Energysaver® Space Heaters RHFE-309FT RHFE-559FT RHFE-561FT Operation and Installation Manual RHFE-559FT Please note: & * RHFE-309FT RHFE-561FT - ' T * .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION RECORD ........................................................................................................................ 1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................... 2 CERTIFICATION ....................................................................................................................................... 2 CARTON CONTENTS ................................................
INSTALLATION RECORD INSTALLERS / GAS FITTERS DETAILS Installers Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Company Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Company Address: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Company Contact Details Telephone: ____
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® Range have been certified by the Australian Gas Association. The AGA Certification Number is shown on the appliance dataplate.
Rinnai 3 11 6 1 'ON' / 'OFF' BUTTON 7 6 OVERRIDE INDICATOR Indicates that the override function is activated. Shows either the time of day, temperatures, or coded error message. 12 TIME / TEMP DISPLAY Locks all controls when pressed. (EXCEPT OFF) Selects energy saving function. Selects clock and/or Timers for adjusting or programming. SET TIMES BUTTON 4 12 CHILD LOCK BUTTON 7 2 5 13 ECONOMY BUTTON Main switch for turning 'ON / OFF'.
SAFETY Important 1. The appliance must be installed in accordance with the local gas and electrical authority regulations. WARNING 2. DO NOT connect to an LPG Gas cylinder indoors. 3. A dedicated 240 V earthed 10 Amp power point must be used with this appliance. 4. 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.
SAFETY . DO NOT post articles in, or block louvres. The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure they DO NOT play with the appliance. DO NOT allow children or elderly persons to sleep in the warm air discharge from the heater. DO NOT cover or place articles on or against this heater. Turn ‘OFF’ heater after use.
SAFETY Keep away from flammable materials. Combustible materials must not be placed where the heater could ignite them. DO NOT place articles on or against this appliance. DO NOT use or store flammable materials near this appliance. DO NOT spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance while it is in operation. Most aerosols contain butane gas which can be a fire hazard if used near this heater when it is in use. DO NOT sit on this heater. DO NOT place articles in front of the louvres.
SAFETY DO NOT place containers of liquid on top of the heater. Water spillage can cause extensive damage to the appliance and may result in electric shock. A dedicated 240V earthed 10 Amp power point must be used with this appliance. DO NOT use power boards or double adaptors to operate this appliance. Heater must not be located below a power socketoutlet. 250 mm This appliance must not be built-in. The clearances shown must be maintained.
SAFETY 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 further use. 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. Keep flammable materials, trees shrubs etc. away from the flue terminal.
FEATURES ROOM SEALED Air for combustion is taken from the outside and the flue 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 LOCK Prevents children from altering heater settings whilst running, or from activating the heater when turned ‘OFF’.
CUSTOMER INFORMATION - OPERATING 15 14 11 9 7 3 6 1 You must read and understand these instructions fully before operating the heater. WARNING To turn the unit ‘ON’ 1 Press the ‘ON’/’OFF’ 1 button to operate the heater. The ‘ON’ indicator 9 will glow green. The spark generator will be heard before the burner ignites and the ‘ON’ indicator 9 glows red, indicating that the heater is alight. When the heater warms up, the fan will automatically start.
CUSTOMER INFORMATION - OPERATING 15 14 11 9 7 Economy Mode 3 6 1 6 The Economy (ECON) function is an energy saving features designed to control the room temperature and prevent discomfort from over heating. 1. The Economy mode can only be operated when the heater is turned ‘ON’, but remains in the system memory until deactivated. Select the Economy mode before selecting timer operation. 2. Press the Economy 6 button to start the Economy function. The Economy indicator 3.
SETTING THE CLOCK 11 10 9 3 2 1 Setting the Clock/Timers When the appliance is first plugged in or after a power failure, the Digital Display 11 with show --:-- As an example, let’s set the clock to 10:35 am: 1. Press the Set Times 2 2. Press and hold the “ hours. button once, the Clock/Timer indicator ” 3 10 will flash. button; the minutes will begin to change first then the time will change by whole 3. Release the button when AM 10:00 shows on the Digital Display 11 .
OPERATING THE TIMERS 13 12 11 10 9 5 4 3 2 1 Operating the Timers The timers can be programmed to operate for any two time periods in any 24 hours. Before operating the Timer(s), the clock time must be correct and a starting time and finishing time for the Timer(s) must be programmed. The two Timers operate in the same way. This heater does not commence operation at the programmed starting time. It will attempt to heat a room by the programmed starting time.
OTHER OPERATING INFORMATION Pre-Heat This function operates automatically in conjunction with the Timers. When a Timer is selected, the heater may operate anywhere within an hour prior to the programmed starting time on the Timer. This function is called Pre-Heat since it ensures the room reaches the desired temperature by the programmed timer ON time. The room temperature is sensed one hour before reaching the Timers programmed ON time.
