Rinnai FC510, Installation And Operation Manual

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The appliance must be inspected annually by a licensed professional. Repairs and maintenance should be
performed by a licensed professional. The licensed professional must verify proper operation after servicing.
Regular inspections, as outlined in this section, are strongly recommended as means of keeping your heater
operating efficiently and safely. Access to internal parts is from the front of the heater.
Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the heater.
Both air filters should be cleaned monthly during the heating season. Do not wait for filter warning lamp to come
on before cleaning filters. Do not use the heater with the filter warning lamp on or the appliance will overheat.
Dusty filters reduce the air flow through the heater and reduce the heater’s effectiveness. The filters while
installed may be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner.
The heater should be inspected and cleaned annually by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning
may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting and/or other materials. It is imperative that the controls,
burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
Required Maintenance
To protect yourself from harm, before performing maintenance:

Turn off the electrical power supply by unplugging the power cord or by turning off the electricity at the
circuit breaker. (The temperature controller does not control the electrical power.)
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Turn off the gas at the manual gas valve, usually located immediately below the heater.
WARNING
Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
WARNING
The appliance must be inspected annually by a licensed professional. Repairs and maintenance should be
performed by a licensed professional. The licensed professional must verify proper operation after servicing.
The following maintenance items are required for the proper operation of your heater.