Installation Instructions; General Instructions - Rinnai Energysaver ES38P Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

General Instructions

WARNING
Do not use substitute materials.
Use only parts certified with the appliance.
If installation is at a location above
NOTICE
2001 ft (610 m), then follow the Adjust
Gas Pressure Settings procedure.
Appliance input ratings are based on
sea level operation and need not be
changed for operation up to 2000 ft
(610 m) elevation.
• A qualified service technician should install the
appliance and inspect it before use.
• If you move, check the gas type in your new area.
The local gas authority will be able to advise on
local regulations.
• The installation must conform with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural
Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
• A manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home
OEM installation must conform with the
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or, when such a
standard is not applicable, the standard for
Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI Z225.1, or
the standard for Gas Equipped Recreational
Vehicles and Mobile Housing, CSA Z240.4.
• The appliance, when installed, must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical
Code, CSA C22.1.
• The appliance and its appliance main gas valve
must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of that system at
test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
• The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply
piping system by closing its equipment shutoff valve
during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping
system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2
psi (3.5 kPa).
• If the flooring is carpet, tile, or other combustible
material other than wood, then the appliance must
be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the
full width and depth of the appliance.

Installation Instructions

• This appliance discharges a large volume of warm
• This appliance is not designed to built in.
• This appliance is only for use with the type of gas
• This appliance must not be connected to a chimney
• Rinnai suggests that a dedicated electrical circuit
• A test plug are provided for testing of manifold
• The appliance should be correctly sized for the
• Follow the installations instructions and those in
• The flow of combustion and ventilation air shall not
• Clearances to
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air next to the floor. Any particles in the air such as
cigarette smoke could cause discoloration in nylon
carpets containing dyes or vinyl surfaces.
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not
convertible for use with other gases unless a
certified kit is used. If conversion of the unit is
needed, conversions must be performed by a
qualified service provider at the owner's expense.
flue serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance.
with a 120VAC, 60 Hz, 10 amp power source be
used.
differential pressure. It is located on the modulating
gas valve.
space it is required to heat. It is recommended that
an Industry standard BTU Heat Loss Calculation be
conducted to determine the proper sizing.
Care and Maintenance for adequate combustion
and ventilation air.
be obstructed.
access the
appliance during
10"
(254 mm)
servicing are 10
inches (254
mm) from the
sides, 40 inches
(1 m) from the
front, and the
area shown
above the
appliance in the
picture.
3"
(76 mm)
clearance for
maintenance
6"
(153 mm)
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