Page 2 - BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THIS APPLIANCE; including local OH&S requirements
Rinnai 2 Hotflo Electric Storage Water Heater OIM Congratulations on the purchase of your Hotflo Mains Pressure Vitreous Enamel Electric Storage Water Heater. We trust you will have many years of comfort and enjoyment from your appliance. IMPORTANT BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THIS APPLIANCE Before pr...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Important Information
Rinnai 3 Hotflo Electric Storage Water Heater OIM TABLE OF CONTENTS Warnings & Safety 4 Regulatory ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Notice To Victorian C...
Page 4 - REGULATORY; with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Rinnai 4 Hotflo Electric Storage Water Heater OIM READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. Always comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous situations and to ensure optimum performance.Failure to carefully read and follow all instructions in this manual can result in equipmen...
Page 5 - SAFETY; Thisapplianceis; To meet regulatory requirements the temperature of stored water; MUST NOT; be less than 60°C. The thermostat; suitablyqualifiedtradesperson.; DANGER BEWARE OF
Rinnai 5 Hotflo Electric Storage Water Heater OIM SAFETY WARNING Thisapplianceis NOT intendedforusebypersons(includingchildren)withreducedphysical, sensoryormentalcapabilities,orlackofexperienceandknowledgeunlesstheyhavebeengiven supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person...
Page 6 - SAFETY DEVICES; and an over-temperature cut out for each heating element.; DO NOT; inspection by a qualified person.; Gently lift lever
Rinnai 6 Hotflo Electric Storage Water Heater OIM SAFETY DEVICES For safe operation this water heater is fitted with a combination Pressure & Temperature Relief Valve, a thermostat and an over-temperature cut out for each heating element. WARNING DO NOT tamper with or remove safety devices. DO N...
Page 7 - ANODE; Single Element Model:; Turning Water Heating System ‘OFF’; Draining; IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Rinnai 7 Hotflo Electric Storage Water Heater OIM ANODE The water heater is fitted with a sacrificial anode to extend it’s life. It will slowly dissipate whilst protecting the cylinder. The life of the water heater may be extended by arranging for an authorised person to inspect the anode and replac...
Page 8 - SAVE A SERVICE CALL; you still require assistance; PERIODIC MAINTENANCE & SERVICING
Rinnai 8 Hotflo Electric Storage Water Heater OIM SAVE A SERVICE CALL Check the items below before requesting a service. Service and parts charges may be incurred where it is found that there is no fault with the water heater and the issue is related to the plumbing installation or is due to the fai...
Page 9 - APPLIANCE COMPONENTS; Copper only drain in accordance with AS/NZS 3500.4; Removalandconnectionbyqualifiedpersons; SPECIFICATIONS
Rinnai 9 Hotflo Electric Storage Water Heater OIM APPLIANCE COMPONENTS 1. Data and Warning Labels 2. Left cold water inlet Connection RP 3/4" (20mm) 3. Element + Thermostat Cover – Electrical supply connection * Removal & connection by qualified persons only, in accordance with AS/NZS 3000 4...
Page 10 - INLETS; Plumbing connections are duplicated; Models
Rinnai 10 Hotflo Electric Storage Water Heater OIM TABLE 1. DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT F E INLETS A D B C OUTLETS P&TR G Plumbing connections are duplicated (Dual Handed) on each side. Models Hotflo 25L Hotflo 50L Hotflo 80L Hotflo 125L Hotflo 160L Hotflo 160L-D Hotflo 250L Hotflo 315L Hotflo 400L ...
Page 11 - Compact; White
Rinnai 11 Hotflo Electric Storage Water Heater OIM TABLE 2. RATINGS & OTHER SPECIFICATIONS NOTE APLVMUSTBEFITTEDIFTHEMAINSPRESSUREEXCEEDSTHELIMITSSHOWN.IFTHEMAINS PRESSUREISWITHINTHELIMITSSHOWNFITMENTOFTHEPLVISOPTIONAL,HOWEVER,IT ISRECOMMENDEDTHATTHEPLVISFITTEDINALLINSTALLATIONSASITAIDSWATERAND ...
