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Tankless Water Heater
Service Manual
Key to Trade Names in this Manual:
R/C Indicates both the residential and
commercial versions. R/C42e includes
R42e and C42e.
RC Indicates condensing water heater models.
(PLUS) Indicates that the Designer Plus models are
included. R/C85ePLUS includes R85e,
C85e, and R85ePLUS. On the side of the
water heater, the trade name includes a
“D”, as in R85De.
(ASME) Indicates that the ASME models are
included. R98LSe(ASME) includes the
R98LSe and R98LSeASME.
-VA,-VB The trade names R75LSe, R75LSi,
R94LSe, and R94LSi have been given to
both the VA and VB series of water
heaters. Pay close attention to the
particular model number when referencing
electrical diagnostics, wire diagrams, gas
pressures, replacement instructions, and
for parts. When there is a difference –VA
or –VB will be specified.
Model with
valves in carton
Equivalent Model
RV53e V53e
RV53i V53i
RL75e R75LSe-VB
RL75i R75LSi-VB
RL94e R94LSe-VB
RL94i R94LSi-VB
RC80e RC80HPe
RC80i RC80HPi
RC98e RC98HPe
RC98i RC98HPi
Some of the trade names for models were changed
to indicate that their cartons included isolation valves
and a pressure relief valve. For service and repair
purposes the table below shows the equivalent
models.
R/C42e, R/C53e
10 28 41 49 54 59 69
R70e,
R/C85e(PLUS)
12 29 43 50 56 65 72
R/C53i(PLUS),
R/C85i(PLUS)
12 30 43 51 56 65 76
R/C98e(ASME)
14 31 45 52 56 67 80
R/C98i(ASME)
14 31 45 52 56 67 82
V53e, R63LSe
16 32 41 49 55 60 69
R50LSi,
R75LSi-VA
18 33 43 51 56 63 76
R63LSe2,
R75LSe-VA
18 33 43 50 56 63 72
R94LSe-VA
18 33 43 50 56 63 72
R94LSi-VA
18 33 43 51 56 63 76
R75LSe-VB
20 34 47 50 56 63 72
R75LSi-VB
20 34 47 51 56 63 76
R94LSe-VB
20 34 47 50 56 63 72
R94LSi-VB
20 34 47 51 56 63 76
V53i
20 35 43 51 56 63 76
R98LSe(ASME)
22 36 45 52 58 67 80
R98LSi(ASME)
22 36 45 52 58 67 82
RC80HPe
24 37 47 53 56 68 85
RC80HPi
24 37 47 53 56 68 88
RC98HPe
26 38 48 53 56 68 91
RC98HPi
26 38 48 53 56 68 94
DIAGNOSTICS
WIRE DIAGRAM
GAS CONTROL
FAN
PC BOARD
WATER FLOW
CONTROL
HEAT
EXCHANGER
MODELS
This manual provides service information for the models
below. This table cross references each model to the
applicable page number for internal component
replacement instructions.
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Service Manual

Tankless Water Heater Service Manual Key to Trade Names in this Manual: R/C Indicates both the residential and commercial versions. R/C42e includes R

Page 2 - Table of Contents

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 10 100000098 Rev B Electrical Diagnostic Points Wire Color Voltage Resistance Connector No. Pin No.’s (TR) Tr

Page 3

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 100 100000098 Rev B Manifold Gas Pressure Settings V Series - Indoor Natural Gas Propane Gas R53i(PLUS), C53i(PL

Page 4 - Specifications

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 101 100000098 Rev B Manifold Gas Pressure Settings Dip Switch Setting Altitude Natural Gas (Gaz Naturel) Propane

Page 5

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 102 100000098 Rev B Dip Switch Setting Altitude Natural Gas (Gaz Naturel) Propane Gas (Gaz propane) Max Rate in

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 103 100000098 Rev B Manifold Gas Pressure Settings Dip Switch Setting Altitude Natural Gas (Gaz Naturel) Propan

Page 7 - Diagnostic Codes

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 104 100000098 Rev B Manifold Gas Pressure Settings Dip Switch Setting Altitude Natural Gas (Gaz Naturel) Propan

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 105 100000098 Rev B Manifold Gas Pressure Settings Dip Switch Setting Altitude Natural Gas (Gaz Naturel) Propane

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 106 100000098 Rev B 0-2000 ft (0-610 m) 2001-5200 ft (610-1585 m) 5201-7700 ft (1585-2347 m) 7701-10200 ft (2347-

