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Direct Vent Tankless Water Heater
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This manual provides informaon on the installaon, operaon, and maintenance of the water heater. For proper
operaon and , it is important to follow the instrucons and adhere to the safety precauons.
A licensed professional must install the water heater according to the exact instrucons on pages 4-32.
The consumer must read the enre manual to properly operate the water heater and to have regular maintenance
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FOR OUTDOOR APPLICATIONS ONLY
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Table of Contents

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Summary

Important Safety Information

Safety Definitions

Explains safety alert symbols and their meanings for potential hazards.

Safety Behaviors and Practices for the Consumer and Installer

WARNING

Highlights critical safety precautions to prevent fire, explosion, or injury.

Installation Instructions

Installer Qualifications

Details the skills and qualifications required for proper installation.

Prepare for installation

Parts included

Lists components supplied with the water heater for installation.

Determine Installation Location

Environment

Considerations for the surrounding environment to prevent corrosion and ensure proper operation.

Direct Vent Terminal Clearances (Indoor Units)

Clearances

Specifies required clearances for vent terminals in various installation scenarios.

Other Than Direct Vent Terminal Clearances (Outdoor Units)

Clearances

Specifies required clearances for outdoor vent terminals and air inlets.

Additional clearances

Important considerations for locating vent termination

Guidance on avoiding specific locations for vent termination to prevent issues.

Unit clearances

Indoor models: RU80 i, RU98 i

Clearances required for indoor models RU80i and RU98i to combustibles and non-combustibles.

Maximum vent length

Maximum vent length with concentric venting

Guidance on determining maximum vent length based on elbows and termination type.

Checklist to Determine Installation Location

Checklist Items

A list of checks to ensure proper installation location and compliance.

Installation of venting (indoor models only)

Manufacturer Vent Products

List of manufacturers and their tested vent products with contact information.

Venting Guidelines

DO NOT

Prohibits specific materials and methods for vent system installation.

Flue Installation with Concentric Venting (indoor models only)

Horizontal Termination

Diagram and instructions for horizontal flue termination.

Flue Installation with Centrotherm Venting (indoor models only)

Vertical Termination

Diagram and instructions for vertical termination with Centrotherm venting.

Twin Pipe PVC;CPVC Vent Installation

Ubbink Concentric to Twin Pipe Adaptor

Details on the adaptor for twin pipe PVC/CPVC venting systems.

Safety Warnings and Notices

DANGER

Critical warning about proper venting for preventing injury or death from exhaust gases.

Twin Pipe PVC;CPVC Vent Installation Requirments

Vent and Air Piping Materials

Table specifying approved materials for vent and air piping in North America.

Determining Total System Equivalent Length

OPTION 1: Calculation Sheet

Method for calculating equivalent vent length using a calculation sheet.

Determine the number of 90 degree elbows in the vent system.

Natural Gas Units

Tables for calculating vent lengths for natural gas units based on elbows.

Maximum Equivalent Vent Length Tables (continued):

Propane Units

Tables for calculating vent lengths for propane units based on elbows.

Adaptor Installation

When installing the Ubbink adaptor with the twin pipe PVC;CPVC system:

Specific instructions for installing the Ubbink adaptor with PVC/CPVC venting.

Adaptor Installation (continued)

STEP 5: Apply lubricant to the gasket

Instructions for applying lubricant to ensure proper sealing of fittings.

Installation of PVC;CPVC Vent and Intake Air Piping:

Adaptor Installation Configurations:

Illustrations of different adaptor installation configurations for venting and intake piping.

Certified PVC;CPVC Vent Termination Options

Vent Termination Configurations

Describes three types of certified vent termination configurations.

Certified PVC;CPVC Vent Termination Options (continued)

MECHANICALLY FASTENED RAIN CAP:

Instructions for installing the mechanically fastened rain cap.

IPEX CONCENCTRIC VENT KIT (CVK) CLEARANCES:

ACCEPTABLE VENTING CLEARANCES FOR IPEX CONCENCTRIC VENT KIT (CVK) TERMINATION

Diagrams showing acceptable venting clearances for IPEX CVK termination.

Table 8: Approved PVC;CPVC Vent Configurations

VENTING INSTALLATION SEQUENCE

Step-by-step sequence for installing the vent system.

Certified PVC;CPVC Vent Termination Options (continued)

3” and 4” Low Profile Vent Termination Kits

Steps for installing the IPEX Low Profile vent termination kit.

Certified PVC;CPVC Vent Termination Options (continued)

PVC;CPVC Sidewall (Tee and Snorkel) Terminations:

Guidelines for locating and terminating PVC/CPVC sidewall vents.

Certified PVC;CPVC Vent Termination Options (continued)

PVC;CPVC Roof (Tee and upside down “U”) Terminations:

Guidelines for terminating PVC/CPVC roof vents, including U-vents.