Page 12 - HOT WATER PLUMBING SYSTEM EXAMPLE - NO TLD; INSTALLATION METHODS
Rinnai 12 Hotflo Electric Storage Water Heater OIM HOT WATER PLUMBING SYSTEM EXAMPLE - NO TLD * PTR VALVE (Supplied) KITCHEN LAUNDRY NON TEMPERED SUPPLY BATHROOM ENSUITE TO DRAIN COLD SUPPLY Isolating Valve * ECV TO DRAIN Non-return Valve * PLV WATER HEATER (Not Supplied) CAUTION Valveswithpressurer...
Page 13 - HOT WATER PLUMBING SYSTEM EXAMPLE / FLOW & RETURN PIPE WORK - NO TLD
Rinnai 13 Hotflo Electric Storage Water Heater OIM HOT WATER PLUMBING SYSTEM EXAMPLE / FLOW & RETURN PIPE WORK - NO TLD COLD SUPPLY Isolating Valve * ECV TO DRAIN Non-return Valve * PLV KITCHEN LAUNDRY NON TEMPERED SUPPLY BATHROOM ENSUITE * PTR VALVE (Supplied) TO DRAIN WATER HEATER (Not Supplie...
Page 14 - LOCATION; INSTALLATION
Rinnai 14 Hotflo Electric Storage Water Heater OIM This appliance MUSTBE installed by a qualified person in accordance with: • Manufacturers installation instructions • Current AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules • Current AS/NZS 3500.4 Plumbing and Drainage - Heated Water Services • All local regulatory requi...
Page 15 - THERMOSTAT SETTING; temperature control is required.; MUST ONLY; to
Rinnai 15 Hotflo Electric Storage Water Heater OIM THERMOSTAT SETTING The thermostat setting can be adjusted between 60°C and 70°C. It has been factory pre-set to 70°C. WARNING Thisappliancemaydeliverwaterathightemperature.RefertothePlumbingCodeofAustralia (PCA), local requirements and installation ...
Page 16 - Pressure and Temperature Relief (PTR) Valve
Rinnai 16 Hotflo Electric Storage Water Heater OIM Pressure and Temperature Relief (PTR) Valve A combination PTR valve is supplied with the water heater. It is an important safety device and MUSTBE fitted in all installations before the water heater is operated. DONOT use the valve if the sensing pr...
Page 17 - ELECTRICAL SUPPLY; A water heater; Electrical Connections; MUST BE; Isolate all
Rinnai 17 Hotflo Electric Storage Water Heater OIM ELECTRICAL SUPPLY WARNING Must be installed, maintained and removed by authorised persons in accordance withAS/NZS 3000 and all other relevant local regulations and municipal building codes including OH&S requirements. Ensureelectricwiringisinst...
Page 18 - Wiring Diagrams; have the thermostat preset to 70°C.; Ensurethepowersupplyisswitched; TWIN ELEMENT; Earth; COMMISSIONING
Rinnai 18 Hotflo Electric Storage Water Heater OIM Wiring Diagrams Thermostat Setting The thermostat is adjustable from 60°C to 70°C. Turning the adjustment knob anticlockwise decreases the temperature setting and turning it clockwise increases the temperature setting. The water heater as delivered ...
Page 19 - Commissioning activities; Open all hot water taps in the building, including the shower.; TO TURN ‘OFF’ THE WATER HEATER; activities or if the premises are vacant.
Rinnai 19 Hotflo Electric Storage Water Heater OIM WARNING Commissioning activities MUST BE carriedoutbyanauthorisedperson. DO NOT switchontheelectricpowersupplyuntilthewaterheaterisfilledcompletelywithwater. TO FILL & TURN ‘ON’ THE WATER HEATER 1. Open all hot water taps in the building, includ...
Page 20 - CONTACTS; Rinnai Australia Pty Ltd; National Help Line
S110801 20 Hotflo Series Electric Storage WH (NATIONAL) OIM Issue i - 8/09/21 CONTACTS Rinnai Australia Pty Ltd ABN 74 005 138 769 | AU45204 100 Atlantic Drive, Keysborough, Victoria 3173P.O. Box 460, Braeside, Victoria 3195Tel: (03) 9271 6625Fax: (03) 9271 6622 National Help Line Tel: 1300 555 545*...
