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Rinnai RU80i User Manual

Rinnai RU80i
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Direct Vent Tankless Water Heater
Installaon and Operaon Manual
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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
performed.
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FOR INDOOR APPLICATIONS ONLY
RU80i .................... --
RU98i .................... --
FOR OUTDOOR APPLICATIONS ONLY
RU80e ................... --
RU98e ................... --

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Rinnai RU80i Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRinnai
ModelRU80i
CategoryWater Heater
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Behaviors and Practices for the Consumer and Installer

Installation Instructions

Installer Qualifications

Skills required for qualified installation professionals.

General Instructions

Key installation guidelines and prohibitions for proper setup.

Prepare for Installation

Determine Installation Location

Environment

Factors affecting installation site due to corrosive air compounds.

Water Quality

Details on water impurities that can damage the heat exchanger.

Direct Vent Terminal Clearances (Indoor Units)

Other Than Direct Vent Terminal Clearances (Outdoor Units)

Additional Clearances

Unit Clearances

Maximum Vent Length

Maximum Vent Length with Concentric Venting

Specifies maximum lengths based on elbows for concentric venting.

Checklist to Determine Installation Location

Mount to Wall

Instructions for securely mounting the water heater to the wall.

Installation of Venting (Indoor Models Only)

Venting Guidelines

Flue Installation with Concentric Venting (Indoor Models Only)

Flue Installation with Centrotherm Venting (Indoor Models Only)

Twin Pipe PVC/CPVC Vent Installation

Ubbink® Concentric to Twin Pipe Adaptor

Information on the Ubbink adaptor for twin pipe systems.

Twin Pipe PVC/CPVC Vent Installation Requirements

Vent and Air Piping Materials

Lists approved materials for vent and air piping.

Important Considerations for Location

Key factors for choosing the vent termination location.

Determining Total System Equivalent Length

Option 1: Vent Length Calculation Sheet

Using a calculation sheet to determine total equivalent vent length.

Maximum Equivalent Vent Length Tables

Installation of PVC/CPVC Vent and Intake Air Piping

Certified PVC/CPVC Vent Termination Options

PVC/CPVC Equivalent Vent Length Calculation Sheet

Condensate (Indoor Models Only)

Installation of Plumbing

Pressure Relief Valve Requirements

Specifies requirements and installation of the pressure relief valve.

Isolation Valves

Importance and recommendation of installing isolation valves.

Isolation Valves and Pressure Relief Valve

Pressure Relief Valve Installation Instructions

Detailed instructions for installing the pressure relief valve.

Connect Water Heater to Water Supply

Checklist for Plumbing

A checklist to ensure correct plumbing installation and checks.

Installation of Gas Supply

Size the Gas Pipe

Connect Electricity

Installation of Temperature Controller

Final Checklist

Specifications

Recirculation Mode

Operation Instructions

Consumer Operation Guidelines for the Safe Operation of your Water Heater

Essential safety and operation guidelines for consumers.

Operating Instructions

Step-by-step guide for starting up and operating the water heater.

How to Use the Temperature Controller

How to Set the Temperature

Diagnostic Codes

Diagnostic Codes and Remedies

Required Maintenance

Cleaning

Procedures for cleaning internal components, burners, and air passages.

Lime / Scale Build-up

Information on scale build-up and flushing the heat exchanger.

Pressure Relief Valve

Freeze Protection

Measures to protect the unit and water lines from freezing damage.

Flushing the Heat Exchanger

Manual Draining of the Water Heater

Limited Warranty for Ultra Series RU80, RU98

How do I get service?

What is not covered?

Lists common issues and conditions excluded from warranty coverage.

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