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RoomTemp

Set Temp

ON/OFF

Filter

Function

Lock

Economy

Temp

Control

CONTROL PANEL

– 11 –

FUNCTION

LOCK

Lamp is "green"

when this feature

is on.

FILTER LAMP

Flashes when filter

is dirty.

OPERATION LAMP

This lamp turns

"green" when power

is on. Lamp will

change to "red"

when burner is on.

TEMPERATURE

BUTTONS

adjust temp. to

lower setting.

adjust temp. to

a higher setting.

ENERGY SAVING

BUTTON

Lamp is

green

when this feature is

activated.

ALL BUTTONS BEEP WHEN OPERATED.

ON/OFF BUTTON

Easy operation

One touch ignition

Summary of Contents for RHFE-263FA 2

Page 1: ...CTRICAL 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 This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured ...

Page 2: ...INSTALLATION MUSTS 3 DIMENSIONS 5 SPECIFICATIONS 6 SAFETY POINTS 8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NEW RHFE 263FA 10 CONTROL PANEL 11 CUT AWAY DIAGRAM 12 NOTICE BEFORE INSTALLATION 13 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 14 GAS CONNECTION 15 CANADIAN VENT REGULATIONS 16 LOCATION CLEARANCES 17 SLEEVE AND MANIFOLD INSTALLATION 19 FITTING UNIT 21 OPERATING INSTRUCTION LABEL 23 ADDITIONAL CUSTOMER OPERATING INFORMATION 24 ...

Page 3: ...Variable Capacity Hush Quiet Operation Modern Design Minimizes Floor Space Requirements Failure Message Display Spark Safety Device Automatically shuts unit down when there is an abnormal spark at time of ignition Flame Failure Device Activated when burner flame fails This prevents raw gas from being released Overheat Switch This device automatically cuts the gas off if the heater exceeds a predet...

Page 4: ...ly and keep it in a safe place GENERAL INFORMATION THIS SERIES HEATER IS DESIGN CERTIFIED BY CSA INTERNATIONAL AS A DIRECT VENT WALL FURNACE AND MUST BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS ALTERATION OF THE ORIGINAL DESIGN INSTALLED OTHER THAN AS SHOWN IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR USED WITH A TYPE OF GAS NOT SHOWN ON THE RATING PLATE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PERSON AND COMPANY MARKING THE CH...

Page 5: ...e room contains cooking vapor or cigarette smoke and the heater is used on a carpet the surface of the carpet may become discolored In addition some nylon carpets contain dyes which may be affected by the warm air flow Some soft vinyl surfaces are also subject to distortion or discoloration by warm air To prevent discoloration of carpets etc a mat should be placed under the appliance extending abo...

Page 6: ... the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations ANSI Z225 1 or Standard for Gas Equipped Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Housing CSA Z240 4 21 This appliance must be installed in accordance with the current standard CSA Z240 4 GAS EQUIPPED RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND MOBILE HOUSING Cet appareil doit ette installe conformement aux exigences de la norme Z240 4 en vigeuer de l ACNOR Installations de...

Page 7: ... For weatherboard walls drill through center of weatherboard from outside Then drill from inside through plasterboard Flue Hole 3 1 8 80mm inches mm 3 7 16 88 4 5 16 109 5 4 3 4 121 WALL OPENING POSITION GAS CONNECTION 26 5 8 676 5 3 1 8 φ80 10 3 8 264 5 24 1 4 616 16 3 4 425 FLUE ELBOW 4 1 2 114 6 1 2 165 3 3 8 85 1 5 8 41 2 1 25 12 1 16 306 5 4 9 16 116 5 GAS CONNECTION 4 5 16 109 5 WALL OPENING...

Page 8: ...ht 26 5 8 676 5mm Weight Approx 37 lbs Connections Electrical AC 120V 60Hz 47 watts Gas 1 2 female NPT Combustion System Stainless steel bunsen burner Ignition System Continuous spark Operation Finger touch control buttons Temperature Control Electronic thermostat HI LOW OFF Up down switch 2 F increments Temperature Range Modulates Continuous LOW 55 F 60 F 80 F HI High Combustion Warm Air Outlet B...

