why tankless?
at a glance
Unlimited hot water supply maintains consistent, safe temperature.
One Rinnai unit delivers 240 gallons or more per hour with no recovery time.
TEN
OR SIX
Based on 77˚ Rise, * Based on a 34,000 BTU input. ** Based on 4,500 Watt elements.
SIZING CHART
Model | Ground Water Temperature | ||
Summer Season – 70° F | Winter Season – 50° F | ||
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RL94i/e |
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-Customer has the option of using the following appliances instead of a shower: residential grade clothes washing machines or dishwashers.
-Shower heads assumed to be 2.5 GPM mixed flow rate or less. If custom shower fixtures i.e. body sprays, large rain heads, or tubs over 60 gallons in capacity are used, please contact Rinnai.
-Bathroom sink faucets assumed to be 2 GPM mixed flow rate or less.
-Assumed mixed temperature on shower heads and bathroom sink faucets to be 104º F.
-Assumed Rinnai set point to be 120°F.
-Assumed 50 psi - 80 psi inlet water pressure for maximum flow.
1estimated annual energy cost comparison
Costs less to operate on an annual basis.
Rinnai RL94i |
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*Based Upon DOE Average Energy Costs for 2008 (www.doe.gov)
**Source: AHRI Consumers Directory of Certified Efficiency Ratings
2Tankless vs. Tank Comparison
Significant space savings over conventional tank water heaters.
Dimensions:
14" W x 26" H x 10" D vs approx. 20" Dia. x 47" H
Space Savings: Avg.
Weight Savings:
50 lbs. vs approx. 320 lbs. or more during use
Heat Water Only When You Need It!
Tankless water heating is the wave of the future – available to you today. You’ll enjoy more than 40 percent energy savings1, continuous hot water, and significant space savings2 – plus a typical life span of 20 years or more in residential applications. And this “green” technology produces less
CO2 and NOX than conventional gas or electric tank water heaters.
You see, Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters use natural gas or propane gas to heat water only when needed. When water flow is detected, the Rinnai begins heating water as it passes through its copper heat exchanger. The design of the unit allows it to capture up to 84 percent of the heat energy, making it highly efficient and cost effective.
When the demand for water ceases, the tankless unit shuts down and uses no electricity – a revolutionary advantage over inefficient
Additionally, your Rinnai is supported by the most extensive group of professionals in the business. Our nationwide network of more than 20,000 trained and registered installers ensures a
Never Run Out of Hot Water
Tankless water heating is one of the few
Save Space
Traditional tank water heaters can take up to 16 square feet of valuable floor space. But your Rinnai unit – only about the size of a
Rinnai RL Series Tankless vs Other Tankless | Rinnai | Other Tankless |
| Limited | |
Free Air Space Requirement (cu. ft.) | 3.1 | Up to 9,990 |
| Limited | |
Concentric Vent (One Penetration) |
| Limited |
| Limited | |
24/7/365 Technical Support |
| Limited |
Rinnai RL Series Tankless vs Traditional | Rinnai | |
Tank |
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Hot Water Capacity | Unlimited | 40 gallons |
Digital Control for: |
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• Set Temperature |
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• Consistent Temperature |
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Interior/Exterior Install Options |
| Interior Only |
Warranty/Avg. Service Life (Years) | 12**/20 | 6/12 |
**Residential: 12 years on heat exchanger, 5 years on all other parts, 5 years labor.
Commercial: 5 years on heat exchanger and all other parts, 2 years labor. See warranty information on back cover for more details.