INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ......................2 CERTIFICATION ............................2 CARTON CONTENTS ..........................2 ABOUT YOUR ENERGYSAVER ......................3 Control Panel Layout - RHFE-309FT / RHFE-559FT / RHFE-561FT .............. 3 SAFETY ..............................4 FEATURES ............................... 9 CUSTOMER INFORMATION - OPERATING ..................10 To turn the unit ‘ON’ ............................10 To turn the unit ‘OFF’...
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS This heater must be installed by an authorised person. The installation must conform to local regulations. The installation must also comply with the instructions supplied by Rinnai. Service and removal must be carried out by an authorised person.
4. Heater must not be located below a power socket-outlet. 5. The local gas and electrical authorities will be able to advise on local regulations. 6. Only the approved flue components specified by Rinnai must be used. Rinnai Energysaver Operation & Installation Manual...
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DO NOT play with the appliance. DO NOT allow children or elderly persons to sleep in the warm air discharge from the heater. DO NOT cover or place articles on or against this heater. Turn ‘OFF’ heater after use. Rinnai Energysaver Operation & Installation Manual...
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DO NOT place articles in front of the louvres. DO NOT unplug the heater while it is in operation or while the fans are still cycling. DO NOT turn the heater ‘OFF’ by unplugging it from the wall. Rinnai Energysaver Operation & Installation Manual...
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RIGHT SIDE Access panel and Humidifier tray have to be fitted while the heater is in use. Push Rinnai recommend you fill the tray to the water level indicator as marked. Take care not to overfill. Pull Pull Humidifier Tray...
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However if odours persist switch ‘OFF’ the appliance and contact Rinnai. Keep flammable materials, trees shrubs etc. away from the flue terminal. Snow Areas - in areas subject to heavy snowfall, keep snow clear of flue terminal at all times.
HUMIDIFIER TRAY The integral humidifier tray can be filled with water as required to raise the humidity level in the room for extra comfort. Tray should not be filled to more than 3/4 full. Rinnai Energysaver Operation & Installation Manual...
15 seconds. After this it will be necessary to press the ‘ON’/’OFF’ button ‘OFF’, then ‘ON’ again. If the appliance fails to ignite after 4 attempts, contact Rinnai as a service call may be required. To turn the unit ‘OFF’ Simply press the ‘ON’/’OFF’...
Child Lock is deactivated. Fan Operation The fan turns ‘ON’ automatically when the heat exchanger warms up and off when it cools down. This helps to prevent cold draughts and maximises efficiency. Rinnai Energysaver Operation & Installation Manual...
This procedure is for setting the ‘ON’/ ‘OFF’ times for Timers. To program the time periods refer page 13. NOTE If during setting no buttons are pressed for 1 minute the setting sequence will automatically cancel and the display will revert to normal display. Rinnai Energysaver Operation & Installation Manual...
Timers takes over the operation of the appliance. This means that the Override mode will automatically drop out if a programmed starting time is reached. The appliance will then return to operating at the times programmed into the Timer(s). Rinnai Energysaver Operation & Installation Manual...
NOTE: These louvres are not designed to be adjusted more than 6 times. Outside Flue Terminal On cold days steam may be discharged from the flue terminal. This is normal with high efficiency appliances such as the Energysaver range and does not indicate any fault. Rinnai Energysaver Operation & Installation Manual...
DO NOT operate appliance without filter in place. WARNING Regularly check the outside flue terminal to make sure it is clear from plant growth and from other obstructions. Refer “SAFETY” on page 4 for additional requirements. Rinnai Energysaver Operation & Installation Manual...
Rinnai has a nation wide service and spare parts network. Our service network personnel are fully trained and equipped to give the best service on your Rinnai appliance. If your appliance needs servicing, please refer to the back page of this manual for contact details.
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Refer to page 4 for additional safety consideration. For all installations, ONLY Rinnai Energysaver Flue components MUST be used. The Rinnai Energysaver MUST NOT be flued into ‘natural draft’ flue system or via a chimney.
FLUE INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS Consult the ‘Energysaver Space Heater Co-Axial Flue Systems Installation Manual’ included with the ‘On Wall’ or ‘Direct’ flue kits for detailed flue installation instructions. Use only Rinnai NOTE Flue components with this appliance. The following configurations are currently available. For alternative configurations contact Rinnai.
Horizontal Clearances (Extract AS/NZS 5601 Fig. 6.2) AS/NZS 5601 was current at the time of printing this manual, but may have been superseded. It is the installers responsibility to ensure that the current version of this NOTE standard is used. Rinnai Energysaver Operation & Installation Manual...
(refer to the data label at the rear of the heater). Refer to the local gas authority for confirmation of gas type if you are in doubt. The heater does not come supplied with flue components. These are purchased separately. ONLY Rinnai Energysaver Co-Axial Flue System Flue components can be used with this NOTE appliance.
Failure to fit the rear cover panels may result in unsafe operation of the appliance and void the warranty. COMMISSIONING For Commissioning Instructions, refer to the Commissioning sheet attached behind the front panel of this appliance. Rinnai Energysaver Operation & Installation Manual...
Cancel ‘ON’ Timer or press the override button. Gas turned ‘OFF’ at meter Turn Gas ‘ON’. Child Lock Set Cancel Child Lock. If you are unsure about the way the unit is operating, contact Rinnai or your Agent or Installer. Rinnai Energysaver Operation & Installation Manual...
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Timers may either be inactivated or incorrectly programmed. Repeat programming. Refer to “Operating the Timers” on page 13. Timer operates for 30 seconds then cuts Room temperature may be higher than set out. temperature. Adjust temperature upwards if desired. Rinnai Energysaver Operation& Installation Manual...
In all cases, you may be able to clear the Error Message simply by turning the heater ‘OFF’, then ‘ON’ again. If the Error Message still remains or returns on the next operation, contact Rinnai or your nearest service agent and arrange for a service call.
3. The Appliance Test Point (Burner) Pressure is correct for it's particular installation / flue configuration and adjusted if necessary. 4. Have you used only Rinnai Energysaver® flueing components? 5. That the air inlet hose and flue connections are sound? 6.
Rinnai has a nation wide service and spare parts network. Our service network personnel are fully trained and equipped to give the best service on your Rinnai appliance. If your appliance needs servicing, please contact Rinnai. Rinnai recommends that this appliance RHF559-1152x04(00) is serviced every 2 years.
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