Rinnai RCE-329A Installation manual
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1. 00 2 4 4 77 4 4 0 16 SCHEMATIC DISASSEMBLY 142 2 18 ERROR MESSAGES 25 LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFICATIONS input Rating Input Rating Thermostat Weight Dimension Fan CFM BTU H HIGH BTU HLOW in pounds in inches Output RCE 329A N 10 000 Height 17 7 16 Width 16 9 16 RCE 329A P Depth 8 Models are for Natural Gas Inlet Pressure within 5 5 10 5 W C N Models manifold pressure 3 9 W C Models are for L P Gas Inlet Pressure within 6 3 13 W C P Models manifold pressure 5 2 W C Gas connection pipe size 1 2 N P T all models SAFETY DEVICES Overheat Switch When the heater gets too hot during operation for example when the filters or air outlet louvers are blocked this device turns the gas off automatically Remove cause of overheat clean filters allow heater to cool then re ignite Fuse The electrical circuits are protected by a fuse When the fuse blows the heaters will not operate at all The fuse must be replaced by an authorized person Flame Failure Device This device automatically cuts off the gas supply to the heater in the event of a gas failure To restore the gas supply to the heater turn it off then follow the ignition proc2. eouesinu esneo Burzis 1edojduJ Set Tempo TIME TEMP ADJUSTMENT Increases or decreases the OFF TIMER BUTTON temperature setting as well Selects operating as changing hours or mode for delay OFF minutes Timer function FUNCTION LOCK ON OFF BUTTON tooks all cantos Main switch tor turning when pressed ONIOFF FUNCTION LOCK OFF a UTT INDICATOR AUTO OFF BUTTON ON TIMER BUTTON Indicates Function lect Selects thermostat off for delay ON lock is activated function Timer function 911 0919 pue sef si Jayeay exe o gt gt O o ITI J m gt e gt gt OPERATING YOUR NEW 329 TURNING ON Press the ON OFF button to operate the heater The ON indicator will glow green After approximately 20 seconds the spark generator will be heard before the burner ignites and the ON indicator glows red indicating that the bumer is alight Warm air can be felt coming from the louvres 15 seconds later If the heater does not ignite on initial use this may be due to air remaining in the gas supply line The spark generator will only continue for 15 seconds After this it will be necessary to press the ON OFF button OFF then ON again TURNING OFF Simply press the ON OFF button to switch off the heater The ON indicator will go o
3. j Getwmedofamee e Gas Pressure setting Procedure All settings adjustments must be performed by a qualified Service Technician DO NOT make adjustments any mode other than the and or PH mode of operation Follow the procedure below if PL or PH does not appear in the display DO NOT make any adjustments If you do not understand the following procedures contact Rinnai America for assistance at 1 800 621 9419 This unit is designed to operate only on the gas type shown on the rating plate attached to the unit 1 Next start the unit by pressing the ON OFF button Once the unit has fired press the TEST button on the P C board twice The LED indicator will display PL low fire mode With your manometer connected to the manifold pressure test port record low fire manifold pressure If the low fire pressure is incorrect adjust it by the screw on top of the modulation valve Once the pressure has been set lock the adjustment screw down with the lock nut and then reconfirm the low fire manifold pressure Low fire pressure should be 0 5 W C 12mm on Natural gas Low fire pressure should be 0 75 W C 19mm on Propane gas Next press the TEST button again this will put you into the PH high fire mode If the high fire pressure is incorrect it can be adjusted by using the A and W buttons Adjust high fire pressure to correct setting After you have set unit to
4. TC CHECK LEAD WIRE 710 2 711 1711 1 711 2 800 801 802 MVIG HARNESS IGNITER ASS Y SCREW OPERATION P C B SCREW OWNER S INFORMATION MANUAL RATING PLATE RATING PLATE CAUTION PLATE 803 OPERATING PLATE CP 90466 2 CP 3042 1 1 RC 329 524 RC 511 65 3 RC 606 1 1 1 RC 229 529 181 1 30484 08 CP 80452 ET 250 ZFABOAOBSZ RC 241 70 ZFABO4085Z RC 329 21 2 ZGAAO308SZ 329 521 RC 329 527 1 RC 329 527 2 RC 229 525 RC 229 538 joa ll l ll sj ooo i 804 WIRING DIAGRAM RC 329 526 ro ANCHOR AU102 902 Bel 902 O O El SCREW MANUAL VALVE ASSY WALL BRACKET KIT OPTION CP 30408 Bes BRR37 244 REMARKS G U 0 RC 329 550 ERROR MESSAGES This heater has the ability to check its own operation continuously fault occurs an Error Message will flash on the Digital Display of the control panel This assists with diagnosing the fault and may enable you to overcome a problem without a service call Please quote the code displayed when inquiring about service CODE DISPLAYED FAULT REMEDY Turn heater ON Mit ewitehacuvatsd after setting heater upright Miss ianiti Check gas is turned ON iss ignition Service call if repeated Fi fail Ventilate the room Service call if repeated Back fi ctivated Turn heater OFF after a while ON acre senseracuval
