Smartstart Pre-Heat System; Preheat Function; Preheat Operation; Water Controller Functions - Rinnai Infinity 26 Operation & Installation Manual

SMARTSTART PRE-HEAT SYSTEM

The "Preheat" function works in conjunction with various Rinnai water heater models when the separately installed
and optional Rinnai "Smartstart®" module is installed.
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Preheat Function

When the "Preheat" function is activated and used in accordance with these instructions, water in the pipework
connected between the water heater and the hot water outlets in your house is warmed before any outlets are
opened. This results in water savings and added convenience.

Preheat Operation

1. Ensure that the hot water unit is on (temperature digits are displayed in the digital monitor
one water controller is fitted press the "Priority Transfer" button
controller. The "Controller Priority" indicator
water controller and that the hot water unit is ready to deliver hot water.
2. Select the desired temperature using the "Temperature Control" buttons
displayed in the digital monitor
3. Press the "Preheat" button
signifying that the preheat system has been activated.
4. Wait for the "In Use" indicator
the water in the pipework has now been pre-warmed and is ready for delivery, and that a hot water tap can
now be opened.
The waiting time may be longer or shorter depending on your particular installation configuration.
For best results always wait for the "In Use" indicator
NOTE
The preheat function is cancelled 5 minutes after activation and the "Preheat" indicator
out. This is to conserve energy. To reactivate, simply repeat steps 2-4 above.
If the "Preheat" button
indicator 2
will go out after a short time and will not affect the other functions of the water controller or water
heater.
When deluxe Bathroom water controllers are fitted, after using the Shower Saver / Bath Fill
function wait 30 seconds before activating the 'Preheat' function. Attempting to use the 'Preheat'
function earlier will result in voice prompts being repeated until the system is reset. The system
can be reset by pressing the "On /Off" button twice.

Water Controller Functions

Water controller functions such as temperature control and transfer of priority between multiple controllers are not
affected by the operation of the preheat. Such functions are described in the applicable sections of this manual.
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once. The "Preheat" indicator
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to go out (this may take 2 to 5 minutes). When this happens it signifies that
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is pressed and the 'Smartstart' preheat unit is not installed, the "Preheat"
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will still light however there will be no preheat function. The "Preheat" indicator
WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL
1 Preheat Button
Used to start and stop Smartstart preheater
Preheat Indicator
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Indicates that Smartstart preheater is activated*
3 Digital Monitor
4 On/Off Button
5 Controller Priority Indicator
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6 Temperature Control Buttons
Water Heater "In Use" Indicator
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8 Priority Transfer Button
9 Water Heater On Indicator
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will illuminate to confirm that priority has been assigned to this
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and the "In Use" indicator
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7 to go out before opening a hot water tap.
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to pass on priority to your desired water
until the required temperature is
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will illuminate,
will go
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