Rinnai RHFE-1005FT User Manual

This appliance shall be installed in accordance with:

• Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions

• Current AS/NZS 5601 AS/NZS 3000

• Local Regulations and Municipal Building Codes including local OH&S requirements This appliance must be installed, maintained and removed by an Authorised Person. For continued safety of this appliance it must be installed and maintained in

accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

All Rinnai gas products

are A.G.A. certified.

RHFE-561FT RHFE-1005FTRHFE-309FT

RHFE-559FT

The flue system installation instructions are enclosed with the flue terminal, packaged separately.

NOTE

Operation & Installation Manual

RHFE-309FT RHFE-559FT RHFE-561FT RHFE-1005FT

Congratulations on the purchase of your Rinnai Energysaver space heater.

We trust you will have many years of comfort and enjoyment from your appliance.

BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE OPERATION OR INSTALLATION OF YOUR NEW HEATER PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND GAIN A FULL UNDERSTANDING OF THE

REQUIREMENTS, FEATURES AND OPERATION OF YOUR NEW APPLIANCE.

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OPERATION MANUAL

BEFORE YOU START ................................................. .... .... ..... .... .... .... .... ..... .... .................................4

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................. 4

CERTIFICATION .............................................................................................................................................. 4

FLUE INSTALLATION MANUAL ...................................................................................................................... 4

UNPACKING THE APPLIANCE ....................................................................................................................... 4

CARTON CONTENTS / ITEM CHECKLIST ............................... ...................................... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ......... 4

SAFETY...............................................................................................................................................5

ABOUT YOUR ENERGY SAVER SPACE HEATER ..........................................................................8

FEATURES....................................................................................................................................................... 8

CONTROL PANEL GENERAL LAYOUT............................................................. .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ................... 9

BASIC HEATER OPERATION..........................................................................................................10

TO TURN THE UNIT ‘ON’ .............................................................................................................................. 10

TO TURN THE UNIT ‘OFF’............................................................................................................................. 10

ROOM TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT ....................................................................................................... 10

ECONOMY MODE.......................................................................................................................................... 11

CHILD / FUNCTION LOCK............................................................................................................................. 11

FAN OPERATION........................................................................................................................................... 11

ADVANCED HEATER OPERATION.................................................................................................12

SETTING THE CLOCK - RHFE-309FT / 559FT / 561FT ............................................................................... 12

SETTING THE CLOCK - RHFE-1005FT ........................................................................................................ 12

DAY LIGHT SAVING AND TIME ADJUSTMENT ALL MODELS ................................................................... 12

SETTING THE ON / OFF TIMERS - RHFE-309FT / 559FT / 561FT.............................................................. 13

OPERATING THE TIMERS - RHFE-309FT / 559FT / 561FT......................................................................... 13

SETTING THE ON / OFF TIMERS - RHFE-1005FT ...................................................................................... 14

OPERATING THE TIMERS - RHFE-1005FT ................................................................................................. 14

SET AND FORGET OPERATION .................................................................................................................. 15

PRE-HEAT...................................................................................................................................................... 15

OVERRIDE ..................................................................................................................................................... 15

ADDITIONAL HEATER OPERATION INFORMATION ....................................................................16

HUMIDIFIER TRAY ........................................................................................................................................ 16

VERTICAL LOUVRE ADJUSTMENT ............................................ ... ... .... ... ... ....................................... .......... 16

OUTSIDE FLUE TERMINAL............. ... ... ... .... ... ....................................... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ....................... 16

CARE AND MAINTENANCE.............................................................................................................17

CLEANING...................................................................................................................................................... 17

HUMIDIFIER TRAY ........................................................................................................................................ 17

FAN FILTER(S)............................................................................................................................................... 17

CLEANING THE FAN FILTER(S)........................ ... ... .... ... ... ....................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... ................. 17

FLUE TERMINAL............................................................................................................................................ 17

SAVE A SERVICE CALL................................................................................................................................ 18

SERVICE........................................................................................................................................................ 18

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECKLIST.............................................................................................................. 19

ERROR CODES ..................................... ... .... ... ... ....................................... ... ... .............................................. 19

INSTALLATION MANUAL ................................................................................................................21

CONTACT INFORMATION ...............................................................................................................36

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BEFORE YOU START

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

This heater must be installed by an authorised person. The installation must conform to local regulations. The installation must also comply with the instructions supplied by Rinnai.

Service and removal must be carried out by an authorised person.

CERTIFICATION

The Rinnai Energysaver The AGA Certification Number is shown on the appliance dataplate. No parts or functions should be modified or permanently removed from the heater. Please keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.

FLUE INSTALLATION MANUAL

These instructions are to be used in conjunction with the Rinnai “Energysaver Space Heat er Co-Axial Flue System Installation Manual” These components Installation Manual” supplied with flue kits ESDFK or ESKIT03.

