Rinnai RHFE-431FA Bedienungsanleitung

Owner’s Operation and Installation Manual RHFE-431FA Ⅲ ENERGYSAVER GAS DIRECT VENT WALL FURNACE INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, permanently located, manufactured home (USA) or mobile home, where not prohibited by local codes. T[...]

W ARNING IMPROPER INST ALLA TION, ADJUSTMENT , AL TERA TION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPER TY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE, REFER TO THE OWNER'S INFORMA TION MANUAL PROVIDED WITH THIS APPLIANCE. INST ALLA TION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INST ALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER. ENERGYSA VER RHFE-431[...]

FEA TURES OF THE RHFE-431F A UNITS SAFETY DEVICES – 1 – ◆ Clean Heating Forced Flue T ype ◆ Easy Operation One-T ouch Ignition ◆ Sensible T emperature Control Feature ◆ Comfortable Room T emperature Control and Display ◆ W arm Air Outlet at Floor Level (Keeps Y our Feet W arm) ◆ Child Safety Lock ◆ Room T emperature Setting Memory[...]

– 2 – Overcurrent Prevention Device: This is a 3 amp. glass fuse found on P .C. board. Design to shut unit down in case of overcurrent. If fuse blows all indicator lamps will be “ OFF ” . Power Outage Safety Device: This safety device cuts off gas passage and stops operation. Local and state codes must be adhered to prior to installation. R[...]

IMPORT ANT POINTS / USAGE AND INST ALLA TION MUSTS – 3 – Unpack heater and check for damage. (DO NOT INSTALL DAMAGED HEATER.) If heater is damaged, contact your supplier for advise. Before installing a heater, check the label for the correct gas type (see label on heater). Refer to local gas authority for confirmation of gas type if you are in [...]

– 4 – 12. YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM WITH THE HEATER. 13. LPG containers must not be installed indoors. 14. Do not use this room heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and a[...]

DIMENSIONS – 5 – 21 13/16" (554mm) 19 15/16" (506mm) 8 7/16"(214mm) Power supply cable 29 1/2" (750mm) 8 9/16" (217mm) 9 5/8" (245mm) Exhaust at rear of unit 3 7/16" (88mm) 11 " (280mm) R8.0" (R206mm) R11" (R279mm) 1" (25mm) 3" 18" Gas Inlet 3 3/8" (85mm) 6 1/2" (165mm)[...]

SPECIFICA TIONS – 6 – MODEL RHFE-431FA -P PROPANE BTU/h MIN. CLEARANCES INPUT OUTPUT SIDE TOP LO:110.5 HI:141.3 LO:110.5 HI:141.3 FRONT 2 " (50mm) 10 " (250mm) 40 " (1m) 40 " (1m) FAN CFM OUTPUT 10 " (250mm) 2 " (50mm) Low 8,200 Low 6,640 High 13,530 Low 6,640 High 13,530 High 16,700 Low 8,200 High 16,700 SPECIFICA[...]

– 7 – Safety Devices Noise Level Range HI LOW 38 32dB(A) TYPE SPECIFICATIONS FOR VENT SIZES S Thin Walls Mobile Home Wood Walls Wood/Brick Brick/Block Special 3 " 4 1/2 " (75 115)mm 4 1/2 " 9 1/2 " (115 240 )mm 9 1/2 " 15 3/4 " (240 400 )mm 15 3/4 " 23 5/8 " (400 600 )mm 23 5/8 " 31 1/2 " (600 8[...]

SAFETY POINTS – 8 – Do not restrict the warm air discharge by placing articles in front of the heater . This appliance must not be used for any purpose other than heating. Do not install the heater in an unusually dusty area. Do not allow anyone to sit on or lean against the appliance. Do not spray aerosols while the heater is operating. Most a[...]

– 9 – SAFETY POINTS Keep flammable materials, trees, shrubs, etc., away from the flue terminal. Do not allow anyone to poke articles through the louvers. Y oung children should be supervised at all times. Hand or body contact with the louvers should be avoided. Do not allow young children or an infant to sleep directly in front of the heater . [...]

VENT TERMINAL COMBUSTION/ EXHAUST GETTING T O KNOW YOUR NEW RHFE-431F A – 10 – WARM AIR OUTLET HUMIDIFIER REMOVE BOTTOM COVER AND PULL OUT TO REFILL BOTTOM COVER HOLD BOTH SIDES AND PULL TOWARD YOU THERMISTOR GAS CONNECTIONS 1/2" NPT POWER CORD PLUG 120V AC COMBUSTION AIR INTAKE HOSE EXHAUST PIPE AIR FILTER DISPLAY TEMPERATURE SETTING CONT[...]

