Rinnai Tankless Water Heater Installation and Operation Manual
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Hot water outlet pipes leaving the water
heater can be hot to touch.
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Install the vent system per local and na
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tional codes.
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DO NOT install this water heater above
10,200 ft (3,109 m).
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DO NOT obstruct combustion air to the
appliance. Combustion air shall not come
from occupied spaces.
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Failure to properly vent this appliance
can result in death, personal injury and/or
property damage.
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Rinnai recommends that every home have
a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm in the hall
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way near bedrooms in each sleeping area.
Check batteries monthly and replace them
annually.
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DO NOT use this appliance in an
application such as a pool or spa heater
that uses chemically treated water. (This
appliance is suitable for filling large or
whirlpool spa tubs with potable water.)
the manual gas control valve will not
turn by hand, do not try to repair it; call
a trained and qualified professional.
Force or attempted repair may result in
a fire or explosion.
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DO NOT use this appliance if any part
has been under water. Immediately call
a trained and qualified professional to
inspect the appliance and to replace any
part of the control system and any manual
gas control valve which has been under
water.
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DO NOT use substitute materials. Use
only parts certified for the appliance.
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Should overheating occur or the gas sup
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ply fail to shut off, turn off the manual gas
control valve to the appliance.
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DO NOT adjust the parameter settings un
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less specifically instructed to do so. Only
trained and qualified
professionals are permitted to adjust pa
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rameter settings.
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DO NOT use an extension cord or adapter
plug with this appliance.
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Any alteration to the appliance or its con
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trols can be dangerous and will void the
warranty.
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Proper venting is required for the safe
operation of this appliance.
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Flammable liquids such as cleaning sol
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vents, aerosols, paint thinners, adhesives,
gasoline and propane must be handled
and stored with extreme care. These
flammable liquids emit flammable vapors
and when exposed to an ignition source
can result in a fire hazard or explosion.
Flammable liquids should not be used or
stored in the vicinity of this or any other
gas appliance.
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DO NOT operate the water heater without
the front panel installed. The front panel
should only be removed when servicing/
maintaining or replacing internal compo
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nents.
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BURN HAZARD. Hot exhaust and vent
may cause serious burns. Keep away from
the water heater. Keep small children and
animals away from the water heater.