UNPACKING THE APPLIANCE

Check for damage and missing parts. If the heater is damaged or missing any parts, contact your supplier for advice.

Before installing the appliance, check it is labelled for the correct gas type (see label on the rear of heater).

Range has been certified by the Australian Gas Association.

Refer to local gas authority for confirmation of gas type if you are in doubt.

CARTON CONTENTS / ITEM CHECKLIST

Ensure that the components listed are present before proceeding with the installation. Check you have the following:

1 x One of the following Rinnai Space Heaters

RHFE-309FT RHFE-559FT RHFE-561FT

RHFE-1005FT 1 x Rear Cover set, comprising of left, right and top cover panels 1 x Bolt pack containing;

Part RHFE-309FT

RHFE-559FT

RHFE-561FT Plastic inlet hose clamps 2 0 Air intake baffle ring* *1* 0 Flue adapter 0 1 Stainless steal sheath clamp Large 0 1

RHFE-1005FT

Stainless steal sheath clamp 1 0 Securing brackets 2 2 8g x 32mm screws 2 2 150mm long cable tie 1 1 Flue lock clamp L 0 1 Flue lock clamp S 1 1 6g x 10mm button head screws 2 0 6g x 8mm pan head screws 4 7

* This component is supplied with the RHFE-309FT and RHFE-559FT and is ONLY for use with direct flue kit

`ESDFK´ installations refer to page 27 for installation details.

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SAFETY

WARNING

IMPORTANT

50 mm

TOP

LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE

AT LEAST

750mm

250 mm

FRONT

DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE. You MUST read and understand these instructions fully before operating the heater . Failure to comply with these instructions could result in a fire or explosion, which could cause

serious injury, death or property damage. Improper installation, adjustments, service or maintenance can cause serious injury, death or

property damage. Such work must be performed by an authorised person.

• Improper installation, adjustments, service or maintenance can cause serious injury, death or property damage. Such work must be performed by an authorised person.

• The appliance must be installed in accordance with the local gas and electrical authority regulations.

• Flue terminal must always vent directly to outdoors.

• DO NOT extend the flue vertically or horizontally in ways other than prescribed in t he appliance manufacturers’ flue installation instructions.

• For information on gas consumption, see data plate on the appliance.

• This appliance must not be installed where curtains or other combustible materials could come into contact with it. In some cases curtains may need restraining.

• Not intended for a fireplace insert, DO NOT build into bookcases or walls etc.

• The clearances shown must be maintained.

• Heat radiating from the front of this heater may over time affect the appearance of some materials used for flooring such as carpet, vinyl, cork or timber.

This effect may be amplified if the air in the room contains cooking vapours or cigarette smoke.

To avoid this possibility, it is recommended that a mat or similar protective sheet be placed in front of the appliance, extending for at least 750 mm.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without su pervision.

• Young Children must be supervised when in the vicinity of this heater while it is in operation.

• If the supply cord is damaged or requires replacing, it must be replace d by the manufacture r or the manufacturer's agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

• The heater MUST NOT BE located immediately below a power point.

• DO NOT connect to an LPG Gas cylinder indoors.

• A dedicated 230V / 240V 50Hz earthed 10 Amp power point must be used with this appliance.

• DO NOT modify this appliance. Modifying from original specifications may create a dangerous situation and will void your warranty.

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• Only the flue components specified by Rinnai must be used.

• Unpack the heater and check for damage. DO NOT INSTALL A DAMAGED HEATER. If the heater is damaged, contact your supplier for advice.

• Before installing the heater, check the label for the corre ct gas type (refer to the data label at the rear of the heater). Refer to local gas authority for confirmation of the gas type if you are in doubt.

SAFETY

DO NOT restrict the warm air discharge by placing arti cles in front of the heater.

This appliance MUST NOT be used for any purpose other than heating.

DO NOT allow anyone to post articles through the louvres or let flammable and combustible materials to come into contact with the heater.

DO NOT place articles on or against this heater. DO NOT place containers of liquid on top of the heater. Water

spillage can cause extensive damage to the appliance and create an electrocution hazard.

DO NOT spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance whilst the heater is operating. Most aerosols contain flammable gas, which can be a fire hazard if used near the heater when it is in use.

DO NOT use or store flammable materials near this appliance. Combustible materials must not be placed where the heater could ignite them.

Young children should be supervised at all times. Hand or body contact with the warm air discharge louvres must be avoided.

DO NOT allow young children or the infirm to sleep directly in front of the heater while in operation.

DO NOT allow anyone to sit on or lean against the appliance.

DO NOT unplug the heater while it is in operation or while the

fans are still cycling. DO Turn ‘OFF’ the heater when not in use.

A dedicated 230V / 240V 50Hz earthed 10 Amp power point must be used with this appliance. DO NOT use power boards or double adaptors to operate this appliance.

