Page 2 - Consumer Safety Information; in the; Table of Contents
2 Rinnai Corporation RHFE-263FA Ⅱ This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, permanently located, manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home, where 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 convert...
Page 3 - Safety Behavior and Practices; Never store liquid propane containers indoors.; WARNING; Safety Definitions; CAUTION; Do not insert items into the louvers.
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 should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of ...
Page 4 - Specifications; Safety Features
4 Rinnai Corporation RHFE-263FA Ⅱ Application For manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home or residential installation convertible for use with natural gas and liquefied petroleum gases (propane /LPG) when provision is made for the simple conversionfrom one gas to the other. General Description F...
Page 5 - Features; Name; Flue Manifolds; Natural Gas; Appliance Specifications
5 Rinnai Corporation RHFE-263FA Ⅱ Features Clean Heating Forced Flue Type Easy Operation One-Touch Ignition Sensible Temperature Control Feature Comfortable Room Temperature Control and Display Warm Air Outlet at Floor Level (keeps your feet warm) Function Lock Room Temperature Setting Memory Clean ...
Page 6 - Getting to know your new RHFE-263FA; Operating Instructions
6 Rinnai Corporation RHFE-263FA Ⅱ Getting to know your new RHFE-263FA Operating Instructions
Page 7 - Control; All buttons beep when operated.
7 Rinnai Corporation RHFE-263FA Ⅱ Control Panel All buttons beep when operated. RoomTemp Set Temp ON ON/OFF Filter Function Lock Economy Temp Control FUNCTION LOCK Lamp is "green" when this feature is on. FILTER LAMP Flashes red when filter is dirty. OPERATION LAMP This lamp turns "green...
Page 8 - Operating Information; Turning the heater ON
8 Rinnai Corporation RHFE-263FA Ⅱ Operating Information Turning the heater ON When you press the ON/OFF button, the LED display will illuminate, the combustion fan will begin to run,and the spark will ignite the main burner. This heater has an automatic ignition system. When the main burner has lit,...
Page 9 - Function Lock; Sensible Temperature Control
9 Rinnai Corporation RHFE-263FA Ⅱ Operating Information Function Lock This feature locks the buttons to prevent unintended operation. Press the Function Lock button to activate and the lamp will glow. Pressing and holding the Function Lock button for two seconds will disengage the function lock. If ...
Page 10 - Care and Maintenance; Filters
10 Rinnai Corporation RHFE-263FA Ⅱ Care and Maintenance Filters Dirty filters reduce the air flow and the appliance’s ability to produce heat. The filters should be cleaned frequently during the heating season. If the filters become blocked the filter indicator lamp will flash red. Eventually the ap...
Page 11 - Before Making a Service Call; Before making a service call please check the following:
11 Rinnai Corporation RHFE-263FA Ⅱ Before Making a Service Call Before making a service call please check the following: ■ At Ignition: Heater does not operate. Warm air does not flow when the burnerlights. Smoke or strange smells are producedon the first trial light up after installation. Sharp cli...
Page 12 - Troubleshooting
12 Rinnai Corporation RHFE-263FA Ⅱ Troubleshooting 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 turn...
Page 13 - operate contact a qualified service agency.
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 making a service call, this code will assist with diagnosing the fault. You may b...
Page 14 - Installation Instructions; General Instructions
Installation Instructions A qualified service technician should install the appliance and inspect it before use. 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 local codes or, in the absence of...
Page 15 - d Practices section. The clearance
Gas Connection The gas supply line shall be gas tight, sized and so installed as to provide a supply of a gas sufficient to meet the maximum demand of the heater without loss of pressure. A shut off valve and appliance connector valve should be installed in the upstream of the gas line to permit ser...
Page 16 - The following items are included with the appliance.; Installation
16 Rinnai Corporation RHFE-263FA Ⅱ The following items are included with the appliance. Owner’s Operation and Installation Manual Conversion Manual Conversion Kit A Vent Kit Manual valve set, backspacers, screws, pipe stoppers, and hardware listed below Installation Parts Flue Manifold ................
