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—  Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and 

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. 

 
—  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 building. 

 

Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.  
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. 

 

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire 
department. 

 
—  Installation and service must be performed by a qualified 

installer, service agency or the gas supplier. 

Operation and Installation Manual

 

INSTALLER:  Leave this manual with the appliance. 
CONSUMER:  Retain this manual for future reference. 

Table of Contents .............................................. 2 
Consumer Safety Information ........................... 4 
Operating Instructions ....................................... 5 
Maintenance ..................................................... 9 
Error Codes ..................................................... 10 
Installation Instructions.................................... 14 
Consumer Support .......................................... 39 
French Version ................................................ 42 

RV53i

 .................. REU-VB2020FFU-US 

RV53e

 ................. REU-VAM1620W-US 

Tankless Water Heater

 

Register your product at www.rinnairegistration.com or call   
1-866-RINNAI1 (746-6241) 

ANS Z21.10.3 

● 

CSA 4.3 

RV53i 

RV53e 

RV53i 

only 

Certified for installation in manufactured (mobile) homes. 

If the information in these instructions is not 
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may 

     

WARNING

 

result causing property damage, personal injury or death. 

Summary of Contents for REU-VAM1620W-US

Page 1: ...lier Operation and Installation Manual INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain this manual for future reference Table of Contents 2 Consumer Safety Information 4 Operating Instr...

Page 2: ...essure Relief Valve 19 Freeze Protection 19 Freeze Protection Methods 20 Manual draining of the water heater 20 Running a low volume of water through the water heater to prevent freezing 20 When the w...

Page 3: ...b 23 0 kg 34 2 lb 15 5 kg Energy Factor 0 82 0 82 Noise level 49 dB Electrical Consumption Normal 55 W 33 W Standby 2 W Anti frost Protection 184 W 74W By Pass Control Fixed Minimum Gas Supply Pressur...

Page 4: ...ppliance will automatically shut down if the burner flame is extinguished Power Failure The appliance will cut off the gas if it loses electrical power Power Surge Fuse A glass fuse protects against o...

Page 5: ...has not been powered for at least 6 hours then the temperature will return to the default setting of 104 F 40 C if power is interrupted NOTICE There may be a variation between the temperature display...

Page 6: ...switch 5 to ON to obtain 140 F water temperature setting Set switch 5 to OFF default to obtain 120 F water temperature setting If a temperature controller is installed then switch 5 has no effect on t...

Page 7: ...function will not work properly if it is connected to multiple water heaters The tub will overfill because the bath fill function is not able to measure the water volume when connected to multiple wa...

Page 8: ...d then 4 Turn off the bath hot water tap and push the Bath Fill button The water heater will not allow hot water to flow from any source until the Water Smart Bath Fill button is pushed The button lig...

Page 9: ...nt system should be inspected at least annually for blockages or damage Air Intake and Exhaust RV53e The air intake and exhaust should be inspected at least annually for blockages or damage Motors Mot...

Page 10: ...water heater has the ability to check its own operation continuously If a fault occurs an error code will flash on the display in the front panel and on the temperature controller if installed This a...

Page 11: ...ose or damaged terminals Measure resistance of valve coil 61 Combustion Fan Failure Ensure fan will turn freely Check wiring harness to motor for damaged and or loose connections Measure resistance of...

Page 12: ...and the fixture water pressure and the flow rate of the fixture After I turn off the hot water tap the fan on the Rinnai water heater continues to run The fan is designed to continue running for a sho...

Page 13: ...rgin food grade white vinegar into pail 6 Place the drain hose H3 and the hose H2 to the pump inlet into the cleaning solution 7 Open both service valves V1 and V2 on the hot water and cold water line...

Page 14: ...g system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psi 3 5 kPa 13 84 in W C The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individu...

Page 15: ...and must be free of any compounds that cause corrosion of internal components These include corrosive compounds that are found in aerosol sprays deter gents bleaches cleaning solvents oil based paint...

Page 16: ...s consuming appliances at the location without loss of pressure Any compound used on the threaded joint of the gas piping shall be a type which resists the action of liquefied petroleum gas propane LP...

Page 17: ...is based on gas type the pressure drop in the system the gas pressure supplied and gas line type For gas pipe sizing in the United States refer to the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 For Canadian gas p...

Page 18: ...ct the OUTLET on the HOT water valve to the HOT WATER plumbing system 9 Ensure that both drain valve lever handles are in the closed position perpendicular to the drain portion of the body Isolation V...