The appliance MUST NOT BE located below a power point.

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SAFETY

At Least 750mm

Humidifier Tray

Access

Panel

Access

Door

Max.

Fill Line

Humidifier Tray

Filler Spout

Heat emanating from the front of this appliance may over time affect the appearance of some materials used for flooring such as carpet, vinyl, cork or timber. This effect may be amplified if the air in the room contains cooking vapours or cigarette smoke. To avoid this possibility, it is recommended that a mat be placed in front of the appliance, extending at least 750 mm in front of it.

Keep flammable materials; trees, shrub s, etc. away from the flue terminal.

Snow Areas - in areas subject to heavy snowfall, keep snow clear of flue terminal at all times.

When the heater is operated for the first time or after long periods of non use a slight odour may be emitted, this is normal.

However if odours persist switch ‘OFF’ the appliance and contact Rinnai.

During peak operating periods the filters should be cleaned weekly, however if the “FILTER” warning indicator flashes in the control panel display, turn off the appliance immediately and clean filters before any further use.

This appliance is fitted with an integral humidifier tray that can be filled with water as required to raise the humidity level in the room for extra comfort.

The integral humidifier tray should not be filled to more than 3/4 full, or more than the MAX Fill line when this is indicated.

Access panel / door and humidifier tray have to be fitted / closed while the heater is in use.

DO NOT modify this appliance. This appliance MUST NOT BE built-in, all clearances that are

shown on page 5 MUST BE maintained.

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ABOUT YOUR ENERGY SAVER SPACE HEATER

FEATURES

Room Sealed:

Air for combustion is taken from the outside and the combustion products are exhausted to the outside. This means heater operation has no effect on the composition and quality of air in the room.

Push Button Ignition:

Only one touch of the ‘ON’/’OFF’ button is required to operate the heater.

Child / Function Lock:

Prevents children from altering heater settings whilst running, or from activating the heater when turned ‘OFF’.

Memory:

The micro-computer records selected preset temperatures, the times programmed into Timers as well as operating the Economy/Auto-Off and Pre-heat modes, to maintain comfort levels.

7 Step Automatic Heat Control:

Selected temperature is controlled via thermostat. The optimum correspon ding fan speeds are controlled by the Central Processing Unit.

Pre-heat:

This function will automatically operate the appliance before the programmed start time of the Timer, in order to heat a room to the pre-set temperature by the programmed start time.

Economy Mode:

The economy mode function is an energy saving feature designed to control the room temperature and prevent discomfort from over hea tin g.

Override Function:

This temporarily changes the heater operation from ‘ON’ to ‘OFF’, or vice versa, until the next programmed setting is reached.

Dual Weekday / Weekend Timer:

The Dual WEEKDAY/WEEKEND Timer allows you to program the appliance to come on for two separate periods each day, one period in the morning and one period in the even ing.

The built in Pre-heat Mode brings the room temperature to the temperature you have selected, by the time programmed into the Timer.

The Dual Timer feature means that you can "Set and Forget" your heater. It will turn itself ‘ON’ or to STANDBY at the times you have programmed until you cancel the Timer program.

Filter Indicator:

When the fan filters become covered with dust, the filter indicator will flash. The filters should be vacuumed at regular intervals to avoid unnecessary strain on the appliance.

Humidifier Tray:

The integral humidifier tray can be filled with water as required to raise the humidity level in the room for extra comfort.

The integral humidifier tray should not be filled to more than 3/4 full, or more than the MAX Fill line when this is indicated.

Questions?

Contact Rinnai using the contact numbers listed on the back cover of this booklet for further advice.

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ABOUT YOUR ENERGY SAVER SPACE HEATER

Main switch for turning 'ON / OFF'.

'ON' / 'OFF' BUTTON

Selects clock and/or Timers for

adjusting or programming.

SET TIMES BUTTON

Temporarily changes operation from

ON to OFF or OFF to ON, until next

programmed setting is reached.

OVERRIDE BUTTON

Selects operating mode for

Timers 1 & 2 period.

ON TIMER BUTTON

Selects energy saving function

ECONOMY BUTTON

Locks all controls when pressed.

(EXCEPT OFF)

CHILD / FUNCTION

LOCK BUTTON

Indicates that the filter needs

cleaning.

FILTER INDICATOR

Increases or decreases the

temperature setting as well as

changing hours or minutes

TIME / TEMP

ADJUSTMENT BUTTONS

Indicates that the appliance

is turned ON and whether

the burner is alight.

POWER ON/

COMBUSTION INDICATOR

Indicates that clock or dual timer

programme is being set

CLOCK & TIMER

ADJUSTMENT INDICATORS

Shows either the time of day, temperatures, or coded error

message

TIME / TEMP DISPLAY

(RHFE-1005FT ONLY)

Indicates set temperature for the

dual timer programme is being set.

