Rinnai INFINITY 16 Installation instructions

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Rinnai

Infinity 16

Customer

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Installer

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Heaier

Features < 2

Safety Points < 3

Remote Controls Explained 5

Turning System ON < 7

Adjusting Temperature < 8

Turning System OFF < 8

Optional Remote Control < 9

Transfer Function <

About Hot Water <

Error Messages <

Installation <

Service Contacts <

This appliance shall be installed in accordance

with:

l Manufacturer’s Instructions

l Local Authority Building Codes

l NZS 5261 Installation Code for Gas Burning

Equipment

l Any other relevant Statutory Regulation

This appliance must be installed, serviced and

removed by an authorised person.

This Infinity 16 must be installed correctly by an authorised person. The installation

of gas, water, and electricity must conform to local regulations.

The installation must also comply with the instructions supplied by Rinnai.

Your Infinity 16 has been approved by the Australian Gas Association.

A.G.A. Approval Number 5112.

Please keep this instruction booklet in a safe place for future reference.

All dimensions referred to in these instructions are in millimetres,

unless otherwise specified.

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The Infinity 16 is one of a range of the most advanced water heaters available.

The Infinity 16 is an externally mounted, power flued appliance. It is very compact,

saving both floor and wall space

The Kitchen Remote Control is normally fitted in the kitchen or other convenient area.

A second, Bath Control (Optional) is avsailable for fitting in a bathroom or ensuite.

The Kitchen Control selects temperature for the kitchen, laundry, etc.

The temperature selected on the Remote Control is the maximum temperature of hot

water that will be supplied at the tap.

The temperature selected at the remote control is retained in the system memory.

The Infinity never runs out of hot water. While electricity, water and gas supplies are

connected. hot water is available whenever the hot water tap is open.

The burner lights automatically when the hot water tap is opened, and goes out when

the tap is closed. Ignition is electronic; there is no pilot light. When the hot water tap

is off, no gas is used.

A.G.A.‘s 4 Star Energy Rating shows that the Inlinity 16 is one of the most efficient

water heaters available.

Built into the main micro-processor is the facility to LIMITTHE MAXIMUMTEMPERATURE

of the hot water supplied by the Infinity 16. The water temperature may be limited to

40-C, 5O’C or 55°C. This is particularly useful when the Infinity I6 is installed where

young children or the infirm may be using the hot water. If required, the temperature

limits can be set by a service technician. For further information, please contact Rinnai.

Operating noise level is very low.

Error messages are displayed on the Remote Control, assisting with service.

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Always check water temperature by

hand before entering the shower or

bath. The temperature may have been

The water temperature cannot be

adjusted when the hot water tap is

Depending on the weather conditions

and the length of the pipe between the

Infinity 16 and the tap in use,

In areas with very cold

incoming water tempera-

there may be a variation between the

temperatures displayed at the Remote

Control and the temperature of the

water at the tap.

temperature, there may

be a difference between

the temperature displayed

on the remote control and

the temperature of the hot water at

the tap. To increase the temperature

of hot water to that shown on the

control, simply reduce the water flow

at the hot tap manually.

There is no need to turn the Infinity

16 off at the Remote Control after use.

However, if you prefer to turn the

Water flow needs to be more than

2.5L/min. to operate the Infinity 16.

Hot water temperature may vary at low

water flows, or the Infinity 16 ‘may go

will be stored in the system memory

at all times while mains power remains

connected.

out without warning.

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Do not clean the Remote Control with Do not touch cover or insert objects

solvents. Use a soft damp cloth. into the flue outlet when the Infinity 16

is in operation.

‘,

On cold days steam may be

discharged from the flue outlet, this is

normal with a high efficiency appliance

Spray and does not indicate a fault.

If the Infinity 16 is disconnected from Keep flammable materials, trees,

the power supply and freezing shrubs etc. away from the Infinity 16.

conditions are expected, turn off water

and gas, and drain all water from the

appliance.

