Rinnai RCE-229A - Manual (Page 11)

Model RCE-229A 800-621-9419 1 1
OPERATING INSTRUCTION PLATE
CONVECTOR RCE-229A
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
1. Turn off electric power to the appliance using the ON/
OFF switch located on the control panel.
2. Turn manual valve clockwise to the full OFF
position.
NOTE: The fan will continue to operate until the
appliance is cool, do not turn the appliance off by
unplugging it from the wall. Keep burner and control
compartment clean. See installation and operating
instructions accompanying heater.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
MANUAL VALVE
CLOSED OPEN
• STOP! Read the safety information above on this
label. This appliance is equipped with an ignition
device which automatically lights the burner. Do not try
to light the burner by hand.
1. Turn off all electric power to the appliance via
the ON/OFF button on the control panel. Locate manual
gas valve to be found on back side of heater.
2. Turn Manual valve clockwise to the full OFF
position.
3. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for
gas, including near the floor. If you then smell gas, STOP!
Follow “B” in the safety information above on
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped
with an ignition device which automatically lights the
burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand.
B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance
area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor
because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on
the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS.
•
Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
C. Use only your finger to push with. Never use tools. If the
button will not reactivate by touch, don’t try to repair it,
call a qualified service technician. Force or attempted
repair may result in a fire or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been
under water.
this label. If you don’t smell gas, go to next step.
4. Turn Manual gas valve to the full ON position.
5. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
6. Press ON/OFF button to “ON”.
7. Set the thermostat to desired setting.
8. Burner is lit when operation lamp glows red.
9. If operation lamp is flashing red, burner has not been lit.
10. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions
“To turn off gas to appliance” and call your service
technician or gas supplier.
Temperature
Down
Room Temperature
Display
Filter Warning Lamp
Temperature
Up Function
Lock Ignition
Button
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause personal injury or loss
of life. Refer to the owner’s information manual provided
with this appliance. Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S