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Model V2532W

How to use your New

Continuous Flow

Water Heater

WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.

– Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in

your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.

Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified

installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

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Residential outdoor unit

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ANS Z21.10.3 CSA 4.3

Summary of Contents for V2532W

Page 1: ...ids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a quali...

Page 2: ...M Setpoint Temperature without remote Factory setting 120 F Temperature range with optional remote Keypads connected MC controller 96 140 F BC and BSC controller 96 120 F Approved gas type Natural or Propane Ensure unit matches gas type it s being installed on Installation Outdoor Installation Only Dimensions Height 23 5 8 Width 13 3 4 Depth 8 7 8 Weight 46 Lbs Connections Gas supply 3 4 MNPT Cold...

Page 3: ...of heater 0 Ground 12 Clearances from non combustibles Top of heater 2 Front of heater 0 Do not block or restrict intake or exhaust vents Sides of heater 1 2 Back of heater 0 Bottom of heater 2 Installations within RGB 25 Recess Box Clearances from combustibles to recess box top bottom back and sides 0 Clearance from Eaves Porches Overhangs Top of heater 36 Minimum and Maximum gas supply pressure ...

Page 4: ...ard the purchase of replacement heat exchanger Year of Failure Allowance Year of Failure Allowance 6 50 7 40 8 30 9 20 10 10 HOW DO I GET SERVICE You must contact an Authorized Distributor or Installer for the repair of a defective product under this Warranty Failure to contact an Authorized Distributor or Installer will void the Warranty For the name of the Authorized Distributor or Installer nea...

Page 5: ...of your new Continuum 7 Safety Issues 8 9 Basic Operation 10 About Hot Water 11 Scalds First Aid 11 Remote Control Operation 12 Maintenance Codes 13 Maintenance Service Information 14 15 Trouble Shooting and Common Questions 16 For Your Safety Read Before Operating 17 Operating Instructions 17 18 Care Lime Condition Warning 18 19 ...

Page 6: ...r your product s warranty to be valid Failure to comply with your local and state codes will result in non compliance and void the warranty of the product being installed This appliance must be installed in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 and or the CAN CGA B149 Installation Codes Install this product outdoors ONLY DO NOT install ...

Page 7: ...d by a built in sensor If the temperature of the outgoing water rises to more than 6 degrees above the selected temperature shown on the optional digital remote control the gas burner will automatically go out The gas burner will re ignite once the outgoing hot water temperature falls below the selected temperature F With the remote control installed the water temperature is adjustable from 96 to ...

Page 8: ... pipe between the Continuum V2532W and the tap in use there may be a variation between the temperatures displayed at the Remote Control and the temperature of the water at the tap The Continuum V2532W controls the water temperature automatically To do this it sometimes needs to change the water flow accordingly The water flow from the hot water tap may vary after the selected temperature at the Re...

Page 9: ...s disconnected from the power supply and freezing conditions are expected turn off water and gas and drain all water from the appliance Water Off Gas Off DRAIN Drain Water FILTER If power and the automatic frost protection are connected freezing will be prevented in conditions as cold as 30 F Keep flammable materials trees shrubs etc away from the Continuum V2532W Do not spray water directly into ...

Page 10: ...ntroller you want to set the temperature with The Priority indicator light will glow and the Set Temperature display will show the last temperature setpoint for this controller or the factory setting of 108 F The outlet water temperature of the water heater is adjusted using the Remote Control thermostats The temperature can only be adjusted on the Remote Control which has the Priority indicator l...

Page 11: ...120 F Test the temperature of the water with your elbow before placing a child in the bath or shower Do not leave a child or an infirm person in the bath unsupervised S c a l d s F i r s t A i d 1 Remove clothing Remove all wet clothing quickly Wet clothing retains the heat 2 Apply cold water for 30 minutes Immediately submerge the burnt area in cold water for 30 minutes to reduce the heat in the ...

