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HOME OWNER / INSTALLER FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE OPERATING HEATER RCE-329A SILENT SERVANT CONVECTOR VENT-FREE SPACE HEATER Owner's Operation and Installation Manual ROM THE ROOM IN WHICH IT IS INSTALLED. PROVISIONS DEQUATE COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR MUST BE PROVIDED.
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WARNING IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. REFER TO THE OWNER'S INFORMATION MANUAL PROVIDED WITH THIS APPLIANCE. INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE SUPPLIER.
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SPECIFICATIONS Model Input Rating Input Rating Thermostat Weight Dimension Fan CFM BTU/H HIGH BTU/H LOW in pounds in inches Output RCE-329A-N 10,000 3,000 Height: 17 7/16" High:92 17.6 _/idth: 16 9/16" RCE-329A-P 10,000 3,400 Depth: 8 Low:53 "-N" Models are for Natural Gas. (Inlet Pressure within 5.5"--10.5"W.C.) "-N"...
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IMPORTANT POINTS UNPACK HEATER: Check for damage. (DO NOT INSTALL DAMAGED HEATER.) If heater is damaged, contact your supplier for advice. Before installing a heater, check the label for the correct gas type (see label on side of heater). Refer to local gas authority for confirmation of gas type if you are in doubt. INCLUDEDIN CARTON: Customers Operating Information/Manual Gas Valve...
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SAFETY POINTS Do not install this heater in areas where Do not move the heater while it is turned spray painting or plating is taking place, or in places such as hair dressers, where there may be a lot of fluff and dust, and where aerosols are used.
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SAFETY POINTS Do not place wet articles on this heater, the Do not allow children to put articles in the louvers. water may drip into the electrical parts. Supervise children playing near this heater. Ventilate the room when this heater is in Do not turn the heater off by unplugging from the wall, or while the fan is cooling the...
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USAGE AND INSTALLATION MUSTS Read these rules and the instructions carefully. Check all local codes. Failure to follow these could cause a malfunction of the heater resulting in death, serious bodily injury and/or property damage. This heater is designed for use only with one type of gas, either L.P.G. or Natural Gas. Make sure that the type of gas to be supplied to this unit matches that shown on the rating plate on the heater.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE BEFORE INSTALLATION The heater must be installed by a qualified service person according to this installation instructions. When used without adequate combustion and ventilation heater air may give off carbon monoxide. Check your local building codes for the proper method of installation. In the absence of local codes, this heater installation must conform with American National Standard (National Fuel Gas Code) ANSI Z223.1.
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Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where: a) Walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of 1 perm (6Xl0-"kg per pa-sec-m 2) or less with openings gasketed or sealed, and b) Weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors, and Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames, between sole plates and floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing,...
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Any compound used on the threaded joint of gas piping shall be a type which resists the action of liquefied petroleum gas. Supplied gas pressure must be within the limits shown in the specifications. After completion of gas pipe connections, all joints including the heater must be checked for gas- tightness by means of leak detector solution, soap and water, or an equivalent nonflammable solution, as applicable.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTION PLATE CONVECTOR RCE-329A FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire with an ignition device which automatically lights the...
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1> "n r" "o "_ TIME,q'EMP DISPLAY 1> Indk:ates that the ON ON TIMER INDICATOR temperatures or coded r" Shows either Timer mode is In operation, < .< 5"0 AUTO-OFF INDICATOR Indicales that the Indicates the thermo_tet-off ECONOMY iNDICATOR burner is alight and functionis acth_ted, INDICATORS Indicates that the...
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OPERATING YOUR NEW RCE-329A TURNING ON Press the ON/OFF button to operate the heater. The ON indicator will glow green. After approximately 20 seconds the spark generator will be heard before the burner ignites and the ON indicator glows red, indicating that the burner is alight.
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OPERATING YOUR NEW RCE-329A • ECONOMY MODE The Economy mode only operates when the heater is turned on. The Economy mode operates automatically. The Economy indicator will glow to show that the I =n°my Economy function is activated. C) _ O R_ter After the room is heated initially the air temperature be dropped to a lower level without affecting comfort.
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TIMER OPERATION • OFFTIMER OPERATION bed. This feature is useful on cold nights when the unit continues to operate after you have gone to "_ The OFF Timer can be selected when the heater is operating manually, in OFF, or in ON Timer mode. When the OFF Timer feature is selected, the heater will automatically switch off after 60 minutes.
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WARNING • Ensure the appliance is not positioned where warm air discharge will blow directly on " lwarm air will discharge into the room. Ensure there are n° °bstacles or f°reign materials directly in fr°nt °f the appliance where the someone sleeping.
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS This heater has been designed and constructed for a long performance life when installed and operated properly under normal conditions. Regular inspections, as outlined in this section, are strongly recommended as means of keeping your heater operating efficiently and safely throughout the season. Access to internal parts is from the front of the heater.
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=PU' or =PH" does not appear in the display, DO NOT make any adjustments. If you do not understand the following procedures, contact Rinnai America for assistance at 1(800)621-9419. This unit is designed to operate only on the gas type shown on the rating plate attached to the unit.
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