Rinnai RL94e REU-VC2837WD-US User Manual

6 VCSeriesManual
Environment
Airsurroundingthewaterheater,venƟng,and vent
terminaƟon(s)isusedforcombusƟonandmustbe
freeofanycompoundsthatcausecorrosionof
internalcomponents.Theseincludecorrosive
compoundsthatarefoundinaerosolsprays,
detergents,bleaches,cleaningsolvents,oilbased
paints/varnishes,andrefrigerants.Theair
inbeauty
shops,drycleaningstores,photoprocessinglabs,and
storageareasforpoolsuppliesoŌencontainsthese
compounds.Thereforeitisrecommendedthat
outdoormodelsbeusedfortheselocaƟonswhere
possible.
Thewaterheater,venƟng,andventterminaƟon(s)
shouldnotbeinstalledinany
areaswheretheairmay
containthesecorrosivecompounds.Ifitisnecessary
forawaterheatertobelocatedinareaswhichmay
containcorrosivecompounds,thefollowing
instrucƟonsarestronglyrecommended.
IMPORTANTCONSIDERATIONSFOR:
 Indoor/InternalWaterHeaters
x DONOTInstallinareaswhereairforcombusƟon
canbecontaminatedwithchemicals.
x BeforeinstallaƟon,considerwhereairhasthe
abilitytotravelwithinthebuildingtothewater
heater.
x Wherepossible,installthewaterheaterina
sealedclosetsothatitisprotectedfromthe
potenƟalofcontaminatedindoorair.
x Chemicalsthatarecorrosiveinnatureshouldnot
bestoredorusednearthewaterheater.
 Outdoor/ExternalWaterHeatersandVent
TerminaƟonsofIndoor/InternalWaterHeaters
x Installthewaterheaterasfarawayaspossible
fromexhaustventhoods.
x Installasfarawayaspossiblefromairinlet
vents.Corrosivefumesmaybereleasedthrough
theseventswhenairisnotbeingbroughtin
throughthem.
x Chemicalsthatarecorrosiveinnatureshouldnot
bestoredorusednearthewaterheaterorvent
terminaƟon.
Damageandrepairduetocorrosivecompoundsin
theairisnotcoveredbywarranty.
ConsideraƟonofcareforyourwaterheatershould
includeevaluaƟonofwaterquality.
Water
thatcontainschemicalsexceedingthelevels
belowaīectanddamagetheheatexchanger.
Replacementoftheheatexchangerduetowater
qualitydamageisnotcoveredbythewarranty.
 MaximumLevel
TotalHardness Upto200mg/L
Aluminum* Upto0.2mg/L
Chlorides* Upto250mg/L
Copper* Upto1.0mg/L
Iron* Upto0.3mg/L
Manganese* Upto0.05mg/L
pH* 6.5to8.5
TDS(TotalDissolvedSolids)* Upto500mg/L
Zinc* Upto5mg/L
DetermineInstallaƟonLoca Ɵon
WaterQuality
*Source:Part143NaƟonalSecondaryDrinkingWater
RegulaƟons
Ifyouinstallthiswaterheaterinanareathatis
knowntohavehardwaterorthatcausesscalebuildͲ
upthewatermustbetreatedand/ortheheat
exchangerflushedregularly.
WhenscalebuildͲupintheheatexchangerbeginsto
aīecttheperformanceofthewater
heater,a
diagnosƟccode“LC#”willdisplay.Flushtheheat
exchangertopreventdamagetoit.Scalebuildupis
causedbyhardwatersetatahightemperature.
Rinnaiprovidesa“ScaleControlSystem”thatoīers
superiorlimescaleprevenƟonandcorrosioncontrol
byfeedingablend
ofcontrolcompoundsintothe
coldwatersupply.
Youmustensurethatclearanceswillbemetandthat
theventlengthwillbewithinrequiredlimits.
ConsidertheinstallaƟonenvironment, waterquality,
andneedforfreezeprotecƟon.Requirementsforthe
gasline,waterlines,electricalconnecƟon,and
condensatedisposalcanbefoundintheirrespecƟve
installaƟonsecƟonsofthismanual.
103000022 103000023 103000024
Installedoncold
waterlinesupplying
1tanklesswater
heateronly
WholehomeorLight
CommercialsupplyͲ
ing1tanklesswater
heater
WholehomesupplyͲ
ing2tanklesswater
heatersor1tankless
inLightCommercial
Refill103000025 Refill103000026 Refill103000026

Rinnai RL94e REU-VC2837WD-US Specifications

General

Type	Tankless
Installation	Indoor
Energy Source	Natural Gas or Propane
Flow Rate	9.4 GPM
Energy Factor	0.82
Gas Type	Natural Gas or Propane
Minimum Flow Rate	0.4 GPM
Voltage	120V
Ignition Type	Electronic
Maximum BTU	199, 000 BTU
Temperature Range	98°F to 140°F
Minimum BTU Input	15, 000 BTU/hr
Warranty	12 years heat exchanger, 5 years parts, 1 year labor