5. The Economy indicator will glow to show that the Ak Economy Economy function is activated 2 Fiter After the room is heated initially the air temperature may be dropped to a lower level without affecting comfort 30 minutes after the selected room temperature set with the thermostat is reached the Economy mode if set reduces the temperature by 2 F After another 30 minutes it reduces the temperature by a further 2 F this is an energy saving feature The Economy mode does not operate if the heater is under capacity for the room size 2 F reduction 2 F reduction einjeieduio FUNCTION LOCK The Function Lock will help to prevent accidental operation as well as small children from altering the controls To operate the Function Lock simply press the Lock button The function is activated immediately and the Function Lock indicator will glow To deactivate the Function Lock simpiy press the Lock button for 2 seconds and the Function Lock indicator will go out The lock can be deactivated at any time in this way During normal operation the Function Lock may be activated and all controls other than the OFF switch will be locked Deactivating the lock releases the controls If the lock is activated while the heater is turned OFF then all functions will be locked If the heater is tumed OFF while the Function Lock is activated it cannot be turned ON again until the lock is deactivated TIMER OPERA
6. NEST e O e 660 o Temperature Temperature Function Ignition Down Up Lock Button 1 Turm off electric power to the appliance using the ON OFF switch located on the control panel 2 Tum manual valve clockwise to the full OFF position NOTE The fan will continue to operate until the appliance is cool do not turn the appliance off by unplugging it from the wall Keep burner and control compartment clean See installation and operating instructions accompanying heater WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause personal injury or loss of life Refer to the owner s information manual provided with this appliance installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier sino 20 BZISIDAO NOILVTIVLSNI ON TIMER INDICATOR TIME TEMP DISPLAY Indicates that the ON Shows either the Timer mode is In operation temperatures or coded error messages FILTER INDICATOR indicates that the filler needs cleaning COMBUSTION INDICATOR indicales thal Ihe Indicates the thermostat off burner s alight and function activated Indicates that the the appliance is Economy mode 18 in heating the room Indicate what Information OFF TIMER INDICATOR currently displayed on operation Indicates that the OFF ihe LED display Timer mode Is In operation LNOAV1 1OHLINOO JOU pue 9215 woos
7. rating of 1 perm 6X10 kg per pa sec m or less with openings gasketed or sealed and b Weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames between sole plates and floors between wall ceiling joints between wall panels at penetrations for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings LOCATION AND CLEARANCES 1 fhe minimum clearances from the combustible materials are as follows inches from top inches from back inches from side inches from front 0 inches from bottom This heater may be installed on combustible flooring When the heater is installed directly on carpeting or other combustible material other than wood flooring the heater shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the heater Adequate clearances for accessibility for purposes of servicing and proper operation must be provided Adequate clearances around air openings must be provided Do not install this heater in bathrooms Right and left sides are determined when facing the front Do not install in areas where curtains drapes clothing or other moving flammables are within 12 inches of this unit This unit is designed to mount directly to a wall with optional wall mounting kit See page 24 for part No of wall mounting kit 9 Make certain of adequate combustion and ventilation air 10 Do not ove
8. Industrial Drive West La Grange Georgia 30240 Phone 1 800 621 9419 RC 329 521 00 Printed in Japan 1999 4 PLEASE RETURN THIS CARD TO RINNAI WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF PURCHASE
