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Optional piping for circulation systems, Rinnai water heater – Rinnai V53I User Manual

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V53i & V53e Operation and Installation Manual

Pressure Relief Valve

3/4" Ball Valve

3/4" Union

Check Valve

S

Pressure Regulator

Circulating Pump

Solenoid Valve

Boiler Drain Valve

KEY

Minimum 3/4" Hot Water

Supply Line

Building Fixture Outlets

(Optional)
2-6 Gallon
Storage Tank

(To eliminate cold water
sandwich effect caused by
frequent On/Off operation)

Note:

Water heater outlet temperature
cannot be adjusted when
circulation pump is running.

QTY

1

1

Expansion Tank

Rinnai

Water Heater

Rinnai
Equipment List
Rinnai
Water Heaters

RIK-KIT (Optional)
(3/4" Fittings Include:
2 Unions, 2 Ball Valves,
2 Drain Valves and
1 Pressure Relief Valve.)

3/4" Gas Connection

Gas Supply

Minimum 3/4“ Cold Water Supply Line

For this application:

Pump should be controlled by an Aquastat,
Timer or Combination Aquastat and Timer.
Pump to be sized to maintain circulation
loop temperature.
A minimum of 3 GPM flow is recommended
for the circulation system.
The pump should be sized to overcome the
pressure loss through the Rinnai water
heater, supply and return plumbing. Refer -
ence the Rinnai Hot Water System Design
Manual, Pump Sizing for Circulation.
Pump to be of bronze or stainless construc -
tion.

This is not an engineered drawing. It is intended only as a guide and not
as a replacement for professionally engineered project drawings. This
drawing is not intended to describe a complete system. It is up to the
contractor/engineer to determine the necessary components and
configuration of the particular system being installed. This drawing does
not imply compliance with local building code requirements. It is the
responsibility of the contractor/engineer to ensure installation is in
accordance with all local building codes. Confer with local building
officials before installation.

Optional Piping for Circulation Systems

NOTE:
For residential and commercial
applications, this piping arrangement
reduces the warranty to the following:

3 years on heat exchanger

3 year on parts

Full warranty will be maintained if an
on-demand recirculation system is
incorporated. Refer to the Limited
Warranty.

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