Rinnai ES38 manual

— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of th is or any other appliance. — WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical s witch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call y our gas supp lier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the [...]

2 Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual This appliance may be installed in an aftermar ket, permanently located, manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home, wher e not prohibited by local codes. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases, unless a certified[...]

Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual 3 W ARNING CAUTION Safety Behavior and Practices • Do not block the warm air discharge. Do not allow anyone to sleep directly in front of the appliance. • Due to high temperatures, the appliance sho uld be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. • Children and adults sho uld be alerted to t[...]

4 Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual Application For manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home or resid ential installation convertible for use with natural ga s and liquefied petroleum gase s (propane / LPG) when provision is made for the si mple conversio n from one gas to the other. For commercial setting. For installation at altitudes up to 10,20[...]

Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual 5 Features • Restarts automatically whe n ignition or combustion fails. • Clean Heating Forced Flue Type • Easy Operation One-Touch Ignition • Sensible Temperature Cont rol Feature • Comfortable Room Temperature Control and Display • Warm Air Outlet at Floor Level (keeps yo ur feet warm) • Function Lock [...]

6 Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual Getting to know your new heating appliance Operating Instructions[...]

Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual 7 Control Panel All buttons beep when operated. Set Temp Room Temp E con omy Temp Control Function Lock F ilt e r ON / OF F ON FUNCTION LOCK Lamp is "gr een" when this fe ature is on. FILTER LAMP Flashes when filter is dirty . OPERATION LAMP This lamp turns "green" when power is on. Lamp will chang[...]

8 Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual Operating the Heater Turning the heater ON When you press and release the ON/OFF button, the Temperature Level lamps will illuminate, the combustion fan will begin to run, and the spark will ignite the main burner. This heater has an automatic ignition sy stem. When the main burner has lit, the combustion lamp will [...]

Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual 9 CAUTION Adjusting Air Flow Direction The vertical louvers may be adjusted to move the air flow more to the right or to the left. Use a screw driver or similar obje ct to bend each louver to the desired position. Do not bend repeatedly (no more than 5 times) o r else the louver will break. The horizontal louver (whic[...]

10 Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual Care and Maintenance Filters Dirty filters reduce the air flow and the appliance’ s ability to produce heat. The filters should be cleane d frequently during the heating season. If the filters become blocked the filter indicator lamp will flash and the appliance will beep. Eventually the appliance will turn off a[...]

Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual 11 Before Making a Service Call Before making a service call please check the follo wing: 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 installati on. Sharp cli cking noises at i gnition, or when unit cuts do[...]

12 Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual Fault Codes If there is a malfunction the appliance may shut down as a safety precaution and display a fault code to assist in diagnosing the problem. The fault code will flash in the display on the control panel. When makin g a service call, this code will assist with di agnosing the fault. You may be able to clea[...]

Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual 13 T roubleshooting Problem Remedy Cause Not Plugged In Power Failure (Initial Installation) Air In Gas Pipe Gas Filter Blocked Miss Ignition Flue terminal obstructed Flue manifold not connected Louver obstructed Air filter blocked Gas Escape Function Lock Set Gas turned off at meter, tank, or valve. Plug In Push On/O[...]

14 Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual Installation Instructions • A qualified service technici an sh ould install the appliance and inspect it before u se. • If you move, check the gas type in your new area. The local gas authority will be able to advise on local regulations. • The installation must conform with lo cal codes or, in the absence of[...]

Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual 15 Gas Connection • The gas supply line shall be gas tight, si zed and so installed as to provide a supply of a gas sufficie nt to meet the maximum demand of the heater without loss of pressure. • A shut off valve and appliance conne cto r valve should be installed in the upstream of the gas line to permit servici[...]

16 Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual Flue T erminal Clearances X V AIR SUPPLY INLET VENT TERMINAL AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTTED INSIDE CORNER DE T A IL 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 SNOW TERMIN A TION Clearance i n Ref. A also applies to anticipated snow line[...]

Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual 17 Flue T erminal Clearances 1 A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway that is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings. 2 Permitted only if veranda, porch, deck, or balcony is fully open on a minimum of two side s be neath the floor. ∗ For clearances not s[...]

18 Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual D i m e n s i o n s inches (mm) 14 1/ 16" (357.5) 12 7/ 16" (316) 13" (330) 7 7/ 8" (200) 4 9/ 16" (116) 36 5/ 8" (930) 28 7/ 16" ( 723) 26 3/ 8" (6 70) 15 5/ 8" (397) 11 13/ 16" (300) G AS  C ONNE C TION 10 7/ 8" (R 277) 9 13/ 16" (250) 6 1/ 2" (1[...]

Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual 19 Installation Parts The following items are included with the applia nce: “A” Vent Kit, FOT-151 Flue Manifold .............. .........1 Spare rubber seal .......................... .1 (‘A’ Fl ue units only) (For weatherboard in stallations) Back Spacer Set 1 1 1 2 1 1 7 3 1 7 1 1 2 Air inlet hose Vent adapto[...]

20 Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual Drilling Flue Hole Ensure that there are no gas or wate r lines, or electrical circuits in the wall location whe re the flue hole is to be drilled. Drill the flue hole using a 3 1/8 inch (80 mm) drill. A template is provided. The center of the hole must be located anywhere within the shaded area, unles s extension [...]

Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual 21 Flue Manifold Installation 1. Disassemble the flue manifold The flue consists of 3 parts: • sleeve • inside connection • outside terminal Disassemble the flue manifold by first pulling out the inside connection. To rem ove the outer terminal pull and release the two internal ties and then pull out the outer t[...]

