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Owner’s Operation and Installation Manual for the
EX08C (RHFE-202FTA)
EX11C (RHFE-265FTA)
®
Energysaver
Gas Direct Vent Wall Furnace
Table of Contents ........................... 2
Consumer Safety Information ........ 3
Specifications ................................. 4
Operating Instructions .................... 6
Installation Instructions ................ 15
Adjust Gas Pressure Settings ...... 27
Consumer Support ....................... 42
French Version ......................
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This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, permanently located, manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home, where not prohibited by local codes. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases, unless a certified kit is used. Table of Contents Consumer Safety Information Installation Instructions Safety Definitions ............................................... 3 General Instructions
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Consumer Safety Information Safety Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or DANGER serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or WARNING serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoi
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Safety Features • Overheat: The appliance will automatically shut • Power Surge Fuse: A glass fuse on the PC board down when the appliance exceeds a predetermined protects against overcurrent. If the fuse blows then temperature. all indicator lamps will be off. • Flame Failure: The appliance will automatically • Spark Detector: The appliance automatically shuts shut down if the burner flame is extinguished. down if there is an abnormal spark at ignition. • Power
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Appliance Specifications EX08C EX11C Natural Gas Propane Gas Natural Gas Propane Gas Minimum supply gas 4.5 in 8.0 in 3.5 in 8.0 in pressure (114 mm) W.C. (203 mm) W.C. (89 mm) W.C. (203 mm) W.C. Maximum supply gas 10.5 in 13.0 in 10.5 in 13.0 in pressure (267 mm) W.C. (330 mm) W.C. (267 mm) W.C. (330 mm) W.C. BTU/hour input Low 3000 - High 8000 Low 5500 - Low 5700 - High 11000 High 11000 BTU/hour output Low 2400 - High 6400 Low 4400 - Low 4560 - Hig
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Operating Instructions Getting to Know your New Heating Appliance CONTROL PANEL WARM AIR OUTLET HUMIDIFIER RATING PLATE REMOVE BOTTOM MODEL NUMBER, COVER AND PULL OUT SERIAL NUMBER, TO REFILL GAS TYPE, ETC. ENGLISH IS ON THE RIGHT; FRENCH IS BOTTOM COVER ON THE LEFT HOLD BOTH SIDES AND PULL TOWARD YOU AIR FILTER VENT TERMINAL GAS CONNECTION COMBUSTION/AIR 1/2” MALE NPT EXHAUST EXHAUST PIPE POWER CORD PLUG 120V AC, 60 Hz COMBUSTION AIR INTA
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Control Panel Control Panel Sensible Temperature Control The sensible temperature control feature allows comfortable heating effect and to reach the comfortable heating which matches the conditions in temperature setting quickly. the room. Occasionally, the room temperature may briefly exceed Based on the information collected by the room the temperature setting due to the layout of the room or temperature thermistor when the heating starts, the
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Setting the Clock 1. Press the “Set Times” button. 2. The light next to “Clock” should be lit. Press the up and down arrows to set the time. Holding down either of the arrow keys will change the time more quickly. 3. Press the “Set Times” button until none of the time options are lit up. Operating the Heater Manually 1. Turn the heater on by pressing the “ON/OFF” button. 2. Press the up or down arrows to set the temperature. The left side of the d
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Preset Temperature Override Function This function is used only when the heater is in Timer operation. It allows you to “override” the reset timer setting until the beginning of the next Timer period. For example, if the heater is ON, pressing the “Override” button will turn the heater OFF until the next period. If the heater is OFF, pressing the “Override” button will turn the heater ON, and allow you to select a temperature setting, until the next period. The
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Set back This function allows a minimum room temperature to be pre-set, between 38ºF and 78ºF (in 2ºF increments). This temperature should be set below the room temperature setting. The default setting is 60ºF. Once the Set back function is selected the appliance will start heating whenever the room temperature falls below the selected temperature, regardless of timer or manual settings. Follow these steps to set and operate the Set back feature: 1. Make sure t
