Clearances from Appliance

 

to Combustibles

to Non-

 

Combustibles

 

 

 

 

 

Top of

12 inches (305 mm)

2 inches (51 mm)

Heater

 

 

Back of

0 (zero)

0 (zero)

Heater

 

 

Front (Panel)

24 inches (610 mm)

* 0 inches (0 mm)

 

 

 

Front

24 inches (610 mm)

24 inches (610 mm)

(Exhaust)

 

 

Sides of

6 inches (152 mm)

1/8 inch (3.2 mm)

Heater

 

 

Ground/

12 inches (305 mm)

2 inches (51 mm)

Bottom

 

 

*The clearance for servicing is 24 inches in front of the water heater.

to top

to side

to front

to ground/bottom

It is important not to block any of the air inlets which are located on the front and bottom panels of the case.

Attachment of the Water Heater

1.Identify the installation location and confirm that the installation will meet all required clearances.

2.Securely attach the water heater to the wall using any of the holes in the wall installation brackets which are at the top and bottom of the water heater. Ensure that the attachment strength is sufficient to support the weight. Refer to the weight of the water heater in the Specifications section.

NOTE: Rinnai water heaters should be installed in an upright position. Do not install upside down or on it side.

wall installation

brackets

Error Indication or Air Handler Control Switch (RL75e and RL94e only)

When using the Rinnai water heater with an Error Indication Switch, dip switch No. 4 in the bank of 8 switches should be in the off position. This is the default position.

To connect the water heater to the Rinnai Air Handler, the Control Switch is necessary to function as the electrical connection. When the Control Switch is functioning as the electrical connection between the water heater and air handler, dip switch No. 4 in the bank of 8 switches should be in the on position.

The Error Indication Switch and the Rinnai Air Handler Control Switch are optional products available from Rinnai. Installation instructions are included with these products.

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Rinnai RL75E, RL94E installation manual Clearances from Appliance, Attachment of the Water Heater