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- Page 1 Installation and User Manual RHFE-308 FTR RHFE-308 FTR Energysaver Space Heater Important. Read these instructions carefully before attempting installation or use of this appliance. All work must be carried out by competent persons.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Getting to Know your RHFE-308 FTR ………………………………………………………………………3 Remote Control …………………………………………………………………………………………………4 Control Panel Layout …………………………………………………………………………………………5 Features …………………………………………………………………………………………………………6 Safety Points ……………………………………………………………………………………………………8 Operating your new RHFE-308 FTR ………………………………………………………………………10 Setting the Clock ………………………………………………………………………………………………14 Pre-heat ………………………………………………………………………………………………………17 Override Function ……………………………………………………………………………………………18 Caring for your new RHFE-308 FTR ………………………………………………………………………19 Error Messages ………………………………………………………………………………………………21... -
Page 3: Getting To Know Your Rhfe-308 Ftr
AIR INLET TUBE Carries air for combustion. GAS CONNECTION ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR ELECTRICAL CORD Rinnai Corporation - Japan Manufactured under a Quality System Certified as complying with ISO 9001 by an Accredited Certification Body. ISO 9001 APPROVED BY JIA REMOTE CONTROL BRACKET –... -
Page 4: Remote Control
REMOTE CONTROL I NOTE > Some fluorescent lights may interfere with the transmission of remote control signals, in this case changing the position from which you are operating the remote control may help. > Avoid leaving the remote control in direct sunlight and do not place the remote close to the louvres of the heater. -
Page 5: Control Panel Layout
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Page 6: Features
FORCED FLUE SYSTEM Air for combustion is taken from outside the room and the flue products are exhausted outside, keeping the room air clean. EXHAUST INLET WARM AIR DISCHARGE Warm air flows from the bottom of the appliance through the louvres, assisting in even heat distribution. - Page 7 FILTER INDICATOR When the fan filter becomes covered with dust and the temperature inside the appliance rises, the filter indicator will flash. The filter should be vacuumed at regular intervals to avoid unnecessary strain on the appliance. FITER INDICATOR REMOTE CONTROL...
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Page 8: Safety Points
Do not restrict the warm air discharge by placing articles in front of the heater. Do not spray aerosols whilst the heater is operating. Most aerosols contain butane gas, and can be a fire hazard if used near this heater when it is in use. Do not allow curtains or other flammable or combustible materials to come into contact with the heater. - Page 9 Keep flammable materials, trees, shrubs, etc, away from the flue terminal. LPGAS Filter should be cleaned at regular intervals. Clean with vacuum cleaner, weekly. Do not place articles containing liquids on top of the heater. Liquids spilt on the controls may cause extensive damage.
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Page 10: Operating Your New Rhfe-308Ftr
Do not unplug the appliance while the convection fan is running. DO NOT turn heater off by unplugging at the power point. The convection fan must continue to run until the appliance cools. ON / OFF ON / OFF – 10 –... -
Page 11: Room Temperature Adjustment
I ROOM TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT The room temperature and pre-set temperatures can only be displayed and adjusted when the heater is running. Press the “ ” button to increase the temperature setting or “ ” button to decrease the temperature setting. The Temperatures can be preset to: a) [ L ] low (about 10˚C) b) [16˚C] to [26˚C] in 1˚C steps... - Page 12 In order to achieve comfortable heating, it is preferable to avoid cold draughts from the appliance. In the case of a conventional fan heater, the convection fan operates normally from the time of ignition and a cool draught may accompany the flow of air from the appliance.
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Page 13: Fan Filter
I HUMIDIFIER TRAY So that you can humidify the air, your Rinnai RHFE-308FTR is fitted with an enamelled tray at the bottom of the heater. If you choose to make use of the humidifier tray, it will need filling about once a day during the heating season. -
Page 14: Setting The Clock
SETTING THE CLOCK When the appliance is first plugged in and then turned on, the Digital Display will show DIGITAL DISPLAY TIMER/TEMP ADJUSTMENT OPEN THE CONTROL PANEL - SEE PAGE 10. When the appliance is first plugged in or after a power failure, the Digital Display will show Press the Set Times button once, the Clock Indicator will flash. - Page 15 PROGRAMMING THE ON/OFF TIMER(S) Before programming the Timers you must ensure that the clock has been set to the correct time. See page 14. As an example let’s programme Timer 1 to heat the room by 7:10 AM and finish at 9:00 AM. Press the Set Times button twice.
