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Rinnai RH180 User Manual

Rinnai RH180
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Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instrucons.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the re department.
Installaon and service must be performed by a licensed professional.
This enre manual must be le for the consumer. The consumer must read and refer
to this manual for proper operaon and to maintain the water heater.
If the informaon in these instrucons is not followed exactly, a re or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
WARNING
READ ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS WATER HEATER.
This manual provides informaon on the installaon, operaon, and maintenance of the water heater. For proper
operaon and safety, 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 4-30.
The consumer must read the enre manual to properly operate the water heater and to have regular maintenance
performed.
RH180 (REU-VA1320WF-US)
Automac Circulang Tank Water Heater
Operaon and Installaon Manual
FOR INDOOR APPLICATIONS ONLY
Hybrid Tank-Tankless Water Heater
ANSI Z21.10.3 ● CSA 4.3
Low Lead Content
NSF/ANSI 372
C US
100000364(03)
3/2017

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Rinnai RH180 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRinnai
ModelRH180
CategoryWater Heater
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Definitions

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

Safety Behaviors and Practices

Specific Safety Procedures

Instructions for gas knob operation, handling submerged appliances, unauthorized parts, and overheating.

Safety Behaviors and Practices

Burn and Scald Hazard Warnings

Warnings about burns from hot surfaces, pipes, and scalding from hot water.

Safety Behaviors and Practices

Specific Appliance Safety Warnings

Safety regarding submerged appliances, alterations, and electrical grounding.

Flammable Vapor Sensor and CO Hazard

Information on EVIR sensor, chemical warnings, and carbon monoxide hazards.

Installation Instructions

Installer Qualifications

Requirements for licensed professionals, including necessary skills and when to contact one.

General Installation Instructions

DO NOTs and MUST DOs for installation, including code compliance and electrical grounding.

Checklist to Determine Installation Location

Checklist for Installation Location

Verify clearances, air quality, water supply, freezing protection, and electrical source.

Minimum Clearances

Minimum Clearances

Specifies minimum clearances from combustibles, sides, back, top, front, and alcoves.

Combustion Air Requirements

Corrosive Air Warning

Combustion air must be free of corrosive chemicals to prevent appliance failure.

Venting Requirements

Critical Venting Warnings

Warnings about CO hazard, common venting prohibition, and efficiency devices.

Venting Requirements

Checklist for Combustion Air and Venting Requirements

Installation of Plumbing

Connect Water Heater to Water Supply

Checklist for Plumbing

Installation of Gas Supply

Gas Supply Installation Warning

Hire a qualified professional. Turn off power/gas, avoid ignition sources, and check for fumes.

Gas Supply Installation Requirements

Install manual gas valve, check gas type/pressure, use approved connectors, purge line.

Size the gas pipe

Connect Electricity

Electrical Connection Safety and Requirements

Safety, grounding, power requirements, cord usage, and wire replacement for electrical connections.

Checklist for Gas and Electricity

Final Checklist

Final Installation Checklist

Comprehensive checklist covering location, clearances, air, venting, water, gas, electrical, and customer explanation.

Consumer Operation Guidelines

Pre-Operation Safety Checks

Covers safety warnings, gas smell check, and pre-lighting requirements.

Gas Smell Emergency Procedure

Steps to take if a gas smell is detected: do not light, avoid switches/phones, call supplier/fire dept.

How to Use the Temperature Controller

Diagnostic Codes and Remedies

Code 13 FE: Flammable Vapors

Warning for flammable vapors; procedure includes evacuation and contacting emergency services.

Diagnostic Codes and Remedies

System Maintenance

Maintenance Safety Precautions

Turn off power, gas, and water supply before performing any maintenance.

Air Screen Inspection, Detection & Cleaning

Procedure to inspect, detect issues (codes 05/13), and clean the air screen.

Water Filter Inspection, Detection & Cleaning

Water Filter Inspection, Detection & Cleaning

Procedure to inspect, detect issues (codes 07/63), and clean the water filter.

Required Maintenance

Hydrogen Gas Hazard Warning

Hydrogen gas can form in unused systems; flush faucet before use to prevent fire risk.

Flush Procedure for Scale/Lime Buildup

Flush Procedure for Scale/Lime Buildup

Step-by-step procedure using vinegar/citric acid to flush heat exchanger and prevent damage.

Manual Draining of the Water Heater

Freeze Protection and Winterization

Consumer Support

Limited Warranty Coverage and Duration

Outlines warranty coverage for parts, tank, and heat exchanger based on application.

What is Not Covered by Warranty

Excludes damage from misuse, improper installation, water quality, freezing, fire, acts of God.

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