Rinnai Commercial Hybrid System Installation and Operation Manual
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WARNING
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Before operating, smell all around the appliance area
for
gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because
some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the
floor.
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Keep the area around the appliance clear and free
from combustible materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
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Combustible construction refers to adjacent walls and
ceiling and should not be confused with combustible
or flammable products and materials. Combustible
and/or flammable products and materials should
never be stored in the vicinity of this or any gas
appliance.
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Always check the water temperature before entering
a shower or bath.
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To protect yourself from harm, before performing
maintenance:
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Turn off the electrical power supply by unplugging
the power cord or by turning off the electricity at
the circuit breaker. (The temperature controller
does not control the electrical power.)
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Turn off the gas at the manual gas control valve.
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Turn off the incoming water supply.
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Use only your hand to turn the manual gas control
valve. Never use tools. If the manual gas control
valve will not turn by hand, do not try to repair it;
call a trained and qualified professional. Force or
attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
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Do not use this appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a licensed professional to
inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the
control system and any manual gas control valve
which has been under water.
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Do not use substitute materials. Use only parts
certified for the appliance.
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Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to
shut off, turn off the manual gas control valve to the
appliance.
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Only trained and qualified professionals are
permitted to adjust parameter settings.
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Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with
this appliance.
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Any alteration to the appliance or its controls can be
dangerous and will void the warranty.
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Proper venting is required for the safe operation of
this appliance.
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Flammable liquids such as cleaning solvents, aerosols,
paint thinners, adhesives, gasoline and propane must
be handled and stored with extreme care. These
flammable liquids emit flammable vapors and when
exposed to an ignition source can result in a fire
hazard or explosion. Flammable liquids should not be
used or stored in the vicinity of this or any other gas
appliance.
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DO NOT operate the water heater without the front
panel installed. The front panel should only be
removed for service/maintenance or replacing internal
components.
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BURN HAZARD. Hot exhaust and vent may cause
serious burns. Keep away from the water heater. Keep
small children and animals away from the water
heater.
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Hot water outlet pipes leaving the water heater can be
hot to touch.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
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Install the vent system per local and national codes.
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Do not install this water heater above 10,200 ft
(3,109 m).
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Do not obstruct combustion air to the water heater.
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Failure to properly vent this appliance can result in
death, personal injury and/or property damage.
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Rinnai recommends that every home have a carbon
monoxide (CO) alarm in the hallway near bedrooms in
each sleeping area. Check batteries monthly and
replace them annually.
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California law requires the following Proposition 65
warning to be provided:
For proper installation, operation and safety, it is important to follow the instructions and adhere to the safety
precautions shown throughout this manual. The following precautions apply to the installer and consumer.
WARNING
DO NOT adjust the internal gas valve. The design is such that adjustment is not
required. Warranty will be voided if the internal gas valve is adjusted.
This product can expose you to chemicals including
lead, lead compounds and carbon disulfide which
are known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more
information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Safety Precautions
