Page 3 - OPERATION MANUAL
Rinnai Australia i Operation Manual REGULATORY INFORMATION .................................................................................. 1 WARNING ABOUT HOT WATER ............................................................................... 1 FEATURES AND BENEFITS ...............................
Page 5 - Notice to Victorian Consumers; REGULATORY INFORMATION
Rinnai Australia 1 Operation Manual Your Rinnai Continuous Flow water heater has been certified by the Australian Gas Association.The A.G.A. Certification Number is shown on the data plate. This Appliance must be installed correctly by an authorised person. The installation of gas, water, andelectri...
Page 6 - FEATURES AND BENEFITS; Up to four water controllers can be fitted. See page 6 for details.
Rinnai Australia 2 Operation Manual FEATURES AND BENEFITS Congratulations on purchasing the latest technology temperature controlled Rinnai continuous flowwater heating system. • The Rinnai Continuous Flow water heater products NEVER RUN OUT of hot water. Whilstelectricity, water and gas supplies ar...
Page 7 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION; Do Not spray water directly into the flue terminal.
Rinnai Australia 3 Operation Manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION The range of Rinnai continuous flow water heaters referred to in this manual areincompatible with solar water heating systems. A dedicated range of solarcompatible continuous flow water heaters is available from Rinnai. Always check water tem...
Page 8 - Kitchen
Rinnai Australia 4 Operation Manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION To clean your water controller(s) use a softdamp cloth with a mild detergent. Do Not use solvents! Whilst hot water outlets are open the settemperature may be lowered. However theycannot then be raised above 43°C. In additiontransfer of 'prio...
Page 9 - OPERATION WITHOUT CONTROLLERS; Those most at risk are children, disabled, elderly and the infirm.
Rinnai Australia 5 Operation Manual OPERATION WITHOUT CONTROLLERS Rinnai Continuous Flow water heater products do not use a pilot light. When installed and operated without water controllers, the opening of any hot water tap willautomatically start the appliance. Once water is flowing through the ap...
Page 10 - GENERAL WATER CONTROL INFORMATION
Rinnai Australia 6 Operation Manual GENERAL WATER CONTROL INFORMATION Remote water controllers allow precise temperature control by the user. When used correctly, the hotwater unit will deliver the selected temperature, even when the water flow is varied, or more than onetap is in use. Each water co...
Page 11 - UNIVERSAL WATER CONTROLLERS; TURNING ON THE CONTROLLER
Rinnai 7 Operation Manual UNIVERSAL WATER CONTROLLERS ABOUT THE UNIVERSAL WATER CONTROLLER (MC-91Q) TURNING ON THE CONTROLLER If the water controller is switched off (No digits displayed in thedigital monitor window) press the On/Off button once. The ON indicator will illuminate, indicating that the...
Page 12 - HOW TO USE TWO OR MORE UNIVERSAL WATER CONTROLLERS
Rinnai 8 Operation Manual UNIVERSAL WATER CONTROLLERS HOW TO USE TWO OR MORE UNIVERSAL WATER CONTROLLERS TURNING ON THE CONTROLLERS If the controllers are switched off (No digits displayed in the digitalmonitor window) press the On/Off button once at any controller. The ON indicator on the desired c...
Page 13 - DELUXE BATHROOM WATER CONTROLLERS; If more than one controller is fitted press the ‘Transfer’
Rinnai Australia 9 Operation Manual DELUXE BATHROOM WATER CONTROLLERS ABOUT THE DELUXE BATHROOM WATER CONTROLLER (BC-100V) Refer to page 6 to confirm the maximum number and combination of controllersthat can be fitted to your Water Heater model. Avoid getting water directly in the speaker as this ma...
Page 14 - SETTING THE SOUND OPTIONS
Rinnai Australia 10 Operation Manual DELUXE BATHROOM WATER CONTROLLERS SETTING THE SOUND OPTIONS To set the sound options press the 'Sound Volume' button and select the desired audible setting as follows: Voice High, Med, Low or Off, sets the voice prompt volume but does not affect the audible tones...
Page 15 - button
Rinnai Australia 11 Operation Manual DELUXE BATHROOM WATER CONTROLLERS OPERATING THE SHOWER SAVER / BATH FILL FUNCTION The 'Shower Saver / Bath Fill' function allows a presetwater volume and temperature to be selected and runautomatically. No voice prompts will be available if the‘Voice OFF’ or ‘Sou...