9. alight and the heater will be in ON Timer standby mode To cancel the OFF Timer press either the ON OFF button or the OFF Timer button at any time ON TIMER OPERATION The ON Timer allows you to program the heater to turn on after pre determined time period As an example if the time now is 10 30 pm and you wish the heater to start at 6 00 am tomorrow morning then the ON Timer must be set to 7 5 hours The ON Timer preset times are from 30 minutes to 24 hours These times can be selected in 30 minute increments up to 10 hours and then 1 hour increments up to the maximum of 24 hours BEFORE SELECTING THE ON TIMER CONFIRM That the desired preset room temperature has been set see page 11 13 WARNING Ensure there no obstacles or foreign materials directly in front of the appliance where the warm air will discharge into the room e Ensure the appliance is not positioned where warm air discharge will blow directly on someone sleeping 1 Press the ON Timer button The ON Timer and ON Combustion green indicators Set reve Li will light up preset time will be displayed the digital monitor The first time the ON Timer is preset this time will be 8 0 VISA The ON Timer can be selected while the unit is in operation or while it is off if set during operation pressing the ON Timer button will stop the unit heating and the ON Combustion indicator will cha
10. cover See page 22 of schematics part 209 31 9 key 3117 1 4 All outside parts of the heater can be cleaned using soap and water on a soft damp cloth Cre APPLY AIR DO NOT DAMAGE OR DISTORT ANY PARTS OF HEATER PRESSIIRE HERE DO NOT USE WET CLOTH OR SPRAY CLEANERS ON BURNER UNIT SHOULD BE CHECKED AND CLEANED ANNUALLY BY A PROFESSIONAL TROUBLE SHOOTING STEP 1 1 Be sure the heater is properly installed See Section 2 INSTALLATION 2 Make sure gas valve on L P Gas bottle or gas supply line is ON and gas pressure is available 3 Make a careful visual inspection of all electrical connection and wiring STEP 2 If the trouble persists after checking step 1 please check the cause of trouble in the following trouble shooting chart and correct it by following the procedures shown TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART Please note General cleaning maintenance and wear and tear are not necessarily covered under the guarantee Calls of this nature may be chargeabie Problem Combustion Takes too No ON Sa stops during Smell of long to warm Remedy indicator E Lamp glows operation the room Not Pluggedin El Plug i Power Cut Re ignite manually after power is restored Ini n Initial Installation air instan Air in gas pipe Room too Check with retailer MS Clean the air filter Dust on the air filter WEEKLY Towe obs O Gas Escape Service Cal
11. cubic feet 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8m per kW of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfined space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8m per kW of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space The following formula can be used to determine the maximum heater rating per the definition of unconfined space tx X 1000 BTU un E122 tx W F LM Consider two connecting rooms with an open area between with the following dimensions 958 412 X 12 X 8 X 1000 50 252800 BTU HR If there is a door between the two rooms that can be closed the calculation must be based only on the room with the heater Bru un 1572 12 x 8 x 1000 50 29760 BTU HR WARNING ff the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 2223 1 Section 5 3 or applicable local codes Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where a Walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a
12. defects in materials and workmanship K Any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness applicable to the equipment are limited in duration to the period of coverage of this 3 express written warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so this limitation may not apply to you Rinnai is not liable for any special indirect or consequential damages some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitatiop may not apply to you Rinnai does not authorize any person or company to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale application engineering installation use removal return or replacement of its products and no such representatives are binding on The Warranty Registration Card provided below should be returned within two weeks of purchase to help Rinnai better serve you However the return of the Registration Card is not necessary in order to validate this warranty EXTENDED WARRANTIES ARE AVAILABLE CONTACT RINNAI FOR DETAILS r r nro rra Rinnai SPACE HEATER WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD Owner s Name Installation Address City State Zip Dealers Name Address City State Zip Type of Dealer Model Type of Gas Serial No Date Purchased Comments R AMERICA CORPORATION 1662 Lukken
