Rinnai R98EASME User manual

R98eASME (V3237W-ASME)
Type of Appliance
Rinnai model number
Operation
Minimum/Maximum Gas Rate (Input)
Electrical
Electrical Consumption
Ignition System
Hot Water Capacity
Temperature
Temperature (without controller)
Approved Gas Types
Installation
Thermal Efficiency
Service Connections
Water Flow Control
Minimum/Maximum Water Supply Pressure
Temperature controlled, continuous flow, gas hot water system
REU-V3237W-ASME
Forced combustion
19,000 - 237,000 BTU/h (Natural Gas or Propane)
Appliance: AC 120 Volts - 60 Hz
Controller: DC 12 Volts
Normal 72 watts
Standby 2 watts
Anti-frost protection 116 watts
Direct electronic ignition
0.6 to 8.0 GPM (50° F rise) 0.9 to 9.8 GPM (35° F rise)
98° - 140° F
120° F (factory default)
Natural or Propane (ensure unit matches gas type)
Outdoor only
Natural Gas: 85% Propane: 83%
Gas supply: 3/4 inch MNPT
Cold water inlet: 3/4 inch MNPT
Hot water outlet: 3/4 inch MNPT
Water flow sensor, electronic water control and by-pass control
15 - 150 PSI (50 PSI or above is recommended for maximum flow)
© 2008 Rinnai Corporation 3237W-ASME SP-1 4/2008
FLOW TABLE
Water Flow Capacity Curve
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This model has been built in accordance with the requirements of
the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and has received the
Certificate of Authorization from the National Board. The heat
exchanger has the NB and the HLW stamps.

R98eASME (V3237W-ASME)
Rinnai Corporation • 103 International Drive • Peachtree City, GA 30269 • Toll-Free: 1-800-621-9419 • Fax: [phone] • www.rinnai.us
Water Temperature Control
Controller
Controller Cable
Safety Devices
Clearances from combustibles
Clearances from non-combustibles
* 24 inches required for serviceability
Min. / Max. Gas Supply Pressure
Manifold Gas Pressure (inches W.C.)
NOx
Warranty
Simulation feed forward and feedback
MC-91-1US (included)
Deluxe controller: MC-100V-1US (optional)
Bathroom controller: BC-100V-1US (optional)
Wireless controller (with transceiver): MC-502RC-1US-MS (optional)
Non-polarized two-core cable, minimum 22 gauge
• Flame failure - Flame Rod
• Boiling protection
• Combustion fan rpm check
• Over current - glass fuse (3 amp)
• Top of heater - 12 inches
• Front (Panel) - 24 inches
• Front (Exhaust) - 24 inches
• Top of heater - 2 inches
• Front (Panel) - 0 inches *
• Front (Exhaust) - 24 inches
Natural Gas: min 5” W.C. max 10.5” W.C.
Propane Gas: min 8” W.C. max 13.5” W.C.
Natural Gas: high fire 3.0” W.C. low fire 0.67” W.C.
Propane Gas: high fire 3.7” W.C. low fire 0.83” W.C.
Meets California and Texas NOx Emission Rules
Residential only; heat exchanger 10 years*; all other parts 5 years*;
labor 1 year; (* 3 years if used as a circulating water heater within a
circulation loop, where the water heater is in series with a circulation
system and all circulating water flows through the water heater, and
where on-demand recirculation is not incorporated )
DIMENSIONS
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 installation.
WEIGHT: 55 LBS
• Remaining flame (OHS)
• Thermal fuse
• Automatic frost protection
• Back of heater - 0 inches
• Bottom of heater - 12 inches
• Sides of heater - 6 inches
• Back of heater - 0 inches
• Bottom of heater - 2 inches
• Sides of heater - 1/8 inch