commercial
the Luxury Series
why tankless?
Heat Water Only When You Need It!
T
ankless water heating is the wave of the future – available to you today.
You’ll enjoy more than 40 percent energy savings
1
, continuous hot
water, and significant space savings
2
– plus a typical life span of 20 years
or more in residential applications. And this “green” technology produces less
CO
2
and NO
X
than conventional gas or electric tank water heaters.
You see, Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters use natural gas or propane gas to heat
water only when needed. When water flow is detected, the Rinnai begins
heating water as it passes through its copper heat exchanger. The design of the
unit allows it to capture up to 84 percent of the heat energy, making it highly
efficient and cost effective.
When the demand for water ceases, the tankless unit shuts down and uses no
electricity – a revolutionary advantage over inefficient tank-style heaters. More
efficient when it’s on, and off when it’s off, the Rinnai Tankless Water Heater is the
ultimate choice in today’s world of high energy costs and environmental preservation.
Additionally, your Rinnai is supported by the most extensive group of
professionals in the business. Our nationwide network of more than
20,000 trained and registered installers ensures a trouble-free installation
and reliable after-the-sale support.
Never Run Out of Hot Water
Tankless water heating is one of the few energy-saving technologies that
actually improves the quality of your life. You’ll delight in continuous hot
water – for bathing, cooking, dishes, laundry, and all the other countless ways
hot water enriches your life. Plus, our digital controllers give you precise
control of the output water temperature for the ultimate in comfort and safety.
Save Space
Traditional tank water heaters can take up to 16 square feet of valuable
floor space. But your Rinnai unit – only about the size of a carry-on
suitcase – can be installed on virtually any wall inside or outside your
home or building, so you can strategically locate the unit for maximum
performance and energy efficiency.
TEN 40-GALLON ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS**
OR SIX 40-GALLON GAS WATER HEATERS*
R94Le
Unlimited hot water supply maintains
consistent, safe temperature.
One Rinnai unit delivers 240 gallons or more
per hour with no recovery time.
Based on 77˚ Rise, * Based on a 34,000 BTU input.
** Based on 4,500 Watt elements.
WHOLE-HOUSE SIMULTANEOUS BATH USE –
SIZING CHART
TANkLESS vS. TANk COMpARISON
Significant space savings over
conventional tank water heaters.
Dimensions:
14" W x 26" H x 10" D vs
approx. 20" Dia. x 47" H
Space Savings:
Avg. 12-16 sq. ft.
Wall mounted
vs 40-gallon tank
Weight Savings:
50 lbs. vs approx. 320 lbs.
or more during use
- Customer has the option of using the following appliances instead of a shower:
residential grade clothes washing machines or dishwashers.
- Shower heads assumed to be 2.5 GPM mixed flow rate or less. If custom shower
fixtures i.e. body sprays, large rain heads, or tubs over 60 gallons in capacity are
used, please contact Rinnai.
- Bathroom sink faucets assumed to be 2 GPM mixed flow rate or less.
- Assumed mixed temperature on shower heads and bathroom sink faucets to be 104º F.
- Assumed Rinnai set point to be 120°F.
- Assumed 50 psi - 80 psi inlet water pressure for maximum flow.
ESTIMATEd ANNUAL ENERGy COST COMpARISON
Costs less to operate on an annual basis.
* Based Upon DOE Average Energy Costs for 2008 (www.doe.gov)
** Source: GAMA Consumers Directory of Certified Efficiency Ratings
$281
40-Gallon Electric Tank**
$492
$223
Rinnai RL94i
40-Gallon Gas Tank**
$281
40-Gallon Electric Tank**
$492
Propane
$47
$223
Rinnai RL94i
* Based Upon DOE Average Energy Costs for 2008 (www.doe.gov)
** Source: GAMA Consumers Directory of Certified Efficiency Ratings
40-Gallon Gas Tank**
* Based Upon DOE Average Energy Costs for 2008 (www.doe.gov)
** Source: AHRI Consumers Directory of Certified Efficiency Ratings
Rinnai RL Series Tankless vs Traditional
Tank
40-Gallon Tank
Hot Water Capacity
Unlimited
40 gallons
Digital Control for:
• Set Temperature
No
• Consistent Temperature
No
• Self-Diagnostics
No
Interior/Exterior Install Options
Interior Only
Warranty/Avg. Service Life (Years)
12**/20
6/12
**
Residential:
12 years on heat exchanger, 5 years on all other parts, 5 years labor.
Commercial:
5 years on heat exchanger and all other parts, 2 years labor.
