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'HOTFLO' Operation / Installation Manual
Mains Pressure Vitreous Enamel
Installation and Service must be performed by an authorised person.
THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE AS A POOL OR SPA HEATER.
This appliance shall be installed in accordance with:
Manufacturers Installation Instructions
Municipal Building Codes
AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules
AS/NZS 3500.4 Plumbing and Drainage
Any other local relevant Statutory Regulation
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Electric Storage Water Heater
Distributed and serviced in Australia under a Quality
System certified as complying with ISO 9001 by
SAI Global
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- Page 1 ® ‘HOTFLO’ Operation / Installation Manual Mains Pressure Vitreous Enamel Electric Storage Water Heater Installation and Service must be performed by an authorised person. THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE AS A POOL OR SPA HEATER. This appliance shall be installed in accordance with:...
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Page 2: Regulatory Information
REGULATORY INFORMATION Your Rinnai Hotflo Mains Pressure Vitreous Enamel Storage Electric Water Heater has been certified by relevant plumbing and electrical authorities and the details are shown on data plate. This appliance must be installed correctly by an authorised person and must conform to location regulations. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Connection to a low pressure gravity or tank water supply.............. 12 HOT WATER STORAGE AND DELIVERY TEMPERATURES............12 Storage Temperature........................12 Sanitary Fixtures Delivery Temperature ..................12 Water Pipes ............................. 12 Electrical Supply ..........................13 Valves and fittings..........................13 Rinnai Australia - ii - HOTFLO Electric Storage Tanks Operating/Installation Manual... - Page 4 Definition of Commercial Use ......................18 WARRANTY ......................18 WARRANTY CONDITIONS......................19 Table 3 - Water chemistry and impurity limits for all water heating systems ........19 WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS ......................19 CONTACT INFORMATION ..................21 Rinnai Australia - iii - HOTFLO Electric Storage Tanks Operating/Installation Manual...
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Page 5: Safety
Do make sure that the tap is authority if in doubt. turned off tightly. • Do install a child proof tap cover OR • Do install a child resistant tap. Rinnai Australia - 4 - HOTFLO Electric Storage Tanks Operating/Installation Manual... -
Page 6: Safety Devices
The Off-Peak supply allows heating only for set periods and a volume of water sufficient for daily usage is heated during the set period and stored. The Off-Peak supply is usually cheaper. Electricity supply types and tariffs vary according to the local electricity authority. Rinnai Australia - 5 - HOTFLO Electric Storage Tanks Operating/Installation Manual... -
Page 7: Regular Care
Expansion Control Valve (ECV) if fitted Operate the easing lever on the expansion control valve once every six months. It is very important you raise and lower the lever gently. Rinnai Australia - 6 - HOTFLO Electric Storage Tanks Operating/Installation Manual... -
Page 8: Servicing And Repair
SERVICING AND REPAIR Our Servicing network personnel are fully trained and equipped to give the best service on your Rinnai appliance. If your appliance needs service, ring one of the service contact numbers on the back of this booklet. The pressure and temperature relief valve and expansion control valve must be checked for performance or replaced by an authorised person at intervals not exceeding 5 years or more frequently in areas where the water is classified as scaling water (see ‘Water Quality’). -
Page 9: Water Heater Valves Discharging Excessively
The system should be checked and serviced by an authorised person at least every 5 years. The P&TR valve must be replaced at intervals not exceeding five (5) years. Rinnai has a service and spare parts network with personnel who are trained and equipped to give the best service on Rinnai appliances. -
Page 10: General Installation
700 kPa Valves with pressure ratings other than specified are unsuitable & must not be used. NOTE Figure 2 - Hot Water Plumbing System Example - No Temperature Limiting Device Rinnai Australia - 9 - HOTFLO Electric Storage Tanks Operating/Installation Manual... -
Page 11: Figure 3 - Hot Water Plumbing System Example - With Temperature Limiting Device (Tld)
Valves with pressure ratings other than specified are unsuitable & must not be used. NOTE Figure 4 - Hot Water Plumbing Water Heater system Example - with Flow & Return Pipe Work Rinnai Australia - 10 - HOTFLO Electric Storage Tanks Operating/Installation Manual... -
Page 12: Water Heater Location
Figure 5 - Hot Water Plumbing System Example with Flow and Return Pipe Work and TLD WATER HEATER LOCATION All Rinnai mains pressure electric storage hot water systems have an ingress protection rating of IPX4 making them suitable for internal or external installation. -
Page 13: Water Quality
12mm are used. If drilling is required take extreme care not to penetrate the inner cylinder. Damage to the inner cylinder is not covered under warranty. Rinnai Australia - 12 - HOTFLO Electric Storage Tanks Operating/Installation Manual... -
Page 14: Electrical Supply
(refer to Specifications - Table 1 for electrical load details). A power cord is available for replacement. Please contact Rinnai Customer Care for part number. A water heater fitted with a power cord & plug must be plugged into a switched, AC 240V AC, 50 Hz mains power outlet rated at 10 Amps. -
Page 15: Expansion Control Valve (Ecv)
The thermostat is adjustable from 60°C to 75°C. Turning the adjustment knob anticlockwise decreases the temperature setting and turning it clockwise increases the temperature setting. Rinnai advice that the thermostat be set at 65° C, this temperature is sufficient for most users. Ensure the power supply is switched OFF before removing the access cover to the element &... -
Page 16: Commissioning
• Operate the P&TR valve again. This allows air into the water heater and will result in water draining through the hose. Rinnai Australia - 15 - HOTFLO Electric Storage Tanks Operating/Installation Manual... -
Page 17: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS OUTLETS P&TR INLETS Models HFE40S HFE80S HFE125S 1245 1020 HFE160S 1530 1310 HFE200S 1825 1605 HFE250S 1265 HFE315S 1510 1200 HFE400S 1820 1512 Figure 7 - Dimensional Drawing Rinnai Australia - 16 - HOTFLO Electric Storage Tanks Operating/Installation Manual... -
Page 18: Specifications
50 - Rated Capacity of the tank Legend S - Single heating element 24 - First two digits of the Heating element rating eg. 24 = 2400 Watts - Specifications Table 1 Rinnai Australia - 17 - HOTFLO Electric Storage Tanks Operating/Installation Manual... -
Page 19: Definition Of Domestic Use
Given installation and application is in accordance with the manufacturers specifications and instructions, Rinnai water heaters and components are warranted by Rinnai for the cost of labour and components in the event of defects arising from faulty materials and/or workmanship in accordance with the Terms in Table 2 and Warranty Conditions and Exclusions stated in this document. -
Page 20: Warranty Conditions
3. All Rinnai water heaters must be operated and maintained in accordance with manufacturers operating instructions. 4. The warranty applies only to the components supplied by Rinnai. It does not apply to components supplied by others, such as pressure limiting valves, isolating valves, non return valves, electrical switches, pipework, electrical cables and fuses. - Page 21 ______________________________________ Purchase Date :________________________ Installers License No::____________________ Your Installer :________________________ Phone :____________________________ Address :______________________________________________________________________ Installation Date :_______________________ Cert' of Compliance No :__________________ Model No :_____________________________ Serial No : __________________________ Rinnai Australia - 20 - HOTFLO Electric Storage Tanks Operating/Installation Manual...
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Page 22: Contact Information
Fax: (03) 9271 6622 Hot Water Service Line Tel: 1800 000 340 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 U283-931 requires service, please call our Hot Water Service Line.