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Installation and User Manual
Infinity 16e
Infinity 16e
Continuous Flow Water Heater
Important.
Read these instructions carefully before attempting installation or use of
this appliance. All work must be carried out by competent persons.
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RINNAI UK WARRANTY As the purchaser of this high quality Rinnai Water Heater you are provided with the following conditional guarantee. Heat Exchanger All Other Parts Parts Labour Parts Labour 3 Years 1 Year 3 Years 1 Year Standard Use 16e Commercial Use 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 16e Definition of Standard Use. The warranty period allocated under Standard Use is based on Domestic and Light Commercial hot water usage. R
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CONTENTS Rinnai UK Warranty..…………………….. …………………………………………………2 Unpacking Rinnai Water Heater………… …………………………………….…………..4 Installation Instructions…………………… …………………………………………………5 Flue Requirements………………………... …………………………………………………8 Dimensions………………………………… …………………………………………………9 Technical Details..………………………… ……………………………………………….10 Features and Benefits……………………. ……………………………………………….11 Important Information…………………….. ……………………………………………….12 Operation without Remotes……………… ……
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UNPACKING RINNAI WATER HEATER • After unpacking the appliance check for damage, if the heater is damaged contact your supplier immediately. Do not install a damaged appliance before checking with your supplier. • One remote control and heater accessories pack are inside the carton. • Check that the appliance supplied is the correct gas type for the installation. Refer to the data plate located on the left-hand side of the appliance. • Remove the heater and the accessories from
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1. Gas safety (Installation & Use) regulations 1998 are the ‘Rules in force’. In your own interest and that of safety, it is law that all gas appliances are installed by competent persons in accordance with the above regulations. Failure to install appliances correctly could lead to prosecution. Other persons should NOT attempt to install this equipment. 2. Unpack the appliance and check it carefully. If it appears to have any defects
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - POSITIONING General Installation Information. External Installations. The Rinnai Infinity 16e is for external mounting only. The unit is classed as a Category A3 flueless appliance as described by CEN CR1749. Although BS 5440 does not relate directly to heaters in this category the rules must be followed when positioning the appliance, especially with regard to other appliances, openings, and boundaries. Figure C.1 from BS5440-1:2000 is provided for y
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - CONNECTIONS Water Supply. Where the water supply pressure exceeds 10 bar, an approved pressure reducing device is required at the inlet of the appliance. To achieve the rated flow a minimum water supply pressure of 0.8 bar is required at the appliance inlet. The unit will operate at lower supply pressures but the rated flow will not be achieved. Contact Rinnai for 'gravity fed' or 'low pressure' hot water installations. Water pipe sizing and layout sh
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FLUE REQUIREMENTS - POSITIONING Dimension Terminal Position Distance A Directly below an opening, air brick, opening windows, etc. 300mm B Above an opening, air brick , opening window, etc. 300mm C Horizontally to an opening, air brick , opening window, etc. 300mm D Below gutters, soil pipes or drain pipes. 75mm E Below eaves. 200mm F Below balconies or car port roof. 200mm G From a vertical drain pipe or soil pipe. 150mm H From an internal or external corner. 200mm I Above g
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DIMENSIONS 9
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TECHNICAL DETAILS Infinity Model Units Infinity 16e Installation External Nat Gas Press Low 1.8 mbar Nat Gas Press High 8.8 mbar LPG Press Low 1.8 mbar LPG Press High 8.1 mbar Height 530 mm Width 350 mm Depth 170 mm Weight 15 kg Flue System Forced Exhaust Temp. Range Controllers 37 - 75 deg C Temp. Range without 37,40,43,50, deg C Controllers 55*,65,75 Ignition Direct Electronic Gas Consumption Low
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS Congratulations on purchasing the Technologically Advanced, Temperature Controlled, Rinnai Hot Water System. • The Rinnai Infinity 16e NEVER RUNS OUT of hot water. As long as electricity, water, and gas supplies are connected, hot water is available when hot water taps are open. • Built into the main micro-processor is the facility to LIMIT THE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE of the hot water supplied. The water temperature may be limited to various maximum tempera
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION Excessively hot water is dangerous, especially for young children and the infirm. The water heater allows you to control the temperature of your hot water to safe levels. Water temperature over 50ºC can cause severe burns instantly or even death from scalding. Children, disabled and the elderly are at the highest risk of being scalded by excessively hot water. Always test the temperature of the water before bathing or showering. Burns from hot water
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION Always check water temperature before Hot water may go out without warning at use. low water flows. OFF Refer to warning about hot water on page 12 for important safety information. The Infinity 16e controls the water If freezing temperatures temperature automatically. For high are expected, turn off the temperatures it may reduce the flow. The water and gas, and water from the hot tap may be reduced drain the water after th
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OPERATION WITHOUT REMOTES Rinnai Infinity products have no pilot light and when installed without Temperature Controllers, the appliance will operate automatically as soon as a hot water tap is opened. The burner ignites with electronic ignition and the flame extinguishes as soon as water flowing through the appliance stops. Turn On by opening the hot water tap Rinnai Infinity water heaters without controller
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TEMPERATURE CONTROLS - GENERAL When deciding on the best position for the temperature controls, the following points should be taken into account. • Fit the controls out of reach of children (suggested height from the floor 1.5m.) • Avoid positions where the controllers will become hot. Do not fit them near stoves or ovens, or above radiators or heaters. • If possible, avoid exposure to direct sunlight or positions where bright lights will make the digital display difficult to re
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TEMPERATURE CONTROLS - INSTALLATION Universal Temperature Controller MC-91-1A 1. Determine the most suitable position for the temperature controller. 2. Drill 3 holes in the wall as shown in fig. 1, one for the cable and two for the securing screws. Ensure holes are drilled deep enough. Fit wall plugs if needed. (ensure controller is level.) 3. Run the cable provided through the hole in the wall ensuring that the end fitted with the connector is nearest the controller. (fig.
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TEMPERATURE CONTROLS - INSTALLATION Connecting One or Two Controllers 1. Isolate the power supply. 2. Remove the front cover from the Appliance (4 screws) fig. 1. 3. Thread the cable through the cable access hole at the base of the appliance. 4. Connect the spade connectors to the terminals marked "Remote Control" on the printed circuit board (fig.2). Polarity is not important. Either wire colour can be connected to either terminal. 5. Replace cover of the Appliance. Ensu
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TEMPERATURE CONTROLS The purpose of a Temperature Controller is to enable the user to have complete control over the hot water supply. Used correctly, the hot water unit will supply hot water at the temperature selected, even when the water flow is varied, or when more than one tap is used. Adjustments to the operation of your hot water unit can be made with any of the Temperature Controllers. Each Temperature Controller can be individually programmed. Up to three Universal and Delux
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TEMPERATURE CONTROLS - OPERATING Remote temperature controllers are a feature that provides control over the water temperature. Rinnai Infinity water heaters can be operated with 1, 2, 3 or no temperature controllers. The Universal controller MC-91-1A comes as standard with all Infinity water heaters. NOTE: Each time a button is pressed, a BEEP will sound. The BEEP sound can be muted by depressing the Temperature Controller Up and Down buttons simultaneously for more than 3 sec
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TEMPERATURE CONTROLS - OPERATING Using 1 Universal Temperature Controller. Press the On/Off button on the temperature controller. The ON indicator will glow on the Temperature Controller. This indicates that the heater is ready to supply hot water when a tap is opened. Adjusting Temperature Simply press the Hot Water Temperature Up or Down arrow button until the desired temperature is displayed on the digital display. To operate the heat