Page 12: ...ter temperature Maintenance codes flash in the event of a failure Priority Indicator Indicates whether this controller has priority control over the water temperature Priority Button Pressing takes control of the water temperature by this controller Thermostat Increase or decrease the desired water temperature The Main Controller MC 45 4US is intended to be used in the kitchen laundry room or util...

Page 13: ...lockage No Ignition Flame Failure GroundingFailure Thermal Fuse Over Temperature Warning Outgoing Water Temperature Sensor Faulty Heat Exchanger Outgoing Water Temperature Sensor Faulty Mod Solenoid Valve Answer Abnormal Combustion Fan Failure Solenoid Valve Driving Circuit Faulty Flame Sensing Device Faulty Scale build up in Heat Exchanger Check that nothing is blocking the air intake or exhaust ...

Page 14: ... Remove and clean the inlet water filter 4 Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids 5 Do not obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation air In the case of any fault or error message from the Continuum V2532W first turn all hot water taps off Wait for 5 seconds Turn the hot water tap back on If the error message still remains...

Page 15: ...e pressurized air to remove dust from around main burner 4 Use soft dry cloth to wipe cabinet DO NOT DAMAGE OR DISTORT ANY PARTS OF HEATER DO NOT USE WET CLOTH OR SPRAY CLEANERS ON BURNER 2 Visual check of main burner flames The burner must flame evenly over the entire surface when operating correctly The flame must burn with a clear blue stable flame See the parts breakdown of the burner for the ...

Page 16: ...t temperature is hotter than the air the exhaust fumes condense producing white steam Q When I open a hot tap I do not immediately get hot water A Hot water must travel through your plumbing from the Continuum V2532W to the faucet This can take up to 2 or more minutes depending upon your plumbing system If hot water is disired instantly at the hot water fixture a circulaton loop system must be ins...

Page 17: ...rce or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water 6 Wait 5 minutes to clear out any gas If you then smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above on this l...

Page 18: ...tric power to the appliance if service is to be performed 3 Turn the manual valve at gas inlet of appliance clockwise to OFF Care of Unit s Exterior Keep the exterior cabinet clean Use a soft cloth and warm water when cleaning the cabinet Do Not use volatile substances such as benzene and thinners as they may ignite or cause fading of the paint Lime Condition Warning Signal If you notice LC flashi...

Page 19: ...A www rinnai us C A R E L I M E C O N D I T I O N W A R N I N G Flush Procedure In V2532W V2532W Model V2532W 1 9 ...

Page 20: ...d state codes will result in non compliance and void the warranty of the product being installed www rinnai us Warnings 21 Performance Data 22 Locating the Unit 23 Dimensions 23 Recommended Piping for Installation 24 26 Gas Piping Sizing Charts 27 Gas Piping Notes 28 Water Piping Notes 29 Pressure Relief Valve 29 Contents of Installer s Manual Electrical Connection Notes 30 Wiring Diagram 31 32 Li...

Page 21: ...ter 24 inches Sides of Heater 6 inches Ground 12 inches Minimum clearances from non combustible materials are listed below Top of Heater 2 inches Back of Heater 0 inch Front of Heater 0 inch Sides of Heater 1 2 inch Bottom 2 inches DO NOT install the Continuum V2532W under an overhang less than 3 feet from the top of the unit When the overhang protrudes out over the V2532W greater than 3 feet the ...

Page 22: ...A www rinnai us INSTALLER S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS C O N T I N U U M O U T L E T F L O W D A T A INSTALLER S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUUM PRESSURE DROP CURVE Model V2532W 2 2 ...

Page 23: ...lly above an openable window door etc 12 C Below eves porches overhangs 36 D Horizontally from an openable window door etc 12 E Horizontally between V2532W water heaters 2 F Vertically between V2532W water heaters 12 Continuum V2532W Door Eve porche or overhang Window A Flue C L C B D E F INSTALLER S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Dimensions Model V2532W 2 3 ...