Page 9: ...ced combustion Closed Type Forced convection Wall Penetration Hole Max Extended AIR SUPPLY EXHAUST PIPE Flame failure Flame rod Over heat Bi metal switch thermal fuse thermistor Power failure PCB Power surge 3 Amp fuse Fan delay Micro computer timer Pre purge Combustion fan pre purge timer spark sensor Room over heat Automatic cut off at 104 F after 10 minutes BTU Efficiency increases with vent le...

Page 10: ...ly dusty area Do not allow anyone to sit on or lean against the appliance Do not spray aerosols while the heater is operating Most aerosols contain butane gas and can be a fire hazard if used near this heater when it is in use Do not allow curtains or other flammable or combustible materials to come into contact with the heater Combustible materials must not be placed where the heater could ignite...

Page 11: ...rs should be avoided Do not allow young children or an infant to sleep directly in front of the heater Filter should be cleaned at regular intervals See page 29 Do not place articles containing liquids on top of the heater Liquid spilled on the controls may cause extensive damage Clean as needed LPGAS GAS Gasoline Do not allow anyone to poke articles through the louvers ...

Page 12: ...ERATION LAMP RATING PLATE MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER GAS TYPE ETC WARM AIR OUTLET HUMIDIFIER TRAY OPEN THE DOOR AND POUR WATER INTO THE TRAY VENT TERMINAL COMBUSTION EXHAUST COMBUSTION AIR INTAKE HOSE EXHAUST PIPE AIR FILTER THERMISTOR GAS CONNECTION 1 2 NPT POWER CORD PLUG 120V AC FILTER LAMP ...

Page 13: ... Flashes when filter is dirty OPERATION LAMP This lamp turns green when power is on Lamp will change to red when burner is on TEMPERATURE BUTTONS adjust temp to lower setting adjust temp to a higher setting ENERGY SAVING BUTTON Lamp is green when this feature is activated ALL BUTTONS BEEP WHEN OPERATED ON OFF BUTTON Easy operation One touch ignition ...

Page 14: ... 12 CUT AWAY DIAGRAM ...

Page 15: ...ROM CARPETING BEDDING MATERIAL ETC IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT CONTROL COMPARTMENTS BURNERS AND CIRCULATING AIR PASSAGEWAYS OF THE UNIT BE KEPT CLEAN The appliance when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 or Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 if an external electrical source is utilized WAR...

Page 16: ...l Check for damage If the unit is damaged contact your supplier or Rinnai Do not install a damaged unit before checking with your supplier Refer to an approved pipe sizing chart if in doubt about size of gas line Flue Manifold 1 Spare rubber seal 1 A Flue units only For weatherboard installations Back Spacer Set 1 1 1 2 1 1 3 10 2 1 1 1 Insulation Clip Plastic tie for air inlet Clamp Wall Bracket ...

Page 17: ...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 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 in excess of 1 2 P S I 3 5kPa The a...

Page 18: ...nderneath a veranda porch or deck unless i the veranda porch or deck is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the floor and ii the distance between the top of the vent termination and the underside of the veranda porch or deck is greater than 1 ft 300mm FOR COMPLIANCE TO NFPA 54 OR Z223 1 U S A Vent terminal must be located at least 3 feet above any forced air inlet location within 10 feet ...

Page 19: ... five types of Rinnai flue kits Do not flue unit into other rooms Flue terminal must be outside Flue may be positioned directly under opening windows with a minimum clearance of 9 230mm FLUE SIZES 5 Flue lengths are available S flue walls 3 4 1 2 75 115mm A flue walls 4 1 2 9 1 2 115 240mm B flue walls 9 1 2 15 3 4 240 400mm C flue walls 15 3 4 23 5 8 400 600mm D flue walls 23 5 8 31 1 2 600 800mm...

Page 20: ...al at all times STANDARD INSTALLATION OF FLUE MANIFOLD Diagram below shows minimum clearances and distances from obstructions Also check local regulations Side Clearances Snow Wall Non Flammable Flammable Opposite Wall Floor 10 20 24 250mm 24 600mm 500mm 600mm 20 500mm Obstruction ...

