Rinnai 15 Ducted Gas Heater OM
7. Programmed (AUTO) Operation
In AUTO mode, the networker has pre-programmed heater settings for the entire week, including on/off times for
wake, leave, return and pre-sleep. The default settings, based on average operation, are detailed in Table 4. Zoning
options will also appear where zone features have been installed.
7.1 Operate the System in AUTO Mode
If the preset AUTO program settings provide the desired level of comfort, then the system can simply be
operated in AUTO, as follows:
a. If more than one type of appliance is connected, turn the networker off.
b. Press the mode button
until Heating displays.
c. Use the on/off button to turn the networker on.
d. Press the AUTO button until Auto Program displays. The heater operates in AUTO mode.
Table 4. AUTO Mode Default Settings
Period Time Heating
Wake 6:00am 20
Set a time and temperature to start the system and pre-warm the house before
arising in the morning.
Leave 9:00am — —
Set a time and temperature to turn the heater down or off, when leaving the house
for the day.
Return 4:00pm 20
Set a time and temperature to switch the system on just before returning home.
Pre-sleep 9:30pm 20
This feature can be used to slightly increase, or decrease the set temperature, at
the same time every night. If zoning options are in use, Pre-sleep can be used to
switch heating on or off in selected zones, e.g. to pre-warm bedrooms.
Sleep 10:00pm — —
Sets a time and temperature for the night, when everyone is asleep. It is
recommended that the system be set to turn off (- -) overnight, to save energy and
reduce gas bills.
7.2 Temporarily Override the AUTO Mode Settings
If there are times when the preset AUTO program settings are not providing the desired level of comfort,
they can be temporarily overridden, as follows:
a. Use the rotary dial to increase or decrease the current temperature setting.
b. The word Temporary flashes at the bottom of the screen until the current period ends.
c. Key 2 (Advance Period) now offers a Cancel function. Press Key 2 to return to the AUTO preset program.
Note: Zoning (if installed) can also be temporarily overridden using these steps.
Note: The networker reverts to AUTO program after the current period ends.