Page 19: ...cals such as those used for boiler water treatment are not to be introduced to the potable water used for space heating If the appliance will be used as a potable water source it must not be connected...

Page 20: ...Turn on the temperature controller Running a low volume of water through the water heater to prevent freezing If the temperature exceeds the ability of the water heater to freeze protect itself or if...

Page 21: ...components and configuration of the particular system being installed This drawing does not imply compliance with local building code requirements It is the responsibility of the contractor engineer...

Page 22: ...n of the particular system being installed This drawing does not imply compliance with local building code requirements It is the responsibility of the contractor engineer to ensure installation is in...

Page 23: ...ank water heater and supply and return plumbing Reference the Rinnai Hot Water System Design Manual Pump Sizing for Circula tion Pump to be of bronze or stainless construction This is not an engineere...

Page 24: ...isions must be made to prevent the condensate from entering the water heater Without proper drainage or disposal condensate will damage the heat exchanger WARNING The condensate trap must be primed be...

Page 25: ...on Instructions and Parts Lists Heat Fab Telephone 800 772 0739 Fax 413 863 4803 E mail custsvc heat fab com Web Site www heatfab com Rinnai Ubbink Telephone 800 621 9419 Fax 678 829 1666 Web Site www...

Page 26: ...vent top 5 Install the 4 screws at the vent top and tighten the 4 screws at the bracket Secure the first vent component to the water heater with one self tapping screw at the hole located above the co...

Page 27: ...ch deck or balcony 12 inches 30 cm 12 inches 30 cm B Clearance to window or door that may be opened 36 inches 91 cm 12 inches 30 cm C Clearance to permanently closed window D Vertical clearance to ven...

Page 28: ...V V 0 91 m to ventilated or unventilated soffit or eve vent or to a deck or porch 0 30 m to an inside corner 0 30 m between Rinnai terminals at same level 24 V 0 61 m to wall or parapet 0 30 m betwee...

Page 29: ...eaters to run efficiently Water heaters will turn on as necessary to meet the demand for hot water Refer to the instructions that come with the accessory for complete installation information Number o...

Page 30: ...NT NE modifiez PAS la disposition des autres micro commutateurs sauf sur instructions sp cifiques All settings adjustments must be performed by a qualified Service Technician Tous reglages ajustements...

Page 31: ...be installed by itself and still operate the water heater All functions will be available with the exception that the clock function on the BC 100V will only be available if an MC 100V is also connect...

Page 32: ...perature controllers with the power on There is 120 volt potential next to the temperature controller connections inside the unit Do not connect the temperature controller to the 120VAC terminals prov...

Page 33: ...erformed by a registered installer WARNING Outline of Remote securing screw 1 21 32 3 5 16 securing screw wiring hole 7 Disconnect the power from the water heater 8 Remove a screw on the Quick Cable C...

Page 34: ...s been under water TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1 Turn off all electric power to the appliance using the ON OFF button 2 Set the thermostat to lowest setting 3 Locate the manual gas valve on the side...

Page 35: ...90 100 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 Technical Data Pressure Drop Curve Outlet Flow Data RV53e RV53i RV53e RV53i Water Flow gpm delta T...

Page 36: ...s of brass or stainless steel construction Do not use pumps of iron construction as they will oxidize and clog the inlet filter on the appliance Pumps circulating water through the water heater must b...

Page 37: ...et from center 4 3 110 4 1 105 G Cold Water Inlet from wall 2 8 70 2 1 53 H Cold Water Inlet from center 1 1 27 0 4 10 I Gas Connection from wall 3 9 99 2 4 62 J Gas Connection from center 3 5 89 3 3...

Page 38: ...38 RV53i RV53e Operation and Installation Manual Ladder Diagrams RV53i RV53e...

Page 39: ..._______ Installer s License No ________________________ Address _____________________________ Phone ____________________________________ Date of Installation __________________________________ Note Pe...

Page 40: ...ranty What is not covered This Warranty does not cover any failures or operating difficulties due to the following accident abuse or misuse alteration misapplication force majeure improper installatio...

Page 41: ...y owner to secure the services of qualified licensed professionals for the installation of hard wired carbon monoxide detectors a In the event that the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipme...