Page 17 - Drilling
17 Rinnai Corporation RHFE-263FA Ⅱ Drilling Flue Hole Ensure that there are no gas or water lines, or electrical circuits in the wall location where the flue hole is to be drilled. Drill the flue hole using a 3 1/8 inch (80 mm) drill. The center of the hole must be located exactly at the specified p...
Page 18 - Flue Terminal Clearances
18 Rinnai Corporation RHFE-263FA Ⅱ Flue Terminal Clearances
Page 19 - AN
19 Rinnai Corporation RHFE-263FA Ⅱ Ref Des cription Canadian Installations US Installati ons A Clea ran ce ab ove grade, veranda, porch, deck, or bal cony 12 inc he s (30 cm) 12 inc he s (30 cm) B Clea ran ce to wind ow o r door that may be open ed 12 inch es (30 cm) 9 inch es (23 cm) C Clea ran ce ...
Page 20 - Flue Manifold Installation
20 Rinnai Corporation RHFE-263FA Ⅱ 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 remove the outer terminal pull and release the two inter...
Page 22 - Extension; downward toward the flue manifold; Examples; Extension to the right (facing appliance)
22 Rinnai Corporation RHFE-263FA Ⅱ Extension Installation Kit If necessary, extention kits are available to extend the exhaust line and air intake hose between the manifoldand the appliance. The maximum vent length is 13 feet (4m) with 2 bends. The bent pipe attached to the appliance dose not count ...
Page 23 - Extension Kit Installation; Clearances; exhaust pipe to combustibles 1 inch (25.4mm); Clamps; Support the air intake hose with pipe clamps.; Male end
23 Rinnai Corporation RHFE-263FA Ⅱ Extension Kit Installation CAUTION Use the pipe stoppers, connectors, clamps, and screws according to these instructions inorder to ensure no leakage of exhaust gases. Clearances exhaust pipe to combustibles 1 inch (25.4mm) exhaust pipe to non-combustibles zero Cla...
Page 24 - Extension Kits and Parts
Extension Kit Installation Extension Kits and Parts Rinnai Corporation RHFE-263FA Ⅱ 24 ) EXHAUST PIPE (ADJUSTABLE) * EXHAUST PIPE(NON ADJUSTABLE) + AIR INTAKE HOSE , BENT ELBOW - LONG BENT ELBOW ⑥ HOSE JOINT ⑧ PIPE STOPPER B ⑨ PIPE CLAMP ⑩ WALL-FIXTURE ⑪ NUT ⑫ SCREW A ⑦ PIPE STOPPER A ⑬ SCREW B Item...
Page 25 - Connecting the Appliance
25 Rinnai Corporation RHFE-263FA Ⅱ Connecting the Appliance 1. 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 manifold. 2. Connect the flue elbow to the manifold while moving the appliance into posit...
Page 26 - BEFORE OPERATING; TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE; CLOSE
26 Rinnai Corporation RHFE-263FA Ⅱ Operating Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped wi...
Page 28 - Wiring
28 Rinnai Corporation RHFE-263FA Ⅱ Wiring Diagram If any of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must be replaced, it must be replaced with type 18 AWG wire or its equivalent. MARK PS FR F TR SV1,2 ER SP FM OHS1,2 TF POV BL R.TH OH.TH PARTS NAME PRESSURE SENSOR FLAME ROD FUSE TRANSFORMER...
Page 29 - Ladder
29 Rinnai Corporation RHFE-263FA Ⅱ Ladder Diagram MODULATING SOLENOID VALVE TRANSFORMER ELECTRODE OVER HEAT THERMISTOR FUSE THERMAL FUSE THERMISTOR
Page 30 - Flow
Page 31 - Parts
31 Rinnai Corporation RHFE-263FA Ⅱ Parts List For replacement parts call Rinnai at 1-800-621-9419.
Page 40 - Consumer Support; Warranty Information; Gas Direct Vent Wall Furnace; How long does coverage last?; Item
40 Rinnai Corporation RHFE-263FA Ⅱ Consumer Support Warranty Information Limited Warranty RHFE-263FA Ⅱ 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...
Page 41 - Limited Warranty - continued; * If the Heat Exchanger fails due to a defect in
41 Rinnai Corporation RHFE-263FA Ⅱ 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 indi...
Page 42 - Notes