Rinnai EX17C (RHFE-434FTA) User Manual

 

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Rinnai Corporation EX17C / EX22C Manual 

 

 

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 on the control panel. 

3.  Locate the manual gas valve on the side of the 

unit.  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.   

 

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

  Read the safety information above. 

1.  Set the thermostat to lowest setting. 

2.  Turn off all electric power to the appliance using 

the ON/OFF button on the control panel.  Locate 
the manual gas valve on the back side of the 
heater.   

3.  Turn the manual valve clockwise 

to the full 

OFF position. 

4.  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. 

5.  Turn the manual gas valve counterclockwise 

to the full ON position. 

6.  Turn on all electric power to the appliance using 

the ON/OFF button. 

7.  Set the thermostat to desired setting. 

8.  Burner is lit when indicator lamp “ON turns red. 

9.  “ON” indicator and fault code 11, flash when burner 

fails to ignite. 

10.  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.