Rinnai RHFE-263FAII User Manual
Installation Instructions
A qualified service technician should install the
appliance and inspect it before use.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 (609.9m), manufactured
to specified deration conditions for Canada and the
United States. Refer to the Conversion Manual for
high altitude installations.
operation and need not be changed for operation
up to 2000 ft (609.9 m) elevation. For operation at
elevations above 2000 ft (609.9m), manufactured
to specified deration conditions for Canada and the
United States. Refer to the Conversion Manual for
high altitude installations.
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).
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).
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.
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.
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 a conversion of the unit is
needed, conversions must be performed by a
qualified service provider at the owner’s expense.
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.
This appliance must not be connected to a chimney
flue serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance.
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.
with a 120VAC, 60 hz, 10 amp power source be
used.
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.
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 required to heat.
space it required to heat.
Follow the installations instructions and those in
Care and Maintenance for adequate combustion
and ventilation air.
Care and Maintenance for adequate combustion
and ventilation air.
The flow of combustion and ventilation air shall not
be obstructed.
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.
servicing are 2 inches (50 mm) from the sides, 40
inches (1 m) from the front, and 9 inches (225 mm)
from the top.
General Instructions
WARNING
Do not use substitute materials.
Use only parts certified with the appliance.
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