Manual Draining Of The Water Heater; Maintenance Indicator - Rinnai Infinity N32i Operation And Installation Manual

3.8.3 MANUAL DRAINING OF THE WATER HEATER

If the water heater is not going to be used during a period of possible freezing weather, it is recommended that the
water inside the water heater be drained.
To manually drain the water:
Shut off cold water supply and gas supply.
1.
Turn off the temperature controller.
2.
Disconnect the power to the water heater.
3.
Place a container to catch the water. Open hot water tap or
4.
open hot water drain plug at the hot water outlet.
Remove water filter to drain the cold water.
5.
Remove the condensate trap drain plug and allow to drain.
6.
To resume normal operation:
Confirm that all water drain plugs are removed, that the gas supply is turned off, and that all taps are closed.
1.
Screw in the water filter and the water drain plug in the hot water connections.
2.
Open the cold water supply.
3.
Open a tap and confirm that water flows, and then close.
4.
Turn on the power.
5.
After confirming that the temperature controller is off, turn on the gas supply.
6.
7. Turn on the temperature controller.
Running a low volume of water through the water heater to prevent freezing
If the temperature exceeds the ability of the water heater to freeze protect itself, or if power is lost, the following steps
may prevent the water heater and external piping from freezing.
Turn the water heater off.
•
Close the gas supply valve.
•
Turn on a hot water tap to flow water about 0.4 l/min or where the
•
stream is about 5 mm thick.
When the water heater or external piping has frozen
Do not operate the water heater if it or the external piping is frozen.
1.
Close the gas and water valves and turn off the power.
2.
Wait until the water thaws. Check by opening the water supply valve.
3.
Check the water heater and the piping for leaks.
4.
Coastal installations
Installations located in or near coastal areas may require additional maintenance due to corrosive airborne ocean salt.

3.8.4 MAINTENANCE INDICATOR

After performing the service procedure it is advisable to insert a Maintenance
Indicator (Code "FF").
•
To enter this code press
simultaneously
• Than "FF" is visible on the monitor
(Down) and "On/Off"
(Up) ,
Condensate pipe
Water outlet
Water filter
Water inlet
Pressure relief valve
0.4 l/min or
about 5 mm
thick
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