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Proper operation of the Rinnai RHFE-263FA at high altitude may require changing the manifold pressure 
settings.  Refer to Table 1 (Natural Gas) or Table 2 (Propane Gas).  If the manifold pressures required 
for the installation elevation are different than the factory setting then follow the procedure below. 

The RHFE-201FA natural and propane gas units can operate up to 10,000 ft (3048 m) without any 
adjustment.  Confirm the pressure settings during installation using Table 3 (Natural Gas) or Table 4 
(Propane Gas). 

Changing Manifold Pressure Settings 

1.  Turn off the gas and the power supply. 

2.  Remove the screws that hold the front panel.  

Pull the panel out at the bottom and lift up 
over the clips that hold it at the top. 

3.  Remove the bottom cover by holding both 

ends and pulling toward you.   

4.  Remove two test point screws (1/8 NPT tap) 

with 3/16 Allen wrench and attach the 
manometer to both test ports.  Both ports 
must be used in order to measure the 
differential pressure.  Ensure that the 
manometer is properly calibrated. 

5.  Turn on the gas and power supply to the 

appliance.  With the unit in the Off position, 
press the SW1 switch at the top of PC board 
until it beeps. 

6.  Select the correct code on the LED display 

using 

 and 

 buttons: 

 

High altitude is above 2000 ft (610 m). 

 

L1: Propane gas at low (sea level) altitude 

 

L2: Propane gas unit at high altitude 

 

A1: Natural gas at low (sea level) altitude 

 

A2: Natural gas unit at high altitude 

7.  Press the SW1 test button to record the gas 

type code into memory. The LED will display 
“F1”.  If not shown, use the 

 and 

 buttons 

to obtain “F1”. 

Test 

points 

SW1 

RHFE-201FA and RHFE-263FA  

Installation at High Altitude 

TECHNICAL BULLETIN 21 

Do not touch any other areas on the PC board 
besides the “SW” switches while power is 
supplied to the appliance.  Parts of the PC board 
are supplied with 120 volts. 

     

CAUTION

 

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