Table Of Contents - Rinnai RV53E Operation And Installation Manual

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Specifications ..................................................... 3
Consumer Safety Information
Safety Definitions ............................................. 4
Safety Behaviors and Practices ....................... 4
Safety Features................................................ 4
Description of Operation .................................... 4
Operating Instructions
How to Set the Temperature ............................ 5
Setting the Sound Volume (Voice Prompt) ...... 5
Temperature Controller Settings ...................... 6
Temperature Options Without
a Temperature Controller ................................. 6
Using the Water Smart / Bath Fill Function ..... 7
Overview ..................................................... 7
Setting the Water Volume ........................... 7
Filling the Tub .............................................. 8
Setting Controller to Mute ................................ 8
Setting the Clock .............................................. 8
Maintenance
Cleaning ...................................................... 9
Vent System (RV53i) ................................... 9
Air Intake and Exhaust (RV53e) .................. 9
Motors ......................................................... 9
Temperature Controller ............................... 9
Lime / Scale Build-up .................................. 9
Snow Accumulation ..................................... 9
Visual Inspection of Flame .......................... 9
Error Codes
Front Panel Display Indication ....................... 10
Error Code Table ...................................... 10,11
Trouble Shooting for Common Issues ........... 12
Accessing Operating Information................... 12
Water Quality ................................................. 12
Flushing the Heat Exchanger
(Error Code: LC or 00) ................................... 13
Installation Instructions ................................... 14
General Instructions ....................................... 14
Clearances from Appliance ............................ 15
Attachment of the Water Heater .................... 15
Electrical Connection ..................................... 16
Gas Piping ..................................................... 16
General Instructions ................................ 16
Pipe Sizing Procedure - Example ............ 17
Water Piping
Isolation Valves and
Pressure Relief Valves ............................ 18
General Instructions ................................ 19
Pressure Relief Valve .............................. 19
Freeze Protection .................................... 19
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RV53i & RV53e Operation and Installation Manual
Freeze Protection Methods ............................ 20
Manual draining of the water heater ........ 20
Running a low volume of water through
the water heater to prevent freezing........ 20
When the water heater or external
piping has frozen ..................................... 20
Freeze Protection Piping ............................... 21
Error Indication or Air Handler
Control Switch (RV53i) .................................. 22
Recommended Piping for Basic Installation .. 22
Recommended Piping for
Circulation Systems ....................................... 23
Venting Instructions (RV53i)
Intake / Exhaust Guidelines ..................... 24
Condensate ............................................. 24
Maximum Vent Length ............................ 25
Vent Products .......................................... 25
Flue Installation - Concentric Venting (RV53i)26
Flue Terminal Clearances
(ANS Z21.10.3, CSA 4.3
Additional Clearances .................................... 28
Connecting Multiple Water Heaters ............... 29
Guidelines ................................................ 29
High Altitude Installations ........................ 29, 30
Temperature Controller Installation
Location ................................................... 31
Configurations.......................................... 31
Cable Lengths and Size .......................... 31
Mounting the Controller (RV53i) .............. 32
Mounting the Controller (RV53e) ............. 33
Operating Instructions ................................... 34
Technical Data
Pressure Drop Curve ..................................... 35
Outlet Flow Data ............................................ 35
Space Heating ............................................... 36
Dimensions .................................................... 37
Ladder Diagrams ........................................... 38
Consumer Support
Warranty Information ..................................... 39
Limited Warranty ...................................... 39, 40
State Regulations .............................................. 41
French Version ............................................ 42-59
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