Page 42: ...hauffe eau d int rieur sans r servoir ventilation directe Enregistrer votre produit www rinnairegistration com ou l appel 1 866 RINNAI1 746 6241 Pour une traduction compl te du manuel en fran ais vous...

Page 43: ...irmes Il y a un risque d chaudage si la consigne du thermostat est r gl e trop haut Des temp ratures d passant 125 F 52 C peuvent causer de s v res br lures ou un chaudage pouvant entra ner la mort L...

Page 44: ...il est sur ON Si un contr leur de temp rature est install alors le contact 5 n a aucun effet sur des arrangements de temp rature AVERTISSEMENT NE touchez PAS aux autres micro commutateurs sauf s il vo...

Page 45: ...ct es au moins tous les ans pour y d tecter des blocages ou dommages ventuels Moteurs Les moteurs sont lubrifi s vie et ne demandent pas de lubrification p riodique Maintenez ventilateur et moteur san...

Page 46: ...t les essais du syst me en pression d passant 1 2 psi 3 5 kPa ou 13 84 pouces de hauteur de colonne d eau L appareil doit tre isol du syst me de conduite d alimentation en gaz en fermant sa vanne indi...

Page 47: ...t doit tre libre de tout com pos s qui causent la corrosion des composants internes Ces comprennent des compos s corrosifs qui sont trouvent dans les a rosols les d tergents les agents de blanchiment...

Page 48: ...m diatement en amont l arriv e de la r gie fournissant le gaz La pression d arriv e du gaz doit tre dans la fourchette de limites montr e dans la section de sp cifications Avant de mettre l appareil e...

Page 49: ...t en position ferm e perpendiculaires la portion drainage du corps Valve Bille Eau Chaude 107000081 Valve Bille Eau Froide 107000083 RV53i Valve de d gagement de pression VDP 107000085 RV53e Valve de...

Page 50: ...de drainage pour viter une exposition avec possibilit de br lure pour humains v g taux ou animaux Conformez vous aux normes locales L eau chaude sortant de la soupape de s ret peut causer des br lures...

Page 51: ...ler Drain Valve KEY Chauffe eau Rinnai Liste d quipement Rinnai Qt Chauffe eau Rinnai 1 Kit RIK optionnel 1 raccords 3 4 po 19 mm comprenant 2 unions 2 vannes boisseau sph rique 2 lectrovannes de drai...

Page 52: ...iser des composants de ventilation qui sont certifi s et list s avec le mod le de chauffe eau Ne combinez pas de composants de ventilation venant de constructeurs diff rents Le syst me de ventilation...

Page 53: ...ion OFF Passez le microcommutateur N 1 SW1 en position OFF Si vous avez une longueur de ventilation plus grande le microcommutateur N 1 doit tre mis en position OFF Cela assure que le chauffe eau fonc...

Page 54: ...cartement par rapport entr e d alimentation d air non m canique dans le b timent ou entr e d air de combustion vers tout autre appareil 36 91 cm 12 30 cm K cartement par rapport entr e d alimentation...

Page 55: ...les 4 vis du haut de ventilation et resserrez les 4 vis du support Fixez la pi ce de ventilation connect e sur le chauffe eau avec une vis autotaraudeuse dans le trou situ au dessus du collecteur de c...

Page 56: ...A 2 R glez le thermostat sur la consigne la plus basse 3 Rep rez la vanne de gaz manuelle sur le c t du chauffe eau Fermez la en la tournant fond dans le sens horaire position OFF INSTRUCTIONS DE MISE...

Page 57: ...UR UNIT CENTRA LE DE TRAITEME NT FUS THER VEBTILATEUR DE COMBUSTION VENTI LATEUR TERRE RV53i RV53e PHASE NEUTRE CONTACT DE D TECTION DE GEL FUSIBLE 5 A ANTI FOUDRE ANTI FOUDRE TERRE VARISTOR VARISTOR...

Page 58: ...L activation peut se faire par bouton poussoir d tecteur de mouvement ou activation vocale mais pas par un capteur de temp rature Une minuterie ajout e sur une pompe de recirculation standard n est p...

Page 59: ...valider cette garantie Qu est ce qui n est pas couvert Cette garantie ne couvre pas routes pannes ou difficult s de fonctionnement d coulant de accident abus mauvais usage alt ration application non p...

Page 60: ...2010 Rinnai America Corporation VAM1620W VB2020FFU U287 1821X01 00 Printed in Japan 060 00012 31348 2...

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