Operation; Turning On; Adjusting Heat; Fan Operation - Rinnai Slimfire 252 Operation & Installation Manual

OPERATION

TURNING ON

BEFORE PROCEEDING ENSURE THE GAS AND ELECTRICITY ARE TURNED ON.
You MUST read and understand these instructions fully before operating the heater.
NOTE
The push button controls are located on the front lower left hand side of the heater.
Press the right hand control (Ignition/Low) button (a) firmly. This operates
1.
the built-in safety device and starts the electronic spark. The front burner
and pilot will ignite. Check that the burner has lit and continue to hold the
button down for up to 15 seconds. The spark will continue while the button
is held down.
2. If the burner does not remain alight, Push the Ignition/Low button (a) again
and release it. This will return it to the 'OFF' position. Wait 30 seconds,
then repeat the ignition procedure.
The Ignition/Low button (a) MUST BE in the 'OFF' position before attempting re-ignition.
NOTE

ADJUSTING HEAT

The Slimfire has three heating settings LOW (a), MEDIUM (b) and HIGH (c). Press each of the control buttons
in order from right to left, this will ignite additional burners and modulate the fan speed as shown in diagram below.
There is no need to hold the buttons for 15 seconds when adjusting the heat. The relationship
between the burner operation and the fan speed are pre-set and can not be independently
adjusted.
NOTE
BUTTON
Fan Speed
Front Burner
Rear Burner
MJ/h Usage

FAN OPERATION

The fan will operate automatically when the heater warms up, and will stop when the combustion chamber cools.
When the heater is on the HIGH setting the fan will operate on high speed when the heater is hot.
When the heater is on the' low' or MEDIUM heat setting, the fan will operate on slow speed when the heater is hot.
When the heater is on the LOW setting the fan may turn off as the heater cools and restart when warm again.
The fan may continue to operate on slow speed when the burners have been extinguished until the heater cools
down.

TURNING OFF

To turn the heater 'OFF' push and release any of the operated control buttons from left to
right in sequence until all are released.

POWER OUTAGE

If there is a power failure when the heater is in operation the overheat protection may shut off the
gas to protect the heater. In the event of a power failure, turning the heater to its lowest setting
may allow the heater to continue operating without overheating. The fan will not work without
NOTE
electrical power.
Rinnai
IGNITION / LOW
LOW
HIGH
OFF
Natural Propane
7.7 9.0
MEDIUM
LOW
LOW
LOW
Natural Propane
14.2 15.8
10
IGN
HIGH MED ~
LOW
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
Natural Propane
25.0 25.0
RIBF25 OIM