Rinnai IB35ETRN, IB35ETRLC User Manual

HOME OWNER / INSTALLER

FOR YOUR SAFETY

THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ IN ITS

ENTIRETY BEFORE OPERATING HEATER

IB35ETRN

IB35ETRLC

Gas Radiant Space Heater

Owners Operation and Installation Manual

WARNING: If the information in these instructions are 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.

This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate.

This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.

INSTALLER: MUST LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE UNIT AFTER INSTALLATION

OWNER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL SAFELY, FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

LIMITED W ARRANTY

RINNAI FIREPLACE HEA TER

WHA T IS COVERED?

This Warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship, subject to the terms stated below. This Warranty extends to the original purchaser and subsequent transferees, but only while the product remains at the site of the original installation. This Warranty only extends through the first installation of the product and terminates if the product is moved or reinstalled at a new location.

HOW LONG DOES COVERAGE LAST?

Item Period of Coverage

All Parts and Components 2 Y ears from Date of Purchase

WHA T WILL RINNAI DO?

Rinnai will repair or replace the product or any part or component that is defective in materials or workmanship, except as set forth as follows. Rinnai will pay reasonable shipping costs, provided you obtain prior authorization from an Authorized Rinnai Distributor . Rinnai will not pay labor charges associated with the repair or replacement of the product or any part or component. All rep air parts must be genuine Rinnai parts. All repairs or replacements must be performed by an individual or servicing company that has been authorized by Rinnai or its distributor .

Replacement of the product or replacement of the heat exchanger may be authorized by Rinnai only . Rinnai does not authorize any person or company to assume for it any obligation or liability in connection with the replacement of a product or heat exchanger. If Rinnai determines that repair of a product is not possible, Rinnai will replace the product with a comparable product, at Rinnai’s discretion.

HOW DO I GET SERVICE?

Y ou must contact an Authorized Distributor or Installer for the repair of a defective product under this W arranty . Failure to contact an Authorized Distributor or Inst aller will void the Warranty . For the name of the Authorized Distributor or Installer nearest you, please contact your local HV AC dealer or gas service technician, visit the Rinnai website (www.rinnai.us), call Rinnai at 1-800-621-9419 or write to Rinnai, 103 International Drive, Peachtree City, Georgia 30269.

Proof of purchase is required. You can show proof of purchase with a dated sales receipt, or by completing and mailing the enclosed Warranty registration card within 30 days of purchasing the product. Please complete the enclosed Warranty registration card and mail it to Rinnai at the address shown on the card. Receipt of this card by Rinnai will constitute proof-of-purchase for this product. However, return of this W arranty registration card is not necessary in order to validate this Warranty .

WHAT IS NOT COVERED?

This Warranty does not cover any failures or operating difficulties due to accident, abuse, misuse, alteration, misapplication, force majeure, improper installation, improper maintenance or service, or for any other causes other than defects in materials or workmanship. This warranty does not apply to any product whose serial number or manufacture date has been defaced.

Rinnai is not liable for any special, incidental, indirect or consequential damages that may arise, including damage to person or property, loss of use, or inconvenience. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

LIMIT ATION ON IMPLIED W ARRANTIES

Any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness arising under state law are limited in duration to the period of coverage provided by this limited Warranty , unless the period provided by st ate law is less. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied Warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

W ARNING

IMPROPER INST ALLATION, ADJUSTMENT , AL TERA TION, SERVICE OR

MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR

LOSS OF LIFE.

INST ALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED

INST ALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.

This manual applies to the following models only: IB35ETRBN/US IB35ETRSN/US IB35ETRBL/US IB35ETRSL/US

Inbuilt Fire ETR

Electronic Timer Remote

Table of Contents

Limited warranty ............................................................................................................2

Contacts ........................................................................................................................3

Specifications................................................................................................................4

Dimensions ...................................................................................................................4

Important points / usage and installation musts ...............................................................5

T echnical specifications .................................................................................................7

For your safety read before operating heater..................................................................8

Control panel layout........................................................................................................9

Operation.......................................................................................................................9

Location.........................................................................................................................13

Venting ..........................................................................................................................15

Gas connection..............................................................................................................15

Log installation...............................................................................................................16

