Care&Maintenance; General Maintenance; Cleaning The Air Filter - Rinnai RPC26MC Operation & Installation Manual

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

It is recommended that after each cooling season the exterior
panels and display of the appliance are cleaned with a soft damp
cloth�
Air filters should be checked and cleaned every week during
periods of heavy use. For intermittent use this can be extended to
2 to 3 weeks.
If storing the appliance for a prolong period remove the plugs and
hoses from the drain outlets (7) , (8) and (12).
ALWAYSturnoffthepowerbeforeyouperformany
maintenance.
CAUTION
DO NOTusesolvents,alcoholorharshcleanerson
thisapplianceorthefilters.
NEVER use water that is hotter than 40°C when
you clean the filters. It may cause deformation or
discolouration.

CLEANING THE AIR FILTER

There are two air filters in this appliance, there is one filter each fitted to the inside of the Room Air Intake Grill (9),
and the Lower Air Intake (10).
Before removing the grills, ensure the power cord is disconnected from the power supply.
1� Remove the grills:
To remove the Room Air Intake Grill (9) pull down on the top tab and un-clip the grill.
To remove the Lower Air Intake Grill (10) use a Philips head screw driver to remove the securing screw and
un-clip the grill�
2� Un-clip the filters from each of the grills. Clean the filters with a vacuum cleaner or with warm water. If dirt is
difficult to remove, wash the filter in lukewarm water with a mild detergent.
3� Ensuring that the filters are dry before replacing, then clip the filters back into the grill covers.
4� Re-attach the grills:
To re-attach the Room Air Intake Grill (9) ensure that all the tabs are properly seated and that the grill is
securely clipped back into place.
To re-attach the Lower Air Intake Grill (10) ensure that all the tabs are properly seated and that the grill is
securely clipped back into place and that the securing screw is replaced.
The power may now be reconnected�
Failuretocleanthefiltersregularlycancauseexcessivecondensationtoformandreducethe
appliancesefficiency.
NOTE
Ifyouneedreplacementfilters,pleasecontactRinnai.
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