Rinnai 4500 User Manual
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Rinnai Corporation ROF4500
Application
As a permanently fixed heating appliance in outdoor areas only. Complies with CSA
International Requirement 4.96 U.S. for Outdoor Gas Fireplaces.
International Requirement 4.96 U.S. for Outdoor Gas Fireplaces.
General Description
Open fronted radiant/convector outdoor gas fireplace with manual control.
Available in 3 versions:
• Freestanding table top unit, ROF4500
• Open 1-sided cabinet, ROF4501 (with optional glass bi-fold doors)
Available in 3 versions:
• Freestanding table top unit, ROF4500
• Open 1-sided cabinet, ROF4501 (with optional glass bi-fold doors)
• Open 2-sided cabinet, ROF4502 (see-through) (with optional glass bi-fold doors)
Gas Input
Propane (LPG): 30,500 - 41,500 BTU/hr; Natural Gas (NG): 25,000 - 45,000 BTU/hr
Maximum Inlet Gas Supply Pressure: LPG 13” W.C. / NG 10.5” W.C.
Maximum Inlet Gas Supply Pressure: LPG 13” W.C. / NG 10.5” W.C.
Burner
304 Stainless Steel Tube
Data Plate
Located on swing tag below appliance
Gas Type
Propane (LPG); convertible to Natural Gas with included conversion kit
Gas Connections
3/8 SAE 45º Flare Fitting with 5/8 UNF Thread
Gas Control
Gas control valve consisting of an inlet connection, Piezo ignitor, thermocouple flame
failure and manual control knob.
failure and manual control knob.
Ignition Method
Intermittent pilot
Pilot
SIT single orifice pilot assembly with fixed aeration and replaceable fixed pilot orifice for
conversion to natural gas. Pilot assembly also contains a pilot ignition electrode and
thermocouple for flame failure.
conversion to natural gas. Pilot assembly also contains a pilot ignition electrode and
thermocouple for flame failure.
Piping
Burner is supplied through an aluminum pipe from the gas control to the burner orifice
block.
Pilot burner is supplied gas by an aluminum pipe directly from the gas control.
block.
Pilot burner is supplied gas by an aluminum pipe directly from the gas control.
Pressure Test Point
Incorporated into the main burner orifice block measuring burner pressure.
Regulator
Pressure regulator with replaceable spring for conversion to natural gas
Warm Air Outlet
Top louver discharge
Weight
Burner Assembly: 44 lb (20 kg)
Body Assembly: 66 lb (30 kg)
Burner and Body Assembly: 110 lb (50 kg)
Body Assembly: 66 lb (30 kg)
Burner and Body Assembly: 110 lb (50 kg)
Specifications
Rinnai is continually updating and improving products. Therefore, specifications are subject to change without
prior notice.
prior notice.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
No gas
Check that the gas is turned on
If using a tank or bottle, check that it is not empty.
Air in gas pipe
Repeat the lighting sequence multiple times until the
gas has replaced the air in the hose or pipe.
gas has replaced the air in the hose or pipe.
Popping sound
Unburnt gas coming through No action, normal operation
Burner does not
immediately stop burning
when unit is turned off
immediately stop burning
when unit is turned off
Residue of gas in pumice
continues to burn
continues to burn
No action, normal operation
Unit will not light