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Rinnai C42e Service Manual
Rinnai C42e Service Manual

Rinnai C42e Service Manual

Tankless water heater

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This manual provides service information for the models
below. This table cross references each model to the
applicable page number for internal component
replacement instructions.
10
R/C42e, R/C53e
R70e,
12
R/C85e(PLUS)
R/C53i(PLUS),
12
R/C85i(PLUS)
14
R/C98e(ASME)
14
R/C98i(ASME)
16
V53e, R63LSe
R50LSi,
18
R75LSi-VA
R63LSe2,
18
R75LSe-VA
18
R94LSe-VA
18
R94LSi-VA
20
R75LSe-VB
20
R75LSi-VB
20
R94LSe-VB
20
R94LSi-VB
20
V53i
22
R98LSe(ASME)
22
R98LSi(ASME)
24
RC80HPe
24
RC80HPi
26
RC98HPe
26
RC98HPi
28
41
49
54
59
29
43
50
56
65
30
43
51
56
65
31
45
52
56
67
31
45
52
56
67
32
41
49
55
60
33
43
51
56
63
33
43
50
56
63
33
43
50
56
63
33
43
51
56
63
34
47
50
56
63
34
47
51
56
63
34
47
50
56
63
34
47
51
56
63
35
43
51
56
63
36
45
52
58
67
36
45
52
58
67
37
47
53
56
68
37
47
53
56
68
38
48
53
56
68
38
48
53
56
68
Tankless Water Heater
Service Manual
Key to Trade Names in this Manual:
R/C
Indicates both the residential and
commercial versions. R/C42e includes
R42e and C42e.
RC
Indicates condensing water heater models.
(PLUS) Indicates that the Designer Plus models are
included. R/C85ePLUS includes R85e,
C85e, and R85ePLUS. On the side of the
water heater, the trade name includes a
"D", as in R85De.
69
(ASME) Indicates that the ASME models are
included. R98LSe(ASME) includes the
R98LSe and R98LSeASME.
72
-VA,-VB The trade names R75LSe, R75LSi,
76
R94LSe, and R94LSi have been given to
both the VA and VB series of water
heaters. Pay close attention to the
80
particular model number when referencing
82
electrical diagnostics, wire diagrams, gas
pressures, replacement instructions, and
69
for parts. When there is a difference –VA
or –VB will be specified.
76
72
Some of the trade names for models were changed
72
to indicate that their cartons included isolation valves
and a pressure relief valve. For service and repair
76
purposes the table below shows the equivalent
72
models.
76
Model with
72
valves in carton
76
RV53e
RV53i
76
RL75e
80
RL75i
82
RL94e
85
RL94i
88
RC80e
91
RC80i
94
RC98e
RC98i
Equivalent Model
V53e
V53i
R75LSe-VB
R75LSi-VB
R94LSe-VB
R94LSi-VB
RC80HPe
RC80HPi
RC98HPe
RC98HPi
100000098 Rev B

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Summary of Contents for Rinnai C42e