Page 10 - Electrical Diagnostic Points

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 107 100000098 Rev B Dip Switch Settings 0-2000 ft (0-610 m) 2001-5200 ft (610-1585 m) 5201-7700 ft (1585-2347 m)

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 108 100000098 Rev B Dip Switch Settings 0-2000 ft (0-610 m) 2001-5200 ft (610-1585 m) 5201-7700 ft (1585-2347 m)

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 109 100000098 Rev B Notes

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 11 100000098 Rev B Electrical Diagnostic Points Wire Color Voltage Resistance Connector No. Pin No.’s Thermal

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 110 100000098 Rev B Notes

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 111 100000098 Rev B Notes

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© 2011 Rinnai America Corporation 100000098 Rev B 7/2011

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 12 100000098 Rev B Electrical Diagnostic Points R70e, R/C85e(PLUS), R/C53i(PLUS), R/C85i(PLUS) Wire Color Volt

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 13 100000098 Rev B Electrical Diagnostic Points Wire Color Voltage Resistance Connector No. Pin No.’s Thermal

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 14 100000098 Rev B Electrical Diagnostic Points R/C98e(ASME), R/C98i(ASME) Wire Color Voltage Resistance Conn

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 15 100000098 Rev B Electrical Diagnostic Points R/C98e(ASME), R/C98i(ASME) Wire Color Voltage Resistance Conn

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 16 100000098 Rev B Electrical Diagnostic Points V53e, R63LSe Wire Color Voltage Resistance Connector No. Pin

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 17 100000098 Rev B Wire Color Voltage Resistance Connector No. Pin No.’s Thermal Fuse / Overheat Switch Blue

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 18 100000098 Rev B Electrical Diagnostic Points R50LSi, R63LSe2, R75LSe-VA, R75LSi-VA, R94LSe-VA, R94LSi-VA Wire

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 19 100000098 Rev B Electrical Diagnostic Points Wire Color Voltage Resistance Connector No. Pin No.’s Thermal

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 2 100000098 Rev B Table of Contents General Information ... 3 Sp

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 20 100000098 Rev B Heat Exchanger and Outgoing Water Temperature Thermistors: Check all thermistors by inserting

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 21 100000098 Rev B COMPONENT MEASUREMENT POINT RANGE OF VALUE REMARKS CN WIRE COLOR BURNER THERMISTOR E6

Page 28 - Wiring Diagram

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 22 100000098 Rev B Electrical Diagnostic Points R98LSe(ASME), R98LSi(ASME) Wire Color Voltage Resistance Conn

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 23 100000098 Rev B Electrical Diagnostic Points Wire Color Voltage Resistance Connector No. Pin No.’s Thermal

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 24 100000098 Rev B Heat Exchanger and Outgoing Water Temperature Thermistors: Check all thermistors by inserting

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 25 100000098 Rev B COMPONENT MEASUREMENT POINT RANGE OF VALUE CN PINS WIRE COLOR WATER FLOW SENSOR E5 1-3

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 26 100000098 Rev B Heat Exchanger and Outgoing Water Temperature Thermistors: Check all thermistors by inserting

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 27 100000098 Rev B COMPONENT MEASUREMENT POINT RANGE OF VALUE CN PINS WIRE COLOR WATER FLOW SENSOR F2 1-3

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 28 100000098 Rev B Wiring Diagram R/C42e, R/C53e TRANSFORMER

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 29 100000098 Rev B Wiring Diagram R70e, R/C85e(PLUS) TRANSFORMER

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 3 100000098 Rev B General Information Safety Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts y

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 30 100000098 Rev B Wiring Diagram R/C53i(PLUS), R/C85i(PLUS) TRANSFORMER HEAT EXCHANGER THERMISTOR OUTGOING WAT

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 31 100000098 Rev B Wiring Diagram R/C98i(ASME), R/C98e(ASME)

Page 39 - Flushing the Heat Exchanger

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 32 100000098 Rev B DC12BWYBKR41GYGYD1FMWYBKRB1IGGYGYELECTRODESPARKIGNITERCOMBUSTION FANREMOTE CONTROLLERA1BKBKMOD

Page 40 - WARNING

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 33 100000098 Rev B Wiring Diagram COLOR CODINGW :WhiteBK:BlackBR:BrownR :RedBL:BlueY :YellowP :PinkO :OrangeG :Gr

