Rinnai RC98I 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 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters Specifications ...................................................... 3 Consumer Safety Information Safety Definitions ............................................. 4 Safety Behaviors and Practices ....................... 4 Safety Features ................................................ 4 Description of [...]

Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 3 Specifications Rinnai is continually updating and imp roving products. T herefore, specifications ar e subject to change without prior notice. The maximum inlet gas pressure must not exceed the va lue specified by the manufacture r. The minimum value listed is for the purpose of input adjustment. Model RC[...]

4 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters W ARNING Safety Behavior and Practices • Keep the area around the appliance clear and free from combustible materials, gasolin e, and other flammable vapors and liquids. • Do not use this appliance if any part has been u nder water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the applia[...]

Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 5 The Rinnai water heater is one of the most advanced water heaters available. It provides a continuous supply of hot water at a preset temperature. This appliance is a conden sing tankless, direct vent appliance where air is brou ght in from the outside and combustion gases are exhauste d to the outside. T[...]

6 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters T emperature Controllers - Models MC-91-1US & MCC-91-1US The MC-91 controller is the standard temperature controller that is supplied with the water heater. On indo or models it is integrated into the front panel . The MCC-91 controller is for commercial and hydronic applications requiring higher temp[...]

Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 7 How to Set the T emperature 1. If the water heater is off, press the ON/OFF button to turn on. While any hot water is being provided, the temperature setting can only be adjusted between 98º F (37º C) and 110º F (43º C). NOTICE DANGER Hot water can be dangero us, especially for infants or children, th[...]

8 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters Suggested temperatures are • Kitchen 120 ºF (4 9º C) • Shower 98 - 110 ºF (37 - 43 ºC) • Bath Fill 102 - 110 ºF (39 - 43 ºC) These temperatures are suggestions only. A temperature lower than 98º F (37 º C) can be obtained at the tap by mixing with cold water. To change the temperature scale [...]

Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 9 Using the Water Smart / Bath Fill Function Overview This function is exclusive to the BC-100V temperatu re controller. The bath fill f unction allows the consumer to fill a tub with a preset volume of water at a preset temperature. This is done by pressing the bath fill button on the BC-100V cont roller w[...]

10 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters Setting Controller to Mute To eliminate the beeps wh en keys are pressed or to turn the beeps back on, pre ss and hold both the ▲ and ▼ buttons until a beep is heard (approxim ately 5 seconds). Models MC-91 and MCC-91 Filling the Tub 1. Press the “Water Smart / Bath Fill” button once. The button [...]

Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 11 W ARNING Turn off the electrical power sup ply, the manual gas valve and the manual water control valve whenever servicing the unit. Repairs and maintenance should be p erformed by a qualified service technician. The appliance should be inspected annually by a qualified service technicia n. Verify proper[...]

12 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters Error Codes The Rinnai water heater has the ability to check its o wn op eration continuously. If a fault occurs, an error cod e will flash on the Display of the temperature controller. This assists with diagnosing the fault and may enable you to overcome a problem wit hout a service call. Please i denti[...]

Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 13 Code Fault Remedy 16 Over Temperature Warning Check for restrictions in air flow around unit and vent terminal. Check for low water flow in a circul ating system causing short-cycling. Check for foreign materials in co mbustion chamber and/or exhaust piping. Check for clogged heat exchanger. 25 Condensat[...]

14 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters T rouble Shooting for Common Issues I don’t have any hot w ater w hen I open the tap. Make sure there is gas, water, and ele c tricity to the Rinnai water heater (powe r is turn ed on and the gas is turned on). When I was using the hot w ater, the water got cold. If you adjusted the flow from the tap t[...]

Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 15 Wa ter He a te r Pressure Relief Valve 3/4" Ball Valve 3/4" Union Check Valve S Pressure Regulator Circu lating Pum p Solenoid V alve Boiler Dr ain Valve KEY G a s S u p p l y V1 V3 V2 V4 H1 H2 H3 Circulating Pump C o l d W a t e r L i n e H o t W a t e r L i n e n - l i n e F i l t e r I Rinna[...]

16 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters Only properly trained and q ualified installers should install this appliance. The warran ty may be voided due to improper installation or installation by a non-qualified installer. Rinnai highly recommends all installers a ttend a product knowledge cla ss. For information on a Rinn ai Training Course or[...]

Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 17 Clearances from Appliance 1. Identify the installati on location and confirm that the installation will meet all required clea rances. 2. Securely attach the water heater to the wall u sing any of the holes in the wall installation brackets which are at the top and bottom of the water heater. Ensure that[...]

18 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters G a s P i p i n g General Instructions • A manual gas control valve must be placed in the gas supply line to the Rinnai water heat er. A union can be used on the connection ab ove the shut off valve for the future servicing or disconnection of the unit. • Check the type of gas and the gas inlet press[...]

Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 19 Pipe Sizing Procedure - Example G a s P i p i n g The gas supply must be capable of ha ndling the entire gas lo ad at the location. Gas line sizin g is based on gas type, the pressure drop in the system, the gas pressure supplied, and gas line type. For ga s pipe sizing in the United States, refer to the[...]

20 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters Isolation Valves and Pressure Relief Valve W ater Piping The isolation valves provid e the ability to isolate the water heater from the stru cture’s plumbing and allow quick access to flush the heat exchanger. Che ck with local codes to determine if a pressure an d temperature relief valve is required.[...]

Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 21 The freeze protection features inclu de electrical heating elements. Freeze protection may be disabled if electricity is not suppli ed, or if there is an error preventing the water heater from functioning. Loss of freeze protection may result in water da mage from a burst heat exchanger or water lines. T[...]

22 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters If the water heater is not going to be used duri ng a period of possible freezing weather, it is recomme nded that the water inside the water heat er be drained. To manually drain the water: 1. Shut off cold water supply and ga s supply. 2. Turn off the temperature controller. 3. Disconnect the power to [...]

Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 23 Recommended Piping for Basic Installation G a s S u p p l y 3 / 4 " C o l d W a t e r S u p p l y L i n e 3/4" Ho t W ater Su pply Line Rinnai Equipment L is t Rinnai Water Heaters RIK-KI T ( Optional) (3 /4" F it tin g s Inc l ud e: 2 Union s, 2 Ball V alve s, 2D r a i n V a l v e s a n d[...]

24 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters Recommended Piping for Circulation Systems Pressure Relief Valve 3/4" Ball Valve 3/4" Union Check Valve S Pressure Re gula tor Circ ulating Pump Soleno id Valve Boiler D rain Va lve KEY Minimum 3/4" C old Water Supply Line Electric Water Heater Build in g Fixtu res Building Sup ply E x p a[...]

Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 25 V enting Instructions • This water heater is a direct vent water h eater and therefore is certified and listed with the vent system. You must use vent components that are certified and listed with the water heate r model. • Do not combine vent components from d ifferent manufacturers. • The vent sy[...]

26 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters Example: If you have one elbow then your maximum vent l ength is 35 feet (10.7 m). If your actual length is greater than 15 ft (4.6 m) then move switch no. 1 (SW1) to OFF. Maximum Vent Length 1. Determine the number of 90 degree elb ows in the vent system. Two 45 degr ee elbows count as one 90 degree elb[...]

Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 27 Flue T erminal Clearances ( ANS Z21.10.3, CSA 4.3) INS I DE CO R N ER D E TA I L 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 1 A vent shall not terminate directl y above a sidewalk or paved driveway that is loca ted between two single family dwellings and serves both[...]

28 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 24" V Additional Clearances - V ent T erminal (RC80i, RC98i) Local codes supersede the se clearances. • Avoid termination locations near a dryer vent. • Avoid termination locations near commercial cooking exhaust. • For air intake position, follow the ANS Z21.10. 3, CSA 4.3 requirements on the[...]

Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 29 2" 36" 12" IN S ID E CORNER Additional Clearances (RC80e, RC98e) Local codes supersede the se clearances. • Avoid termination locations near a dryer vent. • Avoid termination locations near commercial cooking exhaust. (0.30 m) to an inside corner (50 mm) between Rinnai terminal s at sa[...]

30 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters Flue Installation (RC80i, RC98i) Secure the first vent component to the water heater with one self-tapping screw at the hole locate d above the condensat e collector. Securing Horizontal Termination Vertical Termination Slope the venting toward the appliance accordi ng to the vent manufacturers installat[...]

Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 31 High Altitude Installations 0-2000 ft (0-610 m) 2001-5200 ft (610-1585 m) 5201-7700 ft (1585-2347 m) 7701-10200 ft (2347-3109 m) Switch No. 2 OFF OFF ON ON Switch No. 3 OFF ON OFF ON Set switches 2 and 3 to the values shown in table below for your altitude. The default setting for the appliance is 0-2000[...]

32 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters The conversion shall be carri ed out by a manufacturer’s authorized rep - resentative, in ac cordance with the requirements of the manufa cturer, provincial or territorial authorities having jurisdiction and in accord ance with the requirements of the CAN/ CGA-B149.1 or CAN/CGA-B149.2 Installation Code[...]

Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 33 T emperature Controller Installation • The controller should be out of reach of small children. • Avoid locations where the controller may become hot (near the oven or radiant heater). • Avoid locations in direct sunlight. The digital display may be difficult to read in direct sunlight. • Avoid l[...]

