Cooling) • StarPro Ducted Gas Heaters and Evaporative Cooling Your specialist Rinnai Dealer has divided your home into zones that can • Zoning is not available during Evaporative Cooling mode be operated and controlled separately. The exact configuration of your •...
1.0 ZONEPLUS – AT A GLANCE NC-6 Networker Controller Primary user interface with LCD display. Where multiple NC-6s are installed, the “Master” Networker Controller can be identified by the Zone word “Clock” displayed adjacent to Key “5” when system is OFF. One room or a group of rooms, normally selected on the basis of usage or that have similar heating or cooling needs.
1.1 ZonePlus Sensors / Components Diagram 1. NC-6 Networker Controller Diagram 2. NT-1 Remote Temperature Sensor Note: These components do not require batteries.
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Table 1: Networker NC-6 Functions The On/Off Button This is the button to turn the Networker ON or OFF The Function Key The Function Key, when used in conjunction with Keys “1” & “2”, allows the user to perform specialised functions such as message repeating and Networker locking The Mode Key If both Heating and Cooling systems are connected to the Networker, this Key allows you to switch between them.
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Table 1: Networker NC-6 Functions (Cont’d) Flame Symbol The flame symbol will appear on the display when the heater is switched on. This symbol will flash during cool down at the end of the heating cycle Fan Symbol The fan symbol will appear on the display when the heater is switched on. This symbol will flash during cool down at the end of the heating cycle.
1.2 ZonePlus System Configuration - Summary Below is a summary of your system’s configuration. A detailed version of this table (located in the Appendix) should also be completed by your installer and retained for future reference. able 2: System Configuration Summary ZONEPLUS SYSTEM CONFIGURATION - TO BE COMPLETED BY INSTALLER ...
1.3 The Comfort Schedule Use the templates located in the Appendix to customize your personal “Comfort Schedule”. NC-6 Networker Controllers and NT-1 Remote Temperature First you need to decide what time you want each of the Periods to Sensors are programmed from factory with a default “Comfort begin for the Day Block selected, i.e.
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Table 4. MTSP Comfort Schedule Example (2 zone system example is shown) ZONE A Wake Leave Return Pre-Sleep (Optional) Sleep Living Time Heat° Cool° Time Heat° Cool° Time Heat° Cool° Time Heat° Cool° Time Heat° Cool° 7.00 8.00 5.00 10.30 Mon - Fri 8.00 8.00...
Quick Start Guide: Heating MULTI TEMPERATURE POINT SYSTEMS (MTSP) 1. Press the Mode Key “M” until “Heating” is displayed at the A MTSP system provides you with ultimate conditioning bottom of the screen flexibility, allowing you to set the temperature of each zone 2.
2.2 Setting the Time & Day 2.3 User Settings Accessing the user settings allows you to customise certain This is to be done at the NC-6 Master Controller, identified by features on the NC-6 display and modify “Auto Program” the word “Clock” opposite Key “5” or the Clock Key. functions;...
2.4 Zone Identification system is ON the installed zones are displayed adjacent to Keys “4” Your Rinnai Dealer has divided your home into zones that can be & “5”, as shown in Diagram 6. operated and controlled separately. The exact configuration of your...
2.5 Manual Operation 3. Turn the Networker ON and press the “AUTO” Key until “Manual” appears in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen Operating your system in “Manual” will require you to turn zones ON 4. The Zone (“A” in Diagram 7) Set Temperature (24°C in Diagram 7) and OFF as desired and adjust zone temperature set points will now appear at the top of the screen.
2.6 Automatic Operation This will require you to enter the Period start time, desired Heating (and Cooling) temperatures for each “Period”, “Day” Block and zone. For The Networker allows you operate your system automatically in an example of this please refer to Table 4. Take a few moments to accordance with a predetermined “Comfort Schedule”...
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Programming the Comfort Schedule: 10. Change Zone When programming of the first zone is complete (typically “A”) you 1. Turn the Networker OFF and confirm you are in your desired Mode, will need to now program the remaining zones. To enter another either Heating or Cooling.
