Rinnai R98LSE-ASME User Manual
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VA Series Outdoor LS Manual
Specifications ..................................................... 3
Consumer Safety Information
Safety Definitions............................................. 4
Safety Behaviors and Practices ...................... 4
Safety Features ............................................... 4
Description of Operation ................................... 5
Operating Instructions
Temperature Controllers - Models................
Setting the Temperature.................................. 8
Temperature Options Without
Temperature Ranges....................................... 9
Setting the Sound Volume(Voice Prompt) ...... 9
Setting the Clock ............................................. 9
Using the Water Smart /Bath Fill Function .... 10
Overview ................................................... 10
Setting the Water Volume ......................... 10
Filling the Tub ........................................... 11
Setting Controller to Mute.............................. 11
Maintenance
Cleaning .................................................... 12
Air Intake and Exhaust .............................. 12
Motors ....................................................... 12
Lime / Scale Buildup ................................. 12
Visual Inspection of Flame........................ 12
Snow Accumulation .................................. 12
Error Codes
Error Code Table ...................................... 13,14
Troubleshooting for Common Issues ............ 15
Accessing Operating Information .................. 15
Water Quality ................................................. 15
Flushi
(Error Code: LC or 00)
ng the Heat Exchanger ........................ 16
Installation Instructions ....................................17
General Instructions .......................................17
Clearances from Appliance ............................18
Attachment of the Water Heater.....................18
Electrical Connection......................................19
Gas Piping
General Instructions .................................19
Pipe Sizing Procedure - Example ............20
Water Piping
General Instructions .................................21
Pressure Relief Valve...............................21
Freeze Protection.....................................21
Freeze Protection Piping ................................22
Recommended Piping for Basic Installation...23
Recommended Piping for
Circulation Systems........................................24
Optional Piping for Circulation Systems .........25
Flue Terminal Clearances
(ANS Z21.10.3 • CSA 4.3
)
...................... 26, 27
Additional Clearances - Vent Trminal .............28
High Altitude Installations ...............................29
Connecting Multiple Water Heaters................29
Temperature Controller Installation
Location ....................................................30
Configurations ..........................................30
Cable Lengths and Size ...........................30
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Mounting on the wall ................................
Connecting to the R75LSe, R94LSe, R98LSe,
and R98LSe-ASME .....................................
Connecting to the R63LSe .......................
Operating Instructions ....................................33
Technical Data
Pressure Drop Curve......................................34
Outlet Flow Data.............................................34
Space Heating ................................................35
Dimensions .....................................................36
Ladder Diagram..............................................37
Consumer Support
Warranty Information ......................................38
Limited Warranty ..................................... 38, 39
Table of Contents
This model has been built in accordance with
the requirements of the ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code and have received the
Certificate of Authorization from the National
Board. The heat exchanger on this unit has
the NB and HLW stamps
R98LSe-ASME
6,7
Features Available on Temperature
Controllers ....................................................... 5
a Temperature Controller ................................ 8
Temperature Controller............................. 12