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Rinnai FC510 Installation And Operation Manual

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FC510 ................... (RCE‐391A‐H) 
FC824 ................... (RCE‐691TA‐H) 
Installer:  Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer:  Retain this manual for future reference. 
ANSI Z21.11.2 
WARNING
—  Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other 
appliance. 
—  BEFORE OPERATING smell around the appliance for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some 
gas is heavier than air and will se le on the floor. 
—  WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS 
 Do not try to light any appliance. 
 Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. 
 Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.  Follow the gas supplier's instruc ons. 
 If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. 
—  Installa on and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or gas supplier. 
This is an unvented gas‐fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for
adequate combus on and ven la on air must be provided. Refer to page 6 of this manual.
READ ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS HEATER. 
This manual provides informa on on the installa on, opera on, and maintenance of the heater. For proper
opera on and safety, it is important to follow the instruc ons and adhere to the safety precau ons.
A licensed professional must install the fan convec on heater according to the exact instruc ons within this
manual.
The consumer must read the en re manual to properly operate the heater and for instruc ons on regular
maintenance required to be performed. 
This appliance may be installed in an a ermarket, permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where
not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the ra ng plate. This appliance is not field
conver ble for use with other gas types.
Service should be performed only by a licensed professional.
If the informa on in these instruc ons is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion 
may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. 
Gas Fan Convec on Heater
Installa on and Opera on Manual

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  • Page 1 Gas Fan Convec on Heater Installa on and Opera on Manual FC510 .... (RCE‐391A‐H)  FC824 .... (RCE‐691TA‐H)  Installer:  Leave this manual with the appliance. Consumer:  Retain this manual for future reference.  ANSI Z21.11.2  If the informa on in these instruc ons is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion  WARNING may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.  —  Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other  appliance.  —  BEFORE OPERATING smell around the appliance for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some  gas is heavier than air and will se le on the floor.  —  WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS   Do not try to light any appliance. ...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Opera on Instruc ons .......... 13 FC824 ............37‐43 Consumer Guidelines for Safe Opera on ..14 State Regula ons ........... 44 FC510 Control Panel Layout ......16 FC824 Control Panel Layout ......17 Consumer Support  Opera ng the Heater Limited Warranty Informa on ....45‐46 Turning ON and OFF ........

  • Page 3: Safety Behaviors And Prac Ces For The Consumer And Installer

      Safety Behaviors and Prac ces for the Consumer and Installer  WARNING  Before opera ng, smell all around the appliance area for  Ensure the room is sufficiently ven lated. Consult your gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas local gas authority for informa on on ven la on is heavier than air and will se le on the floor.

  • Page 4: Installa On Instruc Ons

    Installa on Instruc ons  Installer Qualifica ons  MUST DO   The installa on must conform with local codes or, A licensed professional must install the appliance, in the absence of local codes, with the Na onal inspect it, and leak test it before use. The warranty Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the will be voided due to improper installa on.
  • Page 5  Approved pipe thread  Rinnai suggests that a dedicated electrical circuit pipe sealant for either with a 120VAC, 60 Hz, 10 amp power source be natural gas or propane. used. ...

  • Page 6: Determine Installa On Loca On

    Determine Installa on Loca on  WARNING  The heater must not be installed in a confined If the area in which the heater may be operated is space or unusually ght construc on unless smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if provisions are provided for adequate combus on the building is of unusually ght construc on, provide and ven la on air.

  • Page 7: Gas Connec On

    Installa on Loca on (con nued)  7. A er comple on of gas pipe connec ons, all Gas Connec on  joints including the heater must be checked for 1. A ach 2 fixing plates to the bo om of the base gas ghtness by means of leak detector solu on, plate before connec ng the gas.

  • Page 8: Electricity

    Electricity  Checklist for Gas and Electricity  □ WARNING A manual gas control valve is placed in the gas line to the heater. DO NOT use an extension cord or an adapter plug with this appliance. □ Check the gas lines and connec ons for leaks. The heater must be electrically grounded in □...

  • Page 9: High Al Tude Installa Ons

    High Al tude Installa ons  The following procedure for high al tude installa ons above 2,000 feet must be ATTENTION performed by a licensed professional. Failure to perform this adjustment may result in the unit shu ng down. 1. Turn off gas and power supply to unit. FIGURE 1 2.
  • Page 10 FIGURE 3 table below. Low pressure Natural Propane 2,001‐5,200 FC510 0.75” W.C. 1.31” W.C. FC824 0.61” W.C. 1.17” W.C. 14. Press the Test switch (FIGURE 2) again to place the unit in High fire mode. “PH” will appear on the display.

  • Page 11: Final Checklist

    Final Checklist  □ The heater is not subject to corrosive compounds in the air. □ Clearances from the heater are met. □ The unit is not installed above 5,200 . □ The unit has been properly calibrated for the appropriate al tude. □...