13. information on ventilation requirements The heater must not be installed where curtains or other combustible materials could come into contact with it In some cases curtains may need restraining t must also be 2 50mm clear of walls This appliance is not designed to be built in If you move check the gas type in the area where you are moving to The local gas authority will be able to advise on local regulations This heater discharges a large volume of warm air at low level to provide even heat distribution If the air in the room contains cooking vapor or cigarette smoke and the heater is used on a carpet the surface of the carpet may become discolored In addition some nylon carpets contain dyes which may be affected by the warm air flow Some soft vinyl surfaces are also subject to distortion or discoloration by warm air To prevent discoloration of carpets etc a mat should be placed under the appliance extending about 30 750mm in front of it This heater can be installed in a bedroom When installed in a bedroom the heater must be wall mounted with optional wall mounting kit See page 24 of manual for part No of wall mounting kit SAFETY POINTS Do not install this heater in areas where spray painting or plating is taking place or in places such as hair dressers where there may be a lot of fluff and dust and where aerosols are used May create strong odors and irritate eyes and sinuses Do not spray aerosols
14. 29 18 2 127 127 1 BEARING BRACKET RC 351 69 127 2 SCREW ZFABO408SZ 128 128 1 BEARING RC 223 74 128 2 SCREW ZFABO406SZ 129 CASING ASS Y RC 328 14 1 130 130 1 MOTOR BRACKET RC 329 19 130 2 SCREW ZFABO408SZ 130 3 SCREW 2 40852 131 CLAMP CP 90312 132 NYLON TACK TOP PLATE SUPPORTER 328 55 30486 2 IGNITER BRACKET RC 329 1022 Q9 i Ino 134 2 ZFABOAOBSZ 135 1 POWER SUPPLY CABLE BRACKET RC 329 1033 135 2 SCREW ZFDBO408SB VALVE COVER RC 606 96 137 137 1 CONNECTION PIPE FIXER RC 208 21 137 2 SCREW ZFABO408SZ 138 138 1 OVER HEAT SWITCH ES 01183 138 2 SCREW CP 305 18 1 90436 3 140 140 1 OUTLET RC 229 511 7140 2 SCREW ZHAAOA12SZ 141 CABLE CLIP CP 90 125 2 142 142 1 THERMISTOR HOLDER 229 540 SCREW ZFABO408SB 143 CONVECTION FAN TOTAL ASSY RC 329 523 SCREW ZFABO408SC 144 144 11 PLATE HOLDER 229539 2 SCREW ZFDBO410SB EC 700 PCBASSY jROCSGeesla 1 ZO0 1 PCB 1602481 1 7002 PCBFIXER 295 1 2 700 3 SCREW _ 254003052 4 23 i rol ro CURRENT FUSE TF HARNESS PART No QTY ZFABO410SZ 102 13 RC 229 530 POWER SUPPLY CORD SCREW CONVECTION FAN MOTOR ASS Y THERMISTOR
15. 3 SCREW ZFDBO410SZ AIR FILTER RC 328 29 007 1007 11 TOP PLATE COVER RC 241 87 007 2 SCREW CP 30486 2 TOP PLATE COVER SHEET RC 241 91 Eu BASE RC 328 41 6 009 2 SCREW ZFABO4 1057 100 100 1 SECONDARY AIR COVER RC 328 31 100 2 SCREW 30518 1 101 BURNER ASS Y B6C2 1 4 BURNER ASS Y B6Ce 1 2 102 GAS CONTROL ASS Y C 36D 3 6 S 103 O RING MIOB 1 10 CONNECTION PIPE ASS RC 229 512 ZHAAO4068Z INJECTOR HOLDER 10 SCREW ZFABO410SZ 106 INJECTOR RC 208 1 1 2 1 50 INJECTOR RC 208 11 1 1 10 107 107 1 DAMPER RC 208 23 15 DAMPER RC 208 23 17 107 2 SCREW ZFABO408SZ 108 ORING M10B 13 14 2 109 BLIND SCREW 110 PACKING FILTER 112 112 1 GAS INLET FLANGE SCREW SCREW 113 1 RC 35 1 35 11322 SCREW 2 0882 RC 223 84 117 RC 209 31 9 117 2 SCREW 2 40852 118 118 1 COMBUSTION CHAMBER COVER RC 209 18 118 2 SCREW ZFABO4085Z 119 HEATSHILD RC 209 19 22 PART No QTY REMARKS SEPARATION BOARD RC 209 36 3 121 1 COMBUSTION CHAMBER ASSY RC 351 11 2 121 2 SCREW ZFABO408SZ 121 3 SCREW ZFABO408SC TC SPACER T RC 209 68 1 TC SPACER RC 209 68 2 123 123 1 THERMOCOUPLE BRACKET 152 224 123 2 SCREW CP 30523 2 124 THERMOCOUPLE TOTAL ASS Y 511 66 1 THERMOCOUPLE RC 810 89 2 125 2 SCREW ZFABO406SZ 126 CONVECTION FAN RC 3
16. HOME OWNER INSTALLER FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE OPERATING HEATER RCE 329A SILENT SERVANT CONVECTOR VENT FREE SPACE HEATER Owner s Operation and Installation Manual THIS 15 AN UNVENTED GAS FIRED HEATER IT USES AIR OXYGEN FROM THE ROOM IN WHICH IT IS INSTALLED PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR MUST BE PROVIDED REFER TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 6 WARNING IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE 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 INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU CANNOT REACH YOUR GAS SUPPLIER CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER INSTALLER MUST LEAVE MANUAL WITH UNIT AFTER INSTALLATION OWNER RETAIN THIS MANUAL SAFELY FOR FUTURE REFERENCE e Rinnai NAGOYA JAPAN WARNING IMPROPER INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT ALTERATION SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE REFER TO THE OWNER S I
17. NFORMATION MANUAL PROVIDED WITH THIS APPLIANCE INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER GENERAL INFORMATION THIS SERIES IS DESIGN CERTIFIED BY THE AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION LABORATORIES AS A CIRCULATOR AND MUST BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS ANY ALTERATION OF THE ORIGINAL DESIGN INSTALLED OTHER THAN AS SHOWN IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR USED WITH A TYPE OF GAS NOT SHOWN ON THE RATING PLATE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PERSON AND COMPANY MAKING THE CHANGE TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SPECIFICATIONS coe Beaver oca eo ias 1 SAFETY DEVICES 1 IMPORTANT POINTS 2 SAFETY PONTS oia uu lulu E RUD 3 USAGE AND INSTALLATION 5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS nena as en anos arae 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTION PLATE crees nnne nnne nennen 9 ADDITIONAL CUSTOMER OPERATING INFORMATION 10 MAINTENANCE SERVICE 15 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
