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H4123    025961    Rev. A    July 2012

Installation and Owner’s Manual – Heat Pump

has been increased to 60°C or slightly 
above. To condition the unit properly 
allow the heat pump to go through one 
heat up cycle, before use, then wait 24 
hours before using the hot water.

Water Quality

Your water heater has been manufactured 
to suit all water conditions in “All Water 
Areas” present in Australia. Please note 
that harsh water supplies can have a 
detrimental effect on a water heater 
and its life expectancy. If you are unsure 
about your water quality, you can obtain 
information from your local water supply 
authority.
Water can also contain material known 
to create lime scale where lime scale 
can build up and block safety fittings. 
One measure of this water quality is 
known as the saturation index. If the 
saturation index is greater than 0.40 and 
therefore subject to lime scale, a cold 
water expansion control valve should 
be fitted to the unit, as shown in the 
diagram on page <?>.

How Long Will The Heat Pump Run 
Each Day?

The length of time that the unit will run 
each day will vary dependent upon the 
amount of hot water being used by the 
household and the average outdoor 
ambient temperature and humidity. 
Generally the unit will run longer in 
winter and at night when the outside air 
temperature contains less energy.

What Is Subzero 
(De-icing Function)?

During colder temperatures (below 0°C), 
and dependant on the level of humidity, 
ice can begin to form on the evaporator 
coil, which has the potential to affect the 
system’s performance.
Operating through the patented Hotlogic 
controller, the system instinctively 
determines when conditions conducive 
to icing exist. At this time the de-icing 
process commences, removing ice from 
the evaporator and allowing the unit to 
continue to heat water.
The de-icing cycle interrupts the flow of 
heated refrigerant, whilst still allowing 
the fan to run, continuing to draw air 
through the louvres. It is this airflow 
which de-ices the evaporator. Once 
de-icing has occurred the system allows 
the refrigerant to flow, and heating 
continues.

Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for RIN250EHP

Page 1: ...Effective for Heat Pump water heaters manufactured and sold after 1st May 2011 Carefully remove all packaging and transit protection from the heater before installation Dispose of the packaging respo...

Page 2: ...2012 Installation and Owner s Manual Heat Pump Rough In Diagram 2 Installation Instructions 3 Installation Declaration 12 Owner s Manual 13 Troubleshooting 19 System Maintenance 21 Safety Information...

Page 3: ...heat pump system will be at heating water Heat Pump Installation While heat pumps work best in warmer climates they will continue to work in cooler areas The map below shows the cooler areas of Austr...

Page 4: ...h In Diagram 100 632 1711 1211 508 195 Hot Cold Tempering Valve 700 150 150 Allow 700 mm clearance above and 150mm clearance to either side of the unit Allow 50 of the height of the water heater for c...

Page 5: ...Notice to Victorian customers from the Victorian Plumbing Industry Commission this water heater must be installed by a licensed person as required by the Victorian Building Act 1993 Only a licensed pe...

Page 6: ...rrive at site and conduct a safety audit Safety audits can also be known as Work Method Statements WMS or Job Site Analysis JSA Park your vehicle as close as allowable to your installation Unload all...

Page 7: ...it can be expected that the heat pump will run during the night Adequate access must be available to the relief valve and anodes Safely position the new unit on a level surface in accordance with all...

Page 8: ...2410mm Plumbing Connections Step 3 Refer to the Rough In Diagram on page for detailed information on position of plumbing An approved isolating valve non return valve line strainer optional but recomm...

Page 9: ...g to plumbing regulations PTR Valves for the unit are rated at 1000kpa The drain line from this valve must run in a continuously downward direction with the discharge end left permanently open to atmo...

Page 10: ...d correctly Incorrect commissioning can lead to a lack of hot water We recommend using an orange top Reliance brand tempering valve Condensation Drain Line A condensation drain line is required to be...

Page 11: ...r mains supplying the unit must have a 10 amp minimum double pole circuit breaker fitted The electrical connection must comply with local supply authority regulations and AS3000 The unit must be conne...

Page 12: ...he fan and compressor will turn on There will be a delay of approximately 30 seconds from the time the main power is switched on before the compressor and fan begin operating The unit is self regulati...

Page 13: ...heat up cycle Once its first heat up cycle is complete empty approximately 60 litres of hot water from the tank through the PTR valve outlet Then allow the water in the tank to re heat Once the re hea...

Page 14: ...nt sensor 7 To pressure switch 8 To tank sensor 9 To fan 5 8 9 7 6 4 3 2 1 LED 1 Power LED 2 Sensor LED 3 Output Explanation Alternating Off Power on initialisation LEDs blink Red Green alternately Gr...

Page 15: ...13 H4123 025961 Rev A July 2012 Installation and Owner s Manual Heat Pump Refrigeration View Cut through View Main Component View Owner s Manual...

Page 16: ...quid refrigerant contained inside the evaporator causing the refrigerant to increase in temperature and evaporate into a warm gas The warm gas on exiting the evaporator passes into a compressor where...

Page 17: ...s shown in the diagram on page How Long Will The Heat Pump Run Each Day The length of time that the unit will run each day will vary dependent upon the amount of hot water being used by the household...

Page 18: ...it Condensation production is normal for all devices that use refrigeration principles Air conditioners are a good example of systems that produce water condensation Condensation occurs when relativel...

Page 19: ...d Warning If the hot water system is not used for two weeks or more a quantity of hydrogen gas which is highly flammable may accumulate in the water heater To dissipate this gas safely it is recommend...

Page 20: ...ll particle of foreign matter and rectify the fault Steady Flow From PTR This may be caused by excessive water supply pressure a faulty PTR Valve or a faulty thermostat Turn off the electricity supply...

Page 21: ...ace if necessary High Electricity Bills Is the Pressure Temperature Relief Valve discharging too much water Is one outlet e g the shower using more hot water than you think Is there a leaking hot wate...

Page 22: ...your local Rinnai agent The service should include the following Replace the Pressure Temperature Relief Valve Replace the anodes in locations where the potable water has a TDS greater than 600 ppm t...

Page 23: ...e fuse removed at the main electrical supply switchboard before the water heater s electrical cover is removed PTR Valve The PTR Valve should be checked for adequate performance or replaced at interva...

Page 24: ...Water heaters installed to supply heated water to domestic dwellings 2 Water heaters installed to supply heated water to commercial installations such as motel units hotel rooms caravans mobile homes...

Page 25: ...ices must be made by contacting Rinnai Australia Contact details are on the back of this document Warranty Domestic and Commercial use 1 Your hot water unit and its components are covered by a 1 year...

Page 26: ...ss or strain harsh or adverse water conditions contamination or corrosion from particles in the water supply excessive water pressure over temperature or neglect of any kind to the water heater or com...

Page 27: ...he detection of the defect 12 This warranty applies to water heaters connected to a water supply where the water chemistry and impurity levels do not exceed the limits specified in Table 1 below The w...

Page 28: ...300 555 655 Cost of a local call higher from mobile or public phones Hot Water Service Line Tel 1800 000 340 Australia Pty Ltd ABN 74 005 138 769 Internet www rinnai com au E mail enquiry rinnai com a...

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