22 Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual Flue Manifold Installation 6. Lock the ties Pulling hard on the left and right hand ties, clip the ties over the notches inside the sleeve. You should be able to pull the ties 2 or 3 notches past the starting point. Cut the ties, leaving about 3/4 inch (20 mm) past the notch. Bend the ties back into the sleev e and[...]

Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual 23 Extension Kit Installation If necessary, extension kits are ava ilable to extend the exhaust line and air inta ke hose between the manifold and the appliance. The maximum vent length is 13 feet (4 m) with 2 bends. The bent pipe attached to the appli ance does not count toward the max limit of 2 bends. Any lengt h ([...]

24 Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual Clearances exhaust pipe to combustibles 1 inch (25.4 mm) exhaust pipe to non-combustibles zero Extension Kit Installation Both the exhaust line and air intake hose are supported by clamps which are attached to the wall. A wall fixture can be used to offset the clamp from the wall. Use Screw B to attach the wall fix[...]

Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual 25 Extension Kit Installation Item Description Part No. FOT-102 FOT-103 FOT-114 FOT-115 1 Exhaust Pipe (adjustable) 11.4-20.3 in (290-515 mm) FOT 111-1 1 1 Exhaust Pipe (adjustable) 21.0-39.6 in (533-1005 mm) FOT 112-1 1 1 2 Exhaust Pipe - 40 in (1016 mm) FOT 114-3 1 3 Air Intake Hose - 29.5 in (750 mm) RHF 1000-130-e[...]

26 Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual Connecting the Appliance 1. Attach flue adapter to the flue manifold with pipe stopper S. 2. Attach the air inlet hose to the flue manifold. Secure with plastic tie. The unused inl et is plugged with the rubber ca p supplied on the manifold. 3. Connect the vent sliding tube with pipe stopper S and E. The sliding tu[...]

Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual 27 Operating Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERA TING W ARNING If you do not follow these instructio ns exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, pe rsonal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device whi ch automatically ligh[...]

28 Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual Cut-A way Diagram[...]

Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual 29 Wiring Diagram If any of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must be replace d, it must be replaced with type 18 AWG wire or its equivalent. Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wi ring errors can cau se improper and dangerou s o peratio n. CAUTION MAR K MS R. T H TF1 ～ 3 F[...]

30 Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual Ladder Diagram[...]

Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual 31 Parts List For replacement parts call Rinn ai at 1-8 00-621-9419.[...]

32 Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual Parts List For replacement parts call Rinn ai at 1-8 00-621-9419.[...]

Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual 33 Parts List For replacement parts call Rinn ai at 1-8 00-621-9419.[...]

34 Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual Parts List For replacement parts call Rinn ai at 1-8 00-621-9419.[...]

Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual 35 Parts List For replacement parts call Rinn ai at 1-8 00-621-9419.[...]

36 Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual Parts List For replacement parts call Rinn ai at 1-8 00-621-9419.[...]

Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual 37 Parts List For replacement parts call Rinn ai at 1-8 00-621-9419.[...]

38 Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual Parts List ITEM PA RT NU MBE R QTY 1004RFA Beige 1004FA-W White 001 1001F-073-9 SIDE PANEL I 2 1001F-073-4 SIDE PANEL D 2 002 1004F-2071-6 TOP PLATE F 1 1004F-2071-3 TOP PLA TE C 1 003 1004F-2073-10 OPERATION LID J 1 1004F-2073-6 OPERATION LID F 1 004 556F-558-2 FULCRUM 1 1 005 ZUAA02SZ STOPPER 1 1 006 1001F-1514-2[...]

Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual 39 Parts List ITEM PA RT NU MBE R QTY 1004RFA Beige 1004FA-W White 112 RHF250-076 AIR SHUTTE R ADJUSTMEN T 2 2 113 1004F-2031 MAIN INJECT OR 2 2 114 1004F-2036 MAIN INJECT OR 1 1 115 1001F-042 BURNER SHIEL D LEFT 1 1 116 1001F-041 BURNER SHIELD R IGHT 1 1 117 1004F-2066 INTERCONNECT ION C ASS ’Y 1 1 118 1004F-2065 I[...]

40 Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual Parts List ITEM PA RT NU MBE R QTY 1004RFA Beige 1004FA-W White 181 304F-9112 CAP 1 1 192 1004F-2088 BUSH RE-INFO RCE D BOARD 2 2 400 1001F-186-1 REAR PANEL ASS’Y 1 1 401 1001F-154 FRAME LEFT ASS ’Y 1 1 402 1001F-156 FRAME RIGHT ASS’Y 1 1 403 1001F-112 WARM AIR SE AL PA CKING 1 1 404 1001F-004-2 CONVECTION F [...]

Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual 41 Parts List ITEM PA RT NU MBE R QTY 1004RFA Beige 1004FA-W White 800 CP-74167-28 RATING PL ATE 1 1 801 CP-74168-27 RATING PL ATE 1 1 801 CP-74168-28 RATING PL ATE 1 1 802 1004F-2093 OPERATION LA BEL 1 1 803 1001F-1651 FILTER LABEL 1 1 804 556F-2065 CAUTIO N LAB EL 1 1 805 1001F-1656 CAUTIO N MARK 1 1 806 431F-1840 P[...]

42 Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual Consumer Support 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 su bseq uent trans ferees, but only while the product remai ns a [...]

Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual 43 Limited W arranty - continued Replacement of the product ma y be aut horized by Rinnai only. Rinnai does not authoriz e an y person or company to assume for it any obligation or liabi lity in connection with the replacement of the product. If Rinnai determines that rep air of a product is not possible, Rinnai will [...]

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