HOME OWNER/INSTALLER FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE OPERATING HEATER RCE-229A SILENT SERVANT CONVECTOR VENT-FREE SPACE HEATER Owner’s Operation and Installation Manual THIS IS 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 8.
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S P E C I F I C Input Rating Input Rating Thermostat Btuh HIGH Btuh LOW Model RCE-229A-N 6,000 2,000 YES RCE-229A-P 6,000 2,500 YES “-N” “-N” “-P” “-P” A T I O Weight in pounds S Dimensions in inches Height: Width: Depth: 13.4 N Fan CFM Output 14 9/16" 14 3/4" 6 11/16" High: 64 Low: 46 Models are for Natural Gas. (Inlet Pressure within 4.3"-10.5"W.C.) Models manifold pressure: 3.5"W.C. Models are for L. P. Gas. (Inlet Pressure within 4.7"-13"W.C.) Models manifold pressure: 4.
I M P O R T A N T P O I N T S 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 1. The appliance must be installed in accordance with state and local codes. 2.
S A F E T Y P O I N T S 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 move the heater while it is turned on. Do not spray aerosols near this heater while it is in use. Many aerosols contain butane gas and can be a fire hazard. Use of aerosols, paint, polishes etc.
S A F E T Y P O I N T S Do not place wet articles on this heater, the water may drip into the electrical parts. Do not allow children to put articles in the louvers. Supervise children playing near this heater. Do not turn the heater off by unplugging it from the wall, or while the fan is cooling the heater off. (This heater is not suitable for use with a plug in type timer.) Ventilate the room when this heater is in use.
U S A G E A N D I N S TA L L AT I O N M U S T S 1. 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. 2. 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. 3.
I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S 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 Z223.1.
I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S 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 rating of 1 perm (6X10-11kg per pa-sec-m2) or less with openings gasketed or sealed, and b) Weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors, and c) Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames, between sole plates and floors, between wall-cei
I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S 4. Any compound used on the threaded joint of gas piping shall be a type which resists the action of liquefied petroleum gas. 5. Supplied gas pressure must be within the limits shown in the specifications. 6. 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.
I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S OPERATING INSTRUCTION PLATE CONVECTOR RCE-229A 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 does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand. B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas.
ADDITIONAL CUSTOMER OPERATING INFORMATION INSTALLATION Make certain the heater is connected intoboth the gas and the electric power. Check room size and ventilation. Do not oversize. Improper sizing may cause nuisance lock outs. CONTROL PANEL LAYOUT ON TIMER INDICATOR TIME/TEMP DISPLAY Indicates that the ON Timer mode is in operation. Shows either the temperatures or coded error messages. FILTER INDICATOR Indicates that the filter needs cleaning.
O P E R AT I N G Y O U R N E W R C E - 2 2 9 A 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 burner 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.
OPERATING YOUR NEW RCE-229A ECONOMY MODE The Economy mode only operates when the heater is turned on. The Economy mode operates automatically. The Economy indicator will glow to show that the Economy function is activated. 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.
T I M E R O P E R A T I O N OFF TIMER 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.
T I M E R O P E R A T I O N WARNING y y 1 Ensure there are no obstacles or foreign materials directly in front of the appliance where the warm air will discharge into the room. Ensure the appliance is not positioned where warm air discharge will blow directly on someone sleeping. Press the “ON Timer” button The “ON Timer” and “ON/Combustion” (green) indicators will light up. A preset time will be displayed on the digital monitor.(The first time the ON Timer is preset, this time will be “8.
M A I N T E N A N C E / S E R V I C E 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.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G C H A R T Ɣ Power Cut Ɣ Ɣ (Initial Installation) Air in Gas Pipe Smell of Gas Ɣ Combustion Stops During Operation Burner Doesn't Ignite Not Plugged In Cause Filter Warning Lamp Glows No ON Indicator Problem Takes too Long to Warm the Room Please note: General cleaning, maintenance and wear and tear are not necessarily covered under the guarantee. Calls of this nature may be chargeable.
Model RCE-229A 19 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! 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.
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E R R O R M E S S A G E S This heater has the ability to check its own operation continuously. If a 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 Tilt Switch Activated REMEDY Turn heater ON, after setting heater upright. Miss Ignition Check gas is turned ON.
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 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 also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty extends to the original purchaser.