2.6.2 Operating in “Auto” Diagram 10: NC-6 MTSP Temporary Override Display 1. Determine the desired Mode, either Heating or Cooling, by pressing the Mode Key marked “M” to select. The bottom of the screen will read “Heating” or “Cooling” (if installed) 2.
2.6.4 Advancing the Current “Auto Program” Period You may wish to skip to the next Period, e.g. advance from “Wake” to “Leave”. 1. With the unit ON and in “Auto Program”, press Key “2” to advance the Period 2. Key “2”, normally the “Adv Period” Key, has now become the “Cancel Adv Period”...
Quick Start Guide: Heating 3.0 SINGLE TEMPERATURE SET POINT SYSTEMS (STSP) 1. Press the Mode Key “M” until “Heating” is displayed at the A STSP system provides you with the capability of setting one bottom of the screen temperature for Heating and another temperature for Cooling. 2.
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Diagram 11. STSP NC-6 Networker Controller Set Temperature Room (zone) Temperature Digital Clock On / Off Symbol Set Temp Marker Flame Auto Program Symbol or Manual Auto Program Mode or Manual (Heating / Cooling) Mode Zone Keys Selected Rotary Dial...
3.2 Setting the Time & Day When the system is ON, only the zones that have been installed and configured by the installer will be displayed on the screen adjacent Please refer to section 2.2 to Keys “4” & “5”, as shown in Diagram 12. 3.3 User Settings The zone Arrows: •...
3.6 Automatic Operation To operate your system in “Manual”: The Networker allows you operate your system automatically in 1. Use the On / Off button to turn the Networker OFF accordance with a predetermined “Comfort Schedule” (also 2. If you have multiple appliances on the network, press the Mode Key known as the “Auto Program”).
3.6.1 Programming Your Comfort Schedule “Heating” to “Cooling” and vice-versa, this must be conducted prior to entering the programming screen You may alter the default “Auto Program” to suit your 3. Press the “PROG” Key and you will notice the word “Auto requirements.
3.6.2 Operating in “Auto Program” To temporarily override the “Auto Program”: 1. Determine the desired Mode, either Heating or Cooling by pressing 1. The unit must be ON and in “Auto Program” the Mode Key marked “M” to select. The bottom of the screen will 2.
5.0 NETWORKER - SECURITY 4.0 OPERATING THE FAN ONLY - MTSP & STSP To prevent any unwanted alterations being made to the Heating or Cooling settings, the Networker can be locked using a 4-digit PIN. Another benefit of a ZonePlus system is its capability to turn on the main circulation fan only to assist with the circulation of air.
5.3 Unlocking the Networker 1. Press the Function “Fn” button, followed immediately by Key “2”. The screen will then display "Enter Your PIN number to lock the 1. Press the Function “Fn” button followed immediately by Key “2”. system". DO NOT enter numbers at this stage, please continue to The screen will now display "Enter Your PIN to unlock the system"...
6.1 Fault Message Retrieval Diagram 19: NC-6 Fault Display When the only appears, to retrieve the last scrolling message, press the Function “Fn” button then Key “1” quickly after to Scrolling Message repeat the message. Note: If no message appears it means the event has passed. The Spanner message(s) that may have been displayed could be advising past appliance operations or faults.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting your Installer, please consult the Troubleshooting Guide below, and also the Owner’s Manuals accompanying your heating or cooling equipment. Table 7: Troubleshooting Guide Problem / Condition Potential Cause / Remedy An error message appears on the Refer to the section on Error Codes and follow the check lists. Networker Display shows “Fan run hours When the operating hours logged for an appliance exceeds the predetermined period, the...
Appendix Table 8: MTSP Comfort Schedule - Zones A & B Comfort Schedule Wake Leave Return Pre-Sleep (Optional) Sleep ZONE A Heat ° Cool ° Heat ° Cool ° Heat ° Cool ° Heat ° Cool ° Heat ° Cool ° Time Time Time...
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Table 8: (cont’d) – Zones C & D Wake Leave Return Pre-Sleep (Optional) Sleep ZONE C Heat ° Cool ° Heat ° Cool ° Heat ° Cool ° Heat ° Cool ° Heat ° Cool ° Time Time Time Time Time Wake Leave...
