Rinnai ES38 (RHFE-1004FTA) Manuel De Montage

 

 

Rinnai Corporation ES38 Manual 

 

15 

Installation Instructions 

•  A qualified service technician should install the 

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 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 

. 

•  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 

Z225.1, 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 

•  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). 

•  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). 

•  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. 

•  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.   

•  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 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. 

•  Rinnai suggests that a dedicated electrical circuit 

with a 120VAC, 60 Hz, 10 amp power source be 
used. 

•  A test plug are provided for testing of manifold 

differential pressure.  It is located on the modulating 
gas valve. 

•  The appliance should be correctly sized for the 

space it is required to heat.  It is recommended that 
an Industry standard BTU Heat Loss Calculation be 
conducted to determine the proper sizing. 

•  Follow the installations instructions and those in 

 for adequate combustion 

and ventilation air. 

•  The flow of combustion and ventilation air shall not 

be obstructed. 

•  Clearances to 

access the 
appliance during 
servicing are 10 
inches (254 
mm) from the 
sides, 40 inches  
(1 m) from the 
front, and the 
area shown 
above the 
appliance in the 
picture.  

  General Instructions   

     WARNING 

 
 
Do not use substitute materials. 

Use only parts certified with the appliance. 

If installation is at a location above 
2001 ft (610 m), then follow the Adjust 
Gas Pressure Settings procedure. 

Appliance input ratings are based on 
sea level operation and need not be 
changed for operation up to 2000 ft 
(610 m) elevation.   

 

10"

(254 mm)

3"

(76 mm)

6"

(153 mm)

clearance for
maintenance