Page 21: ...djustment Do not extend beyond red line 3 For S and A flue only Depending on flue set and wall thickness extension piece C may need to be removed Cut plastic remove extension then follow instruction 2 This applies to S and A flues only There is no extension on other flues they can be fully adjusted by turning the threaded section 4 Fixing Sleeve Fix to the wall using the 3 screws provided NOTE The...

Page 22: ...r lugs inside sleeve You should be able to pull ties 2 or 3 slots past the starting point Cut the ties leaving about 3 4 20mm past the lugs Bend ties so they are parallel with the wall 8 Insert Inner Connection Assembly Push assembly into the terminal tube Make sure TOP mark is uppermost Fix with 3 screws provided 9 Manifold can still be turned after attaching Terminal seal Add weather board seal ...

Page 23: ... Hose to the flue manifold on either inlet position a or b The unused inlet is plugged with the rubber cap supplied on the manifold The following components can be fitted by reaching down the rear of the appliance as it is positioned against the wall Slide the insulation sleeve up to the flue manifold and slip the securing clip over the sleeve as shown Elbow Pipe stopper Flue Manifold Fit Clip Sli...

Page 24: ... the power cord away from the flue Some items are not covered under the unit s warranty Example annual maintenance carbon on flame rods igniter dust spider webs improper conversions etc Spacer Spacer bracket Wall bracket Replace top spacer clipping the spacer into the wall brackets at the same time as attaching it to the heater Secure top spacer with the screws provided THE HEATER IS NOW SECURED T...

Page 25: ...ated on the control panel 2 Locate manual valve to be found upstream on gas line from the unit 3 Turn manual valve clockwise to the full OFF position NOTE The fan will continue to operate until the appliance is cool Do not turn the appliance off by unplugging it from the wall Keep burner and control compartment clean Refer to the installation and operating instructions accompanying heater STOP Fol...

Page 26: ...l glow red and the spark will stop There may be a smell of burning dust or oil the first time the heater is lit or when the heater has been out of operation for a long time This is normal You may need to repeat the ignition operation the first time the heater is plugged in due to air in the gas line TEMPERATURE CONTROL The thermostat automatically modulates the burner and the fan to maintain the r...

Page 27: ...OFF Depress ignition ON OFF button again The appliance will stop operating Do not turn off by unplugging at the power outlet Convection fan continues to run until heater is cool ECONOMY BUTTON To select Economy Mode push the Economy button and the green lamp will glow 30 minutes after the room temperature reaches the preset temperature set by the thermostat the Economy Mode if set reduces the temp...

Page 28: ...not use for any other purposes other than heating e g drying the laundry Draping clothes over the unit blocks the warm air outlet or the filter area and is very dangerous as it causes heat to build up inside the unit Usage Location Do not use near flammable material Place the unit sufficiently away from flammable objects such as furniture wall and curtains Check carefully when installing the unit ...

Page 29: ... not use the unit if you suspect malfunctioning or damage Incomplete repairs are dangerous In case of malfunctioning read the instructions on page 32 and or contact your dealer or the nearest Rinnai office During Snow Accumulation If the air supply exhaust vent is covered by snow or damaged by falling icicles the exhaust may be blocked and cause malfunctioning of the unit Keep the area around the ...

Page 30: ...ches and buttons will be disabled except turning the unit off If the Function lock is engaged while the unit is off all operation will be disabled When you turn the unit on and the Function lock is engaged you must cancel the Function lock before preceding AIR FLOW CONTROL The direction of air flow may be changed to the left or right Use a screwdriver or a similar object to change the direction of...

Page 31: ...ners as they cause fading of paint or deformation of resin Care of Air Filter Always clean the air filter when the filter indicator lamp starts blinking The filter indicator lamp starts blinking when the dust accumulates on the air filter In this event turn the unit off immediately wait until the unit cools off and clean the filter Even if the lamp is not blinking if you think the filter is dirty ...

Page 32: ...ce test point plug Leak test all gas connections Fault Failure Procedure If unable to get the unit to operate correctly contact Rinnai Agent or Gas Utility Please read the fault finding charts before reporting faults Do not use this heater if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas...

