Rinnai RHFE-308 FTR manuale d’uso

Installation and User Manual RHFE-308 FTR RHFE-308 FTR Energysaver Space Heater Important. Read these instructions carefully before attempting installation or use of this appliance. All work must be carried out by competent persons.[...]

– 2 – CONTENTS Getting to Know your RHFE-308 FTR ……………………………………………………………………… 3 Remote Control ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Control Panel Layout ………………………………………………………[...]

– 3 – GETTING T O KNOW YOUR NEW RHFE-308FTR REMOTE CONTROL BRACKET ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR GAS CONNECTION ELECTRICAL CORD HUMIDIFIER TRAY Built into the warm air discharge duct. Humidifies the warm air flow. BOTTOM TRIM Pulls off to allow filling of humidifier tray. ON/OFF SWITCH CONTROL PANEL Concealed panel with clock, room and pre- set tempe[...]

– 4 – REMOTE CONTROL ON OFF OFF BUTTON Stops heater manually. TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT Increases or decreases the temperature setting. ON BUTTON Operates the heater manually. C R 2 0 3 2 OPEN TO REPLACE BATTERY Simply open the back of the remote control and replace Lithium battery. TYPE: CR 2032 BATTERY Power source for operating remote control. [...]

– 5 – Child Lock Timer 1 Economy Timer 2 Override AM PM Set ・ Room Temp ・ Time Set times Clock Timer 1 Timer 2 Filter on off ON / OFF ON CONTROL P ANEL LA YOUT ECONOMY Selects energy saving function. CHILD LOCK Locks all controls when pressed. (EXCEPT OFF) SET TIMES Selects clock and/or Timers for adjusting or programming. REMOTE CONTROL RE[...]

– 6 – FORCED FLUE SYSTEM PUSH BUTT ON IGNITION Air for combustion is taken from outside the room and the flue products are exhausted outside, keeping the room air clean. Only one touch of the ON/OFF switch is required to operate the heater. EXHAUST AIR INLET PRE-HEA T The function will automatically operate the appliance within one hour prior t[...]

– 7 – MEMOR Y The micro-computer records selected pre- set temperatures, the times programmed into the Timers as well as operating the Economy and Intelligent modes, to maintain comfort levels. FIL TER INDICA T OR When the fan filter becomes covered with dust and the temperature inside the appliance rises, the filter indicator will flash. The f[...]

– 8 – SAFETY POINTS 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 spray aerosols whilst the heater is operating. Most aerosols contain butane gas, and can be a fire hazard if used near this heater when it is in use. Flue guard is rec[...]

– 9 – SAFETY POINTS Keep flammable materials, trees, shrubs, etc, away from the flue terminal. Do not allow anyone to post articles through the louvres. LPGAS GAS Gasoline Filter should be cleaned at regular intervals. Y oung children should be supervised at all times. Hand or body contact with the louvres should be avoided. Do not place articl[...]

– 10 – OPERA TING YOUR NEW RHFE-308FTR ■ T O OPEN THE CONTROL P ANEL Lift lightly in the centre of the lid where there is a catch. The control panel lid will then drop backward to an angle. ■ TURNING ON Press the ON/OFF button to operate the heater. The ON indicator will glow green. After approximately 20 seconds the spark generator will be[...]

– 11 – ■ ROOM TEMPERA TURE ADJUSTMENT ■ ECONOMY MODE The room temperature and pre-set temperatures can only be displayed and adjusted when the heater is running. If the heater does not ignite then the pre-set temperature may not be set to a setting which is higher than the room temperature. The ON indicator will change colour from red to gr[...]

– 12 – ■ CHILD LOCK ■ AUT O COMFORT A room temperature sensor located at the rear of the appliance is continuously monitoring the temperature of the room. The main purpose of Auto Comfort is to improve control over the flow of warm air being discharged through the louvres when the heater is first operated. The means by which this control is[...]

– 13 – ■ F AN FIL TER To protect the room air fan from dust particles or lint, a filter is situated at the rear of the appliance. When this filter becomes blocked, the filter indicator will flash to indicate that it should be cleaned. Clean the filter weekly during the heating season to avoid unnecessary strain on the appliance. Do not remove[...]

– 14 – SETTING THE CLOCK When the appliance is first plugged in and then turned on, the Digital Display will show . As an example, let ’ s set the clock to 10:35 am. OPEN THE CONTROL PANEL - SEE PAGE 10. 1 When the appliance is first plugged in or after a power failure, the Digital Display will show . Press the Set Times button once, the Cloc[...]

– 15 – PROGRAMMING THE ON/OFF TIMER(S) Before programming the Timers you must ensure that the clock has been set to the correct time. See page 14. TIMER 2 is programmed in the same way, remember to ensure that the Timer 2 indicator is flashing when you programme in the desired setting. The Timers can be programmed to operate for any two periods[...]

