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Demand Accessories User Guide

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Page 1: ...Recirculation with On Demand Accessories User Guide 1 ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ...ponents 3 Tankless Water Heaters with Circ Logic 4 How On Demand Recirculation Works 5 Recirculation with a Dedicated Return Line 8 Recirculation with a Crossover Valve 11 2 Let s Get Started 12 Step 1 Install Module 12 Step 2 Connect Module to Water Heater and Configure Settings 12 Step 2A SENSEI Models 13 Step 2B Non SENSEI Models 23 Step 3 Testing Accessories with Circ Logic 31 3 Installation T...

Page 3: ...k and operates the recirculation system by pushing the button Mounts flush to the wall or in the corner and operates the recirculation system with the detection of motion Turns off recirculation and is available for purchase if required by local building codes Start recirculation with a simple voice command with Amazon Alexa or Google Home Amazon Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazo...

Page 4: ...UR160i e RUR199i e Included in these models are an internal recirculation pump and crossover valve The following models include Circ Logic but require installation of an external recirculation pump purchased separately RLX94i RL75i e VC RL94i e VC RU80i RUC80i and RU80e RU90e RUC90i RU98i RUC98i and RU98e SENSEI Models CU199i e Commercial CU160i e Commercial RU199i e Residential RU180i e Residenti...

Page 5: ...s and current water temperature if the pump can turn on The water heater either ignores or accepts the request from the recirculation accessory If the water heater accepts the request to start recirculation the pump turns on and runs for five minutes or until the water temperature is reached whichever occurs first After recirculation completes the pump enters into a mandatory dormant inactive stat...

Page 6: ...ns for 5 minutes or until water temperature is reached whichever occurs first Pump turns off and enters into a mandatory dormant inactive state DURING THIS TIME THE PUMP WILL NOT TURN ON FOR ANY REASON EVEN IF THE PUSH BUTTON IS PRESSED The pump remains dormant for the configured time intervals PUMP ON 5 MIN PUMP OFF 15 MIN Push button is pressed On Demand Recirculation Example 15 Minutes is an ex...

Page 7: ...n back on The ON signal is still sent to the water heater for a 5 minute timer If the dormant period completes with time available on the Control R timer the pump will activate for those remaining minutes see example below 5 minute recirculation timer after the on demand accessory is activated Interval when the on demand accessory is activated ...

Page 8: ...ed recirculation pump Non RUR models that are equipped with Circ Logic require installation of an external recirculation pump Rinnai Temperature Setting F Typical Pump OFF Intervals Minutes Economy Mode Comfort Mode 140 18 9 135 20 10 22 11 130 125 24 12 120 28 14 115 32 16 110 38 19 108 40 20 106 44 22 104 48 24 102 52 26 100 56 28 98 62 31 RUR Models Include Internal Recirculation Pump ...

Page 9: ... Instead of dip switches SENSEI units have parameter settings Temperature Economy Comfort 104 48 24 Comfort mode is recommended with on demand recirculation accessories as it cycles the pump more frequently ensuring the loop temperature remains higher 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 24 Minutes Pump ON 5 Min Pump OFF 24 Min Pump runs for 5 minutes or until water temperature is reached whichever occurs first ...

Page 10: ...Temperature Setting F Typical Pump OFF Intervals Minutes Economy Mode Comfort Mode 140 31 15 135 31 15 31 15 130 125 31 15 120 31 15 115 35 18 110 42 21 108 45 22 106 49 24 104 54 27 102 60 30 100 68 34 98 79 39 Non RUR Models External Recirculation Pump Required ...

Page 11: ...andatory dormant inactive state for 4 minutes in Comfort mode Important If a push button or motion sensor is activated during the mandatory dormant inactive state the pump will not turn back on After 4 minutes the push button or motion sensor may be activated to turn on the pump 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 4 5 2 3 Pump ON 5 Min Pump ON 5 Min Pump OFF 4 Min Pump available and will turn on...

Page 12: ...ctions You will need On Demand Accessory and Batteries supplied with purchase Control R Wi Fi Module Phillips Head Screwdriver field supplied Additional Items Required for SENSEI Water Heaters Water Heater Controller Cable included in water heater packaging Two Wire Nuts or other approved wire connectors field supplied Wire Cutter Stripper optional field supplied IMPORTANT Before you begin make su...

Page 13: ... 4 screws securing the panel 3 Connect module wires to PC Board located inside water heater by completing steps a b and c below a If module comes with spade end connectors cut spade end connectors off the two module wires Next strip insulation off both ends b Connect module wires to water heater controller cable included in water heater packaging using wire nuts or other approved wire connectors ...

