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Rinnai RHFE-1001FA/VA User Manual

Rinnai RHFE-1001FA/VA
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Direct Vent
Service Manual
RHFE-551FA
RHFE-1001FA
RHFE-1001FA/VA
RHFE-201FA
RHFE-263FA, FAII
RHFE-431FA, FAII, FAIII, WTA
RHFE-556FA, FAII, FAIII, FTRA, FTRAIII, WTA
RHFE-1004FA
This document, 200000014 (11/3/2008),
supersedes and replaces the Direct Vent
Service Manual, TDM-DV-2004.

Questions and Answers:

Rinnai RHFE-1001FA/VA Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRinnai
ModelRHFE-1001FA/VA
CategoryIndoor Fireplace
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Information

Safety Definitions

Explains hazard alert symbols and their meanings for safety.

Using this Manual

Provides guidance on manual usage and recommended qualifications for repairs.

Technical Support

Contact information for Rinnai Technical Services for assistance.

Recommended Tools

Lists essential tools required for servicing the appliance.

Safety Warnings

Critical safety warnings regarding live testing and wiring procedures.

Specifications

Sequence of Operations

Fault Isolation

Accessing Fault Codes

Describes methods to retrieve stored fault codes from the appliance's control board.

Accessing Operation History

Fault Isolation Codes

Fault Isolation - Other Issues

Troubleshooting RHFE-431FA Series RHFE-556FA/FTRA Series

Transformer (TR)

Details voltage and resistance checks for the transformer component.

Sparker Board (SP)

Explains how to test the sparker board for proper functionality.

Gas Valve Solenoids (POV, SV1, SV2)

Lists voltage and resistance checks for gas valve solenoids.

Troubleshooting RHFE-431FA Series RHFE-556FA/FTRA Series

Combustion Motor (BL)

Details diagnostic checks for the combustion motor.

Convection Fan Motor (FM)

Details diagnostic checks for the convection fan motor.

Thermistor (TH)

Explains how to test the thermistor's resistance.

Flame Rod (FR)

Describes testing the flame rod for proper operation.

Troubleshooting RHFE-431FA Series RHFE-556FA/FTRA Series

Safety Circuit (H1, H2, H3)

How to check the safety circuit for continuity.

Overheat Thermistor (OH-TH)

Resistance checks for the overheat thermistor.

On/Off Control (MS)

How to test the on/off button's functionality.

Terminal Block (TB)

Information about the terminal block and jumper settings.

Hard Lockout Information

Lists common causes and factors that lead to hard lockouts.

Wire Diagram RHFE-431FA Series RHFE-556FA/FTRA

Wire Diagram RHFE-556FAIII

Wire Diagram RHFE-556FTRAIII

Lock Out Checklist RHFE-431FA Series

Gas Pressure & Orifices

Checks for correct gas pressure and orifice sizes.

Dip Switch Settings

Verifies proper dip switch configurations on the PC board.

Lock Out Checklist RHFE-431FA Series

Solenoid Valve & Transformer Checks

Details resistance and voltage checks for solenoids and transformer.

Vent & Grounding Checks

Checks vent assembly, grounding, and receptacle polarity.

Lock Out Checklist RHFE-556FA/FTRA Series

Gas Pressure & Orifices

Checks gas pressure, air shutter adjustment, and orifices.

Dip Switch & Vent Checks

Verifies dip switch settings and vent system integrity.

Lock Out Checklist RHFE-556FA/FTRA Series

Transformer & Ignition Checks

Details checks for transformer, grounding, polarity, and ignition circuit.

Troubleshooting RHFE-431WTA RHFE-556WTA

Transformer (TR)

Voltage and resistance tests for the transformer component.

Sparker Board (SP)

Procedures for testing the sparker board.

Troubleshooting RHFE-431WTA RHFE-556WTA

Gas Valve Solenoids

Checks voltage and resistance of gas valve solenoids.

Combustion Motor (BL)

Details checks for the combustion motor.

Convection Fan Motor (FM)

Details checks for the convection fan motor.

Thermistor (TH)

Explains how to test the thermistor's resistance.

Troubleshooting RHFE-431WTA RHFE-556WTA

Flame Rod (FR)

Testing the flame rod for proper operation.

Safety Circuit (H1, H2, H3)

How to check the safety circuit for continuity.

Overheat Thermistor (OH-TH)

Resistance checks for the overheat thermistor.

Hard Lockout Information

Lists common causes and factors that lead to hard lockouts.