Page 41 - Gas Control Assembly

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 34 100000098 Rev B Wiring Diagram R75LSe-VB, R75LSi-VB, R94LSe-VB, R94LSi-VB FREEZE PROTECTION (OPTIONAL)

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 35 100000098 Rev B Wiring Diagram V53i FREEZE PROTECTION (OPTIONAL)

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 36 100000098 Rev B Wiring Diagram R98LSe(ASME), R98LSi(ASME) A31W31B12OFFDip SW1387654F4WWB1BKBKMINMAXMODULATING

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 37 100000098 Rev B Wiring Diagram RC80HPe, RC80HPi 21DRBkYW41GyGyLL1FMRBkYWD1IGGyGyELECTRODESPARKIGNITERYBrORWBY-

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 38 100000098 Rev B Wiring Diagram RC98HPe, RC98HPi

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 39 100000098 Rev B An “LC” or “00” error code indicates the unit is beginning to lime up and must be flushed. Fa

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 4 100000098 Rev B Specifications Trade Name Model Max. BTU Min. BTU Max Flow [1] gal/min (liters/min) Tempera

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 40 100000098 Rev B Water filter Hot water outlet Hot water drain plug * Cold water inlet If the water heater is n

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 41 100000098 Rev B R/C42e, R/C53e, V53e, R63LSe Gas Control Assembly Component Replacement Instructions Igni

Page 50 - V and VA Models

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 42 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions Figure 4 Circular gaskets black / blue (small solenoid) bl

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 43 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions Ignition line Six screws Wire harness connector PC

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 44 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions 13. Remove old packing from gas manifold. Install the gas

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 45 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions R/C98e(ASME), R/C98i(ASME), R98LSe(ASME), R98LSi(ASME) G

Page 54 - PC Board

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 46 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions R/C98e(ASME), R/C98i(ASME), R98LSe(ASME), R98LSi(ASME) G

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 47 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions RC80HPi, RC80HPe, R75LSe-VB, R75LSi-VB, R94LSe-VB, R94LSi-

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 48 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions RC98HPi, RC98HPe Gas Control Assembly 1. Turn off gas s

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 49 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions R/C42e, R/C53e, V53e, R63LSe Fan 1. Turn off the gas su

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 5 100000098 Rev B Specifications [1] Minimum activation flow is approximately 0.6 gallons/minute (2.3 liters/min

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 50 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions R70e, R/C85e(PLUS), R63LSe2, R75LSe, R94LSe Fan 1. Turn

Page 60 - Assemble

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 51 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions Fan 1. Turn off the gas supply. 2. Turn off the 120 V

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 52 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions R/C98e(ASME), R/C98i(ASME), R98LSe(ASME), R98LSi(ASME) F

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 53 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions RC98HPe, RC98HPi Fan 1. Turn off gas supply. 2. Turn o

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 54 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions R/C42e, R/C53e PC Board 1. Turn off the gas supply. 2.

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 55 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions V53e, R63LSe PC Board 1. Turn off the gas supply. 2.

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 56 100000098 Rev B 1. Turn off the gas supply. 2. Turn off the 120 V power supply. 3. Turn off the water sup

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 57 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions Note carefully the full model number of the unit. NOTE: The

Page 67

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 58 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions R/C98e(ASME), R/C98i(ASME), R98LSe(ASME), R98LSi(ASME) P

Page 68

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 59 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions R/C42e, R/C53e Water Flow Control Assembly 1. Turn off

Page 69 - Heat Exchanger

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 6 100000098 Rev B Specifications [1] Minimum activation flow is approximately 0.4 gallons/minute (1.5 liters/min

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 60 100000098 Rev B R/C42e, R/C53e Water Flow Control Assembly Component Replacement Instructions Assemble A.

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 61 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions V53e, R63LSe Water Flow Control Assembly 1. Turn off th

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 62 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions Assemble a. water flow sensor harness (black/yellow/red wi

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 63 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions R/C53i, R70e, R50LSi, R63LSe2, V53i, R75LSe, R75LSi Wate

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 64 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions R/C53i, R70e, R50LSi, R63LSe2, V53i, R75LSe, R75LSi Wate

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 65 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions R/C85e(PLUS), R/C85i(PLUS), R94LSe, R94LSi Water Flow Co

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 66 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions R/C85e(PLUS), R/C85i(PLUS), R94LSe, R94LSi Water Flow Co