Page 14: ...es User Guide 14 c Connect controller cable to PC Board through grommet portal on bottom right side of water heater 4 Plug water heater power cord into a power outlet Connect cable to PC Board Insert controller cable through grommet portal ...

Page 15: ...tteries at the same time Make sure plus terminals are aligned correctly When batteries are installed release the push button Plus terminals Pair Accessory to Module 5 Wait for module LED to turn RED While you are waiting continue with next step RED Press both sides Then lift and remove cover Push Button Batteries Insert batteries Replace cover on push button cover fits in one direction only ...

Page 16: ...EEN PRESS AND HOLD Use a Phillips Head screwdriver to remove the front cover Insert the supplied battery while pressing down on the accessory Connect button at the same time Battery type is 2600mAh AA size Lithium Thionyl Chloride battery 3 6V or 3 7V Connect button inside Motion Sensor Connect button inside Temperature Sensor Motion Sensor Temperature Sensor Batteries ...

Page 17: ...essfully module LED quickly blinks GREEN and turns RED RED Motion Sensor and Temperature Sensor Press and hold the Connect button on the accessory until the accessory LED quickly flashes Release the button Push Button Press and hold down push button Push button flashes three times and then rapidly flashes Release push button ...

Page 18: ...een on demand accessory and module RED IMPORTANT After activating on demand accessory pressing push button activating motion sensor etc DO NOT activate it again until 5 minute timer is complete as explained in next step Note Place motion sensor where it cannot detect movement 11 Set a timer for 5 minutes Use any type of timer such as a watch or the timer on a smart phone While waiting continue wit...

Page 19: ...ler to turn OFF water heater IMPORTANT Controller MUST be turned OFF for remaining steps to work correctly 13 Press and hold down A button on PC Board for 1 second The controller turns ON 14 Press Up arrow until 04A appears in display 04A Configure Water Heater Settings to Comfort Mode OFF ...

Page 20: ...ress Up arrow until 05A appears in display 05A 17 Press On Off button until 05 appears in display 05 18 Comfort mode is selected To select additional parameters see Appendix B When parameter settings are complete press and hold down A button on PC Board for one second to exit parameters The controller turns OFF ...

Page 21: ...ontroller to turn ON water heater 19 Replace water heater front panel COMPLETE REMAINING STEPS ONLY AFTER 5 MINUTE TIMER IS FINISHED FROM STEP 11 ON PAGE 18 ON 21 Activate the on demand accessory press push button activate motion sensor etc Module LED blinks GREEN and pump turns on GREEN PUMP ON ...

Page 22: ... heater controller to turn OFF water heater Unplug water heater power cord from outlet and then plug it back in Repeat steps 6 9 on pages 15 17 Press On Off button on water heater controller to turn ON water heater Activate on demand accessory press push button etc Pump turns on Pair Additional On Demand Accessories Step 2A for SENSEI models is complete SKIP the next step Step 2B and START with St...

Page 23: ...r to remove 4 screws securing the panel 3 Place the two module wires through the bottom opening of the water heater 4 Attach each module wire to the two screws labeled Terminal for Controls Partially unscrew each of the two screws Insert the spade terminal connected to the end of each wire between the screw and contact Tighten the screws 5 Plug water heater power cord into a power outlet ...

Page 24: ...nd insert two supplied batteries at the same time Make sure plus terminals are aligned correctly When batteries are installed release the push button Plus terminals 6 Wait for module LED to turn RED While you are waiting continue with next step RED Press both sides Then lift and remove cover Push Button Batteries Insert batteries Replace cover on push button cover fits in one direction only ...

Page 25: ... button GREEN PRESS AND HOLD Use a Phillips Head screwdriver to remove the front cover Insert the supplied battery while pressing down on the accessory Connect button at the same time Battery type is 2600mAh AA size Lithium Thionyl Chloride battery 3 6V or 3 7V Connect button inside Motion Sensor Connect button inside Temperature Sensor Motion Sensor Temperature Sensor Batteries ...

Page 26: ...Temperature Sensor Press and hold the Connect button on the accessory until the ac cessory LED quickly flashes Then release the button Push Button Press and hold down push button Push button flashes three times and then rapidly flashes Release push button 10 If paired successfully module LED quickly blinks GREEN and turns RED RED ...