18. TION OFF OPERATION This feature is useful on cold nights when the unit continues to operate after you have gone to bed The OFF Timer can be selected when the heater is operating manually in OFF or in ON Timer mode When the OFF Timer feature is selected the heater will automatically switch off after 60 minutes 1 Press the OFF Timer button The OFF Timer indicator lights up The heater will operate at the preset temperature selected in the system memory The temperature will automatically run at 80 F if the set temperature is H If selected while the ON Timer is set the heater will come on and run for 60 minutes after which it will remain in ON Timer standby mode the ON Timer is selected after the OFF Timer has been selected the unit will run for 60 minutes OFF Timer mode and then remain in the ON Timer standby mode In all cases where the ON and OFF Timers are selected together the OFF Timer will take precedence and run the heater for 60 minutes after which the heater will remain in the ON Timer standby mode OFF TIMER STOPS AFTER 1 HOUR Five minutes before the finish of the OFF Timer the OFF Timer indicator will flash indicating that the function is nearing completion The OFF Timer indicator will then go out at completion of the 60 minute time delay In cases where both the ON and OFF Timers are selected once the OFF Timer has run the heater for 60 minutes the ON Timer indicator will remain
19. by mode or if the ON Timer setting is cancelled 00 will flash on the digital monitor when power is reinstated Pressing the ON button and starting the unit will delete the 00 14 MAINTENANCE SERVICE MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS This heater has been designed and constructed for a long performance life when installed and operated properly under normal conditions Regular inspections as outlined in this section are strongly recommended as means of keeping your heater operating efficiently and safely throughout the season Access to internal parts is from the front of the heater 1 Cleaning Clean air filter at least once a week Do not wait for filter warning lamp to come on before cleaning filter Do not use the heater with the filter warning lamp on this may cause it to overheat Dusty filter reduces the air flow through the heater as well as reducing the heater s effectiveness Clean filter with air pressure or vacuum cleaner Heater must be cleaned annually Keep heater clear of dust and debris especially in and around the ODS burner Cleaning procedures of heater are as follows 1 Turn heater off Unplug electric cord and allow to cool for one hour 2 Remove the two 2 screws that hold the louver and two 2 screws at the bottom of the left and right hand side panel Use pressurized air to remove dust from around burner and electrical components Apply air pressure with nozzle to three 3 holes on combustion chamber
20. e again Service call if repeated Clean filter Power cut Ec heater OFF then ON again If you see other codes displayed contact Rinnai or your nearest service agent and arrange for a service cali In all cases you may be able to clear the Error Message simply by turning the heater OFF then ON again If the Error Message still remains or returns on the next operation contact Rinnai or your nearest service agent and arrange for a service call a 4 4 1 1 Li 1 1 1 1 y 4 1 t LI 1 a 4 1 4 1 4 e 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 4 4 NAME TITLE ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE NUMBER ED ug EARS BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS PERMIT NO271 LAGRANGE GA POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE Rinnai America Corp 1662 Lukken Industrial Drive West LaGrange GA 30240 9867 25 LIMITED WARRANTY RINNAI SPACE HEATERS Rinnai America Corporation warrants the products described in this warranty including any parts and components thereof to be free from any 95 2 defects in materials and workmanship for the period specified below subject to the terms specified in this warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may a
