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Congratulations on the purchase of your Rinnai Gas Continuous Flow Water Heater. We trust you will have many years of comfort and enjoyment from your appliance. BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE Before proceeding with the operation or installation read this manual thoroughly and gain a full IMPORTANT understanding of the appliance, to ensure safe and correct use.
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 Configurations ............................9 Universal Water Controller (MC-601Q) Operation ......................
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. REGULATORY INFORMATION Your Rinnai gas continuous flow water heater has been certified by the Australian Gas Association. WARNING The A.G.A. Certification Number is shown on the data plate.
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_HD_CF OIM...
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WARNINGS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION The range of Rinnai gas continuous flow water heaters referred to in this manual are incompatible with solar water heating systems. A dedicated range of solar compatible gas continuous flow water heaters is available from Rinnai.
Congratulations on purchasing the latest technology temperature controlled Rinnai gas continuous flow water heater system. • The Rinnai gas 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 gas 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.
A maximum of an additional TWO further water controllers can be fitted, these can be deluxe bathroom, universal or wireless water controllers. To find out more about the full range of Rinnai water controller models, contact Rinnai or visit: www.rinnai.com.au. Rinnai...
Water Controller Combinations & Configurations Wireless, Universal and Deluxe water controllers can be combined, Refer to "Water Controller Configurations" on page 9 to confirm the maximum number and combination of controllers that can be fitted. Rinnai HW_HD_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 Button Used to start and stop Smartstart preheater Preheat Indicator...
ERROR CODES Your Rinnai gas 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. Alternatively, multiple appliances can be strategically placed to serve outlets with minimal delay time.
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_HD_CF OIM...
In reference to Horizontal Terminal Clearances (Extract from AS/NZS 5601) dimension ‘h’ on page 18 does not apply when multiple Rinnai external water heaters of the same model are installed on the same vertical face with flue terminals at the same height.
FFSSROOFCOWL FFSSKIT The terminal clearances stated in AS/NZS 5601 do not apply to the Rinnai internal gas continuous flow water heaters when they are installed side by side. AGA certification allows for a minimum horizontal separation of 160mm for roof terminals and 270mm for wall terminals.
Because the condensate is a by-product of gas combustion it is mildly acidic. For this reason copper tube and fittings MUST NOT be used as it will corrode. Instead, Rinnai recommend plastic pipes and fittings such as Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride (UPVC) or Polyethylene (PE) which is commonly used for irrigation piping.
300 mm in length. It shall discharge into a tundish through an air gap of not less than 75 mm and not more than 150 mm measured from the outlet of the drain pipe to the rim of the tundish. Rinnai HW_HD_CF OIM...
Up to a maximum of TWO additional water controllers can be fitted, these can be deluxe bathroom, universal or wireless water controllers. To find out more about the full range of Rinnai water controller models, contact Rinnai or visit: www.rinnai.com.au. Rinnai...
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 per metre communication cabling Part No. 92078609 is available from Rinnai.
Fix the water controller to the wall using the appropriate fixings (Fig. 3). Remove protective film from the water controller face and replace the cover plates (Fig. 4). Rinnai HW_HD_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_HD_CF OIM...
14. 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 28 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:...
COMMISSIONING For All Other Models Rinnai gas continuous flow water heaters are factory pre-set to various maximum delivery temperatures depending on model and their intended application. For the majority of applications, the factory pre-set temperature is appropriate. In the unlikely event it is not this setting can be increased or decreased by the installer. Instructions for changing the maximum delivery temperature are located in the instruction pocket inside the appliance front cover.
Use this table in conjunction with "Diagram 1. Dimensions" below. All dimensions in mm unless REU-N3237W-AK REU-N3237WC-AK REU-N3237FFC-AK MC-601Q otherwise stated. Infinity 32 Enviro Plus HD210e HD210i Universal Width Depth Height Unit Height Body Height Including Brackets Hot Water outlet (from wall)
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SECURITY Protects the Rinnai gas continuous flow water heater from theft and damage. CAGE SECURITY Prevent theft of your Rinnai gas continuous flow water heater by securing it with the custom BRACKET security bracket. WATER An extended range of Deluxe Kitchen, Deluxe Bathroom and Wireless water controllers are CONTROLLERS also available.
*Cost of a local call higher from mobile or public phones. For further information visit www.rinnai.com.au or email enquiry@rinnai.com.au 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.