Page 24: ...A www rinnai us INSTALLER S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Recommended Piping for Basic Installation V2532W V2532W Model V2532W 2 4 ...

Page 25: ...nai us I N S T A L L E R S I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S OPTIONAL Recommended Piping for Power Failure Freeze Protection V2532W V2532W V2532W V2532W V2532W V2532W V2532W V2532W Model V2532W 2 5 ...

Page 26: ...A www rinnai us INSTALLER S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Recommended Piping for Circulation Systems V2532W Model V2532W 2 6 ...

Page 27: ...ing the length of pipe required select the pipe size that will supply the cubic feet per hour of gas required for the input rating of the Continuum V2532W The formula for figuring the cubic feet per hour required is Gas Input of Continuum V2532W BTU HR CFH Heating Value of Gas BTU FT3 Gas input requirement is on the water heater data plate The heating value of the gas can be obtained from the loca...

Page 28: ... the heater must be checked for gas tightness by means of leak detector solution soap and water or an equivalent nonflammable solution as applicable Caution Since some leak test solutions including soap and water may cause corrosion or stress cracking the piping must be rinsed with water after testing unless it has been determined that the leak solution is non corrosive 5 The Continuum V2532W must...

Page 29: ... relief valve must comply with the standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems ANSI Z21 22 and or the standard CAN1 4 4 Temperature Pressure Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves and Vacuum Relief Valves This relief valve must be rated at 150 PSI of pressure 3 The relief valve should be added to the hot water outlet line per manufacturer s instruction...

Page 30: ...se improper and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing 1 The Continuum V2532W requires 120VAC 60 HZ Power from a properly grounded circuit 2 An on off switch must be provided and installed for the incoming 120VAC power 3 Wire the Continuum V2532W exactly as shown in the wiring diagram on the next page and on the inside of the cover panel The black wire is the hot leg wire the ...

Page 31: ...A www rinnai us Model V2532W 3 1 INSTALLER S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Wiring Diagram ...

Page 32: ...A www rinnai us INSTALLER S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Wiring Diagram Model V2532W 3 2 ...

Page 33: ... gas may settle there 3 Turn the manual gas control valve on STOP READ THE SAFETY ISSUES ON PAGES 8 9 4 Turn on any hot water tap The Continuum V2532W should light and begin heating your water If the Continuum V2532W fails to light 1 DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT BY HAND 2 Turn off the electrical power to the unit 3 Turn off the manual gas control 4 Wait 5 minutes if you smell gas go to a neighbor s hou...

Page 34: ... V2532W water heater i e Installations with two MC 45 4US two BC 45 4US or two BSC 45 4US controllers will not function properly Before installing the remote controls determine the most convenient location s When deciding on the best location for the remote controls please consider the following items 1 Place the controllers out of reach of small children 2 Avoid locations where the controller s w...

Page 35: ...isconnect the power from the Continuum V2532W 8 Remove the cover of the Continuum V2532W 9 Remove the plastic cover from the PCB and electrical connections DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CONNECT THE REMOTE CONTROLS WITH THE POWER ON THERE S 120 VOLT POTENTIAL NEXT TO THE REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTIONS INSIDE THE UNIT DO NOT CONNECT THE REMOTE CONTROL TO THE 120VAC TERMINALS PROVIDED FOR THE OPTIONAL SOLENOID DRAIN...

Page 36: ... If it is determined that the gas pressure needs adjusting first check the in coming pressure at the test point on the gas inlet If it is correct follow the adjusting procedure contained in the pouch of the unit EXACTLY If in doubt call Rinnai 1 800 621 9419 The regulator is pre set at the factory it should not need resetting 8 Turn the hot water off Turn the power off Remove the pressure guage an...

