10 Rinnai Corporation RHFE-263FA
Care and Maintenance Filters
Dirty filters reduce the air flow and the appliance’s
ability to produce heat. The filters should be cleaned
frequently during the heating season. If the filters
become blocked the filter indicator lamp will flash red.
Eventually the appliance will turn off and display fault
code 14 on the control panel display.
To clean the filters, the
appliance should be OFF
and cool. Remove the
filter and clean it using a
soft dry cloth or vacuum.
If the filter is greasy wash
with warm soapy water,
rinse, and dry
completely.
Maintenance
Repairs should be performed by a qualified service
technician. The appliance should be inspected
annually by a qualified service technician. More
frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive
lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is
imperative that control compartments, burners, and
circulating air passage ways of the appliance be kept
clean.
Any screen or guard removed for servicing the
appliance must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance. Clean as follows:
1. Turn heat off. Allow to cool for one hour.
2. Remove the front panel by removing six screws.
3. Use pressurized air to remove dust from the main
burner, heat exchanger, and fan blades.
4. Use soft dry cloth to wipe cabinet.
Do not use wet cloth or spray cleaners on the burner.
The flue should be inspected annually for blockages
or damage.
Motors are permanently lubricated and do not need
periodic lubrication. Keep fan and motor free of dust
and dirt by cleaning annually.
Verify proper operation after servicing.
Visual Inspection
of Flame
Check that the burner flames are operating normally.
The flame can be seen through the circular window
through the louvers.
When operating normally the burner flame should
appear as long, clear, blue, stable, streaks. Yellow
flames or an orange color is abnormal and
maintenance is required.
NORMAL
ABNORMAL
Care of Exterior
Dampen soft cloth with warm water. Wring water out
well and wipe the unit.
Do not use volatile substances such as benzene or
thinners. They cause fading of the paint and
deformation of the resin.
Snow Accumulation
Keep the area around flue terminal free of snow and
ice. The appliance will not function properly if the
intake air or exhaust is impeded by obstructions.
Flame Rod
Yellow flames or
orange color
Long, clear, blue,
stable flames
Flame Rod
AIR FILTER