Wire Diagram RHFE-431WTA

Wire Diagram RHFE-556WTA

Lockout Checklist RHFE-431WTA RHFE-556WTA

Gas Pressure & Air Shutters

Checks gas pressure, air shutter adjustment, and orifices.

Dip Switch Settings

Verifies dip switch configurations for specific models.

Lockout Checklist RHFE-431WTA RHFE-556WTA

Solenoid & Transformer Checks

Details resistance and voltage checks for solenoids and transformer.

System & Ignition Checks

Checks vent, thermistor, grounding, polarity, and ignition.

Troubleshooting RHFE-551FA

Transformer (TR)

Voltage and resistance checks for the transformer component.

Sparker Board (SP)

Details voltage readings for the sparker board.

Troubleshooting RHFE-551FA

Gas Solenoids

Checks voltage and resistance for gas solenoids.

Combustion Fan Motor (BL)

Details checks for the combustion fan motor.

Convection Fan Motor (FM)

Details checks for the convection fan motor.

Transformer (TR1)

Checks primary and secondary transformer readings.

Pressure Switch (PS)

Procedure to test the pressure switch.

Temperature Control (RT)

How to check the slide temperature control.

Thermistor (TH)

Explains how to test the thermistor's resistance.

Troubleshooting RHFE-551FA

Flame Rod (FR)

Information on flame rod carbon buildup and testing.

Safety Circuit Test

How to test the safety circuit for continuity and voltage.

Hard Lockout Information

Lists common causes and factors that lead to hard lockouts.

Wire Diagram RHFE-551FA

Troubleshooting RHFE-1001FA

Transformer (TR2)

Voltage and resistance checks for the transformer.

Sparker (SP)

Details voltage readings for the sparker.

Gas Solenoids (SV1, SV2, SV3)

Checks voltage and resistance for gas solenoids.

Combustion Fan Motor (BL)

Details checks for the combustion fan motor.

Convection Fan Motor (FM)

Details checks for the convection fan motor.

Transformer (TR1)

Checks primary and secondary transformer readings.

Troubleshooting RHFE-1001FA

Pressure Switch (PS)

Procedure to test the pressure switch.

Room Temperature Control (RT)

How to check the slide thermostat.

Thermistor (TH)

Explains how to test the thermistor's resistance.

Flame Rods (FR1, FR2, FR3)

Information on flame rod current and carbon buildup.

Hard Lockout Information

Lists common causes and factors that lead to hard lockouts.

Safety Circuit Check

How to check the safety circuit.

Main Switch (MS)

How to test the main switch.

Wire Diagram RHFE-1001FA

Troubleshooting RHFE-1001FA/VA

Transformer (TR2)

Voltage and resistance checks for the transformer.

Sparker (SP)

Details voltage readings for the sparker.

Gas Solenoids (SV1, SV2, SV3)

Checks voltage and resistance for gas solenoids.

Combustion Fan Motor (BL)

Details checks for the combustion fan motor.

Convection Fan Motor (FM)

Details checks for the convection fan motor.

Transformer (TR1)

Checks primary and secondary transformer readings.

Troubleshooting RHFE-1001FA/VA

Pressure Switch (PS)

Procedure to test the pressure switch.

Room Temperature Control (RT)

How to check the slide thermostat.

Thermistor (TH)

Explains how to test the thermistor's resistance.

Flame Rods (FR1, FR2, FR3)

Information on flame rod current and carbon buildup.

Hard Lockout Information

Lists common causes and factors that lead to hard lockouts.

Safety Circuit Check

How to check the safety circuit.

Main Switch (MS)

How to test the main switch.

Wire Diagram RHFE-1001FA/VA

Lock Out Checklist RHFE-551FA RHFE-1001FA RHFE-1001FA/VA

Gas Pressure & Air Shutters

Checks gas pressure, air shutter adjustment, and orifices.

Vent & Wire Checks

Inspects vent system, wire connections, and flame rods.

Lock Out Checklist RHFE-551FA RHFE-1001FA RHFE-1001FA/VA

Air Pressure & Vent Checks

Ensures proper function of air pressure switch and vent system.

Thermistor & Flame Rod Current

Checks thermistor operation and flame rod current.

Troubleshooting RHFE-201FA

AC Input & Transformer

Checks AC input and transformer voltage/resistance.

Sparker & Solenoid Valves

Details checks for sparker and main solenoid valves.

