Rinnai Energysaver RHFE-1004FDT Operating instructions

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Space ~eaier
Energysaver'"Heater
RHFE-1004FDT
Customer
-page 2
Installer
-page 13
This appliance must be installed correctly by an authorised person, and
the installation must conform with the following local regulations (if
applicable):
Manufacturer's Installation Instructions
Local Gas Fitting Regulations
Municipal Building Codes
AS 5601lAG 601 Gas InstallationsCode
Any other relevant Statutory Regulation
Your 1004 FDT has been approved by the Australian Gas Association
AGA Approval Number:5941

The Energysaver RHFE-1004FDT includes an option so that operation of the appliance
automatically stops after a fixedtime period.
It is possible to choose any one of seven time periods. The periods are
: 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 10 or 12
hours.
This option must beactivated by a qualified person or trained Rinnaiservice person
Fixed time period operation is ideally suited to classroom situations, clubs, meeting halls, and
other areas where a limit is required on the length of time theappliance operates.
The feature can providesubstantial energy savings in cases where users are likely to forget to turn
the appliance off when they leave the room after meetings or lessons.
If a power failure occurs at any time during operation, the appliance will remain OFF once the
power is re-instated. The ONIOFF button must be pressedto re-ignitethe appliance.
Contact Rinnaion one of the telephone numbers listed on the back cover of this booklet for further
advice.

Customers Operating Information
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HOW to operatethe ~~~t~~
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Adjusting Temperature ............................................................................................. 9
EconomyMode ...................................................................................................... 10
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Function Lock 11
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Other Operating \"formation 12
Installation
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.......................................................................................... installation Instructions 16
Sleeveand Manifold Installation ................................................................................. 17
Fitting Unit ............................................................................................................ 19
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Testing 20
InstallationCheck ................................................................................................... 21
Care of your 1004 FDT
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Pre-ServiceCheck 23
Error Messages ...................................................................................................... 24
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Safety Devices 25
Product Specifications
Dimensions .........................................................................................................
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Wiring Diagram ......................................................................................................
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Block Diagram ...................................................................................................... 27
Guarantee Information .............................................................................................
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Specifications ......................................................................................................
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Service Contact Points .............................................................................................
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Push button ignition : Only one touch of the ON 1 OFF button is requiredto operatethe heater.
7 step automatic heat control with electronic thermostat. The fan is also controlled by the
thermostat.
Economy mode
: An energy saving feature that reduces the room temperature by 3"c over a 90
minute interval.
Lockable Control Panel Lid
: The 1004 FDT has a lockable Control Panel Lid which is ideal for
commercial use. This feature is great for applicationswhere safety is paramount or when the unit
is requiredto be set once and left alone. Two keys are also supplied with the unit.
Function Lock
: Prevents children from altering heater settings whilst running, or from activating
the heaterwhen turned off. This feature is utilised if the Control PanelLid is unlocked.
Heater Filter Indicator
: When the heater filter becomes covered with dust and the temperature
inside the appliancerises, the heater filter indicatorwillflash indicatingthat cleaning is necessary.
The integral humidifier tray can be filled with water as required to raise the humidity level in the
room.
Room Sealed
: Air for combustion is taken from the outside and the flue product is exhausted
outside, keeping the room air clean.
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ALL BU'TTONSBEEP WHEN OPERATED.
(INDKATO"]Indicateswhich (Z~~FRG~] DISPLAY
temperature is Shows either the
currentlydisplayed. temperature or error
1 I codes.
(CONTROL
tL<L? PANEL)
BUTON \
Main switch for
turning heater ON
and OFF.
Easy operation.
One touch ignition.
1
ONIOFF
,
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1 Function Lock
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Selects Economy
Mode. lndicator
illuminatesgreen
when this feature is
2
(INDICATOR DISPLAY)
7--
Locks all controls
when pressed.
lndicator illuminates
1 green when this
keatureis on. J
TEMPERATURE
BUnONS
Usedto adjust
temperature setting
up and down.
PLTER INDIGG) /=;-
Flashes when filter
requires cleaning.
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illuminates green
when the unit is on.
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The indicator will
(,,
,, ,I bhangeto;d when ,,/
the burner is on.

Do not use for any other purpose except
I
These clearances should be maintained at all
times.
Do not allow curtains or other flammable
materials to come into contact with the
heater.
Do not store flarnrnable products near the
unit.
Supervise children near heater.
Keep flarnrnable materials, trees shrubs etc.
away from flue terminal.
' FlueTerminal
Do not allow young children or the infirm to
sleep directly in front of the heater.

Don't allow children to 'post' articles in the
louvres.
use.
Do not sit on this heater.
Don't place any articles containing liquids on
top of the heater.
Don't spray aerosols on the heater whilst it is
in operation.
Most aerosols contain butane gas and can be
a fire hazard if used near this heater when in
Do not place articles on or against the heater.

TurningON
.Press the ONIOFF button
The ON indicator will illuminate green.
The convection fan will rotate.
Ignition will take 5-10 seconds and the
ON/Combustion indicator will change from
green to red to let you know that the burner
has ignited.
Note :
When using the unit for the first time or after long periods of disuse, ignition may not occur
the first time it is operated as there may be air in the gas pipes. If ignition does not occur
after approximately
30 seconds the unit will cease operation automatically.
Try operating the unit again if this occurs.
' The unit may make noises after ignition /extinction. This is the inside of the unit expanding '
and contracting and is normal.
The heater will not ignite if the "ON /OFF' button is pressed straight after extinction. After
approximately
20 seconds has passed. the unit will automatically go into ignition mode.
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TurningOFF
.Press the ONlOFF button
ON I OFF
The ON/Combustion indicator will go out.
After the indicator has gone out, the
convection fan will continue to rotate for
several minutes, then stop. This 1s to lower
the temperature within the unit. Do not pull
out the power cord during this time.
CAUTION !
Do not pull out the power cord or disconnect the power during combustron to cause
extinction, or straight after extinction, as this may cause damage to the unit.
When the Function Lock is set, the Function Lock indicator will continue to illuminate even
when the unit is OFF and the Function Lock will not be cancelled.

Displaying, setting and adjusting the room
temperature can only be done when the heater is
operating.
When the unit is first-operated, the room
temperature is set at
22C.
Set the desired room temperature with the
up and down buttons while looking at the
display section.
The"Set Temp" can be set to "C' or between
"16" - "26 , or "H" (continuous combustion
on High).
The "Room Temp" will display "L" (when
lower than IT), "1"
- "30 (at intervals of
1"C),or "H (when higher than 30%).
Once a temperature is set, it will be stored in
the microcomputer'smemory.
Note :
Rooms may not arrive at the set temperature
due to the construction of the room, the
location of the unit, or external temperatures.
"t Temp 0 "q
RoomTemp 0 ), 1,
Press to lower Press to raise
the temperature the temperature
If the heater does not ignite then the pre-set temperature may not be set to a setting which is
higher than the actual room temperature.