Page 27: ...een on demand accessory and module RED 12 Set a timer for 5 minutes Use any type of timer such as a watch or the timer on a smart phone While waiting continue with next step 5 IMPORTANT After activating on demand accessory pressing push button activating motion sensor etc DO NOT activate it again until 5 minute timer is complete as explained in next step Note Place motion sensor where it cannot de...

Page 28: ... ON For RUR98i e water heater models refer to the Tankless Water Heater Installation and Operation Manual for Crossover Mode settings TIP 15 Replace water heater front panel 13 Press On Off button on controller to turn OFF water heater IMPORTANT Controller MUST be turned OFF for remaining steps to work correctly Configure Water Heater Settings to Comfort Mode ...

Page 29: ... on water heater controller to turn ON water heater COMPLETE REMAINING STEPS ONLY AFTER 5 MINUTE TIMER IS FINISHED FROM STEP 12 ON PAGE 27 ON 17 Activate the on demand accessory press push button activate motion sensor etc Module LED blinks GREEN and pump turns on GREEN PUMP ON ...

Page 30: ...n on water heater controller to turn OFF water heater Unplug water heater power cord from outlet and then plug it back in Repeat steps 7 10 from pages 24 26 Press On Off button on water heater controller to turn ON water heater Activate on demand accessory press push button etc Pump turns on Pair Additional On Demand Accessories Step 2B for Non SENSEI models is complete Continue with Step 3 ...

Page 31: ...cessory Wait 5 minutes 5 After 5 minutes power On the water heater by pressing the On Off button on the water heater controller 6 Circ Logic is now reset 7 You can press a push button trigger a motion sensor or use the Rinnai app to start the recirculation pump 8 If more testing is needed repeat steps 1 5 1 Power Off the water heater by pressing the On Off button on the water heater controller 2 U...

Page 32: ...eater PC Board For maximum usage of the on demand accessories the water heater must be set to Comfort mode Comfort mode cycles the pump more frequently ensuring the loop temperature remains higher Power cycling or factory resetting the module will not reset Circ Logic For best results and maintaining hot water in the loop all lines should be insulated Push Button Installation Tips The maximum dist...

Page 33: ...ll restore the module back to original factory settings Q How do I configure the tankless water heater dip switches or parameter settings to enable recirculation PC Board settings inside the tankless water heater must be configured to enable recirculation For more information see section Step 2 Connect Module to Water Heater and Configure Settings Q How do I maximize the frequency of when the on d...

Page 34: ...ter dip switches parameter settings are set to Comfort mode for steps see section Step 2 Connect Module to Water Heater and Configure Settings The pump may be in a mandatory dormant inactive state due to Circ Logic see section How On Demand Recirculation Works for more information Q How long do I have to pair the on demand accessory when the LED turns green You have five minutes to complete the pa...

Page 35: ...and wireless network history A Factory Reset must be performed when changing wireless networks you must factory reset first and then select the new network A Factory Reset must also be performed when starting over on the pairing process you must factory reset first and then start the pairing process How To Factory Reset Press and hold the Connect button see below on the module until the LED blinks...

Page 36: ...nel contains two keyhole slots that support the module Mark the location of each slot on the wall with a pencil The distance between the two slots is 1 9 in 48 mm 1 9 in 48 mm Guidelines The module must be installed indoors including outdoor water heaters Mount the module to a wall or side of water heater with the use of a magnetic backing This option is for indoor water heaters only Place the mag...

Page 37: ...they sit flush against the wall Insert the screws supplied into the anchors and fasten to the wall leaving 1 4 in exposed Mount the module by placing the keyhole slots on back of module onto the screws Use a level to ensure the slots are even Use a power drill to drill pilot holes for the module screws and anchors ...

Page 38: ...l 02A appears in display 4 Press On Off button until the following appears in display 02A 0 to 2 000 ft 02 2 001 5 400 ft 02C 5 401 7 700 ft 02 7 701 10 200 ft 5 To exit parameter settings press and hold down A button on PC Board for 1 second Disabled 0 5 Year 1 Year 2 Years 1 Press On Off button on controller to turn OFF water heater 2 Press A button on PC Board for 1 second 3 Press Up arrow unti...

Page 39: ...or 1 second 3 Press Up arrow until 04A appears in display 4 Press On Off button until the following appears in display 04A 04 5 To exit parameter settings press and hold down A button on PC Board for 1 second To turn OFF recirculation settings on Non SENSEI models On the PC board adjust switches 4 7 and 8 in the second or lower group of switches DIPSW 2 to OFF 4 OFF 8 OFF 7 OFF ...

Page 40: ...Recirculation with On Demand Accessories User Guide 40 100000631 1 11 2018 ...

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