Rinnai EX22C User Manual

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Rinnai Corporation EX17C / EX22C Manual 
 
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Installation Instructions 
•  A qualified service technician should install the 
appliance and inspect it before use. 
•  If you move, check the gas type in your new area.  
The local gas authority will be able to advise on 
local regulations. 
•  The installation must conform with local codes or, in 
the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel 
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54
, or the Natural 
Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1
•  A manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home 
OEM installation must conform with the 
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety 
Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280
, or, when such a 
standard is not applicable, the standard for 
Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI/NCSBCS 
A225.1
, or the standard for Gas Equipped 
Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Housing, CSA 
Z240.4
•  The appliance, when installed, must be electrically 
grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the 
absence of local codes, with the National Electrical 
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
, or the Canadian Electrical 
Code, CSA C22.1. 
•  Appliance input ratings are based on sea level 
operation and need not be changed for operation up 
to 2000 ft (610 m) elevation.  For operation at 
elevations above 2000 ft (610 m), follow the 
procedure in the section, Adjust Gas Pressure 
Settings. 
•  The appliance and its appliance main gas valve 
must be disconnected from the gas supply piping 
system during any pressure testing of that system at 
test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa). 
•  The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply 
piping system by closing its equipment shut off valve 
during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping 
system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 
psi (3.5 kPa). 
•  If the flooring is carpet, tile, or other combustible 
material other than wood, then the appliance must 
be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the 
full width and depth of the appliance. 
•  Rinnai suggests that a dedicated electrical circuit 
with a 120V AC, 60 Hz, 10 amp power source be 
used. 
•  This appliance discharges a large volume of warm 
air next to the floor.  Any particles in the air such as 
cigarette smoke could cause discoloration in carpet.  
The warm air flow could discolor nylon carpets 
containing dyes or vinyl surfaces.  To prevent 
discoloration of the floor covering a mat may be 
placed under the appliance which extends about 30 
inches (750 mm) in front of it.  (Wood is included in 
the shipping container that can be cut to size and 
used if needed.) 
•  This appliance is not designed to built in. 
•  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.  If a conversion of the unit is 
needed, conversions must be performed by a 
qualified service provider at the owner’s expense. 
•  Follow the Adjust Gas Pressure Settings (page 
28) and confirm that the correct code is used for 
your gas type and altitude. 
•  This appliance must not be connected to a chimney 
flue serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance. 
•  Two 1/8 in test plugs are provided for testing of 
manifold differential pressure.  They are located on 
the modulating gas valve and on the burner 
manifold. 
•  The appliance should be correctly sized for the 
space it is required to heat.  It is recommended that 
an industry standard BTU Heat Loss Calculation be 
conducted to determine the proper sizing. 
•  Follow the installations instructions and those in 
Care and Maintenance
 for adequate combustion 
and ventilation air. 
•  The flow of combustion and ventilation air shall not 
be obstructed. 
•  Clearances to access the appliance during servicing 
are 2 inches (50 mm) from the sides, 40 inches (1 
m) from the front, and 9 inches (225 mm) from the 
top.   
•  Locate the heater where outdoor air does not affect 
the room air thermistor.  Otherwise, the sensible 
temperature control feature will be affected. 
  General Instructions   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     WARNING 
 
 
Do not use substitute materials. 
Use only parts certified with the appliance. 
If installation is at a location above 
2001 ft (611 m), then follow the Adjust 
Gas Pressure Settings section. 
If installation is at or below 2000 ft 
(610 m) then the pressure settings do 
not need to be adjusted. 
NOTICE