34 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters T emperature Controller Installation 1. Determine a suitable location for the controller. 2. Make three holes in the wa ll as shown. 3. Run the cable between th e controller and the Rinnai water heater or the controlle r and the other controller. 4. Remove the face plate from the temperature controller u[...]

Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 35 Operating Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERA TING A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the bur ner. Do not try to light the burner by hand. B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell n[...]

36 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters T echnical Data Pressure Drop Curve Outlet Flow Data RC98 Water Flow (gpm) delta T - Temperature Rise (ºF) Pressure Loss (ft head) Water Flow (gpm) Pressure Loss (psi) ) RC98 The chart below only applies to incoming water tem peratures of 70°F (21°C) o r less. For incoming water temperatures greater t[...]

Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 37 Space Heating If the water heater is to be used for both water (potable) heating and space heati ng then the following apply. • The piping and components co nnected to the water heat er shall be suitable for use with potable water. • Toxic chemicals, such as used for boiler treatment, shall not be in[...]

38 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters D i m e n s i o n s DI M DESCRIPTION RC80i in (mm) A Width 18.5 (470) B Depth 10.5 (266.9) * C Height - Unit 26.4 (670) D Height - with brackets 28.5 (723.2) E Hot Water Outlet - from wall 4.3 (110) * F Hot Water Outlet - from center 3.9 (100) G Cold Water Inlet - from wall 2.8 (70.0) * H Cold Water Inle[...]

Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 39 Ladder Diagram WAT ER LEVEL DETECTING CIRCUIT WAT ER LEVEL ELECTRODE TWIN THERMISTOR[...]

40 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters NOTICE BEFORE INSTALLATION Rinnai direct-vent appliance must be installed by a state qualified or lice nsed contractor and a properly trained Rinnai Installer. If you are not properly trained, you must no t install this unit. IMPORTANT: In the State of Massachusetts (248 CMR 4.00 & 5. 00) For all sid[...]

Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 41 What is covered? This Warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship when the product is installed and op erated according to Rinnai written installation instructions, subject to the terms within this Limited Warrant y document. This Warranty appl ies only to products that are installed correctl[...]

42 Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters What will Rinnai do? Rinnai will repair or replace the covere d product or any part or co mponent that is defective in materials or workmanship as set forth. Rinnai will pay reasonable l abor charges associated with t he repair or replacement of an y such part or component. All repair parts must be genui[...]

Manuel – Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 43 — Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d'essence ou ni d'autres vapeurs ou liquides inflammables à proximité de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil. — QUE F AIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ • Ne pas tenter d'allumer d'appareil. • Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur ; ne pas v[...]

44 Manuel – Rinnai Condensing Water He aters Comportements et pratiques de sécurité Réglage de température Instructions d'utilisation A VERTISSEMENT • Gardez la zone autour de l’ap pareil dégagée et exempte de matériaux combustibles, essence et a utres vapeurs et liquides inflammables. • N’utilisez pas cet appareil s’il a é[...]

Manuel – Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 45 Plages de température avec un contrôleur de température Ce chauffe-eau va tenter de fournir de l'ea u chaude à températur e stable malgré l es variations de débit ou quand plus d' un robinet est ouvert. La chauffe-eau ne pe ut délivrer de l'eau qu'à une seule tempér ature [...]

46 Manuel – Rinnai Condensing Water He aters A VERTISSEMENT Coupez l'alimentation électriq ue, et fermez l'arrivée de gaz et d'eau à leur vanne de co up ure manuelle avant toute intervention sur l'unité. Les réparations ne doivent êt re effectuées que par un technicien de service qual ifié. Cet appareil doit être insp[...]

Manuel – Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 47 Seuls des installateurs qualifié s avec une formation adéquate peuvent instal ler cet appareil. La garanti e peut être annulée suite à une i nstallation incorrecte ou réalisée par un installate ur non qualifié. Rinnai recommande fortement que les installateurs suivent une classe pour la connais[...]

48 Manuel – Rinnai Condensing Water He aters to side to front to top to floor/ground Écartements par rapport à l'appareil 1. Identifiez l'emplacement d' inst allation et confirmez que là les espacements requis ser ont respectés. 2. Fixez bien le chauffe-eau au mur en utilisant n'importe lesquels des trous des supports d&ap[...]

Manuel – Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 49 Installations à haute altitude Pour les installations de U.S., reporte z-vous aux instructions d'angl aises. The conversion shall be carri ed out by a manufacturer’s authorized rep - resentative, in ac cordance with the requirements of the manufa cturer, provincial or territorial authorities ha[...]

50 Manuel – Rinnai Condensing Water He aters • Une vanne manuelle d e coupure de gaz doit être placée sur la conduite d'alimentation en gaz en amont du chauffe -eau Rinnai. Un raccord union peut être utili sé sur la connexion au-dessus de la v anne de coupure pour pouvoir ultérieurement interv enir sur l'unité en la déconnectan[...]