21. edure Oxygen Depletion Safety Device If the oxygen level in the room drops below a pre set limit this device cuts the gas supply off to the heater If the oxygen depletion device operates tum the heater off ventilate the room then follow the ignition procedure to re light Heater will not re light until room is fully ventilated Tilt Switch If the heater is knocked over the tilt switch will cut the gas supply off The fan keeps running restore the gas supply stand the heater upright turn it off then follow the ignition procedure The tilt switch may also operate if the heater is jolted or picked up while in operation Power Failure In the event of a power failure or power cut the gas valves will automatically close After the power is re instated the appliance must be restarted manually IMPORTANT POINTS UNPACK HEATER Check for damage DO NOT INSTALL DAMAGED HEATER If heater is damaged contact your supplier for advice Before installing a heater check the label for the correct gas type see label on side of heater Refer to local gas authority for confirmation of gas type if you are in doubt INCLUDED IN CARTON Customers Operating Information Manual Gas Valve IMPORTANT The appliance must be installed in accordance with state and local codes For information on gas rate see data plate on the appliance When using this appliance ensure that the room is correctly ventilated Check the local gas authority for
22. he unit to extend to the front 30 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE BEFORE INSTALLATION The heater must be installed by a qualified service person according to this installation instructions When used without adequate combustion and ventilation heater air may give off carbon monoxide Check your local building codes for the proper method of installation In the absence of local codes this heater installation must conform with American National Standard National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 2223 1 Available from the American National Standards Institute Inc 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 or from the National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 All correspondence should refer to Model No Serial No and type of gas WARNING Electrical Grounding instructions This appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by state or local code Aftermarket completion of sale not for purpose of resale from manufacturer This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50
23. lso have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty extends to the original purchaser MODEL PERIOD OF COVERAGE TYPE OF FAILURE COVERED SILENT SERVANT THREE YEARS FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS RCE 329A DATE OF PURCHASE AND WORKMANSHIP In the event of a malfunction operational difficulty or failure of the product or any parts or components during the warranty term resulting from amp defects in materials of workmanship Rinnai will remedy the malfunction operational difficulty or failure without charge to the owner The remedy will consist of repair or replacement of the product including payment of reasonable shipping costs at the option of Rinnai You may obtain the benefits of warranty coverage by returning the product to qualified Rinnai servicing agent which has been qualified Rinnai or its authorized distributor Any such warranty replacement or repair shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this warranty for the remainder of the original f period of coverage In order to obtain the name and location of the qualified Rinnai servicing agent closest to you please write Rinnai at the address shown on the back side of the warranty card or call Rinnai at 1 800 621 9419 This warranty does not cover any failure operational difficulty or malfunction due to accident abuse misuse alteration Acts of God misapplication improper installation or improper maintenance or service or from any cause other than
24. near this heater while itis in use Many aerosols contain butane gas and can be a fire hazard Use of aerosols paint polishes etc while this heater is in use will cause unpleasant smells Do not allow children or elderly persons to sleep in the warm air discharge from the heater Do not move the heater while it is turned on Turn off heater when not in use and when away for long periods of time ON OFF BUTTON Do not sit on this heater SAFETY POINTS Do not place wet articles on this heater the Do not allow children to put articles in the water may drip into the electrical parts louvers Supervise children playing near this heater x NE au Do not turn the heater off by unplugging it Ventilate the room when this heater is in from the wall or while the fan is cooling the use Correct fixed ventilation is usually heater off This heater is not suitable for use sufficient consult your local gas authority with a plug in type timer for local regulations Do not unplug during operation Keep away from flammable materials Do not place containers of liquid on top of Combustible materials must not be placed the heater Water in the heater can cause where the heater could ignite them extensive damage Do not place articles in front of the hot air discharge 100 USAGE AND INSTALLATION MUSTS Read these rules and the instructions carefully Check all local codes Failure to follow these could cause a malf
