General Instructions; Materials Needed - Rinnai FC510 Installation And Operation Manual

General Instructions (continued)

A licensed professional should install the
appliance and inspect it before use.

When unpacking the appliance, check for the
correct gas type and for damage. The Operation
and Installation Manual and a manual gas valve
are included.

This appliance is intended for supplemental
heating only. The International Fuel Gas Code
Standard 620-6 "Prohibited Use" states that "One
or more unvented room heaters shall not be used
as a sole source of comfort heating in any
dwelling".

Do not install this appliance in a bedroom or
bathroom.

Do not install this appliance in a windy area such
as facing a window or near a door leading to the
outside.

If you move, check the gas type in your new area.
The local gas authority will be able to advise on
local regulations.

If the flooring is carpet, tile, or other combustible
material other than wood, then the appliance
must be installed on a metal or wood panel
extending the full width and depth of the
appliance.

This appliance discharges a large volume of warm
air next to the floor. Any particles in the air such
as cigarette smoke, lint, dust, or debris could
cause discoloration in nylon carpets containing
dyes or vinyl surfaces.

This appliance is not designed to be built into or
mounted directly in a wall

Rinnai suggests that a dedicated electrical circuit
with a 120VAC, 60 hz, 10 amp power source be
used.

A 1/8" test plug is provided for testing of
manifold differential pressure. It is located on the
modulating gas valve.

The flow of combustion and ventilation air must
not be obstructed.

Note that in some regions, an unvented gas
heater will increase the amount of humidity in the
room.
Prepare for installation
Parts included

Gas Fan Convection Heater

Anchors

Screws

Manual Gas Shut Off Valve

Floor Fixing Plate
Tools needed

Pipe wrenches (2)

Adjustable pliers

Screwdrivers (2)

Wire cutters
Tools that might be needed

Saw

Threading machine with
heads and oiler

Steel pipe cutter

Materials needed


Soap solution or other
appropriate leak
detector solution.

Approved pipe thread
pipe sealant for either
natural gas or propane.
Fan Convector Manual

Gloves

Safety glasses
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Level
5