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Mains pressure indoor 

stainless steel cylinders

Owner and installer guide

Models:

 HJ Cooper mains pressure premium duplex stainless steel cylinders 

                (‘MS’ electric prewired series)

Hello installer

Please leave this guide with the home owner 
as it contains important safety and warranty 
information.

Summary of Contents for HJ Cooper

Page 1: ...rs Owner and installer guide Models HJ Cooper mains pressure premium duplex stainless steel cylinders MS electric prewired series Hello installer Please leave this guide with the home owner as it contains important safety and warranty information ...

Page 2: ...t alteration service or maintenance can cause property damage personal injury or loss of life The appliance is not to be used 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 Important For more information about buying using and servicing of Rinnai appliances call 0800 RINNA...

Page 3: ...on Specification summary 8 Dimensions 9 Plumbing setup 10 Storage and delivery temperatures 11 Water quality 12 Electrical supply and connections 13 Valves and fittings 14 Commissioning 14 Limited warranty 15 Warranty examples in the real world 18 Proof of purchase 19 Installer details 19 ...

Page 4: ...l cutout until the water heater has been serviced by a qualified person Do not operate the system unless all the safety devices are fitted and are in working order It is also important that you do not tamper or remove any of these devices Cylinder thermostat setting Your cylinder thermostat has been set with a temperature setting to disinfect the water for legionella Thermostat settings must only ...

Page 5: ...re to operate the relief valve easing gear at least once every six months may result in the water heater exploding Continuous leakage of water from the valve may indicate a problem It is important that you raise and lower the easing gear gently During the operation if the valve does not discharge water when the easing gear is lifted or does not seal again when closed arrange for an authorised pers...

Page 6: ...realise how much water is actually being used This applies especially when showering Typical flow rates for showers is approximately 8 10 litres per minute Conduct a simple experiment by placing a measured bucket under your shower for ten seconds and multiply by six to determine the amount of water produced over a minute If your result is significantly more than the rates mentioned you may want to...

Page 7: ...Installation Installation servicing and repair shall be carried out only by authorised personnel ...

Page 8: ...cing valve This water heater MUST be installed with a 500 kPa or less pressure limiting valve and appropriate cold water expansion valve TPR valve A temperature and pressure relief valve is supplied with the water heater and MUST be fitted The TPR valve thread should be sealed with teflon tape do not use paste and hemp Use the spanner flats on the valve body to tighten DO NOT use a wrench on the v...

Page 9: ...zes E B A female eco inlet 180 250 300 L only female side cold inlet all sizes Hot water outlet female Side cold inlet Element Side cold inlet TPR 40 40 45 Tank size A mm B mm C mm D mm E mm Height mm Diam mm 135 L 310 N A 325 N A 690 1023 Ø 550 180 L 310 460 325 N A 970 1295 Ø 550 250 L 310 460 325 1080 1410 1730 Ø 550 300 L 310 460 325 1380 1725 2047 Ø 550 Dimensions ...

Page 10: ...quirements Tanks should be installed on a flat level base of sufficient strength to support the weight of the water heater when full The water heater must also be suitably restrained against seismic activity G12 AS1 Figure 14 details an acceptable method of restraint Drip tray catch pan MUST be fitted The Rinnai warranty does not cover any consequential loss from leaks to the cylinder so it s impo...

Page 11: ...ties and 55 C for all other buildings To comply with these requirements a temperature limiting device such as a tempering or thermostatic mixing valve will be required on all installations WARNING Pipe work It is the installer s responsibility to adequately size the distribution pipe work in a property to ensure sufficient performance from all outlet fittings Water pipe sizing should be performed ...

Page 12: ... with water quality and filtration experts be undertaken Hard water Hard water containing calcium carbonate can cause scaling on hot surfaces We recommend a water temperature of no more than 65 C to minimise scale build up Scale reducing or water softening devices should be considered in hard water areas The unit is not guaranteed against damage due to scaling Water quality outside the limits as s...

Page 13: ...otected from contact with the internal hot surface of the water heater Electrical access is via a hole in the element cover for mounting with an approved electrical conduit gland For entry to the element cover remove the two fixing screws Connect all PHASE and NEUTRAL wires in accordance with the wiring diagram Inspect and ensure all wiring links are secure prior to fixing the access cover and tur...

Page 14: ... other than those listed in this manual must not be used Fittings supplied with the cylinder TPR valve brass plugs to plug unused connections a key spanner and the owner and installer guide are packaged in a plastic bag inside the element cover Commissioning Commissioning and draining activities must be carried out by an authorised person ...

Page 15: ...ion and labour costs are the responsibility of the owner Inner cylinder Years 11 20 inclusive Pro rata warranty Inner cylinder is replaced at a cost that depends on the age of the cylinder at the time of failure refer p 18 The cost of removal of the cylinder re installation and labour costs are the responsibility of the owner Commercial application warranty Component Warranty period Warranty All c...

Page 16: ...rer s instructions 4 The warranty applies only to the components supplied by Rinnai It does not apply to components supplied by others such as but not limited to these isolating valves electrical switches pipe work electrical cables and fuses 5 Where the cylinder has not been sited in accordance with the installation instructions or installed such that normal service access is difficult a service ...

Page 17: ...5 Where the cylinder has failed directly or indirectly as a result of poor water quality outside the limits specified 6 Where it is found that there is no fault with the cylinder and the issue is related to the installation or is due to power failure 7 Subject to any statutory provisions to the contrary Rinnai does not accept a liability for consequential damage or any incidental expenses resultin...

Page 18: ...y the owner can seek compensation through the installer or consider claiming on insurance Pro rata warranty explanation and scenarios Years 11 20 of the HJ Cooper by Rinnai Mains Pressure Stainless Steel cylinders are covered by a pro rata warranty where the replacement cost is reduced according to the age of the cylinder This is calculated using the following formula Original purchase price x rem...

Page 19: ... Please keep these details in a safe place for future reference ATTACH YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE HERE RECORD YOUR details OF PURCHASE BELOW Retailer Retailer address Date of purchase Product details Proof of purchase Installer details Company name Installer name Address Phone Mobile Signed Date ...

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