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MODEL MC-503RC Water Heater On/Off Temp. Volume Max Temp. Maintenance Entry Controllers No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 Wireless Water Controller Operation & Installation Manual...
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Refer to the Water Heater Operation / Installation Manual to confirm the maximum number and combination of water 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.
LIPD's is unlikely, it is not guaranteed interference will not occur� 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.
Universal and Wireless water controllers allow for temperature selection only. Both Deluxe water controllers have a clock display and the Deluxe Bathroom water controller also has a shower saver / bath fill function. Contact Rinnai for further information regarding Wireless and Deluxe water controllers or visit www.rinnai.com.au.
WATER CONTROLLER OPERATION WIRELESS WATER CONTROLLER (MC-503RC) BATTERY STATUS COMMUNICATIONS 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...
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 HW_CF_Wireless Controller – OIM...
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 HW_CF_Wireless Controller – OIM...
WATER CONTROLLER OPERATION SMARTSTART PRE-HEAT SYSTEM The “Preheat” function is only available on Rinnai water heater models installed in conjunction with the optional Rinnai “Smartstart®” module� NOTE Preheat Button (Used to start and stop Smartstart preheater) Preheat Indicator (Indicates that Smartstart preheater is activated*)
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 where fitted on the status monitor on the front cover of the water heater.
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 or the Hot Water Service Line (contact numbers for which are on the back cover of this manual).
Rinnai Universal and Deluxe wired water controllers, contact Rinnai or visit: www�rinnai�com�au� Rinnai wireless transceivers may be connected to the current range of water heaters fitted with 'Ezi connect' by the end user in accordance with these instructions. An appropriately licensed tradesperson is not required for this task, yet may be engaged by the end-user for convenience.
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For such extended conditions a 15 metre communication cable Part No. 92099241 is available for purchase from Rinnai. An alternative per metre communication cable option (up to 20 metres) is also available, Part No. 92078609.
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Connecting Multiple Communication Cable(s) Transceivers and wired water controllers operate at an extra low voltage (12 Volts DC) which is supplied from When the water heater. ONLY Rinnai supplied communication Terminating cables may be used. Optional longer communication Three Cables cabling is available from Rinnai.
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To install wired water controllers on Infinity Touch models water heaters, an additional controller loom Part No� 92099961 is required� IMPORTANT This controller loom MUST be installed by an appropriately licensed tradesperson� Rinnai HW_CF_Wireless Controller – OIM...
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Removal of the existing connectors of the communication cable(s) will need to be removed prior to termination. (MC-145V, MC-503RC-M) (MC-91Q, MC-601Q, BC-145V) Controllers are not polarity sensitive, however to avoid confusion it is recommended that like coloured wires be terminated together.
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To close full turn Open the battery compartment with a full turn anti- clockwise clockwise. Insert the batteries observing the correct polarity. Close the battery compartment with a full turn clockwise Rinnai HW_CF_Wireless Controller – OIM...
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. The LED will go out to signify that this channel is now unassigned. Removing the batteries from the wireless controller will reset the wireless controller and complete the No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 process. Rinnai HW_CF_Wireless Controller – OIM...
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Slide the wireless water controller back into the wall mounting bracket. ADDITIONAL WATER CONTROLLER MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS. The MC-503RC uses Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) for the digital monitor� Light IMPORTANT reflections can make the LCD difficult to see at direct eye level. For best results when Installing MC-503RC and MC-145V mount the remote controller lower than your eye-level to avoid these light reflections.
SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS Model MC-503RC MC-503RC (all dimensions in mm) Transceiver Wireless Water Controller Height Width 66.6 Depth Vertical Mounting Hole Centres 157 (i) 31.5 Hole Height from Bracket Base 13.8 Height Controller Above Bracket 81.7 (i) The vertical alignment of the mounting holes for the transceiver are offset 25mm from each other and 12.25mm off the body centreline.
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(National calls from public phones in Australia are free.) For further information visit www.rinnai.com.au or email enquiry@rinnai.com.au 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.
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