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Operation / Installation Manual To Suit Models: REU-V2520FFU..REU-V2520FFUC... REU-V2532FFU..REU-V2532FFUC..(Residential and Commercial indoor unit) ANS Z21.10.3=CSA 4.3 WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
If remote fails or becomes disconnected unit defaults to 100°F with water flowing, this is an anti-scald feature. Rinnai is continually updating and improving products, therefore, specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Local, state, provincial and federal codes must be adhered to prior to installation.
Rinnai will replace the product with a comparable product, at Rinnai’s discretion. If a component or product returned to Rinnai is found to be free of defects in material or workmanship, or damaged by improper installation or damaged during return shipping, the warranty claim for product, parts and labor may be denied.
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. Please complete the Warranty registration either online or mail it to Rinnai at the address shown on the card. Receipt of warranty registration by Rinnai will constitute proof-of-purchase for this product.
Controllers Set Pattern/Temperature Tables .......18 Error Messages ................19 Maintenance & Service Information ........20,21 Trouble Shooting and Common Questions ........22 For Your Safety Read Before Operating ........23 Operating Instructions ............23,24 Care & Lime Condition Warning ..........24 Installer’s Instructions ............25-47 Rinnai America FF Models...
Ignition is electronic, there is no pilot light. When the hot water tap is off, no gas is used. You save energy and money with the Rinnai Water Heater. The temperature of the outgoing hot water is constantly monitored by a built in sensor. If...
S A F E T Y I S S U E S Depending on the weather conditions and Always check water temperature by hand the length of the pipe between the Rinnai before entering the shower or bath. The Water Heater and the tap in use, there may temperature may have been changed.
TAP IS OPEN. WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING ALLOWED WHEN USED IN NURSING HOMES, To take control of the Rinnai Water Heater SCHOOL, DAY CARE all hot water taps must be closed. Press CENTERS, AND ALL the "Priority button" on the Controller you...
A B O U T H O T W A T E R Hot Water Is Dangerous, especially for the young and the elderly or the infi rm. The Rinnai Water Heater allows you to precisely control the temperature of your hot water, ensuring safe hot water temperatures.
REMOTE CONTROLLERS IDENTIFICATION MC-91-1US (comes with the unit) MC-100V-1US (optional) BC-100V-1US (optional) The controller(s) for the Rinnai Water Heater allow the customer to control the functions of the water heater and to diagnose certain fault conditions Rinnai America FF Models...
Press and hold ‘On/Off’ button for 5 seconds while water heater is OFF. To change back from C to F, please repeat step 1. MUTE To eliminate the beeping sound, press and hold button simultaneously until a ‘beep’ is heard (approximately 5 seconds). FF Models Rinnai America...
Thermostat Sound Volume Water Volume Increases or decreases the desired Used to select the voice prompt Used to select Water Smart / Bath water temperature. volume. Fill volumes. Rinnai America FF Models...
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Once the hot water is running, if the set temperature is either too hot or cold, press the buttons until the desired temperature is reached. COLD COLD TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE ADJUSTED EXCEPT BETWEEN F AND 110 F WHEN ANY HOT WATER TAP IS OPEN. FF Models Rinnai America...
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Temperature Controller Up and Down buttons simultaneously for more than 3 seconds. To return to original settings, repeat this step. Avoid getting water in the speaker as this may cause damage. FF Models Rinnai America...
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= Remain by the bath during the fi lling process. = Use a low bath fi ll volume such as 25 gallons or less. ‘Water Smart / Bath Fill’ button is unavailable with the MSA Controller System. Rinnai America FF Models...
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Kitchen Controller monitor will go out. COMBINING CONTROLLERS AND DELUXE CONTROLLERS Controller and Deluxe Controller can be combined and will function as described in other sections of this manual. Refer to the table on page 18 FF Models Rinnai America...
Controllers allow the water temperature to be set from the various locations where they are installed. The temperature selected will be available to all outlets. Below are the combination of Controllers that are offered by Rinnai: Controllers Combination Pattern —...
E R R O R M E S S A G E S The Rinnai Water Heater has the ability to check its own operation continuously. If a fault occurs, an Error Message will fl ash on the Digital Monitor of the Remote Controllers. This assists with diagnosing the fault, and may enable you to overcome a problem without a service call.
5) Do not obstruct fl ow of combustion and ventilation air. In the case of any fault or error message from the Rinnai Water Heater, fi rst turn all hot water taps off. Wait for 5 seconds. Turn the hot water tap back on.
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The water heater must be cleaned annually. Keep the water heater clear of dust and debris especially in and around burner. Cleaning procedures for the Rinnai Water Heater are as follows: 1) Turn off and disconnect electrical power. Allow to cool for one hour.
fi xture, water pressure, fl ow rate of fi xture in use, etc. - After I turn off the hot water tap, the fan on the Rinnai Water Heaters continues to run! - The fan is designed to be on for 65 seconds after the fl...
STOP! Follow “B” in 5) Turn the manual valve located at gas the safety information above on this label. inlet of the appliance clockwise If you don’t smell gas, go to next step. to “OFF”. FF Models Rinnai America...