– 16 – OPERA TING THE TIMER(S) Before operating the Timer(s), the clock time must be correct, and a starting time and finishing time for the Timer(s) must be programmed. See pages 14 and 15. The two Timers operate in the same way. This heater does not commence operation at the programmed starting time. It will attempt to heat a room by the prog[...]

– 17 – PRE-HEA T The Pre-heat function will heat a room to the pre-set temperature by the programmed On Time. 1 This function operates automatically in conjunction with either of the Timers. When a Timer is selected, the heater may operate anywhere within an hour prior to the programmed starting time of the Timer. This function is called Pre-he[...]

– 18 – OVERRIDE FUNCTION USING THE REMOTE CONTROL This function is intended to be used to manually override the current operation of the heater, For example; if the heater is in standby mode (i.e. between finishing time and starting time of a Timer), and the Override button is selected, then the heater will begin to operate, and heat the room. [...]

– 19 – CARING FOR YOUR NEW RHFE-308FTR This appliance is controlled by a micro computer. If there is something wrong with the appliance then it will stop, as it is protected by the following safety devices. Ignition Safety Device Power Failure Safety Device Burner Safety Device Power Surge Safety Device Overheat Safety Device Fan Delay Safety D[...]

– 20 – 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[...]

– 21 – Code Displayed Fault Remedy ERROR MESSAGES The Rinnai RHFE-308FTR has the ability to check its own operation continuously. If a fault occurs, an error message will flash on the Digital Display of the control panel. This assists will diagnosing the fault, and may enable you to overcome a problem without a service call. Please quote the co[...]

– 22 – INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions 1. Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations 1998 are the ‘ Rules in Force ’ . In your own interest and that of safety, it is law that all gas appliances shall be installed by competent persons in accordance with the above regulations. Failure to install appliances corre[...]

– 23 – INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Specification Input: 3.4kW Burner: Stainless Steel Bunsen Type Ignition: Continuous Spark Gas Inlet: 1/2 in. BSP Flue: Forced Flue (Components supplied separately.) Gas Control: Rinnai Electronic Modulating Control Electrical Supply: 230V, 50Hz. This unit has a supply lead and 3 pin plug. Remove parts from car[...]

– 24 – LOCA TION When positioning the heater the main points governing the location are: 1. Flueing 2. Warm air distribution This heater must not be installed where curtains or other combustible materials could come into contact with it. In some cases curtains may need restraining. See diagram for other recommended clearances. Flue fittings mus[...]

– 25 – LOCA TION Do not flue into natural draught flues or fireplaces, this unit can only be used with one of the six types of Rinnai flue kits. Do not flue unit into other rooms. Flue terminal must be outside. Flue may be positioned directly under opening windows, with a minimum clearance of 300mm. FLUE SIZES: 6 Flue lengths are available. S f[...]

– 26 – LOCA TION Do not install the heater in an unusually dusty area. • Use a flue guard if the terminal is easily accessible to children. • Check local regulations. • Guards are available as an optional extra. • Floor must be level. • Do not use electrical extension cords to connect the unit to a power supply. • Keep the power cor[...]

– 27 – INST ALLING THE FLUE General. The flue must be installed in accordance with: Manufacturers Installation Instructions British Standards including BS 5440 and BS EN 1319:1999 Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations IGE/UP/10 Part 1 Edition 2. Building Regulation J The flue must be installed by a competent, authorised person. It is th[...]

– 28 – POSITIONING THE FLUE TERMINAL O H N N M Q M H K B P Q Q I F L J G C A I D, E Dimension A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q Terminal Position Directly below an opening, air brick, opening windows, etc. Above an opening, air brick, opening window, etc. Horizontally to an opening, air brick, opening window, etc. Below gutters, soil pipes or d[...]

– 29 – SLEEVE AND MANIFOLD INST ALLA TION METHOD FOR ST ANDARD W ALLS 1. Dis-assemble Manifold from Sleeve. The flue consists of 3 parts, sleeve, inside connectors and tube, outside terminal; (dis- assemble by pulling hard on outside terminal and inner connections, then pull sleeve off outer terminal). 2. Adjustment of Sleeve Length. Measure wa[...]

– 30 – SLEEVE AND MANIFOLD INST ALLA TION METHOD FOR ST ANDARD W ALLS 5. Check rubber seal is in place on terminal. * For weather board walls, add spare rubber seal provided to compensate for weatherboard angle. 6. Installation of Terminal From outside, insert terminal into sleeve with the “ A ” mark at the top. Left hand side fixing tie is[...]

– 31 – FITTING UNIT AIR INLET HOSE EXHAUST PIPE & LOCKING CLAMP The following components can be fitted by reaching down the rear of the appliance as it is positioned against the wall. Manifold a b Attach the Air Inlet Hose to the flue manifold on either inlet position a or b. The unused inlet is plugged with the rubber cap supplied on the m[...]

