Installation Guide
8 Rinnai Tankless Water Heater Installaon and Operaon Manual
2.5 Specicaons
1
Minimum ow may vary slightly depending on the temperature seng and the inlet water temperature. Minimum acvaon ow is 0.4 GPM (1.5 L/min).
2
The maximum gas supply pressure must not exceed the value specied by the manufacturer.
Rinnai products are connually being updated and improved; therefore, specicaons are subject to change without prior noce.
Internal (Indoor) Units External (Outdoor) Units
RU199i RU180i RU160i RU130i RU199e RU180e RU160e RU130e
Minimum Gas
Consumpon Btu/h
15,000
Maximum Gas
Consumpon Btu/h
199,000 180,000 160,000 130,000 199,000 180,000 160,000 130,000
Flow Rate
1
(Min - Max)
0.26 - 9.8 GPM
(1.0 - 37 L/min)
0.26 - 9.0 GPM
(1.0 - 34 L/min)
0.26 - 8.0 GPM
(1.0 - 30 L/min)
0.26 - 6.6 GPM
(1.0 - 24 L/min)
0.26 - 9.8 GPM
(1.0 - 37 L/min)
0.26 - 9.0 GPM
(1.0 - 34 L/min)
0.26 - 8.0 GPM
(1.0 - 30 L/min)
0.26 - 6.6 GPM
(1.0 - 24 L/min)
Max Flow Rate with
Parameter Adjustment
11 GPM
(42 L/min)
10 GPM
(38 L/min)
9 GPM
(34 L/min)
7 GPM
(26 L/min)
11 GPM
(42 L/min)
10 GPM
(38 L/min)
9 GPM
(34 L/min)
7 GPM
(26 L/min)
Weight 64 lb (29 kg) 64 lb (29 kg) 62 lb (28 kg) 62 lb (28 kg) 64 lb (29 kg) 64 lb (29 kg) 62 lb (28 kg) 62 lb (28 kg)
Sound Level 48 dB 47 dB 47 dB 47 dB 53 dB 52 dB 52 dB 52 dB
Electrical
Data
Normal 84 W 65 W 52 W 38 W 81 W 62 W 49 W 36 W
Standby 1.3 W
Freeze
Protecon
148 W 152 W
Max
Current
4 Amps
Fuse 10 Amps
Temperature Seng
• Minimum: 98° F (37° C)
• Maximum: Default: 120° F (49° C) With Parameter Adjustment: 140° F (60° C)
By-Pass Flow Control Electronic
Gas Supply
Pressure
2
Natural 3.5 in. w.c. - 10.5 in. w.c.
Propane 8.0 in. w.c. - 13.5 in. w.c.
Type of Appliance Super-High-Eciency (Condensing), Tankless, Temperature Controlled Connuous Flow Gas Hot Water System
Ignion System Direct Electronic Ignion
Electric Connecons
• Appliance: AC 120 Volts, 60Hz.
• Temperature Controller: DC 12 Volts (Digital)
Water Supply Pressure
• Minimum: 50 PSI (Recommended 60-80 PSI for maximum performance)
• Maximum: 150 PSI
Remote Control Cable Non-Polarized Two Core Cable (Minimum 22 AWG)
Energy Star Qualied Yes
Complies with South
Coast Air Quality
Management District
14 ng/J or 20 ppm NOx
emission levels
Yes