Required Maintenance - Rinnai V53De Installation And Operation Manual

The appliance must be inspected annually by a licensed professional. Repairs and maintenance should be
performed by a licensed professional. The licensed professional must verify proper operation after servicing.
WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT
To protect yourself from harm, before performing maintenance:
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Turn off the electrical power supply by unplugging the power cord or by turning off the electricity at the
circuit breaker. (The temperature controller does not control the electrical power.)
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Turn off the gas at the manual gas valve, usually located immediately below the water heater.
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Turn off the incoming water supply. This can be done at the isolation valve immediately below the water
heater or by turning off the water supply to the building.
WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT
The following maintenance items are required for the proper operation of your water heater.
The appliance must be inspected annually by a
licensed professional. Repairs and maintenance
should be performed by a licensed professional. The
licensed professional must verify proper operation
after servicing.
Cleaning
It is imperative that control compartments, burners,
and circulating air passageways of the appliance be
kept clean.
Clean as follows:
1. Turn off and disconnect electrical power. Allow to
cool.
2. Close the water shut off valves. Remove and clean
the water inlet filter.
3. Remove the front panel by removing 4 screws.
4. Use pressurized air to remove dust from the main
burner, heat exchanger, and fan blades. Do not
use a wet cloth or spray cleaners on the burner.
Do not use volatile substances such as benzene
and thinners. They may ignite or fade the paint.
5. Use soft dry cloth to wipe cabinet.
Air Inlet / Exhaust Outlet
The air inlet and exhaust outlet should be inspected
at least annually for blockages or damage. If it is
blocked contact a licensed professional.
Motors
Motors are permanently lubricated and do not need
periodic lubrication. However you must keep fan and

Required Maintenance

Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.
motor free of dust and dirt by cleaning annually.
Temperature Controller
Use a soft damp cloth to clean the temperature
controller. Do not use solvents.
Lime / Scale Build-up and Water Quality
If you receive diagnostic code "LC#" (LC1, LC2,...),
refer to the procedure, Flushing the Heat Exchanger.
Refer to the section on Water Quality to see if your
water needs to be treated or conditioned. (When
checking maintenance code history, "00" is
substituted for "LC#".)
The water must be potable, free of corrosive
chemicals, sand, dirt, or other contaminates. It is up
to the installer to ensure the water does not contain
corrosive chemicals, or elements that can affect or
damage the heat exchanger. Water that contains
chemicals exceeding the levels below affect and
damage the heat exchanger. Replacement of the
heat exchanger due to water quality damage is not
covered by the warranty.
Snow Accumulation
Keep the area around flue terminal free of snow and
ice. The appliance will not function properly if the
intake air or exhaust is impeded (blocked or partially
blocked) by obstructions.
Coastal Installations
Installations located in or near coastal areas may
require additional maintenance due to corrosive
airborne ocean salt.
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