Rinnai c199e, Installation And Operation Manual

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C199 Manual 5
Prepare for installation
Parts included
Tools needed
Materials needed
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You must follow the installation instructions and
those in
Care and Maintenance for adequate
combustion air intake and exhaust.
INFORMATION

If a water heater is installed in a closed water
supply system, such as one having a backflow
preventer in the cold water supply line, means
shall be provided to control thermal expansion.
Contact the water supplier or local plumbing
inspector on how to control thermal expansion.

Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to
shut off, turn off the manual gas control valve to
the appliance.

Keep the air intake location free of chemicals, such
as chlorine or bleach, that produce fumes. These
fumes can damage components and reduce the life
of your appliance.
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Tankless water heater

Color coded cold (blue) and hot (red) isolation
valves

Pressure relief valve

MC-91-2 temperature controller (integrated into
indoor models; provided with outdoor models)
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Self Tapping Screws (Qty - 2)

Pipe wrenches (2)

Adjustable pliers

Screwdrivers (2)

Wire cutters
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Gloves

Safety glasses

Level
Tools that might be needed

Hammer drill with
concrete bits

Saw

Threading machine with
heads and oiler

Core drill with diamond
head

Torch set

Copper tubing cutter

Steel pipe cutter
Materials that may be needed

Soap or gas leak
detector solution

Approved venting

Teflon tape
(recommended) or pipe
compound

Pipe insulation

Heat tape

Electrical wire and
conduit per local code

Concrete wall anchors

Optional pipe cover

PVC glue/cement

5/8” ID PVC flexible
tubing

2 conductor 22 AWG
wire for controller

Single gang electrical
box

Wire nuts

Unions and drain valves
General Instructions (continued)