Rinnai REU-VR1620WS Solar 20 Owner's manual

Operation / Installation
Information
Continuous Flow Water Heaters used in Rinnai
Solar Hot Water Systems
This appliance shall be installed in accordance with:
• Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions
• Current AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3500 & AS 5601
• Local Regulations and Municipal Building Codes including local OH&S requirements
This appliance must be installed, serviced and removed by an Authorised Person.
All Rinnai gas products
are A.G.A.certified.
AS 2712
Lic No.1849
SAI Global
Model No.
REU-VR1620WS
REU-VR2426WS
Model Name
Solar 20
Solar 26

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Your Rinnai Continuous Flow water heater has been certified by the Australian Gas Association, the A.G.A.
Certification Number is shown on Data plate.
This Appliance must be installed correctly by an authorised person. The installation of gas, water, and electricity
must conform to local regulations.
The installation must also comply with the instructions supplied by Rinnai.
Please keep this instruction booklet in a safe place for future reference.
Notice to Victorian Consumers
This appliance must be installed by a person licensed with the Plumbing Industry Commission.
Only a licensed person will have insurance protecting their workmanship.
So make sure you use a licensed person to install this appliance and ask for your Compliance Certificate.
For Further information contact the Plumbing Industry Commission on 1800 015 129.
ALWAYS......
Test the temperature of the water with your elbow before placing
your child in the bath, also carefully feel water before bathing or
showering yourself.
Supervise children whenever they are in the bathroom.
Make sure that the hot water tap is turned off tightly.
CONSIDER.....
Installing child proof tap covers or child resistant taps (both
approaches will prevent a small hand being able to turn on the tap).
NEVER…..
Leave a toddler in the care of another child. They may not
understand the need to have the water temperature set at a safe
level.
Rinnai continuous flow models REU-
VR1620WS (Rinnai Solar 20) and REU-
VR2426WS (Rinnai Solar 26) are suitable
only for installation as gas boosters in
Rinnai solar hot water systems (see
picture right). These models are not
suitable for use as ‘stand alone’
appliances for the purposes of supplying
hot water.
For non solar hot water applications
Rinnai have a dedicated range of
continuous flow water heaters available.
Contact Rinnai for more details.
IMPORTANT
Solar
storage
cylinder
Cold water
supply
Gas
boost
Solar collectors
To hot water
outlets in house
Rinnai REU-VR1620WS
Rinnai REU-VR2426WS
This drawing is not detailed enough for installation purposes.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
WARNING ABOUT HOT WATER
APPLICATIONS

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• The Rinnai solar range of continuous flow water heaters NEVER RUN OUT of hot water even during times
of limited solar radiation and/or high hot water demand. Whilst the electricity, water and gas supplies are
connected, hot water is available whenever hot water taps are open.
• The Rinnai solar range of continuous flow water heaters are fan-assisted room sealed appliances. This
makes them COMPACT saving both floor and wall space.
• IGNITION IS ELECTRONIC, so there is no pilot light. When the hot water tap is off, no gas is used.
• Operating NOISE LEVEL IS VERY LOW.
• The "Smartstart®" system (when fitted) can pre-heat the water in the pipework between the continous flow
unit and hot water outlets. This results in water savings and reduces waiting time for heated water at the
outlets.
Always check water temperature carefully before use. Refer to the WARNING
ABOUT HOT WATER on "page 1" of this information document for important
safety information.
Do Not touch the unit cover or the flue outlet.
Do Not insert objects into the flue outlet.
On colder days steam may discharged from the flue outlet. This condition is normal
for high efficiency appliances and does not indicate a fault
At low water flows, the hot water unit may extinguish without warning. Opening the
tap further will restart the appliance.
Keep flammable materials, spray cans, fuel containers, pool chemicals, trees,
shrubs, etc. well clear of the flue outlet.
Do Not spray water directly into the flue terminal.
If freezing conditions are expected, ensure the electric power supply to the gas
booster remains ‘ON!’.
This will assure the automatic Anti-frost protection can operate when required.
These are outlined in detail in the following Rinnai publications:
• Operation / Installation Manual Rinnai Split Solar Hot Water Systems
• Operation / Installation Manual Rinnai Close Coupled Solar Hot Water Systems
• Operation / Installation Manual Rinnai Evacuated Tube Split Solar Hot Water Systems
These publications are supplied with the Rinnai Solar storage hot water tank and should have been handed
to the end user by the system Installer. If a copy of either of these publications is required please contact
Rinnai.
HOT!
OFF!
ON!
OFF!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
TROUBLESHOOTING & WARRANTY CONDITIONS

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INSTALLATION, COMMISIONING. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Head Office
100 Atlantic Drive
Keysborough VIC 3173
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
P.O. Box 460
Braeside VIC 3195
National Help Line
Tel: [phone]*
Fax: [phone]*
*Cost of a local call Higher from mobile or public phones.
Hot Water Service Line
Tel: [phone]
Australia Pty. Ltd. ABN 74 005 138 769
Internet: www.rinnai.com.au E-mail: [email protected]
Rinnai has a Service and Spare Parts network with personnel who are fully trained
and equipped to give the best service on your Rinnai appliance. If your appliance
requires a service, please call our National Help Line. Rinnai recommends that this
appliance be serviced every 3 years.
ACCESSORIES
The Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance and Service information for Rinnai Solar hot water systems and
components including the gas booster is detailed in the following Rinnai publications:
• Operation / Installation Manual Rinnai Split Solar Hot Water Systems
• Operation / Installation Manual Rinnai Close Coupled Solar Hot Water Systems
• Operation / Installation Manual Rinnai Evacuated Tube Split Solar Hot Water Systems
These publications are supplied with the Rinnai Solar storage hot water tank which is an integral component of
the solar hot water system. If a copy of either of these publications is required please contact Rinnai.
Models REU-VR1620WS and REU-VR2426WS are factory pre-set and sealed to a delivery temperature of 70°C
to meet regulator requirements. This setting cannot be altered. Local regulations and/or the requirements of
AS/NZS 3500.4 must be considered regarding the temperature limitations to areas primarily used for personal
hygiene. Temperature limiting devices may be required. Refer to the above-mentioned Rinnai publications for
more information.
A pouch behind the front cover of continuous flow models REU-VR1620WS and REU-VR2426WS contains gas
pressure setting and diagnostics information for these appliances. This information must be read in conjunction
with the relevant solar system Operation / Installation manual. This gas pressure setting and diagnostics
information is usually not required during installation.
Recess Box:
These allow the appliance to be recessed into the cavity of the wall saving precious space. Suitable for painting.
Pipe Cover:
These hide the plumbing pipework and valves underneath the appliance. Two pipe covers can be joined together
for longer pipework.
Security Cage:
Protect the gas booster unit from theft and damage.
Security Bracket:
Prevent theft of the gas booster by securing it with the custom security bracket.
Rinnai Smartstart® System
Reduces water wastage in hot water dead legs. Installed with a Rinnai continuous flow water heater and a hot
water ringmain to all ‘wet areas’ of the home.
Sideways Flue Diverter
Designed to redirect flue products when the gas booster is installed on a balcony.
Contact Rinnai for further information about our accessory range and model suitability details.
Rinnai continuous flow models REU-VR1620WS (Rinnai Solar 20) and REU-VR2426WS
(Rinnai Solar 26) are specifically designed for installation as gas boosters in Rinnai Solar
Hot Water Systems. They are not suitable for use in any other applications.
Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance and Service by an Authorised person only. Do not
attempt to install any solar hot water system components (including the gas booster)
without first studying the relevant Rinnai publications.
IMPORTANT
WARNING