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Rinnai V53I - page 1
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of th is or any other appliance. — WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical s witch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call y our gas supp lier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 2
2 V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual Specifications ..................................................... 3 Consumer Safety Information Safety Definitions ............................................. 4 Safety Behaviors and Practices ....................... 4 Safety Features ................................................ 4 Descript ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 3
V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual 3 Specifications Rinnai is continually updating and imp roving products. T herefore, specifications ar e subject to change without prior notice. The maximum inlet gas pressure must not exceed the va lue specified by the manufacture r. The minimum value listed is for the purpose of input adjustment. ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 4
4 V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual W ARNING Safety Behaviors and Practices • Keep the area around the appliance clear and free from combustible materials, gasolin e, and other flammable vapors and liquids. • Any alteration to the appliance or its controls can be dangerous and will void the warranty. • Always check the water t ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 5
V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual 5 Features Available on T emperature Controllers Operating Instructions The V53i and V53e models do not come with a tempe rature controller. There are several models of temperature controllers that can be purchase d separately. Their descrip tion, operation, and installation are provided in this man ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 6
6 V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual T emperature Controllers - Models MC-502RC-1US-S * (Wireless) Refer to the MC-502RC-1US-S manual and the Wireless Co ntroller Installation I nstructions for complete details on features, operation, and installation. Dimensions (inch es): 4.33 W x 5.90 H x 1.16 D Tem perat ur e Dis pla y In Use Ind ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 7
V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual 7 MC-100V -1US BC-100V -1US The BC-100V controller is water resist ant. Avoid splashing the controller. NOTICE T emperature Controllers - Models Dimensions (inch es): 5.0 W x 4.75 H x 0.75 D Dimensions (inch es): 8.0 W x 4.125 H x 0.875 D Tem perat ur e Dis pla y ON/OFF Button In Us e Indicator Cloc ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 8
8 V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual How to Set the T emperature While any hot water is being provided, the temperature setting can only be adjusted between 98º F (37º C) and 110º F (43º C). NOTICE DANGER Hot water can be dangero us, especially for infants or children, the elderly, or infirm. There is hot water scald pote ntial i ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 9
V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual 9 T emperature Controller Settings This water heater will attempt to prov ide hot water at the temperature setti ng even when the water flow is varied or when more than 1 tap is in use. The water h eater c an deliver water at only one temperature setting at a time. The available temperatures for a g ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 10
10 V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual Setting the Water Volume Using the Water Smart / Bath Fill Function Overview This function is exclusive to the BC-100V temperatu re controller. The bath fill f unction allows the consumer to fill a tub with a preset volume of water at a preset temperature. This is done by pressing the bath fill b ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 11
V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual 11 Setting Controller to Mute To eliminate the beeps wh en keys are pressed or to turn the beeps back on, pre ss and hold both the ▲ and ▼ buttons until a beep is heard (approxim ately 5 seconds). Models MC-91 and MCC-91 Using the Water Smart / Bath Fill Function Setting the Clock MC-100V Press ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 12
12 V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual W ARNING Turn off the electrical power sup ply, the manual gas valve and the manual water control valve whenever servicing the unit. Repairs and maintenance should be p erformed by a qualified service technician. The appliance should be inspected annually by a qualified service technicia n. Verif ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 13