If you notice “LC” fl ashing on the remote key pad, this means the unit is beginning to lime up, and MUST be fl ushed. Contact a qualifi ed Rinnai service technician to fl ush the appliance. Failure to fl ush the appliance when “LC” is fl ashing, will cause damage to the heat exchanger.
If you are not properly trained, you should not install this unit. The warranty may be voided due to installation by a non-qualifi ed installer. For information on Rinnai Training Courses, call 1-800-621-9419. Warnings ..............26,27 Locating the Vent Terminal ........28,29 Performance Data ............
DO NOT use this water heater for space heating, combination space heating/ domestic water heating, or commercial water heating applications. 3) The Rinnai Water Heater is not suitable for use in pool or spa applications. 4) This unit is designed to be installed indoors using the proper vent piping to exhaust by-products of combustion to the outside environment.
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Toxic chemicals such as those used for boiler water treatment are NOT to be introduced to the portable water used for space heating. The Rinnai Water Heater, if it will be used as a potable water source, must not be connected to a system that was previously used with a nonpotable water heating appliance.
I N S TA L L E R ’ S I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S Locating the vent terminal FF Models Rinnai America...
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ONLY Rinnai Approved vent materials and components can be used to vent the water heaters. When installing your Rinnai vent system, you MUST follow Rinnai’s Venting Instructions found in each vent terminal box. These instructions provide the maximum allowable vent heights for both horizontal and vertical venting, how to cut the vent components, and pipe installations.
Confer Pressure Relief Valve Solenoid Valve with local building officials before installation. RINNAI WATER HEATERS Domestic Hot Water - Standard Installation 103 International Drive 1 Rinnai Water Heater Peachtree City, Georgia 30269 Rinnai America FF Models...
Confer Pressure Relief Valve Solenoid Valve with local building officials before installation. RINNAI WATER HEATERS Domestic Hot Water - Circulation Systems 103 International Drive 1 Rinnai Water Heater with Electric Storage Tank Peachtree City, Georgia 30269 FF Models Rinnai America...
Confer Pressure Relief Valve Solenoid Valve with local building officials before installation. RINNAI WATER HEATERS Domestic Hot Water with Circulation 103 International Drive 1 Rinnai Water Heater Peachtree City, Georgia 30269 Rinnai America FF Models...
I N S TA L L E R ’ S I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S RECOMMENDED SCALE FLUSH PROCEDURE RINNAI Water Heater Flush Procedure Disconnect power to the Rinnai Water Heaters. Close valves V3 and V4. Connect pump outlet hose H1 to service valve V2.
I N S TA L L E R ’ S I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S Venting The maximum allowable “Equivalent Length (D)” of vent pipe for the Rinnai water heater is 41 feet (as determined using the formula below). If “D” is greater than 41, the vent/air intake piping is too long or there are too many elbows, redesign the vent pipe run.
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Vent/Air Intake for Internal “FFU” model Hot Water Systems The only vent/air intake system approved for use with this appliance by CSA is the Rinnai/ Ubbink vent system or the Heatfab Saf-T Vent SC vent system. The vent system must vent directly to the outside of a building and use outside air for combustion as indicated in the diagrams below.
There is no warranty on freeze damaged water heater components. Rinnai is continually updating and improving products, therefore, specifi cations are subject to change without prior notice. Local, state, provincial and federal codes must be adhered to prior to installation.
After determining the length of pipe required select the pipe size that will supply the cubic feet per hour of gas required for the input rating of the Rinnai Water Heaters. The formula for fi guring the cubic feet per hour required is:...
I N S TA L L E R ’ S I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S Gas Piping Notes 1) A manual gas control valve must be placed upon the gas supply line to the Rinnai Water Heater. A union can be used on the connection above the shut off valve for the future servicing or disconnection of the unit.
2) All soldering materials and piping must be compatible with potable water. 3) Purge the water line to remove from it all debris and air. Debris will damage the Rinnai Water Heaters.
INSTALLER’S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Connection Notes WARNING: The Rinnai Water Heaters must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the most recent edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSl/NFPA 70. In Canada, all electrical wiring to the Rinnai Water Heaters should be in accordance with local codes and the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 Part 1.
3) Turn the manual gas control valve on. STOP!! READ THE SAFETY ISSUES ON PAGES 8 4) Turn on any hot water tap. The Rinnai Water Heater should light and begin heating your water. If the Rinnai Water Heater fails to light 1) DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT BY HAND.
I N S TA L L E R ’ S I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S Remote Controllers- General The remote controls for the Rinnai Water Heater allow the customer to control the functions of the water heater and to diagnose certain fault conditions.
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fl ush mounting with the wall Disconnect the power from the Rinnai Water Heater. Remove the cover of the Rinnai Water Heater. Remove the plastic cover from the PCB and electrical connections.
11) Check the operation of the unit. Check the operation of each of the remote controller(s). Check the operation of the Power failure protection system. 12) Explain the proper operation of the Rinnai Water Heaters to the customer. Rinnai America...
I N S TA L L E R ’ S I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S Schematic Diagram 2532FFU (R85) & 2532FFUC (C85) 2520FFU (R53) - (Fixed By-Pass) *2520FFUC (C53) - (No By-Pass) FF Models Rinnai America...
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