Page 33: ...nything blocking the outlet for the hot air Is the flue blocked The fan is started automatically after a short delay This is to allow the heat exchanger to warm up helping to avoid cold draughts This is caused by grease or oil and dust on the heat exchanger and will stop after a short time This is simply expansion noise from the heat exchanger This is the sound of the solenoid gas valves opening a...

Page 34: ...r Cut Initial Installation Air In Gas Pipe Gas Filter Blocked Miss Ignition Flue terminal obstructed Flue manifold not connected Louver obstructed Air filter blocked Gas Escape Function Lock Set Gas turned off at meter Plug In Re ignite manually after power is restored Purge air Installer Service Call Service Call Clear obstruction Service Call Clear obstruction Clean filter Service Call Cancel Fu...

Page 35: ...ease quote the code displayed when inquiring about service CODE DISPLAYED FAULT REMEDY Ignition failure Flame failure Overheat Room overheat Room Temperature Sensor faulty Overheat Temperature Sensor faulty Sparker failure Combustion fan failure Faulty ON OFF switch Faulty solenoids Faulty Flame Rod Communication Error Check gas is turned ON Service call if repeated Check gas is turned ON Service ...

Page 36: ... USE WET CLOTH OR SPRAY CLEANERS ON BURNER 2 Visual check of main burner flames Flame pattern should be as shown in the following Figures The burner must flame evenly over the entire surface when operating correctly The flame must burn with a clear blue stable flame See page 40 item 123 for location of view ports Any and all parts removed for inspection or service must be replaced before operating...

Page 37: ...least a 194 F temperature rating and number 18AWG or its equivalent CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify operation after servicing MARK PS FR F TR SV1 2 ER SP FM OHS1 2 TF POV BL R TH OH TH PARTS NAME PRESSURE SENSOR FLAME ROD FUSE TRANSFORMER SOLENOID VALVE 1 2 ELECTRODE SPARKER CONVECTION FAN MOTOR ...

Page 38: ...r records CONSUMER S NOTICE Consumer Product Safety Commission suggest all heating systems should be checked annually to be certain venting system is free of foreign matter and that safety and electrical components be checked for safe operation See maintenance Installer s license No Address Date of Purchase Model No Serial No Installed by Address Date of installation ...

Page 39: ...nable shipping costs or refund of the purchase price at the option of Rinnai You may obtain the benefits of warranty coverage by returning the product to a qualified Rinnai servicing agent for the appropriate repair or replacement All warranty service and or replacement of parts must be performed for you by a servicing agent which has been qualified by Rinnai or its authorized distributor Any such...

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Page 45: ...CKET 2 023 RC 312 628 THERMISTOR HOLDER 1 024 308F 457 3 BACK SPACER TOP 1 RHA WHITE 025 308F 2050 1 BACK SPACER RIGHT ASS Y 1 RHA WHITE 026 308F 2050 2 BACK SPACER LEFT ASS Y 1 RHA WHITE 027 CP 90125 2 CABLE CLIP 2 028 CP 90203 1 CLAMP 2 029 CP 90107 25 WIRE CLIP 2 030 CP 90107 4 WIRE CLIP 1 031 CP 90124 3 CLIP 3 032 CP 90124 6 CLIP 1 033 CP 90124 2 CLIP 1 034 CP 90160 43 CLIP 1 100 308F 130 2 HE...

Page 46: ...1 BLACK 141 308F 137 EXHAUST ELBOW ASS Y 1 142 RHF300 200 e O RING 1 143 302F 1103 2 COVER 1 144 302F 1206 INSULATION CLIP 1 145 305F 0017 PIPE STOPPER 1 146 RHF300 51 8 FLEXIBLE HOSE 1 147 RHF300 52 INLET ELBOW 1 148 431F 1900 VENT ASS Y 1 149 308F 2038 SENSOR BRACKET 1 150 CP 90378 CLAMP 2 300 308F 430 COMBUSTION FAN MOTOR ASS Y 1 301 308F 8273 CUSHION RUBBER 7 302 308F 434 COMBUSTION FAN CASING...

