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Rinnai Tankless Water Heater Installation and Operation Manual
DO NOT
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DO NOT install the following internal
(indoor) water heaters outdoor: RE199i,
RE180i, RE160i or RE140i.
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DO NOT install the following external
(outdoor) water heaters indoor: RE199e,
RE180e, RE160e or RE140e.
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DO NOT install the water heater in an area
where water leakage of the unit or con
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nections will result in damage to the area
adjacent to the appliance or to lower floors
of the structure. When such locations can
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not be avoided, it is recommended that a
suitable drain pan, adequately drained, be
installed under the water heater. The pan
must not restrict combustion air flow.
•
DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion
and ventilation air. Combustion air shall
not be supplied from occupied spaces.
•
DO NOT use this appliance in an
application such as a pool or spa heater
that uses chemically treated water. (This
appliance is suitable for filling large or
whirlpool spa tubs with potable water.)
•
DO NOT use substitute parts that are not
authorized for this appliance.
•
DO NOT run the unit with the front cover
removed during normal operation.
4.2 What You Will
Need
4.2.1 Items Included
Unpack the Rinnai Tankless Water Heater
package and verify the following contents are
included. If any items are damaged or missing,
contact your local dealer/distributor or call Rinnai
Customer Care at 1-800-621-9419.
• Rinnai Tankless Water Heater
• Rinnai Tankless Water Heater Installation
and Operation Manual
•
Self-Tapping Screw (Indoor models only)
4.2.2 Items Needed
(Field-Supplied)
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Manual Gas Control Valve
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Pressure Relief Valve
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Isolation Valves
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Pipe wrenches (x2)
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Adjustable pliers
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Phillips Head screwdriver
• Wire Cutters
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Gloves
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Safety glasses
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Level
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Soap or gas leak detector solution
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Approved venting
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Teflon tape (recommended) or pipe
compound
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Pipe insulation
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Hammer drill with concrete bits
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Saw
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Threading machine with heads and oiler
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Core drill with diamond head
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Torch set
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Copper tubing cutter
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Steel pipe cutter
• Heat tape
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Electrical wire
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Concrete wall anchors
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Optional pipe cover
• Wire nuts
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Single gang electrical box
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Unions and drain valves
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2 conductor 22 AWG wire for controller
