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Operation / Installation
This appliance shall be installed in accordance with:
• Manufacturer's Installation Instructions
• Current AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3500 & AS 5601
• Local Regulations and Municipal Building Codes including local OH&S requirements
This appliance must be installed, maintained and removed by an Authorised Person.
For continued safety of this appliance it must be installed operated and maintained
in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
Manual
Rinnai INFINITY 26 Smartstart
water heater with preheat function
To Suit Water Heater Model:
INFINITY 26 SMARTSTART
REU-VR2626WGP
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- Page 1 Operation / Installation Manual Rinnai INFINITY 26 Smartstart water heater with preheat function To Suit Water Heater Model: INFINITY 26 SMARTSTART REU-VR2626WGP This appliance shall be installed in accordance with: • Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions • Current AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3500 & AS 5601 •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
USING MULTIPLE WATER CONTROLLERS ................... 13 COMBINING UNIVERSAL AND DELUXE WATER CONTROLLERS ............13 SMARTSTART PREHEAT OPERATION ..............14 ABOUT THE SMARTSTART PREHEAT SYSTEM..................14 TROUBLESHOOTING....................15 INSTALLATION MANUAL ..................17 ACCESSORIES ......................31 PRODUCT RECORDS .....................31 CONTACT INFORMATION ..................32 Rinnai Australia Operation Manual... - Page 4 INTENTIONALLY BLANK PAGE Rinnai Australia Operation Manual...
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Page 5: Regulatory Information
REGULATORY INFORMATION Your Rinnai Continuous Flow water heater has been certified by the Australian Gas Association. The A.G.A. Certification Number is shown on the data plate. The Rinnai "Smartstart" function incorporated in this water heater can preheat the water in the pipework between the water heater and the hot water outlets. This NOTE results in water savings and reduces waiting time for heated water at the outlets. -
Page 6: Features And Benefits
Congratulations on purchasing the latest technology temperature controlled Rinnai continuous flow water heating system with preheat function. • The Rinnai Continuous Flow water heater products NEVER RUN OUT of hot water. Whilst electricity, water and gas supplies are connected, hot water is available whenever hot water taps are open. -
Page 7: Important Information
The Rinnai INFINITY 26 Smartstart is INCOMPATIBLE with solar water heating systems. A dedicated range of solar compatible continuous flow water heaters is NOTE available from Rinnai. This appliance is factory pre-set to a temperature limit of 50°C or 55°C. Other limits, lower or higher are available on request. OFF! - Page 8 Controller will result default water heater causing the water to go cold. temperature of 50°C being selected. This is a Someone maybe in the middle of having a safety feature. shower or filling a bath. Rinnai Australia Operation Manual...
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Page 9: General Water Control Information
Only ONE MC-100V water controller can be installed. Up to TWO BC-100V water controllers can be installed. The FOURTH water controllers in any installation MUST BE a MC-91Q. Rinnai Australia Operation Manual... -
Page 10: Universal Water Controller
43°C. In addition, transfer of 'priority' between NOTE controllers is not possible. These are safety features. The 'beep' sound can be muted by pressing the 'Hot water temp' Up Down buttons simultaneously for more than 3 seconds. Rinnai Operation Manual... -
Page 11: How To Use Two Or More Universal Water Controllers
The ‘in use’ indicator will also go out. The burner will ignite again once the outgoing hot water temperature falls to that shown on the digital monitor (or the pre-set limit of the appliance). Rinnai Operation Manual... -
Page 12: Deluxe Kitchen Water Controller
To return to normal mode press the 'Mode' button once, if no buttons are pressed for a period of approximately 10 seconds the controller will return to normal mode. Voice prompts only available when Deluxe Bathroom water controller(s) are installed. NOTE Rinnai Australia Operation Manual... -
Page 13: Setting The Clock
1. Whilst hot water outlets are open the set temperature may be lowered. However it cannot then be raised above 43°C. In addition transfer of 'priority' between NOTE controllers is not possible. These are safety features. Rinnai Australia Operation Manual... -
Page 14: Deluxe Bathroom Water Controller
If more than one controller is fitted press the ‘Transfer’ button to transfer priority to the desired controller. Rinnai Australia Operation Manual... -
Page 15: Setting The Sound Options
1. Whilst hot water outlets are open the set temperature may be lowered. However it cannot then be raised above 43°C. In addition transfer of 'priority' between NOTE controllers is not possible. These are safety features. Rinnai Australia Operation Manual... -
Page 16: Operating The Shower Saver / Bath Fill Function
The 'Shower Saver / Bath Fill' button will illuminate and a voice prompt and tone will sound. During 'Shower Saver / Bath Fill' operations the 'Bath' indicator will also be displayed in the Deluxe Kitchen water controller digital monitor (when fitted). Rinnai Australia Operation Manual... -
Page 17: Using Multiple Water Controllers
Universal and Deluxe water controllers can be combined and will function as described in other sections of the Water Heater Operation / Installation Manual. Refer to page 5 to confirm the maximum number and combination of controllers that can be fitted to your water heater model. Rinnai Australia Operation Manual... -
Page 18: Smartstart Preheat Operation
Other Controller Functions Controller functions such as temperature control and transfer of priority between multiple controllers is not affected by the operation of the preheat. Such functions are described in the applicable sections of this manual. Rinnai Australia Operation Manual... -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
In all cases, you may be able to clear the Error Code simply by turning the hot water tap OFF, then ON again. If this does not clear the Error Code, try pushing the On/Off button OFF, then ON again. If the Error Code still remains, contact Rinnai for advice. - Page 20 INTENTIONALLY BLANK PAGE Rinnai Australia Operation Manual...