Page 37: ...pulse min Off 0 6 gal min 20 Hz Below 1200 pulse min Yellow Black Gnd DC 4 7 V Pulse 17 460 Hz Combustion Fan A1 Red Black DC 6 45 V Yellow Black DC 11 13 V White Black Gnd DC 5 10 V 33 400 Hz Flame Rod C1 Yellow Gnd AC 5 150 V After Ignition Yellow Flame Rod Over DC 1 µA Flame Condition Modulating Valve C2 Pink Pink DC 2 15 V 67 81 Ω Outgoing Thermistor Heat Exchanger Outgoing Thermister B4 B5 Wh...

Page 38: ...A www rinnai us INSTALLER S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Schematic Diagram Model V2532W 3 8 ...

Page 39: ...A www rinnai us INSTALLER S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Exploded View Cabinet Model V2532W 3 9 ...

Page 40: ...A www rinnai us INSTALLER S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Exploded View Internals Model V2532W 4 0 ...

Page 41: ...A www rinnai us INSTALLER S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Exploded View Internals Model V2532W 4 1 ...

Page 42: ...A www rinnai us INSTALLER S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Exploded View Electrical Model V2532W 4 2 ...

Page 43: ... Front Panel Packing BU195 167 1 008 Front Panel Packing Side AU115 163 1 011 Seal Packing AU105 113 1 100 Gas Control Assembly C36E 41 S 1 101 Screw AU39 965 2 102 Gas Connection 3 4 NPT CU195 1866 1 103 Burner Unit Assembly H73 110 1 104 Burner Case Front CH51 209 1 105 Burner Case Bottom Panel H73 112 1 106 Packing BH51 218 1 107 Lean and Rich B3A7 1 16 Bunsen Burner Assembly 108 Burner Case Ba...

Page 44: ...ode Packing AH66 398 1 119 Electrode Holder AH66 393 1 120 Upper Packing of Combustion Chamber U245 262 1 122 Fan Casing Assembly CH51 615 1 123 Blower Motor H89 261 1 127 Fan Connecting Bracket BH29 606 1 128 Fan Connecting Packing AU183 562 1 132 Combustion Chamber Bracket U245 255 1 136 Flue Outlet U245 1130 1 137 Flue Outlet Packing U245 1122 1 138 Flue Outlet Packing 6 AH24 653 6 1 140 Heat E...

Page 45: ...9 Stop Bracket AU162 1876 1 410 Plug Band Small AU103 413 1 411 Drain Valve AU142 444 1 702 PCB Cover Side U245 774 1 703 PCB Cover Front BU168 707 1 704 Transformer Assembly ET 281 1 705 PCB Bracket U245 257 1 706 Ignitor EI 189 1 707 High Tension Cord BH38 710 240 1 708 Electrode Sleeve AU206 218 1 709 Thermistor BH45 650 2 710 Thermistor Clip Large CP 90172 1 711 Thermal Fuse Clip U217 676 5 71...

Page 46: ... 725 Thermal Fuse Harness U245 610 1 726 Mold Type Over Heat Switch BU129 824 2 1 730 PCB U245 1200 1 731 Surge Protector BU195 1873 1 732 Frost Sensing Switch H73 750 1 733 120V Anti Frost Heater Assembly U245 1320 1 734 Sensor Harness 2 U245 603 2 1 802 Washer AU33 184 4 803 Screw CP 21478 412 3 804 Screw U217 449 1 805 Screw ZAA0408UK 3 806 Screw ZBD0508UK 2 807 Screw AU48 174 2 808 Screw ZBA05...

Page 47: ...M10B 2 16 2 815 O ring M10B 2 14 2 816 O ring M10B 2 7 1 817 O ring M10B 1 24 1 818 Packing C36E1 6 2 888 V2532W Owner s Manual U245 1360 1 Package Spec Sheet PWB 261 1 Manual 3 4 gas control valve BU195 1865 1 Kitchen remote control kit MC 45 4US 1 Bathroom remote control kit BC 45 4US 1 2nd Bathroom remote control kit BSC 45 4US 1 ...

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