Features & Benefits ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 Water Temperature Control Maximum Delivery Temperatures ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8 Operation Without Water Controllers �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8 Rinnai Water Controllers ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8 Location ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8 Water Resistance �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8 Temperature Control ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 9 Water Controller Combinations & Configurations ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 9 Wired Only Configurations ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
WARNINGS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGULATORY INFORMATION Your Rinnai Continuous Flow water heater has been certified by the Australian Gas Association. The A.G.A. Certification Number is shown on the data plate. This Appliance must be installed correctly by an authorised person� The installation of gas, water, and electricity must conform to local regulations�...
50°C being the water to go cold� Someone maybe in the middle of selected� This is a safety feature� having a shower or filling a bath. Rinnai HW_CF OIM...
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WARNINGS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION The range of Rinnai continuous flow water heaters referred to in this manual are incompatible with solar water heating systems. A dedicated range of solar compatible continuous flow water IMPORTANT heaters is available from Rinnai� If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Congratulations on purchasing the latest technology temperature controlled Rinnai continuous flow water heating system� • The Rinnai Continuous Flow water heater products NEVER RUN OUT of hot water� Whilst electricity, water and gas supplies are connected, hot water is available whenever hot water taps are open� •...
OPERATION WITHOUT WATER CONTROLLERS Rinnai Continuous Flow water heater products do not use a pilot light� When installed and operated without water controllers, the opening of any hot water tap will automatically start the appliance. Once water is flowing through the appliance the burner will be ignited by electronic ignition.
Universal and Wireless and water controllers allow temperature selection only� Deluxe water controllers allow temperature selection, have a clock function and the Deluxe Bathroom water controller has a shower saver / bath fill function is also available, contact Rinnai for further information regarding Wireless and Deluxe water controllers or visit www�rinnai�com�au�...
Water Controller Combinations & Configurations Wireless, Universal and Deluxe water controllers can be combined, Refer to "Water Controller Combinations & Configurations" on page 9 to confirm the maximum number and combination of controllers that can be fitted. Rinnai HW_CF OIM...
WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL SMARTSTART PRE-HEAT SYSTEM The “Preheat” function works in conjunction with various Rinnai water heater models when the separately installed and optional Rinnai “Smartstart®” module is installed� PREHEAT CONTROLLER BUTTON PRIORITY INDICATOR Used to start and stop Smartstart preheater.
ERROR CODES Your Rinnai Continuous Flow water heaters has a self diagnostic capability� If a fault occurs, an Error Code will flash on the digital monitor of your water controllers or on the status monitor * on the front cover of the water heater.
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 or the Hot Water Service Line (contact numbers for which are on the back cover of this manual).
For installations where the distance between the water heater and the outlets is considerable, a flow and return system or the Rinnai Smartstart® system can be used which minimise the waiting time for hot water delivery�...
Table 2 are exceeded. To achieve the rated flow, the ‘Minimum’ water supply pressures in Table 2 must be supplied� The water heaters will operate at lower pressures but will not achieve the rated flow. Contact Rinnai for ‘gravity fed’ or ‘low pressure’ installations�...
Temperature Limiting Device� Installations without a Temperature Limiting Device are shown in Diagram 1 below� If you are unsure about your local regulations contact your regulating authority or Rinnai� If the appliance is NOT marked to state that it delivers water not exceeding 50°C, or your local regulations require installation with a Temperature Limiting Device then install the appliance in accordance with Diagram 2 below�...
For minimum clearances not addressed above acceptance should be obtained from the Technical Regulator� Minimum clearances d and e also apply to any combustion air intake openings of appliances� FIGURE 6�2 (in-part) LOCATION OF FLUE TERMINALS OF BALANCED FLUE, ROOM-SEALED, FAN-ASSISTED OR OUTDOOR APPLIANCES Rinnai HW_CF OIM...
AS/NZS 5601 ‘Gas Installations’ stipulates a minimum horizontal clearance of 500 mm between a building structure and obstruction facing the terminal� For correct operation of Rinnai external continuous flow water heaters such a building structure MUST ‘obstruct’ the full front cover height of the appliance (for appliance dimensions, refer to "Table 1� Appliance Dimensions" on page 26), or extend vertically above and below the front cover as shown below.
IMPORTANT brought in from other countries are not compatible with Rinnai appliances sold in Australia� Regardless of water controller installation, all Rinnai water heaters must only be installed by an Authorised person� Water controllers, transceivers and water heaters DO NOT contain user serviceable parts and must ONLY be serviced and repaired by an authorised person�...
Wired water controllers operate at an extra low voltage (12 Volts DC) which is supplied from the water heater, a 10 metre long communications cable is supplied for connection to the water heater� ONLY Rinnai supplied communication cables may be used� Optional longer communication cabling is available from Rinnai�...
6� Fix the water controller to the wall using the appropriate fixings (Fig. 3). 7� Remove protective film from the water controller face and replace the cover plates (Fig. 4). Rinnai HW_CF OIM...
If the water controller in the kitchen is swapped with another water controller (for example, the water controller fitted in a bathroom), repeat STEP 1 for the water controller moved from the kitchen to the bathroom� Then perform STEP 1 for the water controller moved from bathroom to the kitchen� Rinnai HW_CF OIM...
13� After testing is completed, explain to the householder the functions and operation of the water heater and water controllers (if fitted). Ensure the "Installation Record" on page 25 is filled in and that this booklet is handed to the customer� Reminding the customer to complete the Warranty Card and forward to Rinnai� DELIVERY TEMPERATURE 50°C Compliant Models...
A commissioning check list is provided on the appliance front cover to enable the installer to step through the correct commissioning procedure when installing a Rinnai Continuous Flow water heater� The check list can also assist the installer to identify potential installation errors that may prevent the appliance from operating correctly�...
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Gas Connection Length (from base) Cold Connection Length (from base) Hot Connection Length (from base) Vertical Mounting Hole Centres Cable Access Hole Size Ø20 Position Centre DIAGRAM 1. DIMENSIONS B Series MC-601Q Infinity Series Drawings are not to scale Rinnai HW_CF OIM...
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50°C Compliant - Models TABLE 4. OTHER ACCESSORIES Contact Rinnai for more information about our accessory range and model suitability, or visit: www�rinnai�com�au� Recess boxes are available in either plastic or metal, and are designed to permit a recessed SMART BOX (plastic)