Rinnai RCE-229A User Manual Page 1

THIS IS AN UNVENTED GAS-FIRED HEATER. IT USES AIR (OXYGEN)FROM THE ROOM IN WHICH IT IS INSTALLED. PROVISIONS FORADEQUATE COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AI

Model RCE-229Awww.rinnaina.com 1 04. Any compound used on the threaded joint of gas piping shall be a type which resists the action ofliquefied petrol

Model RCE-229A 800-621-941911OPERATING INSTRUCTION PLATECONVECTOR RCE-229AFOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATINGWARNING: If you do not follow these ins

Model RCE-229Awww.rinnaina.com 1 2ADDITIONAL CUSTOMER OPERATING INFORMATIONINSTALLATIONCheck room size and ventilation. Do notoversize. Improper sizin

Model RCE-229A 800-621-941913OPERATING YOUR NEW RCE-229A TURNING ONPress the ON/OFF button to operate the heater. The ONindicator will glow green. Af

Model RCE-229Awww.rinnaina.com 1 4OPERATING YOUR NEW RCE-229A ECONOMY MODEThe Economy mode only operates when the heater is turned on. The Economy mo

Model RCE-229A 800-621-941915TIMER OPERATION OFF TIMER OPERATIONThis feature is useful on cold nights when the unit continues to operate after you ha

Model RCE-229Awww.rinnaina.com 1 6WARNINGy Ensure there are no obstacles or foreign materials directly in front of the appliance wherethe warm air wil

Model RCE-229A 800-621-941917MAINTENANCE/SERVICEMAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONSThis heater has been designed and constructed for a long performance life when

Model RCE-229Awww.rinnaina.com 1 8TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPlease note: General cleaning, maintenance and wear and tear are not necessarily covered under

Model RCE-229A 800-621-941919SCHEMATIC DRAWINGSWiring DiagramCAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnecting when servicing controls. Wire errors canc

Model RCE-229Awww.rinnaina.com 2GENERAL INFORMATIONWARNINGIMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION,SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTYDAMAG

Model RCE-229Awww.rinnaina.com 2 0SCHEMATIC DRAWINGSCabinet - Exploded View

Model RCE-229A 800-621-941921SCHEMATIC DRAWINGSGas Valve/Burner Assembly - Exploded View

Model RCE-229Awww.rinnaina.com 2 2SCHEMATIC DRAWINGSFan Blower Assembly - Exploded View

Model RCE-229A 800-621-941923SCHEMATIC DRAWINGSElectrical Wiring - Exploded View

Model RCE-229Awww.rinnaina.com 2 4PARTS LISTPART NAME PART No. QTY. REMARKS001-1 FRONT PANEL I RC-219-50-9 1001-2 SCREW ZFAB0410SC 2001-3 SCREW ZFAB04

Model RCE-229A 800-621-941925PARTS LISTPART NAME PART No. QTY. REMARKS121-1 COMBUSTION CHAMBER ASS'YRC-219-30 1121-2 SCREWZFAB0408SZ 2121-3 SCREW

Model RCE-229Awww.rinnaina.com 2 6PARTS LISTPART NAME PART No. QTY. REMARKS704CONVECTION FAN MOTOR ASS'Y RC-229-524 1705THERMISTOR RC-511-65-3 1

ERROR MESSAGESCODE DISPLAYED FAULT REMEDYTilt Switch ActivatedTurn heater ON,after setting heater upright.Miss IgnitionCheck gas is turned ON.Service

Rinnai America Corporation warrants the products described in this warranty including any parts and components thereof, to be free from anydefects in

Model RCE-229A 800-621-94193SPECIFICATIONSModelInput Rati ngBtuh HIGHInput RatingBtuh LOWThermostatWeightin poundsDimensionsin inchesFan CFMOutputRCE-

Model RCE-229Awww.rinnaina.com 4IMPORTANT POINTSUNPACK HEATER:Check for damage. (DO NOT INSTALL DAMAGED HEATER.) If heater is damaged, contact yoursup

Model RCE-229A 800-621-94195SAFETY POINTSDo not install this heater in areas wherespray painting or plating is taking place, orin places such as hair

Model RCE-229Awww.rinnaina.com 6SAFETY POINTSDo not place wet articles on this heater, thewater may drip into the electrical parts.Do not turn the hea

Model RCE-229A 800-621-94197USAGE AND INSTALLATION MUSTS1. Read these rules and the instructions carefully. Check all local codes. Failure to follow t

Model RCE-229Awww.rinnaina.com 8INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSNOTICE BEFORE INSTALLATIONThe heater must be installed by a qualified service person accordin

Model RCE-229A 800-621-94199Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where:a) Walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have