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KBP Series Manual
Before operati g, smell all around the appliance
area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the oor
because some gas is heavier than air and will sett e
on the oor.
Keep the area around the appliance clear and free
from combusti le materials, gasoline, and other
ammable vapors and liquids.
Always check the water temperature before
entering a shower or bath.
Do not use this appliance if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a licensed
professional to inspect the appliance and to replace
any part of the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
Should overhea ng occur or the gas supply fail to
shut off, turn o the manual gas control valve to
the appliance.
Do not adjust the DIP switch unless speci cally
instructed to do so.
Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug
with this appliance.
Any altera on to the appliance or its controls can
be dangerous and will void the warranty.
If you install this water heater in an area that is
known to have hard water or that causes scale
build-up the water must be treated and/or the
heat exchanger ushed regularly. Rinnai provides
a “Scale Control System” that off rs superior lime
scale preven on and corrosion control by feeding
a blend of control compounds into the water
supply. Damage and repair due to corrosive
compounds in the air is not covered by warranty.
Keep the air intake locati n free of chemicals,
such as chlorine or bleach, that produce
fumes. These fumes can damage components and
reduce the life of your appliance. Damage and
repair due to scale in the heat exchanger is not
covered by warranty.
WARNING
Considera on of care for your water heater should include evalua on of water quality.
The water must be potable, free of corrosive chemicals, sand, dirt, or other contaminates. It is up to the
installer to ensure the water does not contain corrosive chemicals, or elements that can a ect or damage the
heat exchanger. Water that contains chemicals exceeding the levels below a ect and damage the heat
exchanger. Replacement of the heat exchanger due to water quality damage is not covered by the warranty.
Maximum Level
Total Hardness
Up to 200 mg / L
Aluminum *
Up to 0.2 mg / L
Chlorides *
Up to 250 mg / L
Copper *
Up to 1.0 mg / L
Dissolved Carbon Dioxide (CO
2
)
Up to 15.0 mg / L or PPM
Iron *
Up to 0.3 mg / L
Manganese *
Up to 0.05 mg / L
pH *
6.5 to 8.5
TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) *
Up to 500 mg / L
Zinc *
Up to 5 mg / L
Water Quality
* Source: Part 143 Na onal Secondary Drinking Water Regula ons
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