V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual 13 Error Codes Code Fault Remedy 02 No burner operation during freeze protection mode Service Call 03 Power interruption during Bath Fill (Water will not flow when power returns). Turn off all hot water taps. Press ON/OFF twice. 10 Air Supply or Exhaust Blockage (V53i only) Ensure Rinnai ap proved v ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 14
14 V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual Code Fault Remedy 16 Over Temperature Warning Check for restrictions in air flow around unit and vent terminal. Check for low water flow in a circul ating sy stem causing short-cycling. Check for foreign materials in co mbustion chamber and/or exhaust piping. Check for clogged heat exchanger. 32 ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 15
V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual 15 T rouble Shooting for Common Issues I don’t have any hot w ater when I open the tap. Make sure there is gas, water, and ele ctricity to the Rinnai water heater (powe r is turned on and the gas is turned on). When I was using the hot w ater, the water got co ld. If you adjusted the flow from the ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 16
16 V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual Flushing the Heat Exchang er (Error Code: LC or 00) An “LC” or “00” error code indicates the unit is beginni ng to lime up and must be flushed. Failu re to flush the appliance will cause dam age to the heat exchanger. Dama ge caused by lime build-up is not covered by the unit’s warranty ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 17
V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual 17 Only properly trained and q ualified installers should install this appliance. The warran ty may be voided due to improper installation or installation by a non-qualified installer. Rinnai highly recommends all installers a ttend a product knowledge cla ss. For information on a Rinn ai Training C ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 18
18 V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual Clearances from Appliance 1. Identify the installati on location and confirm that the installation will meet all required clea rances. 2. Securely attach the water heater to the wall using any of the holes in the wall installation brackets which are at the top and bottom of the water heater. Ensu ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 19
V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual 19 G a s P i p i n g General Instructions • A manual gas control valve must be placed in the gas supply line to the Rinnai water heat er. A union can be used on the connection ab ove the shut off valve for the future servicing or disconnection of the unit. • Check the type of gas and the gas inl ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 20
20 V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual Pipe Sizing Procedure - Example 1. For some tables, you will need to determine the cubic f eet per h our of gas required by dividing the gas input by the heating value of the gas (available from the local gas compa ny). The gas input needs to include all g as products at the location and the maxi ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 21
V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual 21 The freeze protection features inclu de electrical heating elements. Freeze protection may be disabled if electricity is not suppli ed, or if there is an error preventing the water heater from functioning. Loss of freeze protection may result in water da mage from a burst heat exchanger or water ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 22
22 V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual If the water heater is not going to be used duri ng a period of possible freezing weather, it is recomme nded that the water inside the water heat er be drained. To manually drain the water: 1. Shut off cold water supply and gas supp ly. 2. Turn off the temperature controller. 3. Disconnect the p ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 23
V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual 23 Pressure Relief Valve 3/4" Ball Valve 3/4" Un ion Check Valve S Pressure Regula tor Circulating Pump Solenoid Valve Boiler Drain Va lve KEY G a s S u p p l y M i n i m u m 3 / 4 " C o l d W a t e r S u p p l y L i n e Minimum 3/4" Hot Water Supply Lin e S 1/2" M inimum No ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 24
24 V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual Recommended Piping for Basic Installation G a s S u p p l y 3 / 4 " C o l d W a t e r S u p p l y L i n e 3/4" Ho t Wat e r Supply Line Rinnai Water Hea ter Rinna i Equipment Lis t Rinna i Wate r Heat ers RIK-KIT ( Optional) (3/ 4" F itt in g s I nc l ude: 2 Uni on s, 2 B all Val v ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 25