– 32 – FORCED FLUE HEA TER EXTENSION KITS • This extension set is to be used for installations requiring extra distance. MAXIMUM FLUE LENGTH 4.5m WITH 3 ELBOWS ■ NAMES AND NUMBERS OF P ARTS EXTENSION KIT PARTS AND INSTALLATION GUIDE FOT - 155 0.5m EXTENSION KIT FOT - 156 1.0m EXTENSION KIT FOT - 157 2.0m EXTENSION KIT FOT - 158 BENT ELBOW K[...]

– 33 – FLUE EXTENSION KITS INST ALLING AN EXTENSION KIT FOR THE RHFE-308 FTR Installing an extension kit requires construction of an air line and the flue 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 flue line is connected between the joint pipe at[...]

– 34 – FLUE EXTENSION KITS 1. How to connect the flue pipes. To connect the rigid flue pipes fit the male end into the female end and clamp with pipe stopper A to prevent slipping. The flue pipe can be telescoped to the required length: DO NOT CUT IT. Female end Exhaust pipe Pipe stopper B Male end Pipe stopper B Pipe stopper A Female end Male [...]

– 35 – FLUE EXTENSION KITS ■ CAUTIONS 1. Maximum extendable length FOR BEST ROOM AIR HUMIDITY, KEEP WATER IN THE HUMIDIFIER TRAY. 2. To prevent water condensation Condensed water may accumulate here, and cause a blockage preventing combustion. • 7.0 Metres less 1m per bend to a max 3 bends. • The bend where the hose and pipes leave the bo[...]

– 36 – CONVERSION The following procedure must be followed to convert the unit from Nat. Gas to LPG. 1 . Hold both ends of the bottom cover. (Undercover ass ’ y) and pull toward you to remove the cover. Cover is snapped into place. (See fig #1) 2 . Remove the 7 screws that secure the front panel and the louver assembly and remove panel from t[...]

– 37 – CONNECTING GAS AND ELECTRICAL SER VICES 1. GAS CONNECTION. Purge any air or swarf from the gas line. Connect up the appliance to the gas supply using a union service cock to facilitate servicing. Inlet connection size Gas (1/2 inch male BSP) Check gas soundness using leak detection fluid, not naked flame. Connection can be easily reached[...]

– 38 – TESTING 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 or the unit. Check for leaks using soapy water or leak detection spray after turning gas on. Plug unit in and turn power on, (CAUTION: 230V AC inside unit.) Turn thermost[...]

– 39 – GAS PRESSURE SETTING The working gas pressure on the water heater is electronically controlled and factory set. Under normal circumstances it does not require adjustment during installation. Perform this procedure only if the unit is not operating correctly and all other possible causes for incorrect operation have been eliminated, or yo[...]

– 40 – GAS PRESSURE SETTING 1 . With your manometer gauge zeroed and connected to both pressure taps, press the On/Off button and operate appliance. 2. Press the SW1 test switch. 78 or 7 ≡ will be displayed on the incidator LED. 3 . Press the SW1 switch again to put the appliance in Low pressure mode. PL will appear on the LED display. 4. Adj[...]

– 41 – FITTING T OP SP ACER AND W ALL CLIP Once Commissioning is complete the last thing to do is fix the top spacer. 1. Fit the spacer bracket to the top spacer. 2. Secure Heater to wall. Replace top spacer, clipping the spacer into the wall brackets at the same time as attaching it to the heater. Secure top spacer with the screws provided. ?[...]

– 42 – BLOCK DIAGRAM Mark MS R, TH TF F ER TR Mark FR RC CF OH, TH OHS1, 2 FM Mark SP SV1, 2 BL RCR TB PS POV PARTS NAME MAIN SWITCH THERMISTOR THERMAL FUSE FUSE ELECTRODE TRANSFORMER PARTS NAME FLAME ROD REMOTE CONTROLLER CONVECTION FAN OVER HEAT THERMISTOR OVER HEAT SWITCH 1, 2 CONVECTION FAN MOTOR PARTS NAME SPARKER MAIN SOLENOID VALVE 1, 2 [...]

– 43 – WIRING DIAGRAM 3 AC230V TB TR2 bk bk rr M r bk w PS CODE bk bl gr gr / y pk r w y gy or br lb COLOUR black blue green green/yellow pink red white yellow grey orange brown light blue RHFE-308FTR[...]

– 44 – DIMENSIONS 260 426 121 618 335 677 WALL CLIP GAS CONNECTION 165 85 25 335 11 7 (mm)[...]

– 45 – FLUE POSITION THROUGH W ALL 88 425 121 616 296.5 264.5 64 83 109.5 R115 676.5 W ALL OPENING POSITION (CENTRE OF FLUE) GAS CONNECTION[...]

– 46 – SPECIFICA TION Model ........................................................................................................................................ RHFE-308 FTR Installation .................................................................................................................. Internal location only Fuel ............[...]

– 47 – NOTES[...]

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