Pitched Roof Termination Clearances:

Basic Instructions for Cementing Joints:

Step-by-step instructions for cementing PVC/CPVC vent pipe joints.

Parts Information

Ubbink Concentric to Twin Pipe Adaptor

Physical data and characteristics of the Ubbink adaptor.

Parts Information (continued)

Vent Components and Assigned Equivalent Lengths:

List of approved vent termination components with their equivalent lengths.

PVC;CPVC Equivalent Vent Length Calculation Sheet

Calculation Sheet

A worksheet for calculating total equivalent vent length for PVC/CPVC systems.

Condensate (indoor models only)

DO NOT

Prohibits specific connections and materials for condensate drain lines.

Installation of Plumbing

Pressure Relief Valve Requirements

Requirements for installing an approved pressure relief valve.

Isolation Valves and Pressure Relief Valve

Isolation Valves Installation Instructions:

Detailed steps for installing isolation valves.

Piping Diagram for Basic Installation

Key

Legend for symbols used in the basic installation piping diagram.

Installation of Gas Supply

General Instructions

Safety warnings and essential steps before working with gas supply.

Size the gas pipe

Pipe Sizing Table - Natural Gas

Table to determine correct gas pipe size for natural gas based on length and capacity.

Connect Electricity

Grounding Requirements

Ensures proper electrical grounding according to codes and appliance requirements.

Installation of Temperature Controller

Controller Location

Recommended placement for the temperature controller to ensure visibility and functionality.

Mounting the controller

Installation Steps

Step-by-step guide for mounting the remote temperature controller.

Final Checklist

Installation Verification Items

Comprehensive checklist to ensure all installation steps and requirements are met.

Technical Data

Specifications

Key technical specifications for RU80/RU98 models, including consumption, capacity, and electrical data.

Dimensions

Inches (millimeters)

Detailed dimensions of the water heater unit in both inches and millimeters.

Pressure Drop Curve

Outlet Flow Data

Charts illustrating pressure loss and water flow rates at different temperature rises.

Ladder Diagram

Electrical Schematic

Schematic showing the electrical components and connections of the water heater.

Recirculation Mode

Pump Requirements

Specifications for the recirculation pump, including voltage and amperage.

Recirculation Mode

Sequence of Operation

Describes the sequence of operations for recirculation modes (Economy and Comfort).

Operation Instructions

Important Facts about your Water Heater

Key information for safe operation and warranty adherence.

Consumer Operation Guidelines for the Safe Operation of your Water Heater

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING

Critical safety instructions to read before operating the unit.

How to use the Temperature Controller

Controller Display and Buttons

Explanation of the MC-91-2 controller display and its buttons.

How to Set the Temperature

Temperature Adjustment

Procedure for setting the desired water temperature using the controller.

Temperatures Available with a Controller

Temperature Settings Available

Table showing available temperature settings in Fahrenheit and Celsius.

Temperature Options Without a Temperature Controller

Switch Adjustment

How to adjust the default temperature without a controller using DIP switch 5.

Diagnostic Codes and Remedies

Code 03: Power interruption

Remedy for power interruption issues affecting water flow.

Diagnostic Codes and Remedies

Code 19: Electrical Grounding

Checks for electrical shorts related to grounding.

Required Maintenance

Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning internal compartments, burners, and air passages.

Pressure Relief Valve:

Manual Operation

Instructions for manually operating the pressure relief valve annually.

Flushing the heat exchanger

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for flushing the heat exchanger with vinegar.

Manual draining of the water heater

To manually drain the water:

Steps for manually draining water from the heater.

State Regulations

Massachusetts Regulations

Specific requirements for side wall horizontally vented gas-fueled equipment in MA.

Replacement Parts

Gas Control Assembly

Item number for the gas control assembly.

EXTEND THE LABOR COVERAGE UNDER YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY*

RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS:

Details on extending labor coverage for residential installations.

Limited Warranty for Ultra Series RU80, RU98

What is covered?

Overview of what the Rinnai limited warranty covers for materials and workmanship.

How do I get service?

Obtaining Service

Instructions on how to contact authorized service providers and obtain warranty service.

Rinnai REU-KB3237FFUD-US Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeTankless Water Heater
Fuel TypeNatural Gas
Flow Rate7.5 GPM
Dimensions14.5 x 10.2 x 24.5 inches
Weight46.3 lbs
CategoryResidential
Gas TypeNatural Gas
Energy Factor0.82
Ignition TypeElectronic
Heating Capacity199, 000 BTU/hour
Energy Efficiency0.82
Maximum BTU Input199, 000 BTU/hour
Minimum BTU Input15, 000 BTU/h
VentingDirect Vent
Warranty5 years on parts

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