Manuel – Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 51 T uyauterie d'eau Valve à Bille / Valve de dégagement de pression Les soupapes d'isolement offrent la poss ibilité d'isoler le chauffe-eau de la structure plomberie et de permettre un accès rapide à vider l'échange ur de chaleur. Vérifiez auprès des codes locaux pour d éter[...]

52 Manuel – Rinnai Condensing Water He aters T uyauterie d'eau • Une vanne manuelle d e coupure d'eau doit intercalée sur la conduite en amont sur l'arri vée d'eau au chauffe-eau Rinnai. Des raccords union peuve nt s'utiliser sur les conduites d'eau froide et d'eau chaude p our faciliter les interventions ul[...]

Manuel – Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 53 G a s S u p p l y 3 / 4 " C o l d W a t e r S u p p l y L i n e 3/4" Ho t Water Supp ly Line Rinna i Equipment Lis t Rinna i Wate r Heat ers RIK-KIT ( Optional) (3/ 4" Fitti ngs Inc l ude: 2 Union s, 2 Ball Val ve s, 2D r a i n V a l v e s a n d 1 Pre s su re Re lief Valv e.) QTY 1 1 3 /[...]

54 Manuel – Rinnai Condensing Water He aters • Employez seulement le passage qui est approuvé et identifié comme acceptable pour les a ppareils de condensatio n. • N'employez pas l'aluminium, le PVC, le CPVC, l'ABS ou le matériel galvanisé pour exhaler cet appareil. • Inclinent n'importe quelle mise à l'ai r li[...]

Manuel – Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 55 Nombre de coudes à 90° 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 41 ft 1 (12.5 m) 35 ft 2 (10.7 m) 29 ft 3 (8.8 m) 23 ft 4 (7.0 m) 17 ft 4 (5.2 m) 11 ft 4 (3.4 m) 5 ft 4 (1.5 m) Notes 1234 Switch No . F O F 8 5 7 6 4 3 ON 1 2 Exemple : Si vous n'avez qu' un coude votre longueur de ventilation ma ximum est alors de 35 [...]

56 Manuel – Rinnai Condensing Water He aters Contacts avec les constructeurs de ventilation pour des infor mations d'installation et de liste de pièces : Produits de ventilation Produits de ventilation listés et testés pour RC80i ...................... REU-KA2530FFUD RC98i ...................... REU-KA3237FFUD Heat-Fab Téléphone : 800-7[...]

Manuel – Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 57 Espacement pour terminaison de cheminée INS I DE CO R N ER D E TA I L 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 Réf. Description Installations au Canad a Installations aux US A A Espace au dessus de niveau du sol, véranda, porche, plate-forme ou balcon 12"[...]

58 Manuel – Rinnai Condensing Water He aters Fixez la pièce de ventilation connectée sur le chauffe-eau avec une vis autotaraudeuse dans le trou situé au dessus du collecteur de condensat. Installation de conduit de cheminée (RC80i, RC98i) Horizontal Termination Vertical Termination Vis de fixation Inclinent n'importe quelle mise à l&ap[...]

Manuel – Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 59 Instructions d'utilisation À LIRE AVANT LA MISE EN SERVICE POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ A. Cet appareil ne comporte pas de veilleuse. Il est muni d’un dispositif d’allumage qui allume automat iquement le brûleur. Ne tentez pas d’allumer le brûleur manuellement. B. AVANT DE FAIRE FONCTIONNE R, re[...]

60 Manuel – Rinnai Condensing Water He aters Diagramme en escalier PHASE NEUTRE CONTACT DE DÉTECTION DE GEL FUSIBLE 7 A ANTI-FOUDRE ANTI-FOUDRE TERRE RELAIS 1 ALLUMAGE 12 V CC 170 V CC 40 V CC 12,6 V 5 V CC DÉTECTEUR D'ÉCOULEMENT ÉLECTRO- VANNE À MODULATION CIRCUIT D 'ALIMENT A- TION D'ÉLECTRO- VANNE À MODULATION CIRCUIT DÉ[...]

Manuel – Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 61 Support à la clientèle Qu'est-ce qui est couvert ? Cette garantie couvre tous défauts dus aux matériaux et à la ma in d'œuvre quand le produit a été installé et utilis é en suivant les instructions écrites d'install ation de Rinnai, dans les term es décrits dans ce document d[...]

62 Manuel – Rinnai Condensing Water He aters Que fait Rinnai pour exercer la garantie ? Rinnai va réparer ou remplacer le prod uit, ou toute partie ou t out composant défectueu x pour cause de matériau x ou de main d'œuvre, dans les conditions définies pl us loin. Rinnai remboursera des charges de main d'œuvre raisonnables associ?[...]

Manual - Rinnai Condensi ng Water Heaters 63 Notes[...]

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