Information
Tel: (03) 9271 6625 Fax: (03) 9271 6622 Rinnai has a Service and Spare Parts network with personnel who are fully trained and equipped to give the best service on your Rinnai appliance. If your appliance requires service, please call our National Help Line. Rinnai recommends that this appliance be serviced every 2 years.