background image

24

H4123    025961    Rev. A    July 2012

Installation and Owner’s Manual – Heat Pump

5 Year inner cylinder Replacement 
Guarantee (domestic use only) 

5.  If the inner cylinder fails on this 

water heater, within a further 4 years 
after the end of the 1 year warranty 
period, Rinnai will provide a free 
replacement water heater at the 
nearest approved Rinnai agent or 
Rinnai office to the owner’s home. 
Under this replacement guarantee, 
the transport, installation and labour 
costs of delivering the replacement 
water heater and removing the 
existing water heater will be the 
responsibility of the owner of the 
existing hot water unit. 

Scope Of Warranty And Guarantee

6.  The warranty and replacement 

guarantee do not apply if the water 
heater is stored, transported and 
installed in a horizontal position. 
The water heater MUST be stored, 
transported and installed in a vertical 
position.

7.  The warranty and replacement 

guarantee do not apply to any defects 
or damage not due to faulty factory 
parts or workmanship, installation / 
system selection, including but not 
limited to defects or damage caused 
by or resulting from:

a.  accidental damage, abuse, 

misuse, maltreatment, abnormal 
stress 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 components.

b.  alteration or repair of the water 

heater other than by an approved 
Rinnai agent or a Technician of a 
gas or electricity utility approved 
by Rinnai.

c.  attachment of any parts or 

accessories other than those 
manufactured or approved by 
Rinnai.

d.  faulty or improper installation 

of the water heater, including 
installation otherwise than in 
accordance with the instructions 
contained in the owner’s manual 
supplied by Rinnai.

e.  The cold water temperature or  

pressure relief valve, expansion 
valve, check valve and strainer 
have not been fitted in areas 
where mains pressure is likely to 
exceed 1200 kPa.

f.  Freeze damaged systems when 

installed in freeze prone areas.

8.  The warranty only applies to the 

water heater or components in the 
water heater and does not cover 
any plumbing or associated parts, 
including but not limited to, pressure 
limiting valves, stop cocks, non-return 
valves, electrical switches, pumps 
or fuses, supplied by any person 
installing the hot water unit. 

9.  Where a water heater or a 

component in the water heater is 
replaced by Rinnai, the balance of 
any original warranty or replacement 
guarantee period will remain effective. 

Warranty

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...

Reviews: