Rinnai RV53E User Manual
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RV53i & RV53e Operation and Installation Manual
WARNING
Safety Behaviors and Practices
• Keep the area around the appliance clear and free
from combustible materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
flammable vapors and liquids.
• Any alteration to the appliance or its controls can be
dangerous and will void the warranty.
• 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 qualified service
technician to inspect the appliance and to replace
any part of the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
technician to inspect the appliance and to replace
any part of the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
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
serious injury.
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
DANGER
CAUTION
WARNING
Consumer Safety Information
Safety Features
• Overheat: The appliance will automatically shut
down when the appliance exceeds a predetermined
temperature.
temperature.
• Flame Failure: The appliance will automatically
shut down if the burner flame is extinguished.
• Power Failure: The appliance will cut off the gas if
it loses electrical power.
• Power Surge Fuse: A glass fuse protects against
overcurrent. If the fuse blows then all indicator
lamps will be off.
lamps will be off.
• Fusible Link: In case the overheat feature does
not prevent the temperature from rising then the
fusible link will break shutting off the appliance.
fusible link will break shutting off the appliance.
The Rinnai water heater is one of the most advanced
water heaters available. It provides a continuous
supply of hot water at a preset temperature. This
appliance is direct vent where air is brought in from the
outside and combustion gases are exhausted to the
outside.
water heaters available. It provides a continuous
supply of hot water at a preset temperature. This
appliance is direct vent where air is brought in from the
outside and combustion gases are exhausted to the
outside.
While electricity, water, and gas supplies are
connected, the Rinnai water heater produces hot water
whenever a hot water tap is open.
connected, the Rinnai water heater produces hot water
whenever a hot water tap is open.
Ignition is electronic. There is no pilot light consuming
gas while the water heater is not being used. The gas
burner lights automatically when the hot water tap is
opened and goes out when the tap is closed.
gas while the water heater is not being used. The gas
burner lights automatically when the hot water tap is
opened and goes out when the tap is closed.
Installation of the temperature controller is highly
recommended. The temperature controller can set the
temperature within a specific range and can provide
error codes to diagnose any problems.
recommended. The temperature controller can set the
temperature within a specific range and can provide
error codes to diagnose any problems.
The temperature of the outgoing hot water is constantly
monitored. The Rinnai water heater may adjust the
water flow in order to maintain the temperature setting.
The water flow may vary from summer to winter due to
the difference in ground water temperature.
monitored. The Rinnai water heater may adjust the
water flow in order to maintain the temperature setting.
The water flow may vary from summer to winter due to
the difference in ground water temperature.
Description of Operation