Page 47: ...06 431F 1841 NG STICKER 1 807 556F 2065 CAUTION LABEL 1 808 1001F 1656 CAUTION MARK 1 809 308F 2063 OPERATION LABEL 1 810 1001F 1654 EXHAUST CAUTION LABEL B 1 811 550F 1418 WATER LINE LABEL 1 812 431F 1830 EXHAUST CAUTION LABEL 1 813 431F 1862 GAS CHECK LABEL 1 813 431F 1863 GAS CHECK LABEL 1 814 BRR37 244 ON OFF VALVE ASS Y 1 815 308F 2070 1 CONVERSION KIT FOR NG 1 815 308F 2070 2 CONVERSION KIT ...

Page 48: ... 2 115 240 B Vent suits walls 9 1 2 15 3 4 240 400 C Vent suits walls 15 3 4 23 5 8 400 600 D Vent suits walls 23 5 8 31 1 2 600 800 NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 RANK M M M M M PARTS NO FOT 150 FOT 151 FOT 152 FOT 153 FOT 154 QTY 1 1 1 1 1 1 REMARKS SEE PAGE 14 PARTS NAME VENT KIT S VENT KIT A VENT KIT B VENT KIT C VENT KIT D RUBBER SEAL ...

Page 49: ...LENOID VALVE No 2 MODULATING VALVE COMBUSTI ON FAN MAIN P C B FLAME ROD SOLENOID VALVE No 1 GAS INLET GAS FILTER PRESSURE SENSOR OVERHEAT THERMISTOR ROOM THERMISTOR VENT ASS Y DAMPER INJECTOR OVERHEAT SWITCH No 2 OVERHEAT SWITCH No 1 ELECTRODE WARM AIR RHFE 263FA FLOW DIAGRAM ...

Page 50: ...FOT 156 FOT 157 FOT 158 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 3 SET 4 SET 3 4 3 3 6 4 4 8 A FOT 155 11 4 20 3 inch B FOT 156 21 0 39 6 inch A FOT 155 29 5 inch B FOT 156 49 2 inch C FOT 157 78 7 inch AEXHAUST PIPE BEXHAUST PIPE STRAIGHT 40 inch CAIR INTAKE HOSE DBENT ELBOW ELONG BENT ELBOW HOSE JOINT PIPE STOPPER B PIPE CLAMP WALL FIXTURE NUT SCREW A PIPE STOPPER A SCREW B E FOT 190 1 1 EXHAUST PIPE EXHAUST P...

Page 51: ...ater and the exhaust port on the Flue pipe Caution Check to see there is no debris in pipe or hose HOW TO INSTALL MODEL RHFE 263FA Example Extension to left of unit facing front using elbow View from rear Example Extension to above of unit View from rear Example Extension to right of unit facing front using elbow View from rear LONG BENT ELBOW LONG BENT ELBOW PIPE STOPPER A EXHAUST PIPE PIPE CLAMP...

Page 52: ... exhaust pipe can also be screwed onto the wall using the pipe clamp and the nut With the exhaust pipes inserted into the ends bend the bent pipe to the angle reguired for installation This part is mainly used for curves and for connection to vent terminal 3 Affixing the air intake hose and exhaust pipe NOTE Maintain 1 clearance between exhaust pipe and combustible materials 0 clearance between ex...

Page 53: ...as NFPA 54 and ANSI Z223 1 1996 Available from the American National Standards Institute Inc 1430 Broadway New York N Y 10018 or from the National Fire Protection Association 470 Atlantic Avenue Boston Mass 02210 13 feet 2 bends The bend where the hose and pipes leave the body is not counted The air intake hose should run along the exhaust pipe CAUTION Never allow the exhaust pipe to sag as conden...

Page 54: ...version kits WEIGHT DIMENSIONS GAS RATE BTU h 37 5 Lbs Width 16 3 4 Height 26 5 8 Depth 9 13 16 INPUT NG LP LOW 5 500 5 700 HIGH 11 000 11 000 OUTPUT NG LP LOW 4 450 4 600 HIGH 8 800 8 800 GAS SUPPLY PRESSURE RHFE 263FA MODEL GAS TYPE DIAMETER OF ORIFICE mm PRIMARY DAMPER NG φ1 30 MANIFOLD DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE W C HI 308F 209 13 LO 2 3 W C 0 6 W C MINIMUM MAXIMUM NATURAL 3 5 W C 10 5 W C PROPANE ...

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