CONTROL P ANEL – 11 – CHILD SAFETY LOCK Lamp is "green" when this feature is on. TEMPERATURE DISPLAY Set temperature lamp stays on. Current room temperature flashes. FILTER LAMP Flashes when filter is dirty. OPERATION LAMP This lamp turns "green" when power is on. Lamp will change to "red" when burner is on. TEMPER[...]

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– 13 – NOTICE BEFORE INST ALLA TION The heater must be installed by a qualified service person according to this installation instruction. Check your local building codes for the proper method of installation. In the case of absence of local codes, this heater should be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1. Check [...]

– 14 – INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Flue Manifold 1 Back Spacer Set Flue Locking Clamp Flue Lock Stopper Insulation Clip Hose Clip Plastic tie for air inlet (M4 20) For Flue Lock Stopper For Flue Manifold Wall Bracket Screws (M4) (M4.8 32) Wood Screws 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 3 5 1 1 6 2 Air Filter (M4) For Back Spacer Set For Air Intake Clip (M4) Customer[...]

– 15 – GAS CONNECTION 1. The gas supply line shall be gas tight, sized and so installed as to provide a supply of gas sufficient to meet the maximum demand of the heater without loss of pressure. 2. A shut off valve (and appliance connector valve) should be installed in the upstream of the gas line to permit servicing. 3. Flexible pipe and any [...]

– 16 – VENT LOCA TION FITTING TOP SP ACER + W ALL CLIP FLUE MANIFOLD POSITION Center of hole for flue manifold can be drilled anywhere within the shaded area. (To avoid studs, etc.) FOR WEATHERBOARD WALLS DRILL THROUGH CENTER OF WEATHER BOARD FROM OUTSIDE, THEN DRILL FROM INSIDE THROUGH PLASTER- BOARD. Before drilling the flue hole, check for w[...]

– 17 – VENT TERMINA TION CLEARANCES INSIDE CORNER DETAIL FIXED CLOSED OPERABLE FIXED CLOSED OPERABLE B B B A J B M C F B B E D L G A H K I X AIR SUPPLY INLET V VENT TERMINAL AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED REF ‡ † ＞ ＞ ＞ ＞ ＞ ＞ ＞ ＞ † ‡[...]

– 18 – LOCA TION / CLEARANCES When positioning the heater the main points governing the location are: 1. Flueing 2. Warm air distribution This heater is not designed to be build in. The flue terminal should be positioned away from flammable materials. Do not flue into natural draught flues or fireplaces, this unit can only be used with one of t[...]

– 19 – SNOW AREAS FIT BACK COVERS (SIDES ONLY) Fit back covers (sides only) as shown below. In areas subject to heavy snowfall, keep snow clear of flue terminal at all times. STANDARD INSTALLATION OF FLUE MANIFOLD. Diagram below shows minimum clearances and distances from obstructions. Also check local regulations. Side Clearances Snow Flammabl[...]

– 20 – SLEEVE AND MANIFOLD INST ALLA TION METHOD FOR STANDARD WALLS 1. Disassemble Manifold from Sleeve. The flue consists of 3 parts, sleeve, inside connectors and tube, outside terminal; (dis-assembly by pulling hard on outside terminal and inner connections, then pull sleeve off outer terminal.) NOTE: Clearance to combustibles for terminal a[...]

– 21 – 5. Check rubber seal is in place on terminal. *For weather board walls, add spare rubber seal provided to compensate for weather board angle. 6. Installation of Terminal From outside, insert terminal into sleeve with the “ A ” mark at the top. Left hand side fixing tie is marked “ LEFT ” (from inside). 7. Attached Ties Pull hard [...]

– 22 – FITTING UNIT AIR INLET HOSE 2. Fit the locking clamp over connection between sliding tube and manifold. Engage the hook and rotate it until it snaps against the body of the clamp. 3. Fit the screw clamp between the sliding tube and the flue elbow. Secure with the 4mm screws supplied. The flue outlet is now locked into position. 4. Slide [...]

