Rinnai ES38 User Manual

 

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Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual 

 

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 (609.9 m) elevation.  For operation at 
elevations above 2000 ft (609.9 m), refer to the 
Conversion Manual. 

•  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 shutoff 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. 

•  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 nylon 
carpets containing dyes or vinyl surfaces.   

•  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 conversion of the unit is 
needed, conversions must be performed by a 
qualified service provider at the owner’s expense. 

•  This appliance must not be connected to a chimney 

flue serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance. 

•  Rinnai suggests that a dedicated electrical circuit 

with a 120VAC, 60 hz, 10 amp power source be 
used. 

•  A test plug are provided for testing of manifold 

differential pressure.  It is located on the modulating 
gas valve. 

•  The appliance should be correctly sized for the 

space it is required to heat. 

•  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 10 inches (250 mm) from the 
top.   

  General Instructions 

     WARNING 

 
 
Do not use substitute materials. 

Use only parts certified with the appliance. 

If installation is at a location above 
2001 ft (610 m), then follow the Adjust 
Gas Pressure Settings procedure in 
the Conversion Manual. 

If installation is at or below 2000 ft 
(610 m) then the pressure settings do 
not need to be adjusted. 

NOTICE