Rinnai RHFE-431FA installation manual Check, Testing Unit, Fault-FailureProcedure

TESTING

CHECK

Testing Unit

Purge air from gas line.

Refer to pipe sizing chart if in doubt about the size of the gas line.

Connection can easily be reached from the top, rear of the unit. Check for leaks, using soapy water after turning gas on.

Plug unit in and turn power on, (CAUTION 120V inside unit).

Turn thermostat to “HI”, turn control to “ON”. Unit should ignite within 10 seconds.

(If unit does not ignite first time it will spark again after 10 seconds). If unit still does not ignite, there may be air in the gas line, turn control “OFF” then “ON” again.

Check pressure, regulator is factory set, if pressure is incorrect, check supply before altering regulator. Turn control to “OFF” position, remove pressure manometer and replace test point screw.

Relight unit, on “HI” setting. Slide thermostat control slowly towards the “LO” position, the heater will cut down, then cut out.

(Depending on the room temperature). Turn the power off. Replace the casing. Turn power on.

Recheck operation.

Fault-Failure Procedure

If unable to get the unit to operate correctly, contact Rinnai Agent, or Gas Utility. Please read the fault finding charts before reporting faults.

Do not use this heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

“WARNING” Do not operate appliance with the panel(s) removed, cracked or broken. Installation and repair it should be done by a qualified service person. The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person.

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 passageways of the appliance be kept clean. Ventilating system should be inspected and cleaned annually.

Rinnai's service assistance telephone number is 1/800/6219419.

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE UNIT UNTIL PROPER INSTALLATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

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