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Care and Maintenance Maintenance Filters All maintenance and service are to be performed by a Dirty filters reduce the air flow qualified service technician, preferably one who has and the appliance’s ability to attended Rinnai service training classes on the Direct produce heat. The filters should Vent products. be cleaned frequently during the heating season. The appliance should be inspected annually by a qualified service technician. More frequent cleaning If
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Before Making a Service Call Before making a service call please check the following: At Ignition: Heater does not operate. Is the heater plugged in? Have the fuses or breaker blown at the fuse box / breaker panel? Is there a power failure? Is the air filter blocked? Is anything blocking the outlet for the hot air? Is the flue blocked? Warm air does not flow when the burner The fan is started automatically after a short delay. lights. This is to allow the heat exchanger to w
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Fault Codes If there is a malfunction the appliance may shut down You may be able to clear the fault code by turning the as a safety precaution and display a fault code to heater off and then on again. If the fault code remains assist in diagnosing the problem. The fault code will or returns on the next operation, contact Rinnai or flash in the display on the control panel. When your nearest service agent and arrange for a service making a service call, this code
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Troubleshooting Problem Remedy Cause Not Plugged In Plug In Push On/Off button to attempt Power Failure restart after power is restored. (Initial Installation) Purge air Air In Gas Pipe (Installer) Gas Filter Blocked Service Call Miss Ignition Service Call Flue terminal obstructed Clear obstruction Flue manifold not connected Service Call Louver obstructed Clear obstruction Air filter blocked Clean filter Gas Escape Service Call Child Lock Set Cancel Child Lock Gas turned
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Installation Instructions General Instructions • This appliance discharges a large volume of warm WARNING air next to the floor. Any particles in the air such as Do not use substitute materials. cigarette smoke could cause discoloration in carpet. The warm air flow could discolor nylon carpets Use only parts certified with the appliance. containing dyes or vinyl surfaces. To prevent discoloration of the floor covering a mat may be • A qualified service t
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Gas Connection • The gas supply line shall be gas tight, sized and so • Check the gas supply pressure immediately installed as to provide a supply of a gas sufficient to upstream at a location provided by the gas meet the maximum demand of the heater without company. Supplied gas pressure must be within the loss of pressure. limits shown in the Specifications section. • A shut off valve and appliance connector valve • Refer to an approved pipe sizing chart if in dou
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Drilling Flue Hole Ensure that there are no gas or water lines, or Flue Hole electrical circuits in the wall location where the flue hole is to be drilled. Drill the flue hole using a 3 1/8 inch (80 mm) drill. The center of the hole must be located exactly at the specified point. See diagram. For weatherboard walls, drill through the center of the weatherboard from the outside first and then through the plasterboard. A template is provided. For installation w
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Flue Terminal Clearances 18 Rinnai Corporation EX08C, EX11C Manual TERMINATION Clearance in Ref. A also applies to anticipated snow line INSIDE CORNER DETAIL SNOW G H A I M B FIXED D K B CLOSED OPERABLE E B C J FIXED B B CLOSED A X AIR SUPPLY INLET OPERABLE L V VENT TERMINAL F AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT B PERMITTTED
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Flue Terminal Clearances Ref Description Canadian Installations US Installations Clearance above grade, veranda, A porch, deck, or balcony. (Take into 12 inches (30 cm) 12 inches (30 cm) account the anticipated snow line) 6 inches (15 cm) for 6 inches (15 cm) for appliances < 10,000 BTUh; appliances < 10,000 BTUh; 12 inches (30 cm) for 9 inches (23 cm) for Clearance to window or door that may B appliances > 10,000 BTUh appliances > 10,000 BTUh be opened and < 10
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Installation Parts Flue Manifold 1 Sl pare rubber sea 1 (‘A’ Flue units only) “A” Vent Kit, FOT-151 “A” Vent Kit, FOT-151 (For weatherboard installations) 1 Pipe Stopper A Ring 1 Back Spacer 1 Set Manual Valve 1 Set Plastic tie 3 for air inlet Clamp * Owner’s Manual 1 2 Screw Screw 3 4 (M4) (M4) For Flue Manifold For Back Spacer Set Screw Wood Screw 5 4 (M4) (M4.8× 32) Wall Bracket Screws For Air Intake Clip / Spacer Bracket Wall Bracket Spacer Bracket 1 1 * These clamp
