Owner’s Operation and Installation Manual for the ES17 (RHFE-433RFA) ES22 (RHFE-558RFA) Energysaver ® Gas Direct Vent Wall Furnace Table of Contents ... 2 Safety Information ..3 Operating Instructions ..6 Care and Maintenance ... 10 Fault Codes ....12 Installation Instructions ...
• Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance. • Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the appliance. Rinnai Corporation ES17 / ES22 Manual...
Propane: 81.0% ES22: Natural Gas: 80.0% Propane: 81.0% Rinnai is continually updating and improving products. Therefore, specifications are subject to change without prior notice. The efficiency rating of this appliance is a product thermal efficiency rating determined under continuous operating conditions and was determined independently of any installed system.
HOLD BOTH SIDES MODEL NUMBER, AND PULL TOWARD SERIAL NUMBER, GAS TYPE, ETC. THERMISTOR AIR FILTER GAS CONNECTIONS EXHAUST PIPE 1/2" NPT VENT TERMINAL POWER CORD COMBUSTION/ EXHAUST PLUG 120V AC COMBUSTION AIR INTAKE HOSE Rinnai Corporation ES17 / ES22 Manual...
BUTTONS ON/OFF BUTTON Lamp is "green" Lamp is green adjust temp. to Easy operation when this feature when this feature is lower setting. One touch ignition is on. activated. adjust temp. to higher setting. Rinnai Corporation ES17 / ES22 Manual...
F. This could result in the temperature setting being reduced by a maximum of 4° F. The intent of this mode is to save energy. When the heater is running at the LO setting, the Economy Mode does not function. Rinnai Corporation ES17 / ES22 Manual...
Do not bend repeatedly (no more than 5 times) or else the louver will break. The horizontal louver (which determines the vertical air flow direction) is fixed and cannot be adjusted. Rinnai Corporation ES17 / ES22 Manual...
Dirty filters reduce the air flow and the appliance’s qualified service technician, preferably one who has ability to produce heat. The filters should be cleaned attended Rinnai service training classes on the Direct frequently during the heating season. If the filters Vent products.
Unit cuts off without apparent reason. Check whether filters are blocked. Dirty filters will cause the heater to overheat. Power Failure. Switch OFF, then ON again when power is restored to re-set controls. Rinnai Corporation ES17 / ES22 Manual...
If the fault code remains in diagnosing the problem. The fault code will flash in or returns on the next operation, contact Rinnai or your the display on the control panel. When making a nearest service agent and arrange for a service call.
Flue manifold not connected Service Call Louver obstructed Clear obstruction Air filter blocked Clean filter Gas Escape Service Call Function Lock Set Cancel Function Lock Gas turned off at meter, tank, Turn gas on or valve. Rinnai Corporation ES17 / ES22 Manual...
Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1. • Rinnai suggests that a dedicated electrical circuit • A manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home with a 120VAC, 60 hz, 10 amp power source be OEM installation must conform with the used.
Also refer to the Safety Behaviors and Practices section. The clearance 2" to combustibles from the top is zero. 2" 40" Attach Back Covers (Sides Only) Attach back covers as shown. Engage Lugs Secure With Screws Rinnai Corporation ES17 / ES22 Manual...
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2 Permitted only if veranda, porch, deck, or balcony is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the floor. ∗For clearances not specified in ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or CSA B149.1, clearances are in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas supplier. Rinnai Corporation ES17 / ES22 Manual...
For weatherboard walls, drill through the center of the weatherboard from the outside first and then through the plasterboard. A template is provided. NOTICE Do not cut the intake hose. Cutting the intake hose may result in noise. Rinnai Corporation ES17 / ES22 Manual...
• This appliance can only be used with one of the not exhaust into other rooms. five types of Rinnai flue kits. The flue kits and their dimensions are listed on the previous page. • The flue manifold is not designed to be positioned under floors or below the heater.
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Push the assembly into the terminal tube, ensuring that the seal is in place on the inner tube. Attach the inside connection with 3 screws. The inner connection can still be turned to install the screws. 3 screws Rinnai Corporation ES17 / ES22 Manual...
All 3 views are from behind the appliance. For your configuration, position the air intake hose as shown. Horizontal extension on left side Plastic tie c i t right side c i t left side Plastic tie Rinnai Corporation ES17 / ES22 Manual...
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10 feet. Therefore, pipes exceeding these lengths should be made to drain to the outside by giving their horizontal portions 3˚ or more downward and outward slope. Rinnai Corporation ES17 / ES22 Manual...
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Join air intake hoses by screwing the hose joint half of its length into the air intake hose and then screwing Hose joint another air intake hose into the hose joint. air intake hoses Rinnai Corporation ES17 / ES22 Manual...
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50 Air Intake Hose - 90.6 in (2.3 m) Bent Elbow Long Bent Elbow 50 Hose Joint Pipe Stopper A Pipe Stopper B Pipe Clamp B 3 sets 4 sets 5 sets 1 set Wall Fixture Screw A Screw B Rinnai Corporation ES17 / ES22 Manual...
2 Spacer bracket Spacer screws. Wall bracket Up to 10 mm Adjustable Leg If necessary, the unit can be leveled using the adjustable legs under the front right and left hand side legs. Rinnai Corporation ES17 / ES22 Manual...
Keep burner and control compartment clean. See installation and 3. Locate the manual gas valve on the side of the heater. Turn the manual valve operating instructions. clockwise to the full OFF position. Rinnai Corporation ES17 / ES22 Manual...
OVER HEAT SWITCH 1, 2, 3 green THERMAL FUSE CONVECTION FAN MOTOR gr/y green/yellow FUSE SPARKER ELECTRODE SV1, 2 MAIN SOLENOID VALVE 1, 2 white MODULATING SOLENOID COMBUSTION FAN MOTOR yellow VALVE TRANSFORMER PRESSURE SENSOR gray FLAME ROD orange Rinnai Corporation ES17 / ES22 Manual...
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O RING D FOT-001-016-3 SCREW FOR MOTOR CP-30310 SLIDING TUBE RHF250-148-2 CUSHION RUBBER 308F-8273 COVER 302F-1103 FLUE SLIDING TUBE ASS'Y R558F-1019 RING 302F-1206 VENT ASS'Y 431F-1900 BACK PRESSURE PIPE ASS'Y 556F-417 O RING M10B-1-4 Rinnai Corporation ES17 / ES22 Manual...
What will Rinnai do? Rinnai will repair or replace the covered product or any part or component that is defective in materials or workmanship as set forth. Rinnai will pay reasonable labor charges associated with the repair or replacement of any such part or component. All repair parts must be genuine Rinnai parts.
Rinnai shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other similar damages that may arise, including lost profits, damage to person or property, loss of use, inconvenience, or liability arising from improper installation, service or use.
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• Up to 83% AFUE Energy Efficiency • Zero-Clearance Installation • Available in Four Options of Fronts • Remotes and Fan Included • Gas Conversion Kit Available Hydronic Air Handler Designed for Use with Rinnai Systems • Domestic Hot Water Priority • Optional Programmable Thermostat •...