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 67 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions R/C98e(ASME), R/C98i(ASME), R98LSe(ASME), R98LSi(ASME) W

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 68 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions RC80HPe, RC80HPi, RC98HPe, RC98HPi Water Flow Control As

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 69 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions R/C42e, R/C53e, V53e, R63LSe Heat Exchanger 1. Turn off

Page 80

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 7 100000098 Rev B Diagnostic Codes The Rinnai water heater has the ability to check its own operation continuousl

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 70 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions R/C42e, R/C53e, V53e, R63LSe Heat Exchanger 11. Remove t

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 71 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions R/C42e, R/C53e, V53e, R63LSe Heat Exchanger 21. Remove t

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 72 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions R70e, R/C85e(PLUS), R63LSe2, R75LSe, R94LSe Heat Exchan

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 73 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions R70e, R/C85e(PLUS), R63LSe2, R75LSe, R94LSe Heat Exchan

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 74 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions R70e, R/C85e(PLUS), R63LSe2, R75LSe, R94LSe Heat Exchan

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Connect Water Lines (Figure 3) 32. Attach the water outlet line and bracket with 1 screw. 33. Depending on model, attach the line to the water flow

Page 87

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 76 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions Heat Exchanger 1. Turn off the gas supply. 2. Turn of

Page 88

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 77 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions Heat Exchanger 14. Remove the 3 screws that attach the

Page 89

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 78 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions Heat Exchanger 23. Pull out the assembly. Remove 3 bra

Page 90

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 79 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions Heat Exchanger 33. (Figures 6a, 6b) Slide the assembly

Page 91

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 8 100000098 Rev B Diagnostic Codes Code Definition Remedy 02 No burner operation during freeze protection mode

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 80 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions R/C98e(ASME), R98LSe(ASME) Heat Exchanger 1. Turn off t

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 81 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions R/C98e(ASME), R98LSe(ASME) Heat Exchanger 14. Install t

Page 94

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 82 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions R/C98i(ASME), R98LSi(ASME) Heat Exchanger 1. Turn off t

Page 95

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 83 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions R/C98i(ASME), R98LSi(ASME) Heat Exchanger 18. Relocate w

Page 96

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 84 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions R/C98i(ASME), R98LSi(ASME) Heat Exchanger 28. Connect wi

Page 97 - CAUTION

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 85 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions RC80HPe Heat Exchanger 1. Turn off gas supply. 2. Turn

Page 98 - Switch No

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 86 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions RC80HPe Heat Exchanger 18. Disconnect condensate tube fr

Page 99

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 87 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions RC80HPe Heat Exchanger 30. Install heat exchanger assemb

Page 100 - Natural Gas Propane Gas

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 88 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions RC80HPi Heat Exchanger 1. Turn off gas supply. 2. Turn

Page 101 - VA Models

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 89 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions RC80HPi Heat Exchanger 19. Disconnect condensate tube fr

Page 102

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 9 100000098 Rev B Code Definition Remedy 25 Condensate Trap Error ONLY FOR CONDENSING MODELS Condensate contai

Page 103

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 90 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions RC80HPi Heat Exchanger 33. If replacing the lower (prima

Page 104 - VB Models

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 91 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions RC98HPe Heat Exchanger 1. Turn off gas supply. 2. Turn

Page 105 - Condensing Models

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 92 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions RC98HPe Heat Exchanger Disconnect wire harnesses 16. Dis

Page 106 - Dip Switch Settings

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 93 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions RC98HPe Heat Exchanger 27. Install heat exchanger assemb

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 94 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions RC98HPi Heat Exchanger 1. Turn off gas supply. 2. Turn

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 95 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions RC98HPi Heat Exchanger 15. Remove the clip on the heat e

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Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 96 100000098 Rev B Component Replacement Instructions RC98HPi Heat Exchanger 31. If replacing the lower (prima

Page 110

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 97 100000098 Rev B Gas Pressure Setting Procedure 1. Remove the front panel (four screws). 2. Calibrate the low

Page 111

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 98 100000098 Rev B Figure 5 Forced Low Switch No.FOF857643ON12Figure 6 Forced High Switch No.FOF857643ON12Figure

Page 112 - 100000098 Rev B

Rinnai Water Heater Service Manual 99 100000098 Rev B Manifold Gas Pressure Settings V Series - Outdoor Altitude High Fire Low Fire less than 500

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