Installation Instructions; Installer Qualifications; General Instructions - Rinnai FC510 Installation And Operation Manual

Installer Qualifications

A licensed professional must install the appliance,
inspect it, and leak test it before use. The warranty
will be voided due to improper installation.
The installer should have skills such as:
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gas sizing
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connecting gas lines and electricity
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knowledge of applicable national, state, and
local codes
If you lack these skills, contact a licensed professional.
Type of installation
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This appliance is equipped only for use with type of
gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is
not convertible for use with other gases.
Installation Steps
General Instructions .......................................... 4
Determine Installation Location ........................ 6
Clearances .......................................................... 6
Gas Connection .................................................. 7
Electricity ........................................................... 8
Checklist for Gas and Electricity ........................ 8
Final Checklist .................................................... 8

General Instructions

DO NOT
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Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air.
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Do not use substitute parts that are not authorized
for this appliance.
WARNING
This appliance is available in natural gas or propane
versions. The appliance cannot be field converted
from one gas type to the other.
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Installation Instructions

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INFORMATION
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The installation must conform with local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, with the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA
B149.1. If installed in a manufactured home, the
installation must conform with the Manufactured
Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24
CFR, Part 3280 and/or CAN/SCA Z240 MH Series,
Mobile Homes.
The appliance, when installed, must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
The appliance and its appliance main gas valve
must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of that system
at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa)
(13.84 in W.C.).
You must follow the installation instructions and
those in Care and Maintenance for adequate
combustion air intake and exhaust.
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to
shut off, turn off the manual gas control valve to
the appliance.
Keep the installation location free of chemicals
such as cleaners that produce fumes. These fumes
can damage components and reduce the life of
your appliance.
Do not spray aerosols near the heater while it is in
use. Many aerosols contain butane gas and can be
a fire hazard. Use of aerosols, paint, polishes, etc.
while the heater is in use may also create odors as
well as irritate the eyes and sinuses.