Rinnai FM10LA Operation & Installation Manual Download Page 14

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APPLIANCE MOUNTING METHOD

1.  After determining the desired location for the water heater, use the 

dimensions in the drawing right to measure and mark off the positions of the 

3 appliance mounting points 

A

 and the 4 heat shield mounting points 

B

.

2.  Install 3 suitable screws or bolts at the 3 appliance mounting points 

A

IMPORTANT

1mm

Ensure to leave at least a 1mm gap between the 

inner  face  of  the  fixing  and  the  wall.  This  gap  is 

necessary as it will facilitate the correct mounting 

of the water heater in step 4.

3. 

Using suitable fixings secure the heat shield flush onto the wall at the 4 heat 

shield mounting points 

B

.

IMPORTANT

This Way Up!

The heat shield is to be mounted 

with the more rounded corners 

facing upwards and with the folded 

tabs facing the walls surface.

4.  Using the keyed mounts points, hang the water heater onto the 3 appliance 

mounting fixings installed in step 2. Ensuring that all 3 mounting points are 

securely engaged.

SERVICE CONNECTION POINTS

NOTE

See Table 1, (Specification table) for individual 

appliance  connection  /  fitting  dimensions. 

These dimensions are NOT an indication of the 

pipe sizes required.

• 

An  approved  full  flow  isolation  valve  and  disconnection 

union 

MUST

 be fitted to the cold water inlet.

• 

A non return valve is not required unless required by local 

regulations. Isolation valves 

MUST NOT

 be fitted directly 

to the appliance.

• 

Purge gas and cold water supply lines to remove air and 

swarf  before  final  connection  of  the  appliance.  Swarf  in 

either the gas or water supplies may cause damage or 

malfunction. These are not covered by warranty.

4.

2.

A

CL

3.

CL

B

Propane Gas

1
2
3

Natural Gas

1
2
4

1
2
3

½’ Gas Adaptor with washer (supplied)
Gas Regulator (supplied)

½’ to ½’ Regulator inlet pressure test point (supplied) 

4

¾’ to ½’ Regulator inlet pressure test point (supplied) 

425

185

140

157.5

315

120

240

A

A

A

B

B

GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION

Summary of Contents for FM10LA

Page 1: ...Gas Instantaneous Water Heater Operation Installation Manual Models FM10NA FM10LA...

Page 2: ...nding of the appliance to ensure safe and correct use This appliance must be installed in accordance with Manufacturer s Installation Instructions Current AS NZS 3500 4 AS NZS 5601 Local Regulations a...

Page 3: ...ory Information 4 Notice to Victorian Consumers 4 Warning About Hot Water 4 Features Benefits 6 Features and Benefits 6 Operation 7 To Operate 7 Delivery Temperature 7 Water Flow and Temperature Adjus...

Page 4: ...must conform to local regulations including local OH S requirements The installation must also comply with the instructions supplied by Rinnai Please keep this instruction booklet in a safe place for...

Page 5: ...instantaneous water heaters referred to in this manual are incompatible with solar water heating systems A dedicated range of solar compatible gas continuous flow water heaters is available from Rinn...

Page 6: ...is very low Unlike most other instantaneous water heaters this model is fitted with a battery powered electronic ignition and microprocessor control module offering unique benefits as follows Electron...

Page 7: ...e at the bottom of the appliance Approximate battery life is 6 to 12 months Actual battery life may be different depending on individual hot water usage patterns 1 Locate the battery compartment and o...

Page 8: ...ing the tap a little as this will reduce the water flow rate The appliance has a minimum water flow rate that is required for operation If the water heater does not activate when opening a tap the flo...

Page 9: ...Low water flow Low water pressure Check water pressure to appliance Blocked outlet fixture Check and clean Other Service call Cuts off when operating Interrupted gas supply Service call Run out of cyl...

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Page 11: ...ipe Sizing 12 Water Supply 13 Hot Water Delivery Temperature 13 Appliance Mounting Requirements 13 Appliance Mounting Method 14 Service Connection Points 14 Flueing 15 Appliance Flue Terminal 15 Commi...

Page 12: ...ed for Outdoor Installation only As such it MUST BE located in an above ground open air situation with natural ventilation without stagnant areas where gas leakage and products of combustion are rapid...

Page 13: ...lations and or the requirements of AS NZS 3500 4 must be considered regarding the temperature limitations of hot water supplied to areas used primarily for personal hygiene The temperature of water to...

Page 14: ...heater onto the 3 appliance mounting fixings installed in step 2 Ensuring that all 3 mounting points are securely engaged SERVICE CONNECTION POINTS NOTE See Table 1 Specification table for individual...

Page 15: ...1 500 n Vertically below an openable window non mechanical air inlet or any other opening into a building with the exception of sub floor ventilation For space heaters up to 50 MJ h input 150 For oth...

Page 16: ...er do not light then the gas pressure at the outlet of the regulator is too low Increase the pressure at the outlet of the regulator by slowly turning the adjustment screw clockwise until a suitable p...

Page 17: ...on Record is a reference for the end user help line staff and service technicians Ensuring that this information is available here will be helpful in the event that a service enquiry is required Insta...

Page 18: ...Water Pressure For Operation Maximum Inlet Water Pressure Hot Cold Water Natural Gas Propane Gas FM10 120 40 1000 14 R 1 2 BSP Male R 1 2 BSP Female R 1 2 BSP Male Model Gas Type Inlet Gas Pressure kP...

Page 19: ...igure 4 Dimensions Approximately 175 to base of fittings 61 51 575 170 838 425 48 380 205 201 219 380 120 120 120 120 70 70 70 51 Location of upper rear mounting holes Location of lower rear mounting...

Page 20: ...Voltage Lead Ignition Flame Rod Temperature Overheat Switch Self resetting Modulation Motor Thermistor Heated water outlet temperature Micro switch SV1 SV2 HV FR TTB M NTC SW MAIN MICROPROCESSOR TEMPE...

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Page 24: ...or public phones For further information visit www rinnai com au or email enquiry rinnai com au Rinnai has a Service and Spare Parts network with personnel who are fully trained and equipped to give t...

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