Page 16 - USING MULTIPLE WATER CONTROLLERS; button to transfer priority to the desired controller.; COMBINING UNIVERSAL AND DELUXE WATER CONTROLLERS; The ‘In Use’ indicator; To Stop Shower Saver / Bath Fill Operation; button has been pressed.
Rinnai Australia 12 Operation Manual DELUXE BATHROOM WATER CONTROLLERS USING MULTIPLE WATER CONTROLLERS The water heater can be turned on and off at any water controller. If more than one water controller isfitted press the ‘Transfer’ button to transfer priority to the desired controller. COMBINING ...
Page 17 - DELUXE KITCHEN WATER CONTROLLERS
Rinnai Australia 13 Operation Manual DELUXE KITCHEN WATER CONTROLLERS ABOUT THE DELUXE KITCHEN WATER CONTROLLER (MC-100V) To set the sound options press the 'Mode' button once to place the controller into ‘Voice’ mode. Use the or buttons to select the desired audible setting as follows: Voice High, ...
Page 18 - SETTING THE CLOCK
Rinnai Australia 14 Operation Manual DELUXE KITCHEN WATER CONTROLLERS SETTING THE CLOCK The clock is a 12 hour AM/PM style display. To set the time press the 'Mode' button twice. This places the controller into clock setting mode and in the digital monitor the word ‘Clock’ will bedisplayed and the c...
Page 19 - SMARTSTART® PRE-HEAT OPERATION; ABOUT THE SMARTSTART® PREHEAT SYSTEM
Rinnai Australia 15 Operation Manual SMARTSTART® PRE-HEAT OPERATION ABOUT THE SMARTSTART® PREHEAT SYSTEM Preheat Function The “Preheat” function works in conjunction with various Rinnai water heater models and theseparately installed and optional Rinnai “Smartstart®” module. When the “Preheat” funct...
Page 20 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Troubleshooting Without Controllers
Rinnai Australia 16 Operation Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Your Rinnai Continuous Flow water heaters has a self diagnostic capability. If a fault occurs, an ErrorCode will flash on the digital monitor or status monitor* if you have water controllers. This assists withdiagnosing the fault, and may enable y...
Page 23 - INSTALLATION MANUAL
Rinnai Australia 19 Installation Manual GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................... 21 REGULATIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 21 APPLICABLE ...
Page 25 - GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS; • Rinnai Installation Instructions; APPLICABLE MODELS; of AS5601 and the ‘FLUEING FOR INTERNAL MODELS’ on page 26.
la u n a M n oi t al la ts n I 1 2 ai la rt s u A i a n ni R GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS REGULATIONSThis appliance must be installed in accordance with: • Current AS/NZS3000, AS/NZS3500 and AS5601 • Rinnai Installation Instructions • Local regulations and municipal building codes Installation,...
Page 26 - PIPE SIZING
Rinnai Australia 22 Installation Manual GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (All Models) This appliance must be placed as close as practicable to the most frequently used hot water outlet oroutlets to minimise the delay time for hot water delivery. For installations where the distance betweenthe water...
Page 27 - then the other screws can be secured.; SERVICE CONNECTION POINTS
la u n a M n oi t al la ts n I 3 2 ai la rt s u A i a n ni R GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Ensure that suitable fixing screws or bolts are used to secure the units to the wall, in accordance with AS5601 section 5. Wooden plugs shall not be used.The top bracket has a keyhole slot so that the appl...
Page 28 - HORIZONTAL FLUE TERMINAL CLEARANCES (Extract from AS5601 - 2004)
Rinnai Australia 24 Installation Manual GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HORIZONTAL FLUE TERMINAL CLEARANCES (Extract from AS5601 - 2004) HORIZONTAL OBSTRUCTIONS AS5601-2004 ‘Gas Installations’ stipulates a minimumhorizontal clearance of 500 mm between a buildingstructure and obstruction facing the...
