Rinnai MC-503RC Operation And Installation Manual

Rinnai MC-503RC Operation And Installation Manual

Wireless water controller

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Operation / Installation Manual
This manual applies ONLY to the Rinnai MC-503RC wireless water controllers and transceivers.
This manual does NOT apply to MC-502RC wireless water controllers and transceivers.
This manual must be used in conjunction with the Rinnai Water Heater Operation / Installation Manual
supplied with Rinnai water heaters.
MC-503RC water controllers are compatible ONLY with current Rinnai water heater and water controller
models.
Refer to the table on page 5 of this manual to confirm the maximum number and combination of
controllers that can be fitted to your Rinnai water heater model.
For information regarding compatibility with other Rinnai water heater and water controller models
contact Rinnai.
This wireless water controller and transceiver
must be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's Installation Instructions.
Water Heater
On/Off
Temp. Volume
Max Temp.
Maintenance
Entry
Controllers
No. 1
No. 2
No. 3
MC
Model: MC-503RC
Wireless Water
Controller
All Rinnai gas products
are A.G.A. certified.
This Appliance complies
with AS 3498:2009
SAI GLOBAL LIC. W208

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  • Page 1 This manual applies ONLY to the Rinnai MC-503RC wireless water controllers and transceivers. This manual does NOT apply to MC-502RC wireless water controllers and transceivers. This manual must be used in conjunction with the Rinnai Water Heater Operation / Installation Manual supplied with Rinnai water heaters.
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    GENERAL WATER CONTROLLER INFORMATION ..........5 TEMPERATURE CONTROL ......................5 WATER CONTROLLER COMBINATIONS AND CONFIGURATIONS ........6 USING WIRELESS WATER CONTROLLERS............7 ABOUT THE WIRELESS WATER CONTROLLER (MC-503RC)..........7 TURNING ON THE WATER HEATER ..................7 ADJUSTING TEMPERATURE ..................... 7 TRANSFERRING PRIORITY BETWEEN WATER CONTROLLERS........... 8 USING CHILD LOCK FUNCTION ....................
  • Page 4: Important Information

    Rinnai wireless water controllers must not be used in the vicinity of other devices if radio interference with such devices could result in a dangerous situation, unless it is verified that interference will not occur.
  • Page 5: General Water Controller Information

    Universal and Wireless and water controllers allow temperature selection only. Deluxe water controllers allow temperature selection, have a clock function and the Deluxe Bathroom water controller has a shower saver / bath fill function is also available, contact Rinnai for further information regarding Deluxe water controllers or visit www.rinnai.com.au.
  • Page 6: Water Controller Combinations And Configurations

    Note that when a MC-100V is fitted it will always functions as a master controller, this is the default setting and can not be changed. • Up to TWO BC-100V water controllers can be installed. • The FOURTH water controller in any installation MUST BE a MC-503RC-S or a MC-601Q. Rinnai Australia Operation Manual...
  • Page 7: Using Wireless Water Controllers

    USING WIRELESS WATER CONTROLLERS ABOUT THE WIRELESS WATER CONTROLLER (MC-503RC) COMMUNICATIONS STATUS BATTERY STATUS Full battery indicator. Signal strength indicator Low battery indicator. Strong signal Weak signal Replace battery indicator, when flashing. Out of range indicator Communications indicator WATER HEATER 'IN USE' INDICATOR...
  • Page 8: Transferring Priority Between Water Controllers

    If the water heater is turned ‘Off’ whilst hot water outlets are open it can not be turned back ‘On’ until all hot water outlets have been closed. Child lock is de-activated during a battery change or when batteries fail. Rinnai Australia Operation Manual...
  • Page 9: Wireless Water Controllers Batteries

    Battery life is approximately 1 year. • Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions. Remove batteries if the water controller is not going to be used for a long period. This will help avoid damage from leaking batteries. Rinnai Australia Operation Manual...
  • Page 10: SmartstartĀ® Pre-Heat Operation

    'IN USE' INDICATOR Preheat Function The “preheat” function works in conjunction with various Rinnai water heater models and the separately installed and optional Rinnai “Smartstart®” module. 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.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR CODES Your Rinnai Continuous Flow water heaters has a self diagnostic capability. If a fault occurs, an Error Code will flash on the digital monitor of your water controllers and on the status monitor* on the front cover of the water heater. This assists with diagnosing the fault, and may enable you to overcome a problem without a service call.
  • Page 12: Service

    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 National Help Line.
  • Page 13: Installation Manual

    INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLATION GENERAL ..................14 RINNAI WIRELESS WATER CONTROLLERS ................14 GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION ..................14 POSITIONING OF TRANSCEIVER AND WIRELESS WATER CONTROLLERS ......15 TRANSCEIVER INSTALLATION ................16 MOUNTING & CONNECTING THE TRANSCEIVER ..............16 SETTING THE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE AT THE TRANSCEIVER ........... 16 WIRELESS WATER CONTROLLER INSTALLATION ..........17...
  • Page 14: Installation General

    GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION Rinnai Wireless Transceivers can be connected to the current range of water heater models by the end user in accordance with these Instructions. These water heaters contain the ‘Ezi connect’ cable connector and a qualified trades person is not required.
  • Page 15: Positioning Of Transceiver And Wireless Water Controllers

    The water controllers must be installed at least 400 mm above the highest part of a sink, basin or bath. The MC-503RC wireless water controller is a water resistant device, however excessive exposure to water such as immersion may result in damage to the NOTE controller.
  • Page 16: Transceiver Installation

    ‘Max Temp’ button until 55 is displayed. Max Temp. Maimtenance Refer to “Master and Sub controllers and temperatures” on page 14 for information regarding using of the maximum temperatures with wireless water controllers. NOTE Rinnai Australia Installation Manual...
  • Page 17: Wireless Water Controller Installation

    8. Apply one of the self-adhesive identification stickers to the rear of the controller, ensuring that the Master Controller sticker is only applied to the wireless water controller tuned to channel MC. Press once Press approximately 3 seconds Press once to start the tuning process, this takes approximately 5 seconds Press once Rinnai Australia Installation Manual...
  • Page 18: Installing Multiple Wireless Water Controllers

    BC-100V or MC-601Q (not programmed as a Master Controller) will automatically be assigned to an available channel other than the MC channel. Install the wireless water controllers to any of the unassigned channels following steps 1 to 8 on page 17. Rinnai Australia Installation Manual...
  • Page 19: Mounting The Wireless Water Controller

    31.5 13.8 66.6 ADDITIONAL WATER CONTROLLER MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS. The MC-503RC uses a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) for the digital NOTE monitor. Light reflections can make the LCD difficult to see at direct eye level. For best results when Installing the MC-503RC mount the water controller lower than your eye-level to avoid these light reflections.
  • Page 20: Contact Information

    Tel: 1800 000 340 U340-1332(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 National Help Line. Rinnai recommends that this 060 00012 38238 9 appliance be serviced every 3 years.

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