Modulating Valve & Blower Motor

Checks POV valve and combustion blower motor.

Troubleshooting RHFE-201FA

Convection Fan Motor

Details checks for the convection fan motor.

Pressure Sensor (PS)

Checks the electronic pressure switch.

Safety Circuit

Checks for continuity in the safety circuit.

Room Thermistor (R.TH)

Explains how to test the room thermistor.

Over Heat Thermistor (OH.TH)

Resistance checks for the overheat thermistor.

Flame Rod (FR)

Testing the flame rod for micro-amps.

Hard Lockout Information

Lists factors causing hard lockouts.

Wire Diagram RHFE-201FA

Block Diagram RHFE-201FA

Troubleshooting RHFE-263FA RHFE-263FAII

AC Input & Transformer

Checks AC input and transformer voltage/resistance.

Sparker & Solenoid Valves

Details checks for sparker and main solenoid valves.

Combustion Fan Motor

Checks the combustion blower motor.

Troubleshooting RHFE-263FA RHFE-263FAII

Convection Fan Motor

Details checks for the convection fan motor.

Pressure Sensor (PS)

Checks the electronic pressure switch.

Room Temperature Control

Notes room temperature control integration.

Room Thermistor (TH)

Explains how to test the room thermistor.

Flame Rod (FR)

Testing the flame rod for micro-amps.

Hard Lockout Information

Lists factors causing hard lockouts.

Safety Circuit Check

Checks continuity of the safety circuit.

Main Switch (MS)

How to test the main switch.

Wire Diagram RHFE-263FA RHFE-263FAII

Block Diagram RHFE-263FA RHFE-263FAII

Troubleshooting RHFE-1004FA

AC Input & Transformer

Checks AC input and transformer voltage/resistance.

Sparker & Solenoid Valves

Details checks for sparker and main solenoid valves.

Combustion Fan Motor

Checks the combustion blower motor.

Troubleshooting RHFE-1004FA

Convection Fan Motor

Details checks for the convection fan motor.

Pressure Sensor (PS)

Checks the electronic pressure switch.

Room Thermistor (TH)

Explains how to test the room thermistor.

Flame Rods (FR1, FR2, FR3)

Testing flame rods for micro-amps and carbon.

Hard Lockout Information

Lists factors causing hard lockouts.

Safety Circuit Check

Checks continuity of the safety circuit.

Main Switch (MS)

How to test the main switch.

Wire Diagram RHFE-1004FA

Lock Out Checklist RHFE-1004FA

Gas Pressure & Air Shutters

Checks gas pressure, air shutter adjustment, and orifices.

Vent & Thermistor Checks

Inspects vent system, wire connections, and thermistor operation.

Extension Installation Requirements

Vent Kits and Extensions Sets

Vent Extension Covers

Installations at Altitude

Gas Pressure Setting Procedure RHFE-201FA, RHFE-263FA/FAII

Procedure Steps

Details the sequence of actions for setting gas pressure.

Altitude & Gas Type Settings

Explains code selection for altitude and gas type.

Gas Pressure Setting Procedure RHFE-201FA, RHFE-263FA/FAII

Normal Operating Sequence

Describes the expected operation after ignition.

Visual Inspection of Flame

Guidance on inspecting burner flame appearance.

Gas Pressure Setting Procedure RHFE-431 Series, RHFE-556 Series

Procedure Steps

Details the sequence of actions for setting gas pressure.

Visual Inspection of Flame

Guidance on inspecting burner flame appearance.

Gas Pressure Setting Procedure RHFE-431 Series, RHFE-556 Series

Gas Pressure Setting Procedure RHFE-1004FA

Changing Manifold Pressure Settings

Details the procedure for adjusting manifold pressure.

Gas Pressure Setting Procedure RHFE-1004FA

Normal Operating Sequence

Describes the expected operation after ignition.

Visual Inspection of Flame

Guidance on inspecting burner flame appearance.

Dip Switch Settings

Checking Micro-amps RHFE 201, 263, 431, 556 Series

Setting up the U Tube Manometer RHFE 201, 263, 431, 556 Series

Thermistor

Flame Rectification

Setting a Maximum Temperature RHFE-263FA/FAII, RHFE-431WTA, RHFE-556WTA, RHFE-1004FA

Harmonic Noise RHFE-1004FA (using propane)

Wire Diagram Abbreviations

PC Board Installation Procedure RHFE-201FA RHFE-263FA/FAII RHFE-1004FA

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