Rinnai RHFE-431FA - Manuals

IMPORTANT POINTS / USAGE AND INSTALLATION MUSTS – 3 – Unpack heater and check for damage. (DO NOT INSTALL DAMAGED HEATER.) If heater isdamaged, contact your supplier for advise. Before installing a heater, check the label for the correct gastype (see label on heater). Refer to local gas authority fo...

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/...

SPECIFICATIONS – 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...

SAFETY POINTS – 8 – Do not restrict the warm air discharge byplacing articles in front of the heater. This appliance must not be used for anypurpose other than heating. Do not install the heater in an unusuallydusty area. Do not allow anyone to sit on or lean againstthe appliance. Do not spray aeros...

VENT TERMINALCOMBUSTION/EXHAUST GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NEW RHFE-431FA – 10 – WARM AIR OUTLET HUMIDIFIERREMOVE BOTTOMCOVER AND PULLOUT TO REFILL BOTTOM COVERHOLD BOTH SIDESAND PULL TOWARDYOU THERMISTOR GAS CONNECTIONS1/2" NPT POWER CORD PLUG 120V AC COMBUSTION AIRINTAKE HOSE EXHAUST PIPE AIR FILTER...

CONTROL PANEL – 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 ...

– 13 – NOTICE BEFORE INSTALLATION The heater must be installed by a qualified serviceperson according to this installation instruction. Check your local building codes for the proper methodof installation. In the case of absence of local codes,this heater should be installed in accordance with theNa...

– 14 – INSTALLATION 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 ...

– 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 ...

– 17 – VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES INSIDE CORNER DETAIL FIXEDCLOSED OPERABLE FIXEDCLOSED 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 DESCRIPTION Canadian Installations U.S. Installations A B CD E F G H I J K L M 1 foot 3 ...

– 18 – LOCATION / CLEARANCES When positioning the heater the main pointsgoverning 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 fromflammable materials. Do not flue into natural draught flues or fireplace...

– 20 – SLEEVE AND MANIFOLD INSTALLATION METHOD FOR STANDARD WALLS 1. Disassemble Manifold from Sleeve. The flue consists of 3 parts, sleeve, inside connectorsand tube, outside terminal; (dis-assembly by pullinghard on outside terminal and inner connections, thenpull sleeve off outer terminal.) NOTE:...

– 22 – FITTING UNIT AIR INLET HOSE 2. Fit the locking clamp over connection betweensliding tube and manifold. Engage the hook androtate it until it snaps against the body of the clamp. 3. Fit the screw clamp between the sliding tube andthe flue elbow. Secure with the 4mm screwssupplied. The flue out...

– 25 – ADDITIONAL CUSTOMER OPERATING INFORMATION IGNITION Make certain the heater is connected into both the gasand 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 willignite ...

– 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 andcarbon from flame rod...

– 35 – MAINTENANCE / SERVICE MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS This heater has been designed and constructed fora long performance life when installed and operatedproperly under normal conditions. Regularinspections, as outlined in this section, are stronglyrecommended as means of keeping your heateroperating...

– 37 – Warranty 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 a...

– 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 ...

– 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 ■ NAM...

– 52 – ■ TYPES COMPATIBLE WITH EXTENSION SET RHFE-431FAINSTALLING AN EXTENSION KIT Installing an extension kit requires construction of an air line and the exhaust line. The air line is connectedbetween the Air Supply Elbow at the rear of the heater and the air inlet port on the Flue pipe.Similarly,...

– 54 – ■ CAUTIONS 1. Maximum extendable length FOR BEST ROOM AIR HUMIDITY, KEEP WATERIN THE HUMIDIFIER TRAY. ・ 13 feet, 2 bends ・ The bend where the hose and pipes leave the body isnot counted. ・ The air intake hose should run along the exhaust pipe. 2. To prevent water condensation CAUTION Never al...

– 56 – TECHNICAL DATA 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: ...