25. nge from red to green The appliance will remain in standby mode Presetting the time Pressing the W or A buttons alters the preset time Set Tempo After 10 seconds the digital monitor will go out If the display has gone out Pressing the w or A buttons once will show the remaining time on the digital monitor Pressing the button more than once will alter the preset time Room Temp O u Delay ON Timer 3 The heater will operate after reaching the end of the preset time ON Combustion Indicator glows red The heater will operate at the preset temperature selected in the system memory The heater will automatically operate at 80 F if the preset temperature is set to 4 The heater stops automatically after 1 hour The ON Timer indicator will flash to indicate that heating is about to stop at approximately 55 minutes After another 5 minutes the heater will automatically stop heating and tum off completely The ON Timer indicator will continue to flash until the heater is manually operated again ON Combustion indicator will go out Pressing the ON OFF button will turn off the ON Timer indicator TO CANCEL THE ON TIMER Press the ON Timer button or press the ON OFF button The setting will be cancelled and the timer indicators will go out The ON Timer will be cancelled if the power plug is removed from the power point a power failure while the appliance was in stand
26. nvented gas heater will increase the amount of humidity in the room This heater is intended for space heating purposes only Do not use for other purposes such as drying clothes or baking paints Do not touch the outlet area while the heater is in use avoid burns do not move the heater during use and avoid touching the heater just after turning off Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room with the heater L P G containers must not be installed indoors Do not install in a windy area such as facing a window or a door leading to the outside Do not use this room heater if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water Carpet lint or cigarette smoke may pass through the heater discolor and be deposited into the room This unit discharges a large volume of warm air at a low level to provide even heat distribution If the air in the room contains cooking vapors cigarette smoke and if used on carpet the surface in front of unit is subject to discoloration Some carpets contain dyes which can be effected by warm air flow and could discolor To aid in prevention of discoloration place a mat under t
27. pply system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psig A valve supplied must be installed on back of unit at time of installation This is for compliance to ANSI standard Z21 11 2 Valve is packaged with unit MANUAL VALVE CLOSED 9 After completing pipework secure the heater to the floor Use the two screws provided as shown in the drawing To prevent deforming base plate do not over torque screws dl 2 SCREWS OPERATING INSTRUCTION PLATE CONVECTOR RCE 329A REEL FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING WARNING you do not follow these instructions exactly a fire explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life This appliance does not have a pilot t is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the bumer Do not try to light the burner by hand BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and wil settle on the floor 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 instructions fyou cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Use only your finger to push with Never use tools If the button will not reactivate by touch don t try to repair it call a qualified
28. rsize the heater to the room GAS CONNECTION The gas supply line shall be gas tight sized and so installed as to provide a supply of gas sufficient to meet the maximum demand of the heater without loss of pressure A shut off valve or appliance connector valve should be installed in the upstream of the gas line to permit servicing Flexible pipe and any appliance connector valve used for gas piping shall be types approved by nationally recognized agencies compound used on the threaded joint of gas piping shall be a type which resists the action of liquefied petroleum gas Supplied gas pressure must be within the limits shown in the specifications After completion of gas pipe connections all joints including the heater must be checked for gas tightness by means of leak detector solution soap and water or an equivalent nonflammable solution as applicable CAUTION Since some leak test solutions including soap and water may cause corrosion or stress cracking the piping shall be rinsed with water after testing unless it has been determined that the leak test solution is noncorrosive The appliance and its individual shut off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psig The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas su