Page 29 - APPLIANCE AND WATER CONTROLLER DIMENSIONS; FITTING DIAMETER
la u n a M n oi t al la ts n I 5 2 ai la rt s u A i a n ni R GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS APPLIANCE AND WATER CONTROLLER DIMENSIONS Condensate Connection Length (from base) - - - - - - - Dim' Description R E U -V R 32 37 W G R E U -V R M 32 37 W C R E U -V R 26 26 W G R E U -V R 26 32 FF U G R ...
Page 30 - COAXIAL FLUEING FOR INTERNAL MODELS; Horizontal; Multiple Terminal Installations
Rinnai Australia 26 Installation Manual GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS COAXIAL FLUEING FOR INTERNAL MODELS Rinnai internal models described in this manual must use the coaxial Rinnai FF flue components. Theuse of non Rinnai FF flue components may result in a dangerous situation and violates regul...
Page 31 - IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE CONDENSATE DRAIN PIPE; Drain pipe and fittings to match item; INSTALLATION; There shall be no tap, valve or other restrictions in any line.; LENGTH AND CHANGES OF DIRECTION
Rinnai Australia 27 Installation Manual CONDENSATE DRAIN (REU-KM’ MODELS ONLY) The INFINITY ENVIRO 32 (REU-KM3237WD) and INFINITY ENVIRO 26 (REU-KM2635WD) waterheaters generate condensate continuously at a rate of up to 5 litres per hour as a by-product of highlyefficient gas burner system. This con...
Page 32 - INTERCONNECTION OF CONDENSATE DRAIN LINES
Rinnai Australia 28 Installation Manual CONDENSATE DRAIN (REU-KM’ MODELS ONLY) (g) Where discharging over a tundish or gully trap, drain lines shall have an air gap of a size at leasttwice the diameter of the drain line. INTERCONNECTION OF CONDENSATE DRAIN LINES Condensate drain lines from multiple ...
Page 33 - WATER CONTROLLER INSTALLATION; Determine the most suitable position for the water controller.
Rinnai Australia 29 Installation Manual WATER CONTROLLER INSTALLATION RINNAI WATER CONTROLLERS Water controllers are available as an optional extra. Universal and Deluxe water controllers can beused together and will function as described in the Operation Section of this manual. Please refer topage ...
Page 34 - OPTIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR THE ‘UNIVERSAL’ WATER CONTROLLER (MC-91Q); Are there four water controllers connected ?; You will need to activate the fourth water controller as follows:
Rinnai Australia 30 Installation Manual WATER CONTROLLER INSTALLATION 7. Remove protective film from the water controller face as shown in Fig. 4 and replace face plate. OPTIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR THE ‘UNIVERSAL’ WATER CONTROLLER (MC-91Q) Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Are there four water controllers co...
Page 35 - Run the cable through the hole in the wall.
Rinnai Australia 31 Installation Manual WATER CONTROLLER INSTALLATION FITTING THE ‘DELUXE KITCHEN’ WATER CONTROLLER (MC-100V) FITTING THE ‘DELUXE BATHROOM’ WATER CONTROLLER (BC-100V) 1. Determine the most suitable position for the water controller (see notes page 29). 2. Use the wall mounting bracke...
Page 36 - CONNECTING COMMUNICATION CABLES TO THE WATER HEATER
Rinnai Australia 32 Installation Manual WATER CONTROLLER INSTALLATION CONNECTING COMMUNICATION CABLES TO THE WATER HEATER Communication cables connect the water heater to water controllers and operate at an extra lowvoltage (12 Volts DC) which is supplied from the water heater. Communication cables ...
Page 37 - COMMISSIONING; TESTING; Turn on gas and cold water supplies.; GAS PRESSURE SETTING
Rinnai Australia 33 Installation Manual COMMISSIONING TESTING 1. Before final connection of the water heater purge gas, hot water and cold water supply lines.Swarf in either the gas or water supplies may cause damage. 2. Turn on gas and cold water supplies. 3. Test for water leaks and gas escapes ne...
Page 39 - ACCESSORIES; Rinnai Smartstart® Water Saver; PRODUCT RECORDS
Rinnai Australia 35 Operation/Installation Manual ACCESSORIES Recess Box: When installing an Rinnai Continuous Flow hot water heater in a new home or renovation, it is a greatidea to allow for a recess box to be included at the construction stage. These boxes allow you toliterally recess the applian...
Page 40 - CONTACT INFORMATION
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