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Operation / Installation Manual
4 Star Gas Storage Hot Water Heater
Installation and Service must be performed by an authorised person.
This appliance shall be installed in accordance with:
THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE AS A POOL OR SPA HEATER.
• Manufacturer's Installation Instructions
• Current AS/NZS 3500 & AS/NZS 5601
• Local Regulations and Municipal Building Codes including local OH&S requirements
This appliance shall be installed in accordance with:
This appliance must be installed, maintained and removed by an Authorised Person.
x Manufacturers Installation Instructions
For continued safety of this appliance it must be installed operated and maintained in
x Municipal Building Codes
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
This appliance is not suitable for use as a pool heater.
x AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules
x AS/NZS 3500.4 Plumbing and Drainage
x Any other local relevant Statutory Regulation
Operation & Installation Manual
Rinnai 4 Star Gas Storage Water Heater
Models: GHF4135N
GHF4170N
Models - GHF4135N /GHF4170N
All Rinnai gas products
are A.G.A. certified.
This Appliance complies
with AS 3498
IAPMO Lic WM - 022424
WMKA 21244
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- Page 1 Operation & Installation Manual Rinnai 4 Star Gas Storage Water Heater Operation / Installation Manual 4 Star Gas Storage Hot Water Heater Models: GHF4135N GHF4170N Models - GHF4135N /GHF4170N Installation and Service must be performed by an authorised person. This appliance shall be installed in accordance with: THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE AS A POOL OR SPA HEATER.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
What Should I Check Before ........................12 Water Discharge from the PTR Valve ....................... 12 WARRANTY .......................... 13 Warranty (Domestic and Commercial use) ....................14 Replacement Guarantee (Domestic use only) ................... 14 Table 1 - Water Characteristics........................15 Rinnai Australia Operation & Installation Manual... -
Page 4: Regulatory Information
REGULATORY INFORMATION Your Rinnai Gas Storage Hot Water Heater has been certified by the Australian Gas Association. The A.G.A. Certification Number is shown on the data plate. This Appliance must be installed correctly by an authorised person. The installation of gas, water, and electricity must conform to local regulations. -
Page 5: Customer Operating Instructions
(supplied in the heater) may become over reactive. To alleviate this, the anode should be replaced with an aluminium alloy anode, available from your local Rinnai supplier. Water can also be very corrosive, measured by the saturation index. If the water saturation index is greater than 0.40 an expansion control valve should be fitted and where the index is greater than 0.80... -
Page 6: How Does My System Work
By Authorised Personnel Only - Five Year Service The five year service must be carried out by a licensed tradesperson. It is recommended that this service be carried out by your local Rinnai agent. The service should include the following: •... -
Page 7: General Installation Instructions
This appliance must be installed in accordance with: • Current AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3500 and AS/NZS 5601 • Rinnai Installation Instructions • Local regulations and municipal building codes including local OH&S requirements Installation, Service and Removal MUST BE by an Authorised Person only. -
Page 8: Water Supply Pressure
For the most economical operation of the water heater, it is recommended that all hot water lines are insulated. Please check local regulations regarding the use of hot water supply pipework that are not made of copper. Rinnai Australia Operation & Installation Manual... -
Page 9: Insulation Of Pipes
Valve Figure 2 - Inlet Connections A combined isolating valve/non-return valve/line strainer may be used. Expansion valve only required where local regulations demand or when the water saturation NOTE index is greater than 0.4. Rinnai Australia Operation & Installation Manual... -
Page 10: Appliance Dimensions
GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS Figure 3 - Appliance Dimensions Models GHF4135N GHF4170N Storage Capacity (L) Gas Pipe Height (mm) Cold Water Inlet Height (mm) Hot Water / PTR Port Height (mm) 1213 Gas Pipe Depth (mm) Cold / Hot / PTR Port Depth (mm) -
Page 11: Specifications
GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFICATIONS Models GHF4135N GHF4170N Storage Capacity (L) Star Rating Gas Type Installation Type External 1st Hour Recovery @ 45°C rise (L/hr) Hourly Gas Consumption (MJ/hr) 20.5 Relief Valve Setting (kPa) 1000 Maximum Water Supply (kPa) (Pressure without ECV) -
Page 12: Shutting Down The Water Heater
3. Turning Off Gas To The Appliance. • 4. Turn the knob to " " (Off) position. 5. Turn off the gas isolation valve. To maintain safety and efficiency this heater should be serviced annually by an Authorised Service Agent. Rinnai Australia Operation & Installation Manual... -
Page 13: Commissioning
Ignition System (Spark Gap) Check the gap between the spark electrode and the pilot burner is 3-5 mm and adjust as necessary. Push the igniter button to test for a spark. Test the spark gap only where there is no build up of gas. WARNING Rinnai Australia Operation & Installation Manual... -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
Steady flow (PTR) - more than 20L per day This may be caused by excessive water supply pressure, a faulty Pressure & Temperature Relief Valve or a faulty thermostat. Turn off the electricity supply and contact Rinnai. Rinnai Australia Operation & Installation Manual... -
Page 15: Warranty
No warranties except those implied and that by law cannot be excluded are given by Rinnai in respect of Goods supplied. Where it is lawful to do so, the liability of Rinnai for a breach of a condition or warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the Goods, the supply of equivalent Goods, the payment of the cost of repairing or replacing the Goods or acquiring equivalent Goods as determined by Rinnai. -
Page 16: Warranty (Domestic And Commercial Use)
Replacement Guarantee (Domestic use only) 4. If an inner cylinder fails on a Rinnai Gas storage hot water unit, within a further 7 years after the end of the 1st year warranty period, Rinnai will provide a free replacement hot water unit at the nearest approved Rinnai agent or Rinnai office to the owner's home. -
Page 17: Table 1 - Water Characteristics
Table 1 - Water Characteristics For TDS levels up to and including 600mg/litre the Rinnai magnesium based anode is to be used. This is the anode fitted during manufacture of the cylinder. For TDS levels greater than 600mg/litre and not exceeding 2500 mg/litre the Rinnai aluminium based anode is to be used. - Page 18 4. Is the end-user fully aware of operating procedure? 5. Customer instructed on operating procedure and safety requirements? 6. Gas Supply pipe is purged of foreign matter before connection? Installation Date: Installer’s Name: Licence Number: Rinnai Australia Operation & Installation Manual...
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- Page 20 Tel: (03) 9271 6625 Fax: (03) 9271 6622 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. Rinnai recommends that this appliance be serviced every 2 years.