29. service technician Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water STOP Read the safety information above on this label This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner Do not try to light the burner by hand Turn off electric power to the appliance the ON OFF button on the control panel Locate manual gas valve to be found on back side of heater Turn Manual valve clockwise to the full OFF position Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you then smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above on MANUAL VALVE SED OPEN this label If you don t smell gas go to next step Turn Manual gas valve to the full ON position Turn on all electric power to the appliance Press ON OFF button to Set the thermostat to desired setting Burner is lit when operation lamp glows red If operation lamp is flashing red bumer has not been lit If the appliance will not operate follow the instructions To tum off gas to appliance and call your service technician or gas supplier Room Temperature Display Fitter Waming Lanp Sala
30. the correct manifold pressure press the TIMER button to enter your setting into memory Next press the ON OFF button to exit the programming mode High fire pressure should be 3 9 W C 100mm on Natural gas High fire pressure should be 5 2 W C 132mm on Propane gas 16 WIRING DIAGRAM i AL _ j ein ll MARK PARTS NAME TRANSFORMER THERMAL FUSE OVER HEAT THERMISTOR ER ELECTRODE TILT SWITCH MAIN SOLENOID VALVE 1 2 FM MOTOR OXYGEN DEPLETION SENSOR f SP SPARKER CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnecting when servicing controls Wire errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing If any of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must be replaced it must be replaced with a wire of at least a 194 F temperature rating WARNING Electrical Grounding Instructions This appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG FROM THIS PLUG 18 PART NAME PART No 001 FRONT PANEL K RC 328 60 1 1 ZFABO410SC SCREW 002 LOUVER ASSY D 003 REAR PANEL F RC 328 42 6 004 TC CHECK HOLDER RC 334 73 1 005 1005 1 TOP PLATE RC 329 516 SP 005 2 SCREW ZFABO410SC 005
31. unction of the heater resulting in death serious bodily injury and or property damage This heater is designed for use only with one type of gas either L P G or Natural Gas Make sure that the type of gas to be supplied to this unit matches that shown on the rating plate on the heater This unit is not convertible WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous If a gas leak is suspected turn heater off turn gas supply valve off at regulator or appliance connecter valve Open windows to ventilate area immediately and contact your dealer or gas company Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person Heater should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material etc It is imperative that control compartment burners and circulating air passageways be kept clean An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than 6 000 BTU s per hour shall not be installed in a bathroom Keep area near the heater clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids Due to its high temperature the heater should be located out of traffic and away from fumiture and draperies Do not place clothing or flammable material on or near the heater Any safety panel or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the heater An u
32. ut The convection fan will continue to operate for several minutes after the bumer has gone out in order to cool the appliance Do not unplug the appliance while the convection fan is running DO NOT turn heater off by unplugging at the power point The convection fan will continue to run until the appliance cools ROOM TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT The room temperature and pre set temperatures can only be displayed and adjusted when the heater is running Press the A button to increase the temperature setting Set Temp or W button to decrease the temperature setting Room 9 Delay ON Timer temperatures can be preset to o a L low about 50 F 6 60 F to 80 F in 2 F increments H continuously high If the heater does not ignite then the pre set temperature may not be set to a setting which is higher than the actual room temperature AUTO OFF FUNCTION When you select AUTO OFF the indicator light will glow You have selected a Full Thermostat Control Function The heater will cycle High Low and OFF to maintain the selected room temperatures When the AUTO OFF indicator is not glowing you have selected a manual off mode of operation The unit will continue to produce at least 3000 BTU h of heat until you cut the unit off manually 11 OPERATING YOUR NEW RCE 329A ECONOMY MODE The Economy mode only operates when the heater is turned on The Economy mode operates automatically
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