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Page 21: Installation Manual
DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS ....................22 HORIZONTAL OBSTRUCTIONS ......................24 MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS ........................24 WATER CONTROLLER INSTALLATION..............25 RINNAI WATER CONTROLLERS ......................25 POSITIONING OF WATER CONTROLLERS ................... 25 WATER CONTROLLER CABLES ......................25 FITTING THE ‘UNIVERSAL’ WATER CONTROL (MC-91Q) ..............25 OPTIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR THE ‘UNIVERSAL’... -
Page 22: General Installation Instructions
Installation, Service and Removal MUST BE by an Authorised Person only. ABOUT THIS APPLIANCE This appliance combines both a Rinnai continuous flow gas water heater and a Rinnai Smartstart “Preheat” system. When the Smartstart "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. -
Page 23: General System Components
11 12 Outlets to Personal Hygiene areas to be tempered to 50°C as per AS/NZS3500.4 Rinnai INFINITY 26 Smartstart Water Controller (One water controller MUST BE fitted) Gas inlet connection R¾ (20mm) Cold water inlet connection R¾ (20mm) Hot water outlet connection R¾ (20mm) Heating loop return connection R¾... -
Page 24: Pipe Sizing
‘Maximum’ rated water supply pressures in Table 1 are exceeded. To achieve the rated flow, the ‘Minimum’ water supply pressures in Table 1 must be supplied. The water heaters will operate at lower pressures but will not achieve the rated flow. Contact Rinnai for ‘gravity fed’ or ‘low pressure’ installations. -
Page 25: Mounting The Appliance
Refer to the ‘Water Heater and Controllers Installation Configurations’ section of this document. Purge gas and cold water supply lines to remove air and swarf before final connection of the appliance. Swarf in either the gas or water supplies may cause damage. Rinnai Australia Installation Manual... -
Page 26: Dimensions And Specifications
GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS Table 1. Rinnai Australia Installation Manual... - Page 27 A flue terminal is considered to be a source of ignition. For appliance s not addressed above acceptance should be obtained from the Technical Regulator. FIGURE 6.2 (in-part) MINIMUM CLEARANCES REQUIRED FOR BALANCED FLUE TERMINALS, FAN-ASSISTED FLUE TERMINALS, ROOM-SEALED APPLIANCE TERMINALS AND OPENINGS OF OUTDOOR APPLIANCES Rinnai Australia Installation Manual...
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Page 28: Horizontal Obstructions
This will avoid the appliance failing to operate under windy conditions. MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS Dimension ‘h’ above does not apply when multiple Rinnai external water heaters of the same model are installed on the same vertical face with flue terminals at the same height. -
Page 29: Water Controller Installation
Operation section of this manual. Please refer to page 5 to confirm the maximum number and combination of water controllers that can be fitted. Other manufacturers water controllers are NOT compatible with Rinnai water heaters. Rinnai water controllers brought in from other countries are not compatible with NOTE Rinnai appliances sold in Australia. -
Page 30: Optional Programming For The 'Universal' Water Controller (Mc-91Q)
If the water controller in the kitchen is swapped with another controller (for example, the controller fitted in a bathroom), repeat STEP 1 for the controller moved from the kitchen to the bathroom. Then perform STEP 1 for the controller moved from bathroom to the kitchen. Rinnai Australia Installation Manual... -
Page 31: Fitting The 'Deluxe Kitchen' Water Controller (Mc-100V)
Fix the controller to the wall using the appropriate fixings as shown in Fig. 5, avoid over- tightening of fixings as this may cause damage. Once secured replace the face plate. Backing Seal Remove film to expose self-adhesive Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Rinnai Australia Installation Manual... -
Page 32: Connecting Communication Cables To The Water Heater
‘Ezi connect’ cable connector at the water heater. Extension cables are available from Rinnai. Alternatively, two core sheathed (double insulated) flex with minimum cross sectional area of 0.5mm² may be used. Cable lengths must not exceed 20 metres. -
Page 33: Commissioning
Turn the power 'on' at the power point socket. Turn a water controller 'ON' and select the maximum delivery temperature. Ensure building occupants do not have access to hot water outlets during this procedure. CAUTION Rinnai Australia Installation Manual... -
Page 34: Delivery Temperature
A commissioning check list is provided on the appliance front cover to enable the installer to step through the correct commissioning procedure when installing a Rinnai Continuous Flow water heater. The check list can also assist the installer to identify potential installation errors that may prevent the appliance from operating correctly. -
Page 35: Accessories
Sideways Flue Diverter Designed to redirect flue products when the gas booster is installed on a balcony. Contact Rinnai for further information about our accessory range and model suitability details. PRODUCT RECORDS Please take a moment to record the following information below for your own records. -
Page 36: Contact Information
Tel: 1800 000 340 U304-916X01(00) 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 Hot Water Service Line. Rinnai recommends that this appliance be serviced every 3 years.
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