TIMER TEMPERATURE

ADJUSTMENT INDICATORS

Indicates that the override function

is activated.

OVERRIDE INDICATOR

Indicates that Timer 1 or Timer 2 has

been selected to operate.

TIMER INDICATOR

Indicates that the Economy mode is

in operation.

ECONOMY INDICATOR

Indicates that the Child / Function

Lock is activated (see page 11).

CHILD / FUNCTION

LOCK INDICATOR

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6 4

(RHFE-1005FT ONLY)

CONTROL PANEL GENERAL LAYOUT

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BASIC HEATER OPERATION

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6 4

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NOTE

TO TURN THE UNIT ‘ON’

Press the ‘ON’/’OFF’ button to operate the heater. 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 heater is alight.

When the heater warms up, the fan will automatically start. 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.

Before a re-ignition can be attempted it will be necessary to press the 'ON'/'OFF' button 'OFF', then 'ON' again. If the appliance still fails to ignite after 4 attempts, contact Rinnai as a service call may be required.

TO TURN THE UNIT ‘OFF’

Simply press the ‘ON’/’OFF’ button to switch ‘OFF’ the heater. The ‘ON’ indicator light will go out. The fan will continue to operate for several minutes after the burner has gone out in order to cool the appliance. Do not unplug the appliance while the fan is running.

ROOM TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

With exception of the RHFE1005FT model heaters the room temperature and pre-set temperatures can only be displayed and adjusted when the heater is running .

For RHFE1005FT the set temperature can be adjuste d when se ttin g the on/off ti mer see “SETTING THE ON / OFF TIMERS - RHFE-1005FT” on page 14 for details.

Press the “ ” button to increase the temperature setting or the “ ” button to decrease the temperature setting.

The temperatures can be preset to:

a) [L] - Temperature is controlled at set temperature “Low”. b) [16°C] to [26°C] in 1°C steps - thermostatic control to preset temp selected.

Combustion rate varies as required to maintain the selected temperature.

c) [H] - continuous combustion on ‘High’.

Room temperature on the Temp/Time Display may vary slightly from the actual room temperature.

If the heater does not ignite then the pre-set temperature may not be set to a setting which is higher than the room temperature.

The ‘ON’ indicator will change colour from red to green when the heater reaches the pre-set temperature and stops running.

The display will dim approximately 10 seconds after the last control input. The display is also dimmed while the appliance is operating.

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BASIC HEATER OPERATION

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NOTE

Set Room Temp Max. 1°C

Max. 1°C

Comfort Control

NOTE

7157

ECONOMY MODE

The economy mode, when selected, has the ability prevent discomfort from over heating and to reduce gas consumption and ultimately save energy. Once a room has reached the desired temperature, the unit will automatically begin reducing the set temperature gradually. This reduction is normally not noticea ble, however, it is purely your choice whether to select this mode.

Room temperature may not decrease in some cases, this is depending on room style, location of the appliance and the temperature outside the room.

The economy mode can only be operated when the heater is turned ‘ON’, but remains in the system memory until deactivated.

The economy mode will not operate when the set room temperature is less than 16°C or is above 26°C.

How it works :

After a room reaches the set temperature, the set room temperature will decrease 2 times automatically, each time, dropping by a maximum of 1°C in 30 minute blocks. From the second cycle onwards, the comfort control will automatically operate. (The comfort control alters combustion and fan speed more frequently to counteract the feeling of cold air).

The Economy function will not operate when the set room temperature is less than 16°C or above 26°C.

1. Press the Economy button to start the Economy function. The Economy indicator will glow.

2. Press the Economy button once more to switch ‘OFF’ the economy function.

When the Economy function is operating, the current room temperature may be shown as being lower than the set room temperature, how e ve r, this is normal.

CHILD / FUNCTION LOCK

The Child / Function Lock function will help to prevent accidental operation as well as prevent small c hildren from altering the controls. To operate the Child / Function Lock simply press the Child / Function Lock button . The function is activated immediately and the Child / Function Lock indicator will glow green.

To deactivate the Child / Function Lock simply press the Child / Function Lock button Child / Function Lock indicator will go out. The Child / Function Lock can be deactivated at any time in this way.

During normal operation the Child / Function Lock may be activated and all controls, other than the ‘OFF’ switch, will be locked. Deactivating the Child / Function Lock releases the controls. If the Child / Function Lock is activated whilst the heater is turned ‘OFF’, then all functions will be locked. If the heater is turned ‘OFF’ while the Child / Function Lock is activated, it cannot be turned ‘ON’ again until the Child / Function Lock is deactivated.

FAN OPERATION

The fan turns ‘ON’ automatically when the heat exchanger warms up and turns “OFF” when it cools down. This helps to prevent cold draughts and maximises efficiency.

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