Rinnai New Zealand Ltd.
Neo Operation Manual: 11907-C
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etr models: about your wireless controller
The wireless controller/thermostat comes standard with the Neo ETR models, and
can be purchased as an accessory with the Neo manual models. It is designed to be
wall mounted on a bracket, supplied with the controller, within 10 m of the fire.
Location
The controller houses the thermostat, this senses the room temperature and communicates
information back to the Rinnai Neo via radio frequency. It needs to be positioned in the
same room as the appliance and in the area that requires heating—a place not subject
to temperature fluctuation. For example; if placed near a door subject to cold drafts, the
controller will sense the room is much colder than it is.
The ideal position for the controller is:
• Away from possible drafts in the room
• Away from direct sunlight
• A suitable distance away from the heater (between 2-10 m)
• Ideally 1.5 m from the floor (approximately at chest height when standing)
Controller dimensions:
H-140 mm, W-80 mm, D-20 mm
Batteries
Battery type:
Two x AA batteries
Battery life:
Approximately 12 months
When the batteries are changed all settings will be lost and the controller will revert back to
the initial setup screen.
Modes of operation
Your Rinnai Neo, when operated using the wireless controller, has three modes of operation
(refer p. 18 for further information):
1. Manual mode (set temperature)
2. Automatic mode (programmed timer and temperature)
3. Flame control mode
Important
The Neo is designed to run as efficiently as possible. When in manual or automatic mode the
heater will switch itself off if the room reaches the set temperature, i.e. in smaller rooms that
heat up quickly. When this occurs, the flame indicator on your controller will rise and fall every
few seconds to indicate the Neo is still operational. The heater will restart once the room
temperature falls below the set temperature. ALWAYS check your wireless controller before
going to bed or leaving the building to ensure the heater has been switched off.