  • Page 1 Key to Trade Names in this Manual: below. This table cross references each model to the Indicates both the residential and applicable page number for internal component commercial versions. R/C42e includes replacement instructions. R42e and C42e. Indicates condensing water heater models.
  • Page 2 Manual Draining of the Water Heater ...... 40 R/C98e(ASME), R98LSe(ASME) ......80-81 Gas Control Assembly R/C98i(ASME), R98LSi(ASME) ......82-84 R/C42e, R/C53e, V53e, R63LSe ......41, 42 RC80HPe .............. 85-87 R/C53i(PLUS), R70e, R/C85e(PLUS), R/C85i(PLUS), R50LSi, V53i, R63LSe2, R75LSe-VA, R75LSi-VA, RC80HPi ..............88-90 R94LSe-VA, R94LSi-VA ........
  • Page 3 • Technical Sheets • Technical Bulletins Technical Support Technicians are available to assist in servicing issues. Contact Rinnai Technical Services at 1-800-621-9419. Recommended Tools • Volt/Ohm/Amp meter with test probes • Digital manometer or U tube type manometer with 14 inch water column (W.C.) scale, a hose and two 1/8 inch taps •...
  • Page 4 R98i 237,000 19,000 (37) 98 - 140 ºF (37-60 ºC) REU-V3237FFU R98iASME 237,000 19,000 (37) 98 - 140 ºF (37-60 ºC) REU-V3237FFU-ASME [1] Minimum activation flow is approximately 0.6 gallons/minute (2.3 liters/min) Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 100000098 Rev B...
  • Page 5 [2] Max temperature is 160 ºF (71 ºC) with the MCC-91 controller for commercial and hydronic applications only. [3] Max temperature is 185 ºF (85 ºC) with the MCC-91 controller for commercial and hydronic applications only. Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 100000098 Rev B...
  • Page 6 [2] Max temperature is 160 ºF (71 ºC) with the MCC-91 controller for commercial and hydronic applications only. [3] Max temperature is 185 ºF (85 ºC) with the MCC-91 controller for commercial and hydronic applications only. [4] Minimum activation flow is approximately 0.6 gallons/minute (2.3 liters/min). Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 100000098 Rev B...
  • Page 7 Diagnostic Codes The Rinnai water heater has the ability to check its own operation continuously. If a fault occurs, an error code will flash on the display of the remote controller. This assists with diagnosing the fault and may enable you to overcome a problem without a service call.
  • Page 8 Turn off all hot water taps. Press ON/OFF twice. Fill (Water will not flow when power returns). Air Supply or Exhaust Ensure Rinnai approved venting materials are being used. Blockage Check that nothing is blocking the flue inlet or exhaust. Check all vent components for proper connections.
  • Page 9 If the display is blank and clicking is coming from the unit, disconnect the water flow servo motor (RD, BL, BR, GY, YL). If the display come on then replace the water flow servo motor. Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 100000098 Rev B...
  • Page 10 11 ~ 13 VDC 3.5 - 3.9 K ohms 2 ~ 3 With the meter set on hertz scale, 60-350 hertz should be across the red and yellow wires at terminals 2 and 3. Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 100000098 Rev B...
  • Page 11 16 - 19 ohms Amp fuses There are two inline 3 amp glass fuses. Remove the fuse and check continuity through it. If there is continuity then the fuse is good. Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 100000098 Rev B...
  • Page 12 11 ~ 13 VDC 3.5 - 3.9 K ohms 2 ~ 3 With the meter set on hertz scale, 60-350 hertz should be across the red and yellow wires at terminals 2 and 3. Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 100000098 Rev B...
  • Page 13 16 - 19 ohms Amp fuses There are two inline 3 amp glass fuses. Remove the fuse and check continuity through it. If there is continuity then the fuse is good. Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 100000098 Rev B...
  • Page 14 Yellow - Black 11 ~ 13 VDC 2 ~ 3(B) With the meter set on hertz scale, 17-460 hertz should be across the white and black wires at terminals 2 and 4. Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 100000098 Rev B...
  • Page 15 * only when Frost Sensing Switch (D3) is ON Amp fuses There are two inline 3 amp glass fuses. Remove the fuse and check continuity through it. If there is continuity then the fuse is good. Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 100000098 Rev B...
  • Page 16 11 ~ 13 VDC 3.5 - 3.9 K ohms 3 ~ 2 With the meter set on hertz scale, 60-420 hertz should be across the white and black wires at terminals 2 and 4. Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 100000098 Rev B...
  • Page 17 24 - 28 ohms Amp fuses There are two inline 3 amp glass fuses. Remove the fuse and check continuity through it. If there is continuity then the fuse is good. Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 100000098 Rev B...
  • Page 18 11 ~ 13 VDC 3.5 - 3.9 K ohms 2 ~ 3 With the meter set on hertz scale, 60-420 hertz should be across the red and yellow wires at terminals 2 and 4. Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 100000098 Rev B...
  • Page 19 24 - 28 ohms Amp fuses There are two inline 3 amp glass fuses. Remove the fuse and check continuity through it. If there is continuity then the fuse is good. Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 100000098 Rev B...
  • Page 20 (DURING IGNITION) 15ºC/59ºF: 11.4-14.0 kΩ HEAT EXCHANGER TH 30ºC/86ºF: 6.4-7.8 kΩ OUTGOING WATER TH1 45ºC/113ºF: 3.6-4.5 kΩ OUTGOING WATER TH2 60ºC/140ºF: 2.2-2.7 kΩ AIR TEMPERATURE TH FFU (INDOOR) MODELS 105ºC/221ºF: 0.6-0.8 kΩ Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 100000098 Rev B...