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Page 16: Set And Forget Operation
OPERATING THE TIMER(S) Before operating the Timer(s), the clock time must be correct, and a starting time and finishing time for the Timer(s) must be programmed. See pages 14 and 15. The two Timers operate in the same way. This heater does not commence operation at the programmed starting time. It will attempt to heat a room by the programmed starting time. -
Page 17: Pre-Heat
This function operates automatically in conjunction with either of the Timers. When a Timer is selected, the heater may operate anywhere within an hour prior to the programmed starting time of the Timer. The Pre-heat function will heat a room to the pre-set temperature by the programmed On Time. This function is called Pre-heat due to the way it operates. -
Page 18: Override Function
OVERRIDE FUNCTION This function is intended to be used to manually override the current operation of the heater, For example; if the heater is in standby mode (i.e. between finishing time and starting time of a Timer), and the Override button is selected, then the heater will begin to operate, and heat the room. To operate the Override simply press the Override button. -
Page 19: Caring For Your New Rhfe-308Ftr
Burner Safety Device Overheat Safety Device Your RHFE-308FTR requires very little maintenance, simply clean the rear fan filter once a week and wipe the outer case and louvre section with a damp cloth. DO NOT USE SOLVENTS. Solvents may melt or distort plastic parts. - Page 20 Even after unit has cooled down the heater does not ignite again. Repair is necessary. Contact your local agent or Rinnai for a Service call. This is to remove the residual heat from the heat exchanger, the fan will stop when the heater cools down.
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Page 21: Error Messages
ERROR MESSAGES The Rinnai RHFE-308FTR has the ability to check its own operation continuously. If a fault occurs, an error message will flash on the Digital Display of the control panel. This assists will diagnosing the fault, and may enable you to overcome a problem without a service call. Please quote the code when enquiring about service. -
Page 22: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations 1998 are the ‘Rules in Force’. In your own interest and that of safety, it is law that all gas appliances shall be installed by competent persons in accordance with the above regulations. Failure to install appliances correctly could lead to prosecution. - Page 23 Refer to local gas authority for confirmation of gas type if in doubt. Refer to data plate located inside the front panel. Check for damage, if the unit is damaged contact your supplier of Rinnai UK. Do not install a damaged unit before checking with your supplier.
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Page 24: Location
When positioning the heater the main points governing the location are: 1. Flueing 2. Warm air distribution This heater must not be installed where curtains or other combustible materials could come into contact with it. In some cases curtains may need restraining. See diagram for other recommended clearances. - Page 25 Do not flue into natural draught flues or fireplaces, this unit can only be used with one of the six types of Rinnai flue kits. Do not flue unit into other rooms. Flue terminal must be outside. Flue may be positioned directly under opening windows, with a minimum clearance of 300mm.
- Page 26 Do not install the heater in an unusually dusty area. • Use a flue guard if the terminal is easily accessible to children. • Check local regulations. • Guards are available as an optional extra. Guard • Floor must be level. •...
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Page 27: Installing The Flue
The flue must be installed by a competent, authorised person. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that the unit has been installed to all current requirements. The Rinnai RHFE-308 FTR may only be installed with the approved Rinnai Infinity flue kit provided. Before commencing installation, please read the Installation Instructions within this book. - Page 28 POSITIONING THE FLUE TERMINAL Dimension Directly below an opening, air brick, opening windows, etc. Above an opening, air brick, opening window, etc. Horizontally to an opening, air brick, opening window, etc. Below gutters, soil pipes or drain pipes. Below eaves. Below balconies or car port roof.
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Page 29: Sleeve And Manifold Installation
SLEEVE AND MANIFOLD INSTALLATION METHOD FOR STANDARD WALLS 1. Dis-assemble Manifold from Sleeve. The flue consists of 3 parts, sleeve, inside connectors and tube, outside terminal; (dis- assemble by pulling hard on outside terminal and inner connections, then pull sleeve off outer terminal). - Page 30 SLEEVE AND MANIFOLD INSTALLATION METHOD FOR STANDARD WALLS 5. Check rubber seal is in place on terminal. * For weather board walls, add spare rubber seal provided to compensate for weatherboard angle. 6. Installation of Terminal From outside, insert terminal into sleeve with the “A”...
