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Tankless Water Heater (Residential)
Installation and Operation Manual
ANSI Z21.10.3 ● CSA 4.3
06000012336368
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WARNING
If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a re or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury, or death.
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other appliance.
• WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
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tions.
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or the gas supplier.
Assurez-vous de bien suivre les instructions données dans cette notice pour réduire au
minimum le risque d’incendie ou d’explosion ou pour éviter tout dommage matériel, toute
blessure ou la mort.
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ité de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil.
• QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ :
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AVERTISSEMENT
Full-length French and Spanish versions available online at rinnai.us
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Contents
1. Welcome .......................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Safety ............................................................................................................................................... 6
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3. About the Water Heater .................................................................................................................. 9
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3.6 Accessories .......................................................................................................................... 15
4. Install the Water Heater ................................................................................................................ 17
4.1 Installation Guidelines .......................................................................................................... 17
4.2 What You Will Need .............................................................................................................. 18
4.3 Choose an Installation Location............................................................................................ 19
4.4 Mount the Water Heater to the Wall...................................................................................... 24
4.5 Vent the Water Heater .......................................................................................................... 26
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4.9 Connect Condensate Drain .................................................................................................. 54
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4.14 Post-Water Heater Installation Checklist ............................................................................. 64
5. Operation....................................................................................................................................... 66
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5.2 Operating Instructions...........................................................................................................68
5.3 Control Panel ........................................................................................................................69
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5.6 Diagnostic Codes..................................................................................................................73
6. Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 76
6.1 Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 76
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6.4 Draining the Water Heater .................................................................................................... 81
7. Appendices ................................................................................................................................... 82
7.1 Massachusetts State Gas Regulations................................................................................. 82
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8. Warranty ........................................................................................................................................ 88
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ANSI
Institute
BTU
DHW
GPM
LP
NG Natural Gas
PP
PRV
PSI
W.C.
To The Consumer
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Acronyms and Abbreviations
To The Installer
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Water Heaters is accessible at
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1.1. WelcomeWelcome
Table 1
WARNING AVERTISSEMENT
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tions données dans cette notice pour
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tions données dans cette notice pour
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autre appareil.
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ODEUR DE GAZ :
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de gaz.
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2.2. SafetySafety
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
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2.2 Safety Precautions
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and others.
DANGER
2.1 Safety Symbols
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heater can be hot to touch.
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(Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d’essence ou
ni d’autres vapeurs ou liquides inamma-
bles à proximité de cet appareil ou de tout
autre appareil.)
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tional codes.
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(N’utilisez pas cet appareil s’il a été plunge
dans l’eau, même partiellement. Faites
inspecter l’appareil par un licence pro-
fessionnelle et remplacez toute partie du
système de contrôle et toute commande
qui ont été plongés dans l’eau.)
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(En cas de surchaue ou si l’alimentation
en gaz ne s’arrête pas, fermez manuelle-
ment le robinet d’arrêt de l’admission de
gaz.)
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3.3. About the Water HeaterAbout the Water Heater
3.1 Front View
Indoor Outdoor
Figure 1: Front view
Topics in this section
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Controller
Piping Connections
Vent
Connections
Duct
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3.2 Bottom View
Gas Inlet
Hot Water
Outlet
Cold Water
Inlet
Figure 2: Bottom view
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3.3 Components
Air Intake
Ignition Unit
Control Panel
Air Inlet Filter
Venturi
Silencer
Intake
Figure 3: Components
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3.4 Specifications
Indoor Units Outdoor Units
RU199i RU180i RU160i RU130i RU199e RU180e RU160e RU130e
Minimum Gas
Consumption
Btu/h
Maximum Gas
Consumption
Btu/h
Flow Rate1
(Min-Max)
0.26-9.8 GPM
0.26-9.0 GPM
0.26-8.0 GPM
0.26-6.6 GPM
0.26-9.8 GPM
0.26-9.0 GPM
0.26-8.0 GPM
0.26-6.6 GPM
Max Flow Rate
with Parameter
Adjustment
11 GPM
10 GPM
9 GPM
7 GPM
11 GPM
10 GPM
9 GPM
7 GPM
Weight 64 lb (29 kg) 62 lb (28 kg) 64 lb (29 kg) 62 lb (28 kg)
Sound Level 48 dB 47 dB 53 dB 52 dB
Electrical Data
Normal 84 W 65 W 52 W 38 W 81 W 62 W 49 W 36 W
Standby 1.3 W
With Freeze
Protection 148 W 152 W
Max Current
Fuse
Temperature
Setting
Bypass Flow
Control Electronic
Gas Supply
Pressure2
Natural Gas
Propane
Type of Appliance
Ignition System Direct Electronic Ignition
Electric
Connections
Water Supply
Pressure
Remote Control
Cable
ENERGY STAR®
Qualied Yes
Complies with
South Coast
Air Quality
Management
District 14 ng/J
or 20 ppm NOx
emission levels
Yes
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3.5 Dimensions
Indoor Models
Outdoor Models
Vent Connection:
3 in./5 in. Concentric.
Figure 4: Indoor Dimensions
Figure 5: Outdoor Dimensions
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5.6. (142)
5.10 (129)
7.75 (197)
5.25 (133)
3.5 (89)
2.8 (71)
7.6 (193)
6.2 (157)
1.22 (31)
.36 (9)
Cold Inlet
Gas
Hot Outlet
Condensate
Drain Pressure
Connection Connection Size
Gas 3/4 in. NPT
Cold Inlet 3/4 in. NPT
Hot Outlet 3/4 in. NPT
Condensate Drain 1/2 in. NPT
M33 Thread
3.5.1 Supply Connections
Figure 6: Supply Connections
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Product Product Description Image
Part #: 108000105
Condensate Neutralizer
Part #: 804000074
ScaleCutter
Part #: 103000038
Cartridge
Part #: 103000039
Part #: 104000059
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Additional Controller
Part #: MC-601-BK
MC-601-W
MC-195T-US
Part #: RGB-CTWH-4
Part #: PCD07-SM
Control-R™ Wi-Fi
Module (And
Accessories)
Part #: RWM101
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The Control-R™ Wi-Fi Module and MC-
together.
3.6 Accessories
Table 4: Accessories
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Product Product Description Image
Part #: RWMGTK03
Part #: 105000250
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EZConnect™ Cable
Part #: REU-EZC-2
Part #: REU-OPU3
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handler applications.
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4.4. Install the Water HeaterInstall the Water Heater
THIS SECTION IS INTENDED FOR THE
INSTALLER
Heaters is accessible online at
4.1 Installation
Guidelines
guidelines:
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gaz.)
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Topics in this section
• Installation Guidelines
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• Choose Installation Location
• Mount Water Heater to the Wall
• Vent Water Heater
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4.2 What You Will
Need
4.2.1 Items Included
Unpack the Rinnai Tankless Water Heater
Care at 1-800-621-9419.
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4.2.2 Items Needed (Field-
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• Wire Cutters
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• Copper tubing cutter
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• Heat tape
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4.3 Choose an
Installation
Location
4.3.1 Water Quality
Guidelines
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SS
4.3.2 Environment
Regulation
Contaminant Maximum Level
Total Hardness
Chlorides *
Copper *
Iron *
Manganese *
pH * 6.5 to 8.5
Solids) *
Zinc *
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4.3.3 Internal (Indoor) Water
Heaters
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