– 23 – If necessary, the unit can be levelled using the adjustable legs under the front right and left hand side legs. INSTRUCT CUSTOMER ON USE OF HEATER When you are satisfied that the appliance is operating correctly, explain operation of heater to the customer. Fault-Failure Procedure If unable to get the heater to operating correctly, conta[...]

– 24 – OPERA TING INSTRUCTION LABEL ENERGYSA VER RHFE-431F A FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERA TING OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS TO TURN OFF GAS T O APPLIANCE W ARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly , a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It[...]

– 25 – ADDITIONAL CUST OMER OPERA TING INFORMA TION IGNITION Make certain the heater is connected into both the gas and the electric power. Depress the ignition ON/OFF button slowly and firmly. When you release the ignition ON/OFF button the ‘ Temperature Level ’ lamps will illuminate, the spark will ignite the main burner and the convectio[...]

– 26 – ROOM TEMPERATURE DISPLAY Temperature is indicated by the L.E.D. display on the control panel. The room temperature is indicated by the flashing L.E.D., and the set temperature by the steady L.E.D. When the set temperature is reached, the flashing L.E.D. disappears and the temperature is indicated by the steady L.E.D. You will notice the [...]

– 27 – This equipment is for 120 V AC (60Hz) only. Do not use power source other than what is listed. Caution ● Should the type of gas or power source be different, please contact your dealer. Using a different type of gas or power source may affect the performance or may be dangerous. ● If you are moving to another area, please check the t[...]

– 28 – ■ Insert a board under the unit when placing on carpeted floor ! ! ! This heater may be installed on combustible flooring. When the heater is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring, the heater shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the heat[...]

– 29 – Before the Cold Season Begins ■ Check the air supply/exhaust connection. ● Before using this heater, inspect the air supply/exhaust connection to make sure the pipe is not disconnected or bent. ■ Check the main unit and the air supply/exhaust. ● Make sure there is no combustible or flammable material near the main unit or the air[...]

– 30 – Adding Water to Humidifier: If the air gets dry, add water to the humidifier tray to add moisture to the air. (1) Remove the bottom cover. Hold both ends of the cover and pull toward you to remove the cover. (2) Pull out the humidifier tray and add water. After adding water, gently push the plate back inside and replace the bottom cover.[...]

– 31 – CAUTION: ● If you continue to use the heater with the filter indicator lamp flashing, the sensor may detect trouble and turn the unit off automatically. ● When the unit is turned off automatically, the room temperature display lamp "68" and the "operation/combustion" lamp flashes, indicating that the safety device[...]

– 32 – TESTING CHECK Testing Unit Purge air from gas line. Refer to pipe sizing chart if in doubt about the size of the gas line. Connection can easily be reached from the top, rear of the unit. Check for leaks, using soapy water after turning gas on. Plug unit in and turn power on, (CAUTION 120V inside unit). Turn thermostat to “ HI ” , tu[...]

– 33 – PRE-SER VICE CHECK Before asking for a service call please check the following points. These points are part of the normal operation of the unit. ■ At Ignition: Heater does not operate. Warm air does not flow when the burner lights. Smoke or strange smells are produced on the first trial light up after installation. Sharp clicking nois[...]

– 34 – TROUBLE SHOOTING Your RHFE-431FA requires very little maintenance, simply clean the rear fan filter once a week and wipe the outer case and louver section with a damp cloth. General maintenance items are not covered under unit's warranty. Such as cleaning dust, debris and carbon from flame rod, and improper set up of unit. Problem R[...]

– 35 – MAINTENANCE / SER VICE 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 throughout the season. 1. C[...]

– 36 – SW6, DIP SWITCH SW1 FM, ADJUST SWITCH 〔 Hi 〕 SW2 FM, ADJUST SWITCH 〔 Lo 〕 SW3 POV, PRESSURE ADJUST SWITCH 〔 Hi 〕 SW5, TEST SWITCH SW4 POV, PRESSURE ADJUST SWITCH 〔 Lo 〕 TH TB AC ER SP 120V OH.TH MS CONTROL DISPLAY UNIT H 2 H 1 H 3 OHS FR TR 130 ℃ TF TF OHS OHS No 3 〔 130 ℃ 〕 No 1 〔 130 ℃ 〕 No 2 〔 90 ℃[...]

– 37 – W arranty Information Limited Warranty Gas Direct Vent Wall Furnace What is covered? This Warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship, subject to the terms stated below. This Warranty extends to the original purchaser and subsequent transferees, but only while the product remains at the site of the original installation. This[...]