T esting and commissioning............................................................................................17

Maintenance instructions................................................................................................ 18

Wiring diagram ..............................................................................................................20

PCB layout.....................................................................................................................20

Wiring diagram-ladder ...................................................................................................21

Trouble shooting ............................................................................................................21

Error codes....................................................................................................................22

Exploded diagrams........................................................................................................23

Parts list.........................................................................................................................25

Installation notes ............................................................................................................27

Installation / commissioning checklist .............................................................................31

Installer details ...............................................................................................................31

CONTACTS

America Corporation

103 International Drive

Peachtree City

Georgia 30269

1-800-621-9419 www.rinnai.us

SPECIFICATIONS

Model: IB35ETRBN/US, IB35ETRSN/US (NG) United S tates

IB35ETRBL/US, IB35ETRSL/US (Propane) United S tates

Description: Freestanding radiant/convector, glass-fronted, ceramic log sp ace

heater with forced convection and natural draft flue system Gas Control: Electronic control valve Burners: Ember bed flame and heat burner Warm Air Discharge: T op front louvres Flue: Natural draft. Approved 4” B vent system Ignition: Electronic spark Power Supply: 120V . 60Hz Rating Plate Location: Bottom right hand side door, inside Weight: 1 19 lb

DIMENSIONS

Gas inlet 3/8” MNPT

IMPORT ANT POINTS / USAGE AND INST ALLA TION MUSTS

Unpack the heater and check for damage (DO NOT INST ALL DAMAGED HEA TER). If the heater is damaged, contact your supplier for advice. Before installing the heater , check the label for the correct gas type (see rating plate, bottom right hand side of pillar). Refer to local gas authority for confirmation of the gas type if you are in doubt.

Included in the carton

Customer operation information.

IMPORTANT

Before using this product, please read this manual carefully to ensure proper use of the product:

1 The installation must conform with local

codes, or in the absence of local codes, the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, or the Canadian Installation Code, CAN/CGA -B149.

2 For information on gas type see the data

plate on the heater.

3 This heater must not be installed where

curtains or other combustible materials could come into contact with it. In some cases curtains may need restraining.

4 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.

5 This heater discharges a large volume

of warm air 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. T o prevent discoloration of carpets, etc., a mat should be placed in front of the appliance, extending about 30” in front of it.

6 This heater must be installed on a hearth

at least 2” thick and the width and depth of the heater.

7 Read these rules and the instructions

carefully . Check all local codes. Failure to follow these could cause a malfunction of the heater resulting in death, serious bodily injury and/or property damage.

8 This appliance is only for use with the

type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.

9 WARNING: Any change to this heater

or its controls can be dangerous.

10 If a gas leak is suspected, turn heater

off, turn gas supply valve off at appliance connector valve. Open windows to ventilate area immediately and contact your dealer or gas company .

11 DO NOT PLACE CLOTHING OR

FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE AND OTHER FLAMMABLE V APORS AND LIQUIDS, ON OR NEAR THE HEA TER.

12 Do not spray aerosols when the heater

is in operation.

13 YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE

CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM WITH THE HEA TER.

14 LPG containers must not be installed

indoors.

15 Do not use this appliance 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.

16 Adequate clearances for accessibility for

purposes of servicing and proper operation should be provided.

17 Adequate clearances around air

openings into the combustion chamber should be provided.

18 Do not install in areas where curtains,

drapes, clothing, or other moving flammables are within 15 inches of this unit.

Diagram shows minimum clearances from

12” LEFT

36” CEILING

combustible materials

36” FRONT

12” RIGHT

19 Periodic examination of the venting

system is required.

20 The flow of combustion and ventilation

air should not be obstructed.

21 A manufactured home (USA only) or

mobile home OEM installation must conform with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety St andard, Title 24CFR, Part 3280, or, when such a standard is not applicable, the St andard for Manufactured Home Installations,

ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1 or Standard for Gas Equipped Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Housing, CSA Z240.4.

22 The appliance and its appliance main

gas 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 psi (3.5 kPa).

The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its equipment shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at pressures equal to or less than ½ psi (3.5 kPa).

23 The draft hood on the appliance should

be installed in the same atmospheric pressure zone as the combustion air inlet to the appliance and shall be located so that the relief opening is accessible for checking vent operation.