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Page 31: Fitting Unit
AIR INLET HOSE Attach the Air Inlet Hose to the flue manifold on either inlet position a or b. The unused inlet is plugged with the rubber cap supplied on the manifold. EXHAUST PIPE & LOCKING CLAMP The following components can be fitted by reaching down the rear of the appliance as it is positioned against the wall. -
Page 32: Flue Extension Kits
FORCED FLUE HEATER EXTENSION KITS EXTENSION KIT PARTS AND INSTALLATION GUIDE FOT - 155 FOT - 156 FOT - 157 FOT - 158 FOT - 160 • This extension set is to be used for installations requiring extra distance. MAXIMUM FLUE LENGTH 4.5m WITH 3 ELBOWS I NAMES AND NUMBERS OF PARTS A FOT-155(290-515mm) B FOT-156(533-1005mm) - Page 33 FLUE EXTENSION KITS INSTALLING AN EXTENSION KIT FOR THE RHFE-308 FTR Installing an extension kit requires construction of an air line and the flue line. The air line is connected between the Air Supply Elbow at the rear of the heater and the air inlet port on the Flue Pipe.
- Page 34 FLUE EXTENSION KITS 1. How to connect the flue pipes. To connect the rigid flue pipes fit the male end into the female end and clamp with pipe stopper A to prevent slipping. The flue pipe can be telescoped to the required length: DO NOT CUT IT. Exhaust pipe Fit inside Male end...
- Page 35 FLUE EXTENSION KITS I CAUTIONS 1. Maximum extendable length FOR BEST ROOM AIR HUMIDITY, KEEP WATER IN THE HUMIDIFIER TRAY. • 7.0 Metres less 1m per bend to a max 3 bends. • The bend where the hose and pipes leave the body is not counted.
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Page 36: Conversion
The following procedure must be followed to convert the unit from Nat. Gas to LPG. 1. Hold both ends of the bottom cover. (Undercover ass’y) and pull toward you to remove the cover. Cover is snapped into place. (See fig #1) 2. -
Page 37: Connecting Gas And Electrical Services
2. For use in Offices or Schools etc. where all heaters are connected to a central control system which shuts down all services at the end of the working day but where individual heaters can still be set up to separate users needs, refer to Rinnai UK for appropriate Conversion Kit. -
Page 38: Testing
TESTING Fault - Finding Procedure If unable to get the unit to operate correctly, contact Rinnai UK. Do not use this heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control that has gotten wet. -
Page 39: Gas Pressure Setting
Gas Type. Contact Rinnai UK before attempting to alter the gas pressure. Turn the appliance to the OFF position. 1. There are two test points, one on the heat exchanger, one on the gas manifold. - Page 40 GAS PRESSURE SETTING 1. With your manometer gauge zeroed and connected to both pressure taps, press the On/Off button and operate appliance. 2. Press the SW1 test switch. 78 or 7≡ will be displayed on the incidator LED. 3. Press the SW1 switch again to put the appliance in Low pressure mode.
- Page 41 Fault-Finding Procedure If you are unable to get the heater to operate correctly contact Rinnai UK directly. Some items are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. Examples of these are: annual maintenance, carbon build-up on flame rods/igniter, dust, improper conversions, etc.
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Page 42: Block And Wiring Diagram
TRANSFORMER Mark PARTS NAME FLAME ROD REMOTE CONTROLLER CONVECTION FAN OVER HEAT THERMISTOR OVER HEAT SWITCH 1, 2 CONVECTION FAN MOTOR – 42 – Mark PARTS NAME SPARKER SV1, 2 MAIN SOLENOID VALVE 1, 2 COMBUSTION FAN MOTOR REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER... -
Page 43: Wiring Diagram
RHFE-308FTR WIRING DIAGRAM AC230V – 43 – CODE gr / y COLOUR black blue green green/yellow pink white yellow grey orange brown light blue... -
Page 44: Dimensions
DIMENSIONS (mm) WALL CLIP GAS CONNECTION – 44 –... - Page 45 FLUE POSITION THROUGH WALL WALL OPENING POSITION GAS CONNECTION (CENTRE OF FLUE) 109.5 – 45 –...
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Page 46: Specification
Connections Electrical Supply ** Separate models available for Natural gas or LPG fuel. Rinnai are continually updating and improving products and reserve the right to alter model specifications without prior notice. SPECIFICATION 7.0m less 1m per 90 deg bend to a max. 3 bends –... - Page 47 NOTES – 47 –...
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Page 48: Service Contact
SERVICE CONTACT UK LTD. 9 Christleton Court Manor Park Runcorn Cheshire WA7 1ST Tel. 01928 531870 Fax. 01928 531880 E-mail. info@rinnaiuk.com Web. www.rinnaiuk.com 308F-1092 2007.04 – 48 –...