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Energysaver remote switching kit installation 

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Energysaver remote switching kit installation guide (R1349) 

Rinnai New Zealand Ltd.
(0800 746 624)

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The Energysaver remote switching kit is a remote switching relay 

that allows an external control to switch the unit on and off. Ideal for 

commercial applications such as schools, community halls, churches etc. 

This kit is for AC 24 V use only. Please ensure that the 

connection to the terminal from outside is AC 24 V input. If it 

is not AC 24 V the PCB will not work and you risk damaging the 

sub-PCB. 

 

 

Before starting ensure the power and gas supplies are  

 disconnected.

Kit suitability and contents

The R1349 kit is suitable for Rinnai’s current range of Energysavers 

(309FT, 559FT, 561FT, 1005FT) and also some older models (556FTR, 

557FTR). Only information for our current range is included with this 

guide. Please adapt the information as necessary if you are fitting the 

kit to an older model. The steps will be the same, only the attachment 

positions will differ (refer wiring diagrams inside appliance).

Part description

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Terminal

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Central timer harness (black)

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Sub-PCB lead wire (blue, red, white)

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Screws

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5

Circuit board spacers 

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Bush (not required for installation)

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Sub-PCB

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1.  Disconnect the power supply from the wall. 

2.  Remove louvre and front panel.  

3.  Attach the circuit board spacers to the sub-PCB, then attach to the 

rear panel. For the 1005FT you will also need to relocate the main 
PCB (two screws) to allow access to the rear panel. 

4.  Using the screws provided, attach the terminal to the rear panel. 

5.  Connect the sub-PCB and main PCB with the sub-PCB lead wire. 

6.  Connect the central timer harness to the sub-PCB, feeding it 

through a hole* in the rear panel. 

7.  Connect the central timer harness to the terminal by pressing the 

lever down, inserting the end of the harness into the connection 
point of the terminal, and switching the lever back to its original 
position. 

8.  Connect the outside signalling wire as in step 6 and reconnect the 

power supply. 

9.  Test the PCB by turning it on at the on/off switch (ensure central 

timer is also in an ‘on’ cycle) to check that the heater starts. Turn  
24 V signal off to check that the heater stops. 

10.  Re-attach the louvre and front panel.

* Hole has rounded edges so a bush or protection is not required. Bush provided in the kit  

   does not fit any of the current models.

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Each Energysaver has a specific position to attach the sub-PCB and 
spare port to attach the sub-PCB lead wire. Refer overleaf for images 
for each model. You can also refer to the wiring diagrams—folded 
inside a pouch in each unit.

Removing the louvre and front panel—the 1005FT has seven screws.

Attaching the circuit board 

spacers to the sub-PCB.

Relocating the main pcb on the 1005FT model to 

access the rear panel.

Sub-PCB lead wire and central timer harness 

connected to the sub-PCB (attached to rear 

panel).

Sub-PCB lead wire attached 

to spare port on the main 

PCB.

Central timer harness 

feeding through hole in rear 

panel

Terminal attached to the 

rear panel.

Connecting the central timer harness to the terminal.

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