Rinnai Australia
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Operation & Installation Manual
CUSTOMER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Gas Fitter:
Adjust gas pressure as required to achieve specified gas test point pressure. If problems are
encountered in this process, call Rinnai on 1300 555 545.
Failure to accurately set the pressure can result in damage to the water heater, and automatically
cancels the Manufacturer's Warranty. This water heater is to be installed only by an Authorised
Person.
User:
DO NOT
place articles on or against this appliance.
DO NOT
use store chemicals or flammable materials, or spray aerosols near this appliance.
DO NOT
operate with panels or covers removed from the appliance.
Operating Instructions
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children and animals should be supervised to ensure that they do not interfere with the appliance.
The use of aerosol sprays in the vicinity of the heater should be avoided. The propellant gases used
in these devices, e.g. fly-spray, hair-spray and laundry aids, can break down in the flames of the
burner and produce corrosive agents.
Water Quality
Your water heater has been manufactured to suit water conditions of most Australian metropolitan
supplies. Please note that harsh water supplies can have a detrimental effect on the water heater and
its life expectancy. If you are unsure about your water quality you can obtain information from your
local water supply authority.
The water heater is designed for use in areas where the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) content of the
water supply is less than 2500 mg/L. In areas where the TDS exceeds 600mg/L the magnesium alloy
anode (supplied in the heater) may become over reactive. To alleviate this, the anode should be
replaced with an aluminium alloy anode, available from your local Rinnai supplier.
Water can also be very corrosive, measured by the saturation index. If the water saturation index is
greater than 0.40 an expansion control valve should be fitted and where the index is greater than 0.80
the water heater should be installed with a hard water anode. Please consult our Service Department
for advice if required.
How Long Will The Heater Run Each Day?
The length of time that the heater will run each day will vary dependent upon the amount of hot water
being used by the household.
This water heater should be checked on installation and the test point pressure set
in accordance with that marked on Data Plate.
It is essential for the safe operation of this gas heater that clothing or any other
flammable material should not be placed against or on top of the water heater. In
addition, do not store flammable or corrosive materials, such as dry cleaning fluids,
pool chemicals, etc., in close proximity to the heater.
If the water heater is left in an operating condition and unused for two weeks or
more, a quantity of hydrogen (which is highly flammable) may accumulate in the top
of the water cylinder. To dissipate this gas safely it is recommended that a hot tap
be turned on for several minutes at a sink, basin or bath, but not a dishwasher,
clothes washer or other appliance. During this procedure there must be no smoking,
open flame or any other electrical appliance operating nearby. If hydrogen is
discharged through the tap it will probably make an unusual sound as with air
escaping.
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