24 The appliance, when installed, must be

electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical

Code, ANSI/NFP A 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1

25 A gas appliance must not be connected

to a chimney flue serving a solid fuel burning appliance.

26 Do not restrict the warm air discharge

by placing articles in front of heater.

27 This appliance must not be used for any

purpose other than heating.

28 Do not allow anyone to post articles

through the louvres.

29 Do not allow anyone to sit or lean

against the appliance.

30 DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE

APPLIANCE SHOULD BE LOCATED OUT OF TRAFFIC AND AW AY FROM FURNITURE AND DRAPERIES.

31 CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE

ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES AND SHOULD ST A Y A W A Y TO A VOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION.

32 CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE

MA TERIAL SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE.

33 INSTALLA TION AND REP AIR SHOULD

BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED SER VICE PERSON. THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE INSPECTED BEFORE USE AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PERSON. MORE FREQUENT CLEANING MAY BE REQUIRED DUE TOO EXCESSIVE LINT FROM CARPETING

BEDDING MA TERIAL, ET CETERA. IT

IS IMPERATIVE THAT CONTROL COMPARTMENTS, BURNERS AND

35 Do not substitute glass, glowing embers

or logs. Use only glass, glowing embers

and logs supplied by manufacturer. CIRCULATING AIR PASSAGEWAYS OF THE APPLIANCE ARE KEPT CLEAN.

34 The glass window shall be replaced as

one piece as supplied by the manufacturer. See log and glass installation on page 17.

36 Caution: Do not operate unit with broken

glass.

37 WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE

APPLIANCE WITH THE FRONT

REMOVED, CRACKED OR BROKEN.

REPLACEMENT OF THE GLASS

SHOULD BE DONE BY A LICENSED

OR QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS

Nat u ral Gas Propane

Gas I n put Rate: Btu /h r Btu /h r

Pilot: 200 200 Low: 11,000 11,000 High: 32,000 32,000

Minimum permissible gas su pply pressure for pu rpose of input adjustment

Gas Connection: Fl ue Termination: Fan: Combustion System: Ignition System: Operati on: Temperature control: Electronic thermostat High ~Low / Off

Tem perature range: Low = 50°F, 60° F~ 80°F, H igh 97°F Safety Devices:

Fan delay Micro computer timer Combustion Method: Flue Type: Heat transfer: Ins tallation Type: Flue Requir em ent:

Min: 7" 10 " Max: 10.5" 13"

3/8" MN PT An approved 4" vent cap must be fitted to all installations 90 Watt 2 speed tangen tial Multi por t burn e r and ce ramic lo gs Contin uou s spark electronic ignition Finger touch control buttons or remote cont rol

Flame pictu re selec t option Up / Down buttons

Flame failure- fl ame rod Over heat - th ermistors, thermal fus e Power surge - 3 amp fuse Room overheat - Automatic cut off at 104°F after 10 minutes

Naturall y aspir ated bu rner Approved B vent s yst em Direct radiation and f o rced convection Inbuilt Manu facturers minimum, 10 ft vertical.

ocal codes may have a great er

requirement and must be followed

WC WC

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING

WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

A This appliance is equipped with an

ignition device which automatically ignites the pilot.

Do not try to light the

pilot by hand

B. BEFORE OPERA TING smell all around

the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.

WHA T T O 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

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

a neighbour’s phone. Follow the gas suppliers instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire dept.

C.Use only your hand to push the gas

control buttons. Never use tools. If the buttons will not activate by hand, don’t try and repair it, call a qualified service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or an explosion.

D. 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.

• T o turn the unit on (Refer to diagram

below)

Do not attempt to light the pilot by hand. Wait for five minutes to clear out any gas.

Then smell for gas, including near the floor . If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information above. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.

Press the On / Off button. This operates the ignition sequence.

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

If the appliance does not light it will automatically turn off.

To re-attempt ignition, press the On / Off button again.

• T o adjust the heat Press the “ “ and “ “ buttons to

increase and decrease the room temperature setting.

• T o turn the unit off

Press the On /Off button. The appliance will turn off.

