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Rinnai RU98i User Manual

Rinnai RU98i
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1 Rinnai CVent
Common Vent Installaon Manual
For the RU98i (REU-KB3237FFUD-US), RUC98i (REU-KBD3237FFUD-US), and
C199i (REU-KBD3237FFUDC-US) Condensing Water Heaters
This manual is a supplement to the appliance manual.
Addional informaon can be obtained from the Rinnai Water Heater Installaon and
Operaon Manual.
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.
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
Certified to ANSI Z21.10.3 - CSA 4.3
For U.S. and Canadian Installations
This enre manual must be le for the consumer. The consumer must read and
refer to this manual for proper operaon and maintenance of the common vent system.
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Table of Contents

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Rinnai RU98i Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeTankless
CategoryResidential
Fuel TypeNatural Gas or Propane
Flow Rate9.8 GPM
Energy Factor0.93
Gas Connection3/4 inch
Water Connection3/4 inch
Electrical Requirements120V, 60Hz
Ignition TypeElectronic
Maximum BTU199, 000 BTU
Minimum BTU Input15, 000 BTU
VentingDirect Vent
Temperature Range98°F to 140°F
Weight (alternative)44 lbs
Warranty12 years heat exchanger, 5 years parts, 1 year labor

Summary

Installer Qualifications and Safety

Installer Qualifications

Outlines the necessary skills and licensing for installers of the system.

Safety Symbols and Warnings

Explains safety symbols and important warnings for installation and operation.

Installation Guidelines

High Altitude Installations

Details de-rating for water heaters at altitudes over 2,000ft.

Termination and Clearances

Maximum Equivalent Vent Length

Provides rules for calculating maximum equivalent pipe lengths for venting.

Combustion Air Requirements

Installation Procedures

Exhaust Vent Installation

Steps for installing exhaust vent components and appliance adapters.

Condensate Management and Maintenance

Final Installation Check List

A comprehensive list of checks before final system release.

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