  • Page 12: Specifica Ons

    Specifica ons FC510  Natural Gas  Propane Gas  Eleva on   0～2000 2001～5200 0～2000 2001～5200 Hi  10000 9200 10000 9200 Input                                        (BTU/h)   Lo  5500 5500 5600 5600 Hi  Manifold Pressure (inch  H2O)  Lo  0.64 0.75 1.12 1.31 FC824  Natural Gas  Propane Gas  Eleva on   0～2000 2001～5200 0～2000 2001～5200 Hi ...

  • Page 13: Opera On Instruc Ons

    FC824  .... (RCE‐691TA‐H)  Important Facts about your Gas Fan Convec on Heater  Thank you for purchasing a Rinnai Gas Fan Convec on Heater. For proper opera on and safety, it is important to follow the instruc ons exactly and adhere to all safety precau ons. Read all of the instruc ons and the warranty thoroughly before opera ng this heater. Keep this manual in a safe place.

  • Page 14: Consumer Guidelines For Safe Opera On

    Consumer Opera on Guidelines for the Safe Opera on of your Fan Convec on Heater  FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING WARNING If you do not follow these instruc ons exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.  A.  This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire with an igni on device that automa cally lights the department...
  • Page 15 WARNING  Before opera ng, smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will se le on the floor.  Keep the area around the heater clear and free from combus ble materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.

  • Page 16: Fc510 Control Panel Layout

    Operating Instructions FC510 Control Panel Layout Fan Convector Manual...

  • Page 17: Fc824 Control Panel Layout

    Operating Instructions FC824 Control Panel Layout Fan Convector Manual...

  • Page 18: Opera Ng The Heater

    Opera ng The Heater  TURNING ON:                                                                               Room Temperature Adjustment: Press the ON/OFF bu on to operate the heater. The NOTE                                                                   ON indicator will glow green. A er approximately 3 The room temperature and pre‐set temperatures can seconds the spark generator will be heard before the only be displayed and adjusted when the heater is burner ignites and the ON indicator glows red, running.

  • Page 19: Economy Mode

    Economy Mode:                                                                               Func on Lock:                                                                               Press the Economy bu on to start the Economy NOTE  func on. The Economy indicator will glow. The Func on Lock will help prevent accidental opera on as well as making the control panel child resistant. To operate the Func on Lock simply press the " "...

  • Page 20: Opera Ng The Timer(S)

    Opera ng the Timer(s) (FC510): Opera ng the Off Timer The Timer feature allows you to delay the start me of the heater for up to 24 hours. The Off Timer allows you to set a 60 minute delay before the heater will automa cally turn off.

  • Page 21: Se Ng The Clock (Fc824 Only)

    Se ng the Clock: (FC824) Programming the On/Off Timer(s) (FC824) When the appliance is first plugged in and then Example: se ng Timer 1 to heat between 7:10 A.M to turned on, the digital display will show “‐ ‐:‐ ‐” 9:00 A.M. A er 10 seconds the Digital Display will turn off. 1.

  • Page 22: Fc824 Timer

    Opera ng the Timer(s) (FC824):           NOTE                                     NOTE                           Before opera ng the Timer(s), the clock me must be If there is a power failure, the system memory will correct, and a star ng me and finishing me for the retain the Timer programs and the clock will stop at Timer(s) must be programmed.

  • Page 23: Required Maintenance

    Required Maintenance  The appliance must be inspected annually by a licensed professional. Repairs and maintenance should be performed by a licensed professional. The licensed professional must verify proper opera on a er servicing. WARNING To protect yourself from harm, before performing maintenance: ...
  • Page 24 Clean as follows: FC510        Front Panel Removal            FC824  1. Turn heater off. Unplug electrical cord and allow to cool for 1 hour. 2. Remove the louver assembly. (FC510: 3 Screws, FC824: 2 screws) 3. Remove front panel: ‐FC510: Remove 2 screws near top and 2 screws near bo om of unit and pull front panel off...
  • Page 25 Required Maintenance (con nued)  Removing the Filters: 1. Unscrew the cap (Philips screw in the center) securing the large filter. 2. Pull the large filter up and away. 3. For the small filter simply pull the two tabs away from the unit. WARNING Failure to keep the primary air openings of the burner clean may result in soo ng and property damage. DO NOT damage or distort any parts of the heater.

  • Page 26: Troubleshoo Ng

    Troubleshoo ng: 1. Confirm that the heater is properly installed. See Installa on sec on. 2. Make sure the gas valve on the propane gas bo le or gas supply line is ON and that gas pressure is available. 3. Make a careful visual inspec on of all electrical connec on and wiring. 4.

