Rinnai 4500 User Manual
Rinnai Corporation ROF4500
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Maintenance
For safe operation of the appliance it is imperative that
the control compartment (pilot cover), burner and
circulating air passageways are kept clean. To keep the
gas orifices from getting clogged, ensure that debris is
kept clear from the fire, and that the burn media is
installed correctly.
the control compartment (pilot cover), burner and
circulating air passageways are kept clean. To keep the
gas orifices from getting clogged, ensure that debris is
kept clear from the fire, and that the burn media is
installed correctly.
The appliance should be inspected before use and at
least annually by a qualified service technician. More
frequent cleaning may be required.
least annually by a qualified service technician. More
frequent cleaning may be required.
Regular servicing is not covered by Rinnai’s warranty.
All parts of the heater can be cleaned using a soft damp
cloth and mild detergent. Do not use solvents and do
not attempt to clean the appliance while it is hot or
operating.
cloth and mild detergent. Do not use solvents and do
not attempt to clean the appliance while it is hot or
operating.
For salty environments, clean regularly using water to
prevent corrosion.
prevent corrosion.
For black soot on stones or exhaust gas staining above
the appliance, clean with water.
the appliance, clean with water.
Verify proper operation after servicing.
Visual Inspection of Flame
The Rinnai outdoor fireplace has a distinct flame
pattern. This should look the same every time after
an initial warm up period of approximately 30 minutes.
pattern. This should look the same every time after
an initial warm up period of approximately 30 minutes.
Abnormal flame pattern can indicate a problem with
your appliance. Blocked gas orifices or burn media
that have shifted can produce an abnormal flame
pattern. There are some warning signs that could
indicate a problem.
your appliance. Blocked gas orifices or burn media
that have shifted can produce an abnormal flame
pattern. There are some warning signs that could
indicate a problem.
• Unusual smell from the appliance.
• Continued difficulty or delay in establishing a
• Continued difficulty or delay in establishing a
flame.
• Flame appears either very short or very long.
• Flame only burns part way across the burner.
• Soot building up on the inside of the glass door.
• Flame only burns part way across the burner.
• Soot building up on the inside of the glass door.
NORMAL
ABNORMAL
Weather Protection
Outdoor fires are not fully weatherproof and should not
be directly exposed to rain. A weather cover has been
provided with the appliance to protect the burner and
burn media when not in use. Remove the cover before
starting the appliance.
be directly exposed to rain. A weather cover has been
provided with the appliance to protect the burner and
burn media when not in use. Remove the cover before
starting the appliance.
Maintenance Task
Procedure
Inspect gas control assembly
Inspect components for proper operation and
leaks. Vacuum compartment.
leaks. Vacuum compartment.
Clean Pilot / Burner
Remove any surface build-upon the pilot and
burner assembly.
burner assembly.
Operate appliance
Check for proper operation and visually inspect
the flame for signs of problems.
the flame for signs of problems.