Rinnai RHFE-431FA - Manual (Page 5)

IMPORTANT POINTS / USAGE AND INSTALLATION MUSTS
– 3 –
Unpack heater and check for damage. (DO NOT INSTALL DAMAGED HEATER.) If heater is
damaged, contact your supplier for advise. Before installing a heater, check the label for the correct gas
type (see label on heater). Refer to local gas authority for confirmation of gas type if you are in doubt.
Included in Carton:
Customers Operating Information
IMPORTANT
Before using this product, please read this manual carefully to insure proper use of product.
1. The installation must conform with local codes or, in absence of local codes, the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1 or the Canadian Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.
2. For information on gas type, see data plate on the appliance.
3. This heater must not be installed where curtains or other combustible materials could come into
contact with it. In some cases curtains may need restraining.
4. This appliance is not designed to be built in.
5. If you move, check the gas type in the area where you are moving to. The local gas authority will be
able to advise on local regulations.
6. This heater discharges a large volume of warm air at low level to provide even heat distribution. If
the air in the room contains cooking vapor or cigarette smoke, and the heater is used on a carpet,
the surface of the carpet may become discolored. In addition, some nylon carpets contain dyes
which may be affected by the warm air flow. Some soft vinyl surfaces are also subject to distortion,
or discoloration by warm air. To prevent discoloration of carpets, etc., a mat should be placed under
the appliance, extending about 30" (750mm) in front of it.
Diagram shows minimum
clearances from combustible
materials.
7. Read these rules and the instructions carefully. Check all local codes. Failure to follow these could
cause a malfunction of the heater resulting in death, serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
8. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not
convertible for use with other gases, unless a certified kit is used.
If a conversion of the unit is needed, conversions must be performed at Rinnai America or
anthorized agent at owner's expense.
9. WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.
10.If a gas leak is suspected, turn heater off, turn gas supply valve off at appliance connector valve.
Open windows to ventilate area immediately and contact your dealer or gas company.
11 .DO NOT PLACE CLOTHING OR FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE AND OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS, ON OR NEAR THE HEATER.
10"
0"
2"
2"
40"