  • Page 27: Diagnos C Codes

    In some cases, you may be able to clear the Error Message simply by turning the heater OFF, then ON again. If the Error Message s ll remains or returns on the next opera on, contact Rinnai or your nearest service agent and arrange for a service call.

  • Page 28: Electrical Diagram Fc510

    Electrical Diagram FC510 Fan Convector Manual...

  • Page 29: Electrical Diagram Fc824

    Electrical Diagram FC824 Fan Convector Manual...

  • Page 30: Parts Breakdown

    Parts Breakdown FC510 Fan Convector Manual...

  • Page 31: Fc510

    Parts Breakdown FC510 Fan Convector Manual...
  • Page 32 Parts Breakdown FC510 Fan Convector Manual...
  • Page 33 Parts Breakdown FC510 Fan Convector Manual...
  • Page 34 Parts Breakdown FC510 Fan Convector Manual...
  • Page 35 Parts List for FC510  NO  PART NAME  PART NUMBER  QTY.  FRONT PANEL 909000001 LOUVER ASSEMBLY 909000002 REAR PANEL 909000035 THERMOCOUPLE TEST PORT 909000003 TOP PLATE ASSEMBLY 905000013 INDICATER PANEL 909000037 BASE 909000004 HANDLE 909000005 CORD HOLDER 909000006 AIR FILTER‐A 908000001 AIR FILTER‐B 908000002 RESIN SCREW RC‐513‐20...
  • Page 36 Parts List for FC510 (con nued)  NO  PART NAME  PART NUMBER  QTY.  BURNER LID 906000012 THERMOCOUPLE BRACKET‐A 909000016 THERMOCOUPLE FIXER RC‐210‐89X01 THERMOCOUPLE BRACKET‐B 909000017 CASING ASSEMBLY 909000018 CONVECTION FAN 908000004 BEARING BRACKET RC‐504‐32 BEARING RC‐223‐74 MOTOR BRACKET‐A 909000019 MOTOR BRACKET‐B 909000020 IGNITER BRACKET 909000021 LOUVER ASSEMBLY BRACKET RC‐291‐28...

  • Page 37: Fc824

    Parts Breakdown FC824 Fan Convector Manual...
  • Page 38 Parts Breakdown FC824 Fan Convector Manual...
  • Page 39 Parts Breakdown FC824 Fan Convector Manual...
  • Page 40 Parts Breakdown FC824 Fan Convector Manual...
  • Page 41 Parts Breakdown FC824 Fan Convector Manual...
  • Page 42 Parts List for FC824 NO  PART NAME  PART No.  QTY.  FRONT PANEL 909000025 LOUVER ASSEMBLY 909000026 REAR PANEL 909000038 THERMOCOUPLE TEST PORT 909000003 TOP PLATE ASSEMBLY 905000014 INDICATER PANEL 909000040 BASE 909000027 HANDLE 909000028 CORD HOLDER 909000006 AIR FILTER‐A 908000007 AIR FILTER‐B 908000002 RESIN SCREW RC‐513‐20 THERMISTOR COVER 909000007...
  • Page 43 Parts List for FC824 (con nued) NO  PART NAME  PART No.  QTY.  CABLE CLIP CP‐90125‐4 909000013 HEAT SHIELD 906000011 SEPARATION BOARD 909000031 PARTITION BOARD 909000032 BURNER LID 906000012 THERMOCOUPLE BRACKET‐A 909000016 THERMOCOUPLE FIXER RC‐210‐89X01 THERMOCOUPLE BRACKET‐B 909000017 CASING ASSEMBLY 909000033 CONVECTION FAN 908000011 BEARING BRACKET RC‐504‐32 BEARING 908000009 MOTOR BRACKET‐A...

  • Page 44: State Regula Ons

    State Regula ons  State of Massachuse s:  The installa on must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fi er in the Commonwealth of Massachuse s. Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas‐fired supplemental room heaters are to provide to the purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 at the me of sale of the unit.

  • Page 45: Consumer Support

    What will Rinnai do?  Rinnai will provide a replacement part or component that is defec ve in materials or workmanship as set forth. All repair parts must be genuine Rinnai parts. All repairs must be performed by an individual or servicing company that is properly trained, state qualified or licensed to do the type of repair.

  • Page 46: Privacy No Ce

    Replacement of the product may be authorized by Rinnai only. Rinnai does not authorize any person or company to assume for it any obliga on or liability in connec on with the replacement of the product. If Rinnai determines that repair of a product is not possible, Rinnai will replace the product with a comparable product at Rinnai’s discre on.
  • Page 47 NOTES ...
  • Page 48 1-800-621-9419 • rinnai.us ©2017 Rinnai America Corporation. Rinnai America Corporation continually updates materials, and as such, content is subject to change without notice. Local, state, provincial, federal and national fuel gas codes must be adhered to prior to and upon installation.

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