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Important: Appliance must be installed with a Rinnai approved flue system. This appliance shall be installed in accordance with: Manufacturer’s installation instructions AS/NZS 5601.1:2013 Gas Installations Local regulations and municipal building codes Not intended for a fireplace insert. DO NOT build into bookcases or walls etc.
About your Energysaver ........4 Safety ..............6 Important ............. 7 Setting the clock ..........8 Setting and operating the timers ......9 Additional heater information ......10 Care and maintenance ......... 11 Troubleshooting ........... 12 Error codes ............13 Installation Carton contents and item checklist .....
About your Energysaver Congratulations on the purchase of your Rinnai Energysaver. Our high efficiency Energysaver range not only ensures a warm home, but a healthy home. We hope you love this product as much as we do, and on the off chance that something does go wrong, or if you need help, we’re only a phone call away.
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On/Off button Clock and timer indicators Economy Main switch for turning the When programming, the Prevents the room overheating, heater on and off. To turn on , indicators will glow to indicate reduces gas consumption, and press the ON/OFF button, the what is being programmed.
If odours persist turn the appliance off and Do not unplug the heater while it is still in use contact Rinnai. or while the fan is on. 6 | Energysaver operation and installation guide 02-15...
Important Clearances while the heater is operating Floor protection Energysavers discharge a large volume of warm This appliance must not be installed where air at a low level. Heat over time may affect curtains or other combustible materials could the appearance of some flooring materials, come into contact with it.
Setting the clock --: -- When the appliance is first plugged in or after a power failure the digital display will show Setting the clock (example: setting the clock to 10:35 am) 1. Press the Set Times button once, the clock indicator will flash. 2.
Setting and operating the timers Before operating the timers the clock must be set and a timer start and finish time must be entered. The timers can be programmed to operate for any two time periods in 24 hours. The programmed time must be selected and locked-in within one minute of the timer indicators flashing otherwise the programmed times will not be retained in the the system memory.
Additional heater information Humidifier tray Vertical louvre adjustment Your heater is fitted with an enamel humidifier When the heater is turned off the warm air flow tray. To fill the tray, open the access panel as direction may be altered by carefully inserting a shown in the diagrams below.
Troubleshooting Check the following information before making a service call. If you are still unsure or concerned after reading this section, please contact Rinnai. Using the heater for the first time, or after a long period of non use The heater may not start the first time it is operated due to air in the gas pipes. If ignition does not occur within approximately one minute the heater will attempt to start again.
In all cases, you may be able to clear the error by turning the heater off and on again. If the error code remains or returns when the heater is used again, contact Rinnai. Faults caused by insufficient gas supply, gas quality, installation or operation errors are not covered by the Rinnai warranty.
Before installing the heater, check it is labelled for the correct gas type. Refer to the data label at the rear of the heater. The heater does not come supplied with flue components. These are purchased separately. Only Rinnai Energysaver flue components can be used with this appliance.
Energysaver specification summary Energysaver 309FT Energysaver 561FT Energysaver 559FT Energysaver 1005FT Colour White with grey louvres White with grey louvres White with grey louvres White with grey louvres Data plate Lower right hand side Lower right hand side Lower right hand side Lower right hand side Efficiency* 82.9%...
Energysaver dimension diagrams All dimensions are in mm. Gas Inlet 309FT Gas Inlet 559FT Gas Inlet 561FT 114.5 1005FT Gas Inlet Energysaver operation and installation guide 02-15 | 17...
AS/NZS 3000 and any other relevant local regulations. If the supply cord is damaged and requires replacing, it must be replaced by a licensed tradesperson. This must be a genuine replacement part available from Rinnai. 18 | Energysaver operation and installation guide 02-15...
500 mm clearance from any under floor spaces. part of the building. This also All Rinnai Energysavers must applies to steeped and pitched be installed with an approved roofs which should be clear of Rinnai Energysaver flue system.
Energysaver flueing options (most common) FLUEING OPTION DESCRIPTION FLUE COMPONENTS NEEDED Direct and direct extended flueing Direct through-the-wall flueing for walls A: Direct 75-385 mm thick. - R1350, mushroom flue kit for walls 75-115 mm - R1351, mushroom flue kit for walls 115-240 mm Flue can be extended if wall thickness is - ESDFK , straight horiz.
Installation Connecting the heater to the gas pipe 1. Remove the plastic protection cap from the threaded gas inlet located at the rear of the appliance. Securing brackets 2. Position the appliance gas inlet in line with the gas supply. 3.
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Install flue 1. Install the flue as per the instructions in the 2. Remove the fan filter(s). Energysaver flue installation manual. 3. Carefully fit the top cover panel ensuring 2. Return the Energysaver to its final position the rear fold locates neatly between the two and connect to the flue.
It is the responsibility of the installer to check that all flue gases are exhausted to the atmosphere and that there is no spillage of combustion gases into the room. If the appliance cannot be made to perform correctly, please contact Rinnai. Burning in period Advise the customer that during the initial burning in period of approximately two hours some vapour and smell may be emitted from the heater—this is normal.
Installer details Company name: Installer name: Address: Phone: Mobile: Certificate of compliance number for installation: Signed: Date: 24 | Energysaver operation and installation guide 02-15...
Limited Warranty Rinnai brings you peace of mind with a: 2 Year minimum warranty Terms and conditions during or after installation, has not been 5. Servicing of the product is to be carried operated in accordance with operating out by a Rinnai authorised service centre.
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