Rinnai Energysaver RHFE-556FM User manual

How to use your
Space Heater
EnergysaverRHFE-556FM
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Layout of appliance < 2
Features < 4
Safety Points . < 6
Operation < 8
Adjusting Temperature < 9
Humidifier
Installer
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SERVICE CONTACTS
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This appliance shall be installed in accordance
with:
l Manufacturer’s Instructions
l Local Authority Building Codes
l NZS 5261 Installation Code for Gas Burning
Equipment
l Any other relevant Statutory Regulation
This appliance must be installed, serviced and
removed by an authorised person.
DEAR CUSTOMER
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS RINNAI APPLIANCE. WE ARE PLEASED TO ADVISE THAT
RINNAI PRODUCTS ARE NOW COVERED BY A 2 YEAR. GUARANTEE: FREE PARTS AND
LABOUR FOR THE FIRST YEAR AND PARTS ONLY FOR THE SECOND YEAR.
-THIS GUARANTEE IS IN ADDITION TO ANY GUARANTEES WHICH
CONSUMERS MAY HAVE UNDER THE CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT -
SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES REGARDING THIS GUARANTEE PLEASE CONTACT YOUR
LOCAL RINNAI AGENT.
Please record below the following information for your own records.
Your Retailer:
Address: Phone:
Date of Purchase:
Your Installer:
Address:
Date of Installation:
Installer’s Licence No.
Phone:
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LOUVRE
Warm air discharge
duct.
INDICATOR DISPLAY /
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HUMIDIFIER TRAY 1
Built into the warm
air discharge duct. !
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Humidifies the warm
air flow.
Pulls off to allow
filling of humidifier
tray.
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CONTROL PANEL
Concealed panel
with room and
pro-set temperature
selection.
Temperature and
appliance error codes
are shown here.
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ROOM
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
GAS CONNECTION
AIR FILTER
Helps to protect the
interior of the
appliance and fan from
dust particles
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EXHAUST OUTLET
Exhausts flue products
to the outslde of the
bulldIng
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AIR INLET TUBE
Carnes air for
combllsron
FLUE SYSTEM
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ON/OFF Button
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Selected Room
Temperature Display *
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Temperature Control
1Temoerature Adiustment Buttons
* Flashing LED is room temperature.
Steady LED is selected temperature.
Power ON/Combustion
indicator
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Filter Indicator
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FORCED FLUE SYSTEM
Air for combustion is taken from outside
the room and the flue products are
exhausted outside, keeping the room air
clean.
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WARIW AIR DISCHARGE
Warm air flows from the bottom of the
appliance through the louvres, assisting
in even heat distribution. An integral
humidifier tray is built into the warm air
discharge duct.
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PUSH BUTTON IGNITION
Only one touch of the ON/OFF switch is
required to operate the heater.
(See page 8)
The gas modulating control system controls
the gas and hot air to keep the room at a
comfortable temperature.
Pre-set room temperature and current room
temperature are displayed by indicators.
Error messages also displayed via the room
temperature indicators. (See page 9)
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FlLTER INDICATOR VERTICAL LOUVRE ADJUSTMENT
When the fan filter becomes covered with
dust and the temperature inside the
appliance rises, the filter indicator will
flash. The filter should be vacuumed at
regular intervals to avoid unnecessary
strain on the appliance.
(See page 9)
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~U~IDI~ER TRAY
The integral humidifier tray can be filled
with water as required to raise the humidity
level in the room.
Humdifik Tray (See page 10) 1
The louvre can be adjusted to alter the
direction of the air flow by using a screw
driving or similar tool by gently bending the
vertical louvre(s) to the left or right.
(See page 10)
MEMORY \
The micro-computer records selected pre-
set temperature, to maintain comfort levels,
so your preferred temperature always
remains in place.
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IO not restrict the warm air discharge This appliance must not be used for any
byplacing articles in front of the heater. purpose other than heating.
IO not spray aerosols whilst the heater is Flue guard is recommended where
operating. Most aerosols contain butane children may be able to touch the flue
Jas, and can be a fire hazard if used near terminal.
Do not allow curtains or other Do not allow anyone to sit on or lean
flammable or combustible materials to against the appliance.
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where the heater could ignite them.
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Keep flammable materials, trees,
shrubs, etc, away from the flue
terminal.
Filter should be cleaned at regular
intervals. See Page 9.
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Clean with vacuum cleaner, weekly.
Do not place articles containing liquids
on top of the heater. Liquids spilt on
the controls may cause extensive
Do not allow anyone to post articles
through the louvres.
Young children should be supervised at
all times. Hand or body contact with the
louvres should be avoided.
Do not allow young children or the infirm to
sleep directly in front of the heater.

n TO OPEN THE CONTROL PANEL
Using a finger, pull door lightly forward from the
centre catch point on the left hand side of the
control panel cover. The control panel cover
will open forward to an angle.
n TURNING ON
Press the ON/OFF button to operate the
heater. The ON indicator will glow green.
After approximately 20 seconds the spark
generator will be heard before the burner
ignites and the ON indicator glows red,
indicating that the burner is alight. Warm air
can be felt coming from the louvres
approximately 15 seconds later.
Power ON/Combustion
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Filter Indicator
If the heater does not ignite on initial use, this may be due to air remaining in the gas supply
line, and the temperature display will flash. The spark generator will only continue for 15 seconds.
After this it will be necessary to press the ON/OFF button, then ON again.
n TURNING OFF
@ Power ON/Combustion
Indicator
Simply press the ON/OFF button to switch off
the heater. The ON indicator will go out. The
convection fan will continue to operate for
several minutes after the burner has gone out
in order to cool the appliance. Do not unplug
the appliance while the convection fan is
running.
Filter Indicator
00 NOT turn heater off by ~~~fu~~i~~ at the power p&t.
The convection fan wiffcontinue to run until ihta appliancecools,
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n ROOM TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
The room temperature and pm-set temperatures can only be displayed and adjusted when
the heater is running.
ON/OFF Button
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Selected Room
Temperature Display*
Press the “A” button to increase the temperature
setting or “V” button to decrease the temperature
setting.
The Temperatures can be preset to:
a) [ L ] low (about 1O’C)
b) [16’C] to [26’C] in 2’ C steps
c) [ H ] (continuously high)
Temperature Adjustment Buttons
* Flashing LED is room temperature.
Steady LED is selected temperature.
If the heater does not ignite then the pm-set temperature may not be set to a setting which is
higher than the roum temperature. The ON indicator will change cotour from red to green
when the heater reaches the preset temperature and stops funning. The heater will operate at
eight minute intervals to maintain warmth in a room.
n FAN FILTER
To protect the room air fan from dust particles or
lint, a filter is situated at the rear of the appliance.
When this filter becomes blocked, the filter
indicator will flash to indicate that it should be
cleaned. Clean the filter weekly during the heating
season to avoid unnecessary. strain on the
appliance.
Do not remove filter when appliance is
operating. When the filter requires cleaning,
clean filter before using the appliance, or whilst
the appliance is not operating.
If you do not clean the filter at regular intervals
and the filter indicator is allowed to remain
flashing, then the appliance will stop and [20] will
flash on the Digital Display signifying that the
inbuilt safety device has functioned. You must
clean the filter before operating the heater again.
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