See warranty information on back cover for more details.
Rinnai
Rinnai RL Series Tankless vs Other Tankless
Other Tankless
Direct-Vent Sealed Combustion
Limited
Free Air Space Requirement (cu. ft.)
3.1
Up to 9,990
Zero-Clearance Venting
Limited
Concentric Vent (One Penetration)
Limited
12-Year Heat Exchanger Warranty
**
Limited
24/7/365 Technical Support
Limited
Rinnai
at a glance
Contemporary Design
E
xperience a never-ending supply of fresh hot water –
and
a sleek,
sculpted water heater design that reflects the innovative technology
within. With their attractive silver finish, Rinnai Luxury Series units are
available in interior and exterior models, giving you virtually unlimited flexibility
to install your unit wherever you choose.
Perfect for Any Home
The remarkable combination of design and performance makes the RL Series the
perfect choice. Whether you’re building a spacious new home – complete with
luxurious spa bath and body spray system – or remodeling an older home, RL Series
units can be used individually, in pairs, or in banks of three or more to supply all your
hot water needs.
Rinnai Luxury Series interior-mount units can be placed in any room – no need
to hide them in closets or utility rooms – and vent directly to the outside. Exterior
units require no additional venting and can even be installed in a recessed
enclosure, then painted or textured to match the exterior of your home for a
clean, inconspicuous appearance.
Improved Performance and Longevity
Whichever RL Series unit you choose, you
get the benefit of a commercial-grade
heat exchanger for optimum durability. In
fact, the same unit can be used for both
residential and commercial applications.
Homeowners get the reliability of
commercial-grade
construction,
and
commercial customers get lower cost and
wider availability of units.
introducing endless hot water for any home
commercial applications
Key Features of the Luxury Series
• Sleek, modern design
• Commercial-grade heat exchanger for
residential and commercial applications
• Industry-leading activation rate of
0.4 GPM to accommodate low flow fixtures
• EZConnect
®
(connects two units
together)
• Pre-set with a maximum temperature
of 120° F, with an option to increase it
to 140° F
• Up to 12-year heat exchanger limited
warranty (5 years commercial use), 5 years
labor and parts. See warranty information
on back cover for more details.
Commercial Applications
• Restaurants
• Car Washes, Laundromats
• Schools, Colleges and Universities
• Public Facilities and Event Venues
• Hotels and Motels
• Nursing Homes
• Industrial Facilities
Commercial Quality at Your Fingertips
B
oth commercial and residential customers benefit from the innovative
heat exchanger design of the RL Series. To achieve this level of
performance, Rinnai engineers designed the heat exchanger to
maximize thermal transfer and minimize thermal stresses. Rigorous high-
temperature reliability testing confirmed the design. And now Rinnai delivers
to you the most reliable, durable tankless water heater in our history.
This dual-use heat exchanger provides commercial customers a benefit
unique to Rinnai: the ability to access a commercial-grade water heater at
any of our over 2,000 distribution outlets. So, when emergencies occur and
replacement units are needed immediately, you can recover quickly to peak
business performance.
Additional Commercial Features and Benefits:
• Variety of digital controllers allows precise control and monitoring.
• Multi-unit options: the EZConnect
®
cable (for 2 units) or a multi-
unit control system (for up to 25 units ) allows units to be used in
combination and in rotation, to avoid wearing out the first unit in
a manifolded series and create redundancy.
• All Rinnai units will have isolation valves included in every box to
insure professional and serviceable installations.
• Exterior units can be mounted on outside walls or on rooftops with
no additional protection or venting.
• Rinnai’s concentric venting system means zero clearance, sealed
combustion, and single wall or roof penetration for maximum safety
and installation simplicity.
Contact Rinnai Applications Engineers to learn more about system
configurations and requirements.
Rinnai has ENERGY STAR
®
qualified models available.
Rinnai is committed to making
energy efficient products that
help consumers and businesses
save money and protect
the environment.
At this 40-room hotel, exterior units are mounted on
the rooftop with no additional venting. Hotel owners
have experienced 50 percent reduction in therms per
occupied room.
High school expands available space in mechanical
room with increased efficiency and less capital
expense.
Full service restaurant gains extra mechanical
room square footage for additional storage plus
redundancy by installing multiple units on the
exterior wall.
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1
RL94e
RL75i
WHOLE-HOUSE SIMULTANEOUS BATH-USE
Summer Season – 70° F
RL75i/e
RL94i/e
Ground Water Temperature
Winter Season – 50° F
Model
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