Rinnai RHFE-431WTA installation manual How to connect air intake hose, Maximum extendable length

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2. How to connect air intake hose

Air intake hose

Air intake hose

Hose joint

 

Screw in counterclockwise

Air intake elbow

Main unit air intake hose

 

Screw hose joint half of its length onto the air intake hose, then screw another air intake hose into the joint. The hose can be cut to the required length.

IMPORTANT: The PVC air line is longer than the exhaust line and may need to be cut to size. Be sure, however, to thoroughly deburr all rough edges.

3. Affixing the air intake hose and exhaust pipe

Screw A

Pipe clamp

Screw A

Pipe clamp

Air intake

Air intake

 

hose

 

Exhaust pipe

hose

 

Wall

Exhaust pipe Wall

Nut

Screw B

Wall fixture

NOTE: Maintain 1" clearance between exhaust pipe and combustible materials (0" clearance between exhaust pipe and non-combustible materials).

・Set the air intake hose and exhaust pipe into the pipe clamps, screw the clamp onto the wall fixture, and affix to the wall with screw B.

・The air intake hose and exhaust pipe can also be screwed onto the wall using the pipe clamp and the nut.

■CAUTIONS

1.Maximum extendable length

FOR BEST ROOM AIR HUMIDITY, KEEP WATER IN THE HUMIDIFIER TRAY.

2. To prevent water condensation

Condensed water may accumulate

here, and cause a blockage preventing combustion.

・13 feet, 2 bends

・The bend where the hose and pipes leave the body is not counted.

・The air intake hose should run along the exhaust pipe.

CAUTION

Never allow the exhaust pipe to sag, as condensed water may accumulate and cause incomplete combustion.

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Contents RHFE-431WTA Table of Contents Safety Devices Features of the RHFE-431WTA UnitsGAS Conversion Specifications Technical DataIncluded in Carton Page General Information DimensionsSpecifications SpecificationsAIR Supply Safety Points Gasoline Getting to Know Your NEW RHFE-431 Temperatures Mode OperationControl Panel LED DisplayCUT-AWAY Diagram Page Installation Instructions GAS Connection Secure Heater to Wall Flue Manifold PositionWall Mounting Brackets Windowordoorthatmaybeopened Vent Termination ClearancesFlue Sizes Location / ClearancesSnow Areas Standard Installation of Flue ManifoldFIT Back Covers Sides only Method for Standard Walls Sleeve and Manifold InstallationProvided to compensate for weather board angle AIR Inlet Hose Fitting UnitLocking Clamp Screw Clamp and Insulation Instruct Customer on USE of Heater Operating Instructions Setting the Current Time & DAY Setting the ClockTo Open the Control Panel To turn the heater on Operating the Heater ManuallyTo turn the heater OFF OFF 3 4 OFF Auto Frost Man Override Select Progr Clock Temp R Programing the Weekly TimersExample Schedule Programing the Timers ExampleTimers Programing the Timers ExampleTo enter the Weekly Timer Review mode Weekly Timer Review FunctionTo exit the Weekly Timer Review mode Points to remember when writing your program Your Weekly Timer ProgramFactory PRE-SET Program Points to consider before writing your programReturning to Manual Mode Operating the TimersFollow the steps below to operate the timers Override Function If the current timerTo turn on the Override function Period is on heating Period is OFFTo turn off the Frost Protection Frost ProtectionTo turn on the Economy mode Energy Saving ModeTo turn off the Economy Mode Economy Mode InformationTo activate the Function Lock Function LockTo deactivate the Function Lock Fault-Failure Procedure Testing UnitWhen the unit is turned off PRE-SERVICE CheckAt Ignition During CombustionTrouble Shooting Code Displayed Fault Remedy Error MessagesMaintenance Suggestions Maintenance / ServiceWiring Diagram Consumer Support Warranty InformationHeat Exchanger Year of Failure Allowance Schematic Diagram Page Page Page Page Parts List Page Page Page Part Name QTY Remarks Flow Diagram Rank Parts Name Parts no QTY Remarks Vent KIT Names and Numbers of Parts How to connect exhaust pipes Installing AN Extension KITMaximum extendable length How to connect air intake hoseTo prevent water condensation Qualified Installing Agency Page 431F-1720×0800 2008.09

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