Rinnai RCE-229A Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual Download Page 10

Model RCE-229A

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4.

Any compound used on the threaded joint of gas piping shall be a type which resists the action of
liquefied petroleum gas.

5.

Supplied gas pressure must be within the limits shown in the specifications.

6.

After completion of gas pipe connections, all joints including the heater must be checked for
gas-tightness by means of leak detector solution, soap and water, or an equivalent nonflammable
solution, as applicable.

CAUTION: Since some leak test solutions, including soap and water, may cause corrosion
or stress cracking, the piping shall be rinsed with water after testing, unless it has been
determined that the leak test solution is noncorrosive.

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The appliance and its appliance main gas valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system
during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5kPa).

The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its equipment shut-off valve
during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psi
(3.5kPa).

8.

A valve supplied must be installed on back of unit at time of installation. This is for compliance to ANSI
standard Z21.11.2. Valve is packaged with unit.

MANUAL VALVE

CLOSED

OPEN

9.

After completing pipework, secure the heater to the floor. Use the two screws provided, as shown in
the drawing. To prevent deforming base plate, do not over torque screws.

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Summary of Contents for RCE-229A

Page 1: ...OSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE INSTALLER MUST LEAVE MANUAL WITH UNIT AFTER INSTALLATION OWNER RETAIN THIS MANUAL SAFELY FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WHAT TO DO IF YOU...

Page 2: ...3 IMPORTANT POINTS 4 SAFETY POINTS 5 USAGE AND INSTALLATION MUSTS 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTION PLATE 11 ADDITIONAL CUSTOMER OPERATING INFORMATION 12 MAINTENANCE SERVICE 17 TROU...

Page 3: ...e ignition procedure Oxygen Depletion Safety Device If the oxygen level in the room drops below a pre set limit this device cuts the gas supply off to the heater If the oxygen depletion device operate...

Page 4: ...In some cases curtains may need restraining It must also be 2 50mm clear of walls 5 This appliance is not designed to be built in 6 If you move check the gas type in the area where you are moving to T...

Page 5: ...d irritate eyes and sinuses Do not spray aerosols near this heater while it is in use Many aerosols contain butane gas and can be a fire hazard Use of aerosols paint polishes etc while this heater is...

Page 6: ...away from flammable materials Combustible materials must not be placed where the heater could ignite them Do not place articles in front of the hot air discharge Do not allow children to put articles...

Page 7: ...or near the heater 9 Any safety panel or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the heater 10 An unvented gas heater will increase the amount of humidity in the room 11 This h...

Page 8: ...construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic f...

Page 9: ...e heater shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the heater 3 Adequate clearances for accessibility for purposes of servicing and proper operation must be pro...

Page 10: ...leak test solution is noncorrosive 7 The appliance and its appliance main gas valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures...

Page 11: ...floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your b...

Page 12: ...ation is currently displayed on the LED display ECONOMY INDICATOR I n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e E c o n o m y m o d e i s i n o p e r a t i o n COMBUSTION INDICATOR Indicates that the burner is alig...

Page 13: ...g the appliance while the convection fan is running DO NOT turn heater off by unplugging at the power point The convection fan will continue to run until the appliance cools ROOM TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMEN...

Page 14: ...if the heater is under capacity for the room size FUNCTION LOCK The Function Lock will help to prevent accidental operation as well as small children from altering the controls To operate the Function...

Page 15: ...nce and run the heater for 60 minutes after which the heater will remain in the ON Timer standby mode OFF TIMER STOPS AFTER 1 HOUR Five minutes before the finish of the OFF Timer the OFF Timer indicat...

Page 16: ...appliance will remain in standby mode 3 The heater will operate after reaching the end of the preset time ON Combustion Indicator glows red The heater will operate at the preset temperature selected i...

Page 17: ...rocedures of heater are as follows 1 Turn heater off Unplug electric cord and allow to cool for one hour 2 Remove the two 2 screws that hold the louver and two 2 screws at the bottom of the left and r...

Page 18: ...stored Initial Installation Air in Gas Pipe Purge air installer Room too Large Check with retailer Dust on the Air Filter Clean the air filter weekly Louver Obstructed Clean obstruction Air Filter Blo...

Page 19: ...servicing If any of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must be replaced it must be replaced with a wire of at least a 194 F temperature rating WARNING Electrical Grounding Instructions...

Page 20: ...Model RCE 229A www rinnaina com 2 0 S C H E M A T I C D R A W I N G S Cabinet Exploded View...

Page 21: ...Model RCE 229A 800 621 9419 2 1 S C H E M A T I C D R A W I N G S Gas Valve Burner Assembly Exploded View...

Page 22: ...Model RCE 229A www rinnaina com 2 2 S C H E M A T I C D R A W I N G S Fan Blower Assembly Exploded View...

Page 23: ...Model RCE 229A 800 621 9419 2 3 S C H E M A T I C D R A W I N G S Electrical Wiring Exploded View...

Page 24: ...TION PIPE ASS Y RC 229 512 1 104 2 SCREW ZHAA0406SZ 2 105 1 INJECTOR HOLDER RC 208 22 1 105 2 SCREW ZFAB0410SZ 2 INJECTOR RC 208 11 2 1 20 1 NG INJECTOR RC 208 11 1 0 90 1 LPG 107 1 DAMPER RC 208 23 2...

Page 25: ...96 1 137 1 CONNECTION PIPE FIXER RC 208 21 1 137 2 SCREW ZFAB0408SZ 1 138 1 OVER HEAT SWITCH ES 01183 1 138 2 SCREW CP 30518 1 2 139 CIRCUIT BOARD SPACER CP 90436 3 4 140 1 OUTLET RC 229 511 1 140 2...

Page 26: ...SZ 1 710 1 OVER HEAT THERMISTOR RC 241 70 1 710 2 SCREW ZFAB0408SZ 1 711 1 OPERATION P C B RC 229 517 1 711 2 SCREW ZGAA0308SZ 5 800 OWNER S INFORMATION MANUAL RC 229 521 1 RATING PLATE RC 229 527 1 1...

Page 27: ...e ability to check its own operation continuously If a fault occurs an Error Message will flash on the Digital Display of the control panel This assists with diagnosing the fault and may enable you to...

Page 28: ...yimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityandfitnessapplicabletotheequipmentarelimitedindurationtotheperiodofcoverageofthisexpress written warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied...

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