Abnormal Flame Pattern - Rinnai RHFE 952 ETRN Operation & Installation Manual

COMMISSIONING

ABNORMAL FLAME PATTERN

After installation and commission, check the flame pattern is normal.
Each Rinnai Gas Fire has a distinct flame pattern. The flame should look the same every time the heater is started,
after an initial warm up period of approximately 15 minutes.
Abnormal flame performance and/or pattern can indicate a problem with the heater, such as blocked gas injectors,
incorrectly installed / inadequate flue system or the Ceramic logs / stones and or burner media may be incorrectly
placed.
If any of the signs below occur, please contact Rinnai.
NORMAL FLAME PATTERN
Key signs of abnormal flame performance:
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Appliance turns 'OFF' soon after start up and does not relight.
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Continued difficulty or delay in establishing a flame
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Flame appears overly orange-yellow.
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Flame appears either very short or very long.
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Flame only burns part way across the burner.
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Severe soot building up on the inside of the glass or on logs.
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Continuous unusual smell from the appliance.
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Continued difficulty or delay in establishing a flame.
This appliance incorporates a live fuel effect and is designed to operate with luminous flames. This
may leave slight carbon deposition as part of its normal operation.
NOTE
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ABNORMAL FLAME PATTERN
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