Usage And Installation Information - Rinnai RCE-592ACPA Owner's Operation Manual And Installation Manual

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USAGE AND INSTALLATION INFORMATION

1. Read these rules and the instructions carefully. Check all local codes. Failure to follow these could
cause a malfunction of the heater resulting in death, serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
2. This heater is designed for use only with one type of gas, either L.P.G. or Natural Gas. Make sure
that the type of gas to be supplied to this unit matches that shown on the rating plate on the heater.
This unit is not convertible to another fuel.
3. WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.
4. If a gas leak is suspected, turn heater off, turn gas supply valve off at regulator or appliance
connecter valve. Open windows to ventilate area immediately and contact your dealer or gas
company.
5. WARNING: Failure to keep the primary air opening(s) of the burner(s) clean may result in sooting
and property damage.
6. Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. Heater should be inspected
before use and at least annually by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning may be
required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative that control
compartment, burners and circulating air passageways be kept clean.
7. An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than 10,000 BTU's per hour shall not
be installed in a bedroom or bathroom or where state or local codes do not allow.
An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than 6,000 BTU's per hour shall not
be installed in a bathroom or where state or local codes do not allow.
8. Keep area near the heater clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
9. Due to its high temperature, the heater should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.
10. Do not place clothing or flammable material on or near the heater.
11. Any safety panel or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the heater.
12. An unvented gas heater will increase the amount of humidity in the room.
13. This heater is intended for space heating purposes only. Do not use for other purposes such as
drying clothes or baking paints.
14. Do not touch the outlet area while the heater is in use. To avoid burns, do not move the heater
during use and avoid touching the heater just after turning off.
15. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high surface temperatures and should stay
away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
16. Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room with the heater.
17. L.P.G. containers must not be installed indoors.
18. Do not install in a windy area such as facing a window or a door leading to the outside.
19. Do not use this room heater if any part has been under water. lmmediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas
control which has been under water.
20. Carpet lint or cigarette smoke may pass through the heater, discolor, and be deposited into the
room.
21. This unit discharges a large volume of warm air at a low level to provide even heat distribution. If the
air in the room contains cooking vapors, cigarette smoke, and if used on carpet, the surface in front
of unit is subject to discoloration. Some carpets contain dyes which can be effected by warm air flow
and could discolor. To aid in prevention of discoloration, place a mat under the unit to extend to the
front 30".
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