CARE OF YOUR ENERGYSAVER 8 11 9 1 Cleaning Your heater requires very little maintenance, but the following information will help you to keep it looking like new and working efficiently. • Unplug electrical cord before cleaning. • All parts of the heater can be cleaned using a soft, damp cloth and a mild detergent. • DO NOT use solvents or abrasives to clean any parts. Care for the Humidifier Tray: if the humidifier tray gets dirty, wash in warm soapy water.
SAFETY DEVICES Overheat Switch: This device automatically shuts the gas supply off if the heater exceeds a predetermined temperature. This is normally caused by an obstruction in front of the louvres, or a blocked fan filter. If the overheat switch operates, turn the unit ‘OFF’, remove the obstruction (clean filters) and allow the unit cool off for 10-15 minutes before re-operating. Fusible Links: The fusible link activates under conditions of severe overheating and shuts off the gas supply.
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INSTALLATION MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................. 19 Specification Table ........................................................................................................ 19 DIMENSIONS ........................................................................................................................ 20 HEATER LOCATION .................................................................................
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DIMENSIONS RHFE-309FT 257 465 695 85 335 Gas Inlet 124 Rinnai 20 Energysaver Operation & Installation Manual
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DIMENSIONS RHFE-561FT 545 262 750 85 350 Gas Inlet 114.
HEATER LOCATION Location When positioning the heater the main variables governing the location are Flueing and Warm Air Distribution. 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. Refer to page 4 for additional safety consideration. WARNING For all installations, ONLY Rinnai Energysaver Flue components MUST be used.
FLUE INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS Consult the ‘Energysaver Space Heater Co-Axial Flue Systems Installation Manual’ included with the ‘On Wall’ or ‘Direct’ flue kits for detailed flue installation instructions. Use only Rinnai Flue components with this appliance. NOTE The following configurations are currently available. For alternative configurations contact Rinnai.
FLUE POSITIONING Flue Terminal Location WARNING Flue terminal The flue terminal should be positioned away from flammable materials. Ensure that the location of the flue terminal can comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 5601, Fig. 6.2 which is reproduced below. Fan assisted flue appliance only Ref. Gas meter Electricity meter or fuse box Mechanical air inlet Min.
HEATER INSTALLATION 1. UNPACKING THE APPLIANCE The heater is supplied in one carton containing; Heater, Standard Rear Cover Set and Bolt Pack. Remove all packaging materials. Check for damage. If any damage is evident DO NOT install or operate this appliance. Contact your supplier for advice. Before installing the heater, check it is labelled for the correct gas type, (refer to the data label at the rear of the heater). Refer to the local gas authority for confirmation of gas type if you are in doubt.
HEATER INSTALLATION 14.Fit left and right cover panels to the rear of the appliance by clipping the panels onto the location tabs (i) then fastening into position using the two 6g x 8mm pan head screws (ii) supplied. These screws locate into pre-drilled and formed recesses at the bottom edge of the panels Left Cover Panel 15.Remove the Fan Filter (iii). Top Cover Panel 16.Carefully fit the top cover panel ensuring the rear fold locates neatly between the two securing brackets and wall. 17.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Trouble Shooting Check List Noisy Ignition Smell of Gas Combustion stops during operation Unusual Combustion Cause Burner doesn’t ignite Fault No Power ON/Combustion Indicator Please check this list before asking for Service Remedy Plug in power cord and press the control panel ‘ON‘/ ‘OFF’ button. Not plugged in Power Cut Re-ignite manually after power is restored. (Initial Installation) Air in gas pipe Purge air (Installer).
TROUBLE SHOOTING Before asking for a service call please check the following. These symptoms are part of the normal operation of the unit and do not indicate a fault. Symptom Explanation At Ignition: Warm air does not start when the burner lights. The fan is started automatically after a short delay. This is to allow the heat exchanger to warm up, helping to avoid cold draughts. Smoke or strange smells are produced on the first trial light up after installation.
ERROR MESSAGES The Energysaver Range of heaters has the ability to monitor its own operation continuously. If a fault occurs, an Error Message will flash on the Digital Display on 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.
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INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST • • • Complete the Installation Check List and the Installer details below. Instruct customer on the operation of the Energysaver. Ensure the customer understands the content of this manual. Advise the customer that during the initial burning in period of approximately 2 hours, some vapour and smell may be emitted from the heater. This is normal operation for a new heater.
CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT DETAILS Australia Pty. Ltd. Internet: www.rinnai.com.au E-mail: enquiry@rinnai.com.au ABN 74 005 138 769 Head Office National Help Line 10-11 Walker Street, Braeside, Victoria 3195 P.O. Box 460 Tel: (03) 9271 6625 Fax: (03) 9271 6622 Tel: 1300 555 545* *Cost of a local call Higher from mobile or public phones. Rinnai has a nation wide service and spare parts network.