V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual 25 Recommended Piping for Circulation Systems Pressure R elief Valve 3/4" Ball Va lve 3/4" Union Check Valve S Pressure Regula t or Circu lating Pump Soleno id Valve Boiler Drain Va lve KEY Minimum 3/4" Cold Water Supply Line Electric Water Heate r Build ing Fixture s Buildi ng Supp l ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 26
26 V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual Pressure Relief Valve 3/4" Ball Valve 3/4" Un ion Check Valve S Pressure Regula tor Circu lating Pump Soleno id Valve Boiler D rain Va lve KEY Minimum 3/4" H ot Wat er Supply Line B u i l d i n g F i x t u r e O u t l e t s (Opt ional ) 2-6 Gal lon St orage T ank (To e limina te co ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 27
V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual 27 V enting Instructions (V53i) • This water heater is a direct vent water h eater and therefore is certified and listed with the vent system. You must use vent components that are certified and listed with the water heate r model. • Do not combine vent components from d ifferent manufacturers. ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 28
28 V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual Vent Products Manufacturer Product Parts Rinnai/Ubbink Rolux Vent System Heat-Fab Saf-T Vent SC system Metal-Fab Co rr/Gua rd Vent/Air Refer to the manufacturer’s technical literatu re for specific part numbers and instruction s. Listed and Tested Vent Products for V53i ........................ ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 29
V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual 29 Flue Installation - Concentric V enting (V53i) 3 in (75 mm) minimum Condensate Trap Vertical Termination (condensate collector must be used in all installations) 3 in (75 mm) minimum 3 in (75 mm) minimum Horizontal Termination using the Condensate Collector 3 in (75 mm) minimum Condensate Trap To ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 30
30 V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual Flue T erminal Clearances ( ANS Z21.10.3, CSA 4.3) INS IDE CO R N ER D E TA I L FIXED CLOSED OPERABLE FIXED CLOSED OPERABLE B B B A J B M C F B B E D L G A H K I 1 A vent shall not terminate directl y above a sidewalk or paved driveway that is loca ted between two single family dwellings and serv ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 31
V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual 31 24" V Additional Clearances (V53i) Local codes supersede the se clearances. • Avoid termina tion locations near a dryer vent. • Avoid termina tion locations near commercial coo king exhaust. 60" V V (1.52 m) between Rinnai terminals at different levels 12" 12" 36" INS ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 32
32 V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual Additional Clearances (V53e) Local codes supersede the se clearances. • Avoid termina tion locations near a dryer vent. • Avoid termina tion locations near commercial coo king exhaust. ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 33
V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual 33 High Altitude Installations 0-2000 ft (0-610 m) 2001-5200 ft (610-1585 m) 5201-7700 ft (1585-2347 m) 7701-10200 ft (2347-3109 m) Switch No. 2 OFF OFF ON ON Switch No. 3 OFF ON OFF ON Set switches 2 and 3 to the values shown in table below for your altitude. The default setting for the appliance i ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 34
34 V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual The conversion shall be carri ed out by a manufacturer’s authorized rep - resentative, in ac cordance with the requirements of the manufa cturer, provincial or territorial authorities having jurisdiction and in accord ance with the requirements of the CAN/ CGA-B149.1 or CAN/CGA-B149.2 Installat ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 35
V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual 35 T emperature Controller Installation • The controller should be out of reach of small children. • Avoid locations where the controller may become hot (near the oven or radiant heater). • Avoid locations in direct sunlight. The digital display may be difficult to read in direct sunlight. • ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 36
36 V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual T emperature Controller Installation (V53i) 1. Determine a suitable location for the controller. 2. Make three holes in the wall as sh own. 3. Run the cable between the controlle r and the Rinnai water heater or the controlle r and the other controller. 4. Remove the face plate from the temperatu ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 37