Water Off

Gas Off

Drain Water

Ifpaverandmeautcmatic

frost protection is connected,

freezing will be prevented. terminal.

(Y Series onlY)

With optional second remote control fitted.

If a temperature higher than 50°C has Do not push the-1 button on

been selected at the Kitchen Control the Kitchen Control after having

and then priority of temperature transferred priority of temperature

selection is transferred to a Bath selection to the Bath Control.

Control and back again, the temperature

on the Kitchen Control will drop to 5O’C.

This is a safety feature.

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This remote control is supplied with

the Infinity 16.

selected. Error message

es in the event of a

contra 1s m cmtro 0

temperature, when thr

optional second remote

*This remote control is also suitable for installation in laundry areas.

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This remote control is available as

an option for the Infinity 16.

selected. Error code flashes

I of the hot water. ndlcates which remote control

is in control of adjusting water

Refer to page 9 for operating

instructions with the optional

remote control fitted.

control as for use in

the bathroom.

-6.

To TURN ON your hot water system,

Press the ON/OFF button on the

remote control.

After Installation, and when the ON/OFF button is

To obtain the best performance from your Infinity 16 it is important to use

the Remote Control correctly.

The purpose of the Remote Control is to enable you to have control over your

Infinity 16 from inside your house.

Adjustments to the operation of your Infinity 16 can be made with the Remote Control.

Various water temperatures can be selected in 14 steps from 37°C to 55°C. The

temperatures are 37-38-3%40-41-42-43-44-4546-47-48-50-55-C.

SHOWER KITCHEN

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Suggested temperatures are Shower 42°C

Kitchen 50°C.

These temperatures are suggested starting points for selection. You may find higher

or lower temperatures are more comfortable. Maintaining lower temperatures helps to

save energy. To obtain water temperatures lower than 37°C simply add cold water.

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The yellow ON indicator will glow on

the Remote Control.

This indicates that the Infinity 16 is

ready to supply hot water as soon as

a tap is opened.

required temperature is displayed

on the Digital Monitor.

CHECK WATER TEMPERATURE

BEFORE ENTERING SHOWER

OR BATH.

*Always testthe watertemperature

in bath before a child gets in.

This is best done by the parent

placing their elbow in the water.

HOT COLD

OPERbTlON

To operate the Infinity 16 simply

turn any hot water tap on. This

will automatically light the burner,

providing hot water up to the

temperature displayed on the

Digital Monitor.

The red operation indicator will

glow on the remote control.

When the tap is turned off, the

burner goes out automatically.

I To TURN OFF

Simply press the -1 button

on any Remote Control.

This will shut the Infinity 16 down.

The ON indicator will go out.

If hot water taps are opened when

the Infinity 16 is OFF; cold water

will flow,from the taps.

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Additional SAFETY features

The Transfer button on the Bath Control enables you to select and lock the preferred

temperature for shower or bath water. When locked in. this selected temperature cannot

be overridden by the Kitchen Control.

While the hot water tap is open,

the following safety features apply.

*Temperature selection cannot be

transferred. (When optional Bath

Control is fitted.)

l Water temperature cannot be altered.

*The Remote Control cannot be

turned ON.

The temperature of outgoing hot water is constantly monitored by a built in

sensor. If the temperature of the outgoing hot water rises to more.than 3’C

above the selected temperature shown on the Digital Monitor, the burner will

automatically go out. The red operation lamp will also go out. The burner

will ignite again once the outgoing hot water temperature falls to that shown

on the Digital Monitor.

UsingtheInfinity16 withOptionalControl

To TURN ON your hot water system,

Press the ON/OFF button on either

remote control.

After Installation, and when the ON/

be displayed on the Digital Monitor.

ADJUSTING

TEMPERATURE

The temperature can only be

adjusted on the Remote Control

where the ON indicator is

glowing, and the same

temperature will be displayed

on all Controls.

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