Rinnai ES08 User manual

direct vent wall furnaces
a new approach to heating
ENERGY-EFFICIENT DIRECT VENT WALL FURNACES

When winter sets in there are certain rooms that get used less because of cold spots. But with the consistent and
even heat provided by a Rinnai Wall Furnace, you can enjoy comfortable heat anywhere all winter long. Rinnai
wall furnaces are efficient and easy to install. And the innovative cool-to-the-touch cabinet makes it safe for the
whole family.
intelligent heating solutions...
Up to 83% Efficient Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger
The Rinnai direct vent wall furnace’s reputation lies in its ability to
extract up to 84% AFUE efficiency through the use of a stainless
steel heat exchanger, which adds many years of comfort. Just
imagine, no heat loss from leaky ducts.
Advanced Safety Features
• “Cool-to-the-touch”cabinet
• Sealedcombustion-protectsindoorairquality
• Flueblock-furnaceautomaticallyshutsdown
• Childsafetylock
• Electronicignition—nopilotlight
• Windtunneltestedventingsystems
• Digital,adaptivecontrol
• Onboardself-diagnosticsforeasiermaintenance
• Earthquake-prooftilt-switch
• Eachfurnacepassesarigorousbatteryoffactorytests
to test efficiency and benefits.
Innovative Modulating Gas Valve and Blower
•Modulating blower and gas valve automatically adjust to
individual heating needs, providing comfortable consistent
temperature from ceiling to floor.
• Furnaceoperatesasquietasawhisper
Product Applications
Enjoy comfortable heat in any type of:
• RoomAdditionorSunroom
• MultifamilyHousing
• BasementRemodel
• CondoorLoft
• Cabin,LakeorVacationHome
• Electric-to-GasConversionProject
• Highaltitude
• Manufacturedhousing
MODELS ES08 / ES11
(ideal output for smaller areas)
MODEL ES38
(ideal output for larger areas)
MODEL ES22 / EX22
(ideal output for mid to larger-sized areas)
MODEL ES17 / EX17
(ideal output for mid-sized areas)

TRADITIONAL VS. RINNAI APPROACH TO HEATING
The Traditional Approach
• Highoperatingcosts
• Largeuctuationsinroomtemperature
• Slowresponsetothermostaticallycontrolledheatsettings
• Poordistributionoftheheatprovided
Advantages of the Rinnai Approach
• Energy-efcientandeconomicalzoneorwhole-househeating
• Thermistorenablesfurnacetoregisterandquickly
adapt to small temperature changes
• Heatsuppliedonlyasneeded;effectivelycirculatedthrough
living space
NOTE: Please visit local dealer showroom to
view actual color representation of product. The
ES38 & EX22 are also available in white.
Product Warranty
• 10yearsontheheatexchanger
• 5yearsonparts
• 2yearsonlabor
BEIGE WHITE
Discrete Vent
Terminal,
only 4” in
diameter
HOW IT WORKS
The Thermistor
• Designedtoaccuratelymonitor
room temperature at 2” off
the floor
• Capableofdetecting 
temperature changes as little
as half of a degree
Rinnai Response
• Within10seconds,theRinnai
furnace begins to gently heat the
room at low fan speed
• ItincreasesfanspeedandBTU
output if necessary to achieve
set temperature
• Oncedesiredtemperatureis 
achieved, the unit shuts off and
 goesintostand-bymode
Room Monitoring
• Asthetemperatureoftheroom
gradually drops, the wall
furnace restarts and gradually
warms the room back to the set
temperature
• Ifthereisasuddeninjection
of cold air, the unit automatically
 adjustsfanspeedandBTUsto
 quicklyrestoretheset
temperature
Direct, Through-Wall
Vent Termination
For Illustration Only.
Through-Wall Vent
Termination
with Extension Kit
Installation and Venting Examples
Through-Wall Vent
Termination
with Extension Kit
and Elbow
intelligent heating solutions...
SMART COMFORT...
VENT TERMINATIONS
Part Number Description
FOT-150 SVent(3”–41/2”)
FOT-151 AVent(41/2”-91/2”)
FOT-152 BVent(91/2”-153/4”)
FOT-153 CVent(153/4”–235/8”)
FOT-154 DVent(235/8”–311/2”)
For illustration only. Please reference the Owner’s Manual for installation requirements.

R-CNHT-E-01 r2 © 2009 Rinnai America Corporation 60M-07/2009
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AIR HANDLERS
Rinnai is continually updating and improving products; therefore, specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Local, state, provincial and federal codes must be adhered to prior to and upon installation.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Model Number Gas
Type
Input Range (BTU)
(Low/High)
AFUE
Rating
Fan CFM Output
(Low / High)
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
Wt.
(lbs.)*
ES08 (RHFE-201-RFA)
Beige only
NG
3,000 / 8,000
80.6%
48.3 / 78.6 16 3/4” x 26 5/8” x 9 7/8” 39
LP 83.4%
ES11 (RHFE-263-RFA)
Beige only
NG 5,500 /11,000 80.0% 96.4 / 128.5 16 3/4” x 26 5/8” x 9 7/8” 37
LP 5,700 /11,000
ES17 (RHFE-433-RFA)
Beige only
NG 8,200 /16,700 80.8% 110.5 / 141.3 29 1/2” x 21 13/16” x 9 7/8” 51
LP 8,200 /16,700 81.0%
EX17 (RHFE433RWTA)
Beige only
NG 8,200/ 16,700 80.8% 110.5 / 141.3 29 1/2” x 21 13/16” x 9 7/8” 51
LP 81.0%
ES22 (RHFE-558-RFA)
Beige only
NG 8,200 / 21,500 80.8% 110.5 / 141.3 29 1/2” x 21 13/16” x 9 7/8” 51
LP 8,200 / 20,700 81.0%
EX22 (RHFE-558-RWTA)
Beige
NG 8,200 / 21,500 80.6% 110.5 / 141.3 29 1/2” x 21 13/16” x 9 7/8” 51
LP 8,200 / 20,500 81.0%
EX22W (RHFE558RWTA-W)
White
NG 8,200 / 21,500 80.6% 110.5 / 141.3 29 1/2” x 21 13/16” x 9 7/8” 51
LP 8,200 / 20,500 81.0%
ES38 (RHFE-1004-RFA)
Beige
NG 10,500 / 38,400 80.6%
110.5 / 162.7 36 5/8” x 26 3/8” x 13” 91
82.0%
LP 10,500 / 36,500
ES38W (RHFE1004RFA-W)
White
NG 10,500 / 38,400 80.6% 110.5 / 162.7 36 5/8” x 26 3/8” x 13” 91
LP 10,500/ 36,500 82.0%
* This specification is for shipping weight.
ACCESSORIES
MODEL EXTENSION KITS COVER KITS
FOT-155 FOT-156 FOT-157 FOT-158 FOT-190 FOT-219 FOT-220 FOT-221 FOT-102 FOT-103 FOT-114 FOT-115 FOT-132 FOT-133 FOT-134 FOT-140 FOT-141 FOT-142
ES11 ••••• •••
ES17 / EX17 ••••• •••
ES22 / EX22 ••••• •••
ES38 •••••••