V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual 37 T emperature Controller In stallation (V53e) 1. Determine a suitable location for the controller. 2. Make three holes in the wall as sh own. 3. Run the cable between the controlle r and the Rinnai water heater or the controller and another controller. 4. Remove the face plate from the temperature ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 38
38 V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual Operating Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERA TING 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. Be sure to ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 39
V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual 39 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 0. 0 1. 0 2. 0 3. 0 4. 0 5. 0 6. 0 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 T echnical Data Pressure Drop Curve Outlet Flow Data V53e V53i V53e V53i Water Flow (gpm) delta T - Temperature Rise (ºF) Pressure Loss (ft head) Water Flow (gpm) ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 40
40 V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual Space Heating If the water heater is to be used for both water (potable) heating and space heati ng then the following apply. • The piping and components co nnected to the water heat er shall be suitable for use with potable water. • Toxic chemicals, such as used for boiler treatment, shall n ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 41
V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual 41 D i m e n s i o n s DIM DESCRIPTION V53i in (mm) V53e in (mm) A Width 13.8 (350) 13.8 (350) B Depth * 9.2 (234) 7.3 (186) C Height - Unit 23.6 (600) 20.9 (530) D Height - with brackets 24.7 (627) 22.5 (571) E Hot Water Ou tlet - from wall * 3.6 (91) 2.8 (72) F Hot Water Outlet - from center 4.3 ( ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 42
42 V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual Ladder Diagram (for V53i) ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 43
V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual 43 Ladder Diagram (for V53e) ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 44
44 V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual What is covered? This Warranty covers any defects in materials or w orkmanship w hen the product is install ed and operated according to Rinnai written installation instructions, subject to the terms within this Limited Warrant y document. This Warranty applies onl y to products that are installe ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 45
V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual 45 What will Rinnai do? Rinnai will repair or replace the covere d product or any part or co mponent that is defective in materials or workmanship as set forth. Rinnai will pay reasonable l abor charges associated with t he repair or replacement of any such part or component. All repair parts must b ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 46
46 V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual NOTICE BEFORE INSTALLATION Rinnai direct-vent appliance must be installed by a state qualified or lice nsed contractor and a properly trained Rinnai Installer. If you are not properly trained, you must no t install this unit. IMPORTANT: In the State of Massachusetts (248 CMR 4.00 & 5. 00) For ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 47
Manuel d'installation et d’utilisation – V53i & V53e 47 — Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d'essence ou ni d'autres vapeurs ou liquides inflammables à proximité de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil. — QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ • Ne pas tenter d'allumer d'appareil. • Ne touchez à aucun in ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 48
48 Manuel d'installation et d’utilisation – V53i & V53e Comportements et pratiques de sécurité Réglage de température Instructions d'utilisation A VERTISSEMENT • Gardez la zone autour de l’ap pareil dégagée et exempte de matériaux combustibles, essence et a utres vapeurs et liquides inflammables. • N’utilisez pas ce ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 49
Manuel d'installation et d’utilisation – V53i & V53e 49 Plages de température avec un contrôleur de température Ce chauffe-eau va tenter de fournir de l'ea u chaude à températur e stable malgré les variations de dé bit ou quand plus d'un robinet est ouvert. La chauffe-eau ne pe ut délivrer de l'eau qu'à une ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 50
50 Manuel d'installation et d’utilisation – V53i & V53e A VERTISSEMENT Coupez l'alimentation électriq ue, et fermez l'arrivée de gaz et d'eau à leur vanne de co up ure manuelle avant toute intervention sur l'unité. Les réparations ne doivent êt re effectuées que par un technicien de service qual ifié. Cet ap ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 51
