Consumer Safety Information
Safety Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Safety Behaviors and Practices
Safety Features
•Overheat: The appliance will automatically shut down when the appliance exceeds a predetermined temperature.
•Flame Failure: The appliance will automatically shut down if the burner flame is extinguished.
•Power Failure: The appliance will cut off the gas if it loses electrical power.
•Power Surge Fuse: A glass fuse protects against overcurrent. If the fuse blows then all indicator lamps will be off.
•Fusible Link: In case the overheat feature does not prevent the temperature from rising then the fusible link will break shutting off the appliance.
Description of Operation
The Rinnai water heater is one of the most advanced water heaters available. It provides a continuous supply of hot water at a preset temperature. This appliance is direct vent where air is brought in from the outside and combustion gases are exhausted to the outside.
While electricity, water, and gas supplies are connected, the Rinnai water heater produces hot water whenever a hot water tap is open.
Ignition is electronic. There is no pilot light consuming gas while the water heater is not being used. The gas burner lights automatically when the hot water tap is opened and goes out when the tap is closed.
Installation of the temperature controller is highly recommended. The temperature controller can set the temperature within a specific range and can provide error codes to diagnose any problems.
The temperature of the outgoing hot water is constantly monitored. The Rinnai water heater may adjust the water flow in order to maintain the temperature setting. The water flow may vary from summer to winter due to the difference in ground water temperature.
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