If the appliance will not operate; follow the instructions “to turn off the gas to appliance” and call your service technician or gas supplier .

Turn off the appliance by operating the On/ Off button and turn off the power at the wall switch.

Disconnect the electric plug. This will isolate the gas supply and prevent the solenoid valve from opening.

CONTROL P ANEL LA YOUT

For your convenience the controls on your new Flame Fire are situated under the cover on the top right-hand side of the fire and are accessed by simply lifting the lid. All necessary adjustments to the operation of your fire can be made with these controls.

OPERATION

• TURNING ON

Press the ON/OFF button to operate the unit. The ON indicator will glow green. The spark generator will be heard before the burner ignites and the ON indicator glows red, indicating that the burner is alight. Warm air can be felt coming from the louvres. The fan will come on automatically after 4 minutes.

If the unit 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. Af ter this it will be necessary to press the ON/OFF button OFF, then ON again.

• TURNING OFF

fan is running.

• ROOM TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

The room temperature and preset temperatures are only displayed and adjustable while the heater is running.

Press the “ “ button to increase the temperature setting or “ “ button to decrease the temperature setting. The temperatures can be preset to:

a) [L] low (50°F) b) [61°F] to [79°F] in 1°F steps c) [H] (97°F)

Once the pre-set temperature has been reached the burners will cycle between high and low (or high and pilot only depending on the auto off setting).

Simply press the ON/OFF button to switch off the unit. The ON indicator will go out. The convection fan will continue to operate for several minutes after the burner has gone out in order to cool the appliance.

Do not turn off the heater by unplugging it from the wall. Do not unplug the heater while the convection

• LOCK

The LOCK function will help prevent accidental operation of the controls.

LOCK is activated by pressing the button and the LOCK indicator will glow. To

deactivate the LOCK press and hold the button for 3 seconds until the indicator goes off.

During normal operation the LOCK may be activated and all controls, other than the OFF switch, will be locked. Deactivating the LOCK releases the controls.

you have selected AM or PM as required, a small indicator on the left hand side of the Digital Display indicates the AM/PM setting.

Use the buttons again to set the minutes. Scroll up or down using the buttons until the correct time is reached.

If the LOCK is activated while the unit is turned OFF , then all functions will be locked including the ON/OFF function. If the unit is turned OFF while the LOCK is activated, it cannot be turned ON again until the LOCK is deactivated.

• FLAME

T o operate the FLAME function, press the FLAME button. This function will automatically override the thermostat and set the unit to a default Medium High heat setting for full visual flame effect.

• AUTO OFF

AUTO OFF is activated by pressing the button and the AUTO OFF indicator will glow when on.

When the AUTO OFF function is on and the room temperature reaches or exceeds the pre-set temperature then the burners will reduce to pilot only .

Press the TIMER SET button five times to lock in the time. The CLOCK and TIMER indicators will go out. A small indicator on the digital display will flash to show that the clock is operating.

• TIMERS / PREHEAT This heater has two programmable timers,

these allow you to set a start and finish time. The temperature is preset each time the timers are activated.

There is also a preheat function that measures the temperature of the room and estimates the time it will take to bring the room up to the preset temperature by the programmed start time.

This means that the heater may start heating an hour or more before the programmed start time.

• PROGRAMMING THE ON / OFF

TIMERS

When the AUT O OFF is off then the burners will reduce to the front (ember) burner and pilots.

• SETTING THE CLOCK When the appliance is first plugged in or

after a power failure, the Digital Display will show

Press the SET TIMES button once, the Clock indicator will flash. Press and hold the “ “or “ “ button, the minutes will begin to count up or down until they reach 00, the time will now change by one hour increments.

Release the button when the correct hour shows on the Digital Display . Confirm that

--:--.

Before programming the Timers you must ensure that the clock has been set to the correct time.

Press the SET TIMES button twice. The digital display will show AM 6:00 and the TIMER 1 - ON indicator will flash.

Set the desired start time the same way as for setting the clock. Be aware that the heater may start up much earlier than the programmed start time due to the preheat function, as explained earlier.

Press the SET TIMES button again, the TIMER 1 - OFF indicator will flash.

Set the desired stop time the same way as for setting the clock.

Press the SET TIMES button once to

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