Manuel d'installation et d’utilisation – V53i & V53e 51 Seuls des installateurs qualifié s avec une formation adéquate peuvent instal ler cet appareil. La garantie peut être annulée suite à une i nstallation incorrecte ou réalisée par un installate ur non qualifié. Rinnai recommande fortement que les installateurs suivent une c ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 52
52 Manuel d'installation et d’utilisation – V53i & V53e Écartements par rapport à l'appareil 1. Identifiez l'emplacement d' inst allation et confirmez que là les espacements requis ser ont respectés. 2. Fixez bien le chauffe-eau au mur en utilisant n'importe lesquels des trous des supports d'installati on m ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 53
Manuel d'installation et d’utilisation – V53i & V53e 53 Installation à altitude élevée Micro-commutateur 0-2000 ft (0-610 m) 2001-5200 ft (610-1585 m) 5201-7700 ft (1585-2347 m) 7701-10200 ft (2347-3109 m) N° 2 OFF OFF ON ON N° 3 OFF ON OFF ON Switch No. F O F 8 5 7 6 4 3 ON 1 2 Switch No. F O F 8 5 7 6 4 3 ON 1 2 Switch No. F O F ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 54
54 Manuel d'installation et d’utilisation – V53i & V53e T uyauterie d'eau • Une vanne manuelle d e coupure d'eau doit intercalée sur la conduite en amont sur l'arri vée d'eau au chauffe-eau Rinnai. Des raccords union peuve nt s'utiliser sur les conduites d'eau froide et d'eau chaude p our facilite ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 55
Manuel d'installation et d’utilisation – V53i & V53e 55 T uyauterie recommandée pour installation de base G a s S u p p l y 3 / 4 " C o l d W a t e r S u p p l y L i n e 3/4" Ho t Wa te r S u pply Line Rinnai Water Heater Rinna i Equipment Li st Rinnai Wa ter Heat ers RIK-K IT ( Optio nal) (3 /4" F it ting s In cl ude : ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 56
56 Manuel d'installation et d’utilisation – V53i & V53e • Les terminaiso ns verticales doivent incorporer un drainage de condensat et un piège aussi près qu e possible de l'appareil. • Le chauffage d e l'eau V53i a un collecteur de condensat intégré. • Rinnai offre u n piège de condensats. • Dans les régi ons à ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 57
Manuel d'installation et d’utilisation – V53i & V53e 57 Nombre de coudes à 90° 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 41 ft 1 (12.5 m) 35 ft 2 (10.7 m) 29 ft 3 (8.8 m) 23 ft 4 (7.0 m) 17 ft 4 (5.2 m) 11 ft 4 (3.4 m) 5 ft 4 (1.5 m) Notes 1234 Switch No . F O F 8 5 7 6 4 3 ON 1 2 Exemple : Si vous n'avez qu'un coude votre longue ur de ventilation max ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 58
58 Manuel d'installation et d’utilisation – V53i & V53e INS IDE CO R N ER D E TA I L FIXED CLOSED OPERABLE FIXED CLOSED OPERABLE B B B A J B M C F B B E D L G A H K I Réf. Description Installations au Canada Installations aux US A A Espace au dessus de niveau du sol, véranda, porche, plate-forme ou balcon 12" (30 cm) 12" (3 ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 59
Manuel d'installation et d’utilisation – V53i & V53e 59 Installation de conduit de cheminée (V53i) 3 in (75 mm) minimum Condensate Trap Terminaison verticale (collecteur de condensat requis pour toutes les installations) 3 in (75 mm) minimum 3 in (75 mm) minimum Terminaison horizontale avec collecteur de condensat 3 in (75 mm) minimum ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 60
60 Manuel d'installation et d’utilisation – V53i & V53e Instructions d'utilisation À LIRE AVANT LA MISE EN SERVICE POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ A. Cet appareil ne comporte pas de veilleuse. Il est muni d’un dispositif d’allumage qui allume automatiquement le brûleur. Ne tentez pas d’allumer la veille use manuellement. B. AVANT DE ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 61
Manuel d'installation et d’utilisation – V53i & V53e 61 Diagramme en escalier PHASE NEUTRE CONTACT DE DÉTECTION DE GEL FUSIBLE 3 A ANTI-FOUDRE ANTI-FOUDRE TERRE VARISTOR VARISTOR RELAIS 1 ALLUMAGE ALIMENTATI ON À DÉCOUPAGE 12 V CC 170 V CC 40 V CC 12,6 V 5 V CC DÉTECTEUR D'ÉCOULEMENT ÉLECTRO- VANNE À MODULATION CIRCUIT D &a ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 62
62 Manuel d'installation et d’utilisation – V53i & V53e Support à la clientèle Qu'est-ce qui est couvert ? Cette garantie couvre tous défauts dus aux matériaux et à la ma in d'œuvre quand le produit a été installé et utilisé en suiva nt les instructions écrites d'install ation de Rinnai, dans les term es décr ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 63
Manuel d'installation et d’utilisation – V53i & V53e 63 Que fait Rinnai pour exercer la garantie ? Rinnai va réparer ou remplacer le prod uit, ou toute partie ou t out composant défectueux pour caus e de matériaux ou de main d'œuvre, dans les conditions définies pl us loin. Rinnai remboursera des charges de main d'œ uvr ...
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Rinnai V53I - page 64
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