V53e (VAM1620W)
Type of Appliance
Rinnai Model Number
Operation
Exhaust System
Minimum/Maximum Gas Rate (Input)
Electrical
Electrical Consumption
Ignition System
Hot Water Capacity
Temperature Range
Temperature Settings without a controller
Approved Gas Types
Installation
Energy Factor
Temperature controlled, continuous flow, gas hot water system for
residential applications.
REU-VAM1620W
With or without remote controls (controller not included; error codes
displayed on front panel LED indicator)
Forced combustion
20,200-120,000 BTU/h (Propane); 19,000-120,000 BTU/h (Nat.Gas)
Appliance: AC 120 Volts - 60 Hz
Remote Control (optional): DC 12 Volts
Normal 33 watts
Standby 2 watts
Anti-frost protection 74 watts
Direct electronic ignition
0.6 to 5.3 GPM at a 35° F rise
98° - 140° (when using optional controller)
120° F (factory default) or 140° F
Natural or Propane (ensure unit matches gas type)
Outdoor only; residential only
Natural Gas: 0.82 Propane: 0.82
Service Connections
Water Flow Control
Minimum/Maximum Water Supply Pressure
FLOW TABLE
6.0
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
Water Flow (gpm)
0.0
0 25 50 75 100 125 150
Gas supply: 3/4 inch MNPT
Cold water inlet: 3/4 inch MNPT
Hot water outlet: 3/4 inch MNPT
Water flow sensor, electronic water control device and fixed by-pass
20 - 150 PSI (30-80 PSI for maximum performance)
delta T - Temperature Rise (ºF)
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V53e SP-1 1/2011
V53e (VAM1620W)
Water Temperature Control
Remote Controller (optional)
Remote Control Cable
Safety Devices
Clearances from Combustibles
(suitable for closet, attic, and
crawl space installations)
Clearances from Non-combustibles
* 24 inches required for serviceability
Min. / Max. Gas Supply Pressure
Manifold Gas Pressure (inches W.C.)
NOx
Warranty
Simulation feed forward and feedback
MC-91-1US
Deluxe controller: MC-100V-1US
Bathroom controller: BC-100V-1US
98° - 140° F
Non-polarized two-core cable, minimum 22 AWG
• Flame failure - Flame Rod
• Boiling protection
• Combustion fan rpm check
• Over current - glass fuse (3 amp)
• Top of heater - 12 inches
• Front (Panel) - 24 inches
• Front (Exhaust) - 24 inches
• Top of heater - 2 inches
• Front (Panel) - 0 inches *
• Front (Exhaust) - 24 inches
• Remaining flame (OHS)
• Thermal fuse
• Automatic frost protection
• Back of heater - 0 inches
• Bottom of heater - 12 inches
• Sides of heater - 6 inches
• Back of heater - 0 inches
• Bottom of heater - 2 inches
• Sides of heater - 1/8 inch
Natural Gas: min 5” W.C. max 10.5” W.C.
Propane Gas: min 8” W.C. max 13.5” W.C.
Natural Gas: high fire 2.50” W.C. low fire 0.73” W.C.
Propane Gas: high fire 2.40” W.C. low fire 0.75” W.C.
Meets California and Texas NOx Emission Rules
Heat exchanger: 10 years* for residential applications; (10 years* if
used with the Rinnai Hydronic Air Handler); all other parts 5 years*;
labor 1 year; (* 3 years if used as a circulating water heater within a
circulation loop, when the water heater is in series with a circulation
system, and all circulating water flows through the water heater.
Rinnai is continually updating and improving products; therefore, specifications are subject to change without prior
notice. Local, state, provincial and federal codes must be adhered to prior to installation.
DIMENSIONS
13.78 (350)
0.33 (8.5) 0.59 (15)
6.73
(171)
WEIGHT: 34.2 LBS (15.5 KG)
in (mm)
20.86 (530)
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