– 38 – Limited Warranty - continued What will Rinnai do? Rinnai will repair any part or component that is defective in materials or workmanship as set forth as follows. All repair parts must be genuine Rinnai parts. All repairs or replacements must be performed by an individual or servicing company that has been authorized by Rinnai. Rinnai wil[...]

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– 48 – No. PART NAME PART No. QTY. REMARKS 714 TF COVER 556F-524 1 715 FR LEAD 431F-1430 1 716 OVERHEAT SWITCH ES-01174 1 2 6 6 ° FOFF 717 EARTH LEAD 550F-0818 2 719 OHS3 BRACKET 556F-570 1 720 OHS3 LEAD 556F-571 1 721 MOTOR LEAD 431F-1220 1 801 SCREW ZAA0420SZ 802 SCREW ZEAB0408UK 803 SCREW ZEAB0408SZ 804 SCREW ZEDB0412SZ 805 SCREW ZEAB0410SZ[...]

– 49 – S A B C D 1 2 3 4 5 Vent sizes: 5 Vent lengths are available. inch (mm) S Vent suits walls 3 " 4 1/2 " (75 115) A Vent suits walls 4 1/2 " 9 1/2 " (115 240) B Vent suits walls 9 1/2 " 15 3/4 " (240 400) C Vent suits walls 15 3/4 " 23 5/8 " (400 600) D Vent suits walls 23 5/8 " 31 1/2 " (6[...]

– 50 – Flue Manifold P.C.B Combustion Fan Room Temperature Thermistor Over Heat Thermistor Solenoid Valve No.1 Modulating Valve Gas Inlet Solenoid Valve No.2 Injector Damper Main Burner Over Heat Switch(No.2) Warm Air Electrode Main Heat Exchanger Flame Rod Thermal Fuse Over Heat Switch (No.1) Sub Heat Exchanger Convection Fan Gas Filter Over H[...]

– 51 – EXTENSION SET PARTS AND INSTALLATION GUIDE FOT 155 20"(0.5m) EXTENSION SET FOT 156 40"(1m) EXTENSION SET FOT 157 80"(2m) EXTENSION SET FOT 158 BENT ELBOW SET • This extension set is to be used for installations requiring extra distance. MAXIMUM VENT LENGTH 13 ' WITH 2 ELBOWS ■ NAMES AND NUMBERS OF P ARTS 1 3 2 A B[...]

– 52 – ■ TYPES COMP A TIBLE WITH EXTENSION SET RHFE-431FA INSTALLING AN EXTENSION KIT Installing an extension kit requires construction of an air line and the exhaust line. The air line is connected between the Air Supply Elbow at the rear of the heater and the air inlet port on the Flue pipe. Similarly, the exhaust line is connected between [...]

– 53 – 1. How to connect exhaust pipes 2. How to connect air intake hose To connect the exhaust pipes, fit the male end into the female end and clamp with pipe stopper A to prevent slipping. The exhaust pipe can be telescoped to the required length; do not cut it. Screw hose joint half of its length onto the air intake hose, then screw another [...]

– 54 – ■ CAUTIONS 1. Maximum extendable length FOR BEST ROOM AIR HUMIDITY, KEEP WATER IN THE HUMIDIFIER TRAY. ・ 13 feet, 2 bends ・ The bend where the hose and pipes leave the body is not counted. ・ The air intake hose should run along the exhaust pipe. 2. To prevent water condensation CAUTION Never allow the exhaust pipe to sag, as cond[...]

– 55 – 4. Wherever the air intake hose and exhaust pipe run sideways, try to have the exhaust pipe on top (to prevent the air intake hose from sagging onto the exhaust pipe). QUALIFIED INSTALLING AGENCY The installation must conform to local codes, in the absence of local codes, the installation must conform with American National Standard (Nat[...]

– 56 – TECHNICAL DA T A Burner Orifices: RHFE-431FA -P use: Orifice part #AU129-210 × 02-0.85(0.033") RHFE-431FA -N use: Orifice part #AU129-210 × 02-1.13(0.044") GAS CONVERSION SPECIFICATIONS GAS PRESSURE SETTING PROCEDURE WEIGHT DIMENSIONS GAS RATE (BTU/h) 51 Lbs. Width: 29 1/2 " Height: 21 13/16 " Depth: 9 13/16 " [...]

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