Rinnai ES38 User Manual

 

 

Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual 

 

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FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING 

     WARNING 

 

If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion 
may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. 

A.  This appliance does not have a pilot.  It is 

equipped with an ignition device which 
automatically lights the burner.  Do not try to 
light the burner by hand. 

B.  BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the 

appliance area for gas.  Be sure to smell next 
to the floor because some gas is heavier than 
air and will settle on the floor. 

 

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS 

•  Do not try to light any appliance. 

•  Do not touch any electric switch; do not use 

any phone in your building. 

•  Immediately call your gas supplier from a 

neighbor’s phone.  Follow the gas supplier’s 
instructions. 

•  If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call 

the fire department. 

C.  Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas 

control knob.  Never use tools.  If the knob will 
not push in or turn by hand, do not try to 
repair it, call a qualified service technician.  
Force or attempted repair may result in a fire 
or explosion. 

D.  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. 

 

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 

1.  Set the thermostat to lowest setting. 

2.  Turn off all electric power to the appliance 

using the ON/OFF button. 

3.  Locate the manual gas valve on the side of 

the heater.  Turn the manual valve 
clockwise to the full OFF position. 

NOTE:  The fan will continue to operate until the 

appliance is cool.  Do not turn the 
appliance off by unplugging it from the 
wall.  Keep burner and control 
compartment clean.  See installation and 
operating instructions. 

 

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

1.  STOP!  Read the safety information above. 

2.  Set the thermostat to lowest setting. 

3.  Turn off all electric power to the appliance 

using the ON/OFF button. 

4.  This appliance is equipped with an ignition 

device which automatically lights the burner.  
Do not try to light the burner by hand. 

5.  Locate the manual gas valve on the side of 

the heater.  Turn the manual valve 
clockwise to the full OFF position. 

6.  Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas.  

Then smell for gas, including near the floor.  If 
you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety 
information above.  If you don’t smell gas, go 
to the next step. 

7.  Turn the manual gas valve counterclockwise 

to the full ON 

position. 

8.  Turn on all electric 

power to the 

appliance using the ON/OFF button. 

9.  Set the thermostat to desired setting. 

10.  Combustion indicator glows red when the 

burner is lit and flashes when the burner fails 
to ignite.  If the appliance will not operate, 
follow the instructions “To Turn Off Gas To 
Appliance” and call your service technician or 
gas supplier.  See manual for additional 
information.