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Table 9: STSP Comfort Schedule Wake Leave Return Pre-Sleep (Optional) Sleep Heat ° Cool ° Heat ° Cool ° Heat ° Cool ° Heat ° Cool ° Heat ° Cool ° Time Time Time Time Time Mon - Fri Zone A On / Off On / Off On / Off...
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Table 10: ZonePlus System Configuration ZonePlus SYSTEM CONFIGURATION HEATING ONLY DUAL COMFORT HEATING & EVAPORATIVE COOLING^ MULTI TEMPERATURE SET POINT (MTSP) SINGLE TEMPERATURE SET POINT (STSP) SYSTEM DESIGN CONDITIONS & PARAMETERS Maximum no. of Zones for HEATING: Maximum no.
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Table 11: Networker Error Codes Error Code Potential Cause / Remedy These errors indicate that an overheat condition has occurred on the heater. The heater's fan will be forced to operate at maximum speed. Check there are sufficient outlets or zones open “40”, “41”, “42”...
Terms of Warranty – Australia Rinnai Australia Pty Ltd. ABN: 74 005 138 769, 100 Atlantic Drive, Keysborough VIC 3173 NOTICE TO CONSUMERS UNDER AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonable foreseeable loss or damage.
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“Certificate(s) of Occupancy” means certificate(s) issued by the local government authority (or similar organisation) which certifies that a home can be occupied. “Installation Site” means the site at which the Product is originally installed. “Normal Business Hours” means 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. “Operating/Installation Instructions”...
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12. “Qualified Installer” means the qualified installation contractor who is responsible for performing the installation work in the manner prescribed by local and statutory regulations, including compliance with any relevant and to Rinnai specifications, including Australian Standards. 13. “Residential & Light Commercial Applications” means any Product for use in residential or light commercial applications where a) the Product is solely used for the purpose of human comfort;...
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Up to 4 year extended warranty (in addition to the standard warranty period listed above) applies on selected Option products when you opt in to the Rinnai Service Advantage program. This program has terms and conditions, including the requirement for scheduled servicing of the product by Rinnai.
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Business Hours by an Authorised Service Representative. Repair by persons other than an Authorised Service Representatives may void the Warranty. Alternatively to clause 2.3 above, Rinnai can at its discretion elect to pay you an amount equivalent to the cost of repairing or replacing the Product.
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Service or Owner’s Manual; complies with clause 8 below (titled "Purchaser's Responsibilities"); notifies Rinnai within 30 days of a defect occurring or, in the case of a latent defect, becoming apparent, that a claim is being made under this Warranty; and provides, in support of the claim made under this Warranty, a Proof of Purchase.
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damage, problems or failure resulting from improper operation and/or inadequate maintenance by the Purchaser (refer Purchaser’s Responsibilities section below); damage, problems or failure resulting from improper or faulty installation. The Product must be installed by a Qualified Installer in accordance with applicable regulations. Where applicable, Certificate(s) of Compliance must be obtained by the purchaser from the Qualified Installer and presented to the Authorised Service Representative;...
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Any advice or recommendations given by such parties, including advice about Product fitness for purpose and overall system design, sizing and application are not the responsibility of Rinnai. This includes but is not limited to the heat load calculations, airflow and system balancing.
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Except where inconsistent with the purchaser’s statutory rights and the rights given by this Warranty, all liabilities of Rinnai for any direct, special, indirect or consequential loss or damage, any damage or expense for personal injury or any loss or destruction of property, arising directly or indirectly from the use or inability to use the Product or any of its parts and/or servicing the Product, are expressly excluded.
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The Purchaser must pay all costs and expenses in respect of: any service call out fee if the Product is not accessible for service making the Product accessible for service, for example, restricted access or working at heights, or the labour cost for an additional person due to OHS requirements.
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Rinnai to enquire about alternative arrangements. If you wish to make a warranty claim in respect of any fixed Product, please contact Rinnai on the details set out below to make arrangements for an Authorised Service Representative to inspect the product.
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P.O. Box 460 Braeside, Victoria 3195 AU24752 Rinnai has a Service and Spare Parts network with personnel who are fully trained and equipped to give the best service on your Rinnai appliance. If your appliance requires service, please call our National Help Line. Rinnai recommends that this appliance be serviced at least every 2 years.