Specifications; Troubleshooting - Rinnai 4500 Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Application
General Description
Gas Input
Burner
Data Plate
Gas Type
Gas Connections
Gas Control
Ignition Method
Pilot
Piping
Pressure Test Point
Regulator
Warm Air Outlet
Weight
Rinnai is continually updating and improving products. Therefore, specifications are subject to change without
prior notice.

Troubleshooting

Problem
Unit will not light
Popping sound
Burner does not
immediately stop burning
when unit is turned off
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Specifications

As a permanently fixed heating appliance in outdoor areas only. Complies with CSA
International Requirement 4.96 U.S. for Outdoor Gas Fireplaces.
Open fronted radiant/convector outdoor gas fireplace with manual control.
Available in 3 versions:
•
Freestanding table top unit, ROF4500
•
Open 1-sided cabinet, ROF4501 (with optional glass bi-fold doors)
•
Open 2-sided cabinet, ROF4502 (see-through) (with optional glass bi-fold doors)
Propane (LPG): 30,500 - 41,500 BTU/hr; Natural Gas (NG): 25,000 - 45,000 BTU/hr
Maximum Inlet Gas Supply Pressure: LPG 13" W.C. / NG 10.5" W.C.
304 Stainless Steel Tube
Located on swing tag below appliance
Propane (LPG); convertible to Natural Gas with included conversion kit
3/8 SAE 45º Flare Fitting with 5/8 UNF Thread
Gas control valve consisting of an inlet connection, Piezo ignitor, thermocouple flame
failure and manual control knob.
Intermittent pilot
SIT single orifice pilot assembly with fixed aeration and replaceable fixed pilot orifice for
conversion to natural gas. Pilot assembly also contains a pilot ignition electrode and
thermocouple for flame failure.
Burner is supplied through an aluminum pipe from the gas control to the burner orifice
block.
Pilot burner is supplied gas by an aluminum pipe directly from the gas control.
Incorporated into the main burner orifice block measuring burner pressure.
Pressure regulator with replaceable spring for conversion to natural gas
Top louver discharge
Burner Assembly: 44 lb (20 kg)
Body Assembly: 66 lb (30 kg)
Burner and Body Assembly: 110 lb (50 kg)
Cause
No gas
Air in gas pipe
Unburnt gas coming through No action, normal operation
Residue of gas in pumice
continues to burn
Rinnai Corporation ROF4500
Solution
Check that the gas is turned on
If using a tank or bottle, check that it is not empty.
Repeat the lighting sequence multiple times until the
gas has replaced the air in the hose or pipe.
No action, normal operation