Rinnai RCE-229A - Manual (Page 7)

Model RCE-229A 800-621-9419 7
U S A G E A N D I N S T A L L A T I O N M U S T S
1. 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.
2. This heater is designed for use only with one type of gas, either L.P.G. or Natural Gas. Make sure that the type of
gas to be supplied to this unit matches that shown on the rating plate on the heater. This unit is not convertible.
3. WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.
4. If a gas leak is suspected, turn heater off, turn gas supply valve off at regulator or appliance connecter valve. Open
windows to ventilate area immediately and contact your dealer or gas company.
5. Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. Heater should be inspected before use and at
least annually by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from
carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative that control compartment, burners and circulating air passageways
be kept clean.
6. Keep area near the heater clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
7. Due to its high temperature, the heater should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
8. Do not place clothing or flammable material on or near the heater.
9. Any safety panel or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the heater.
10. An unvented gas heater will increase the amount of humidity in the room.
11. This heater is intended for space heating purposes only. Do not use for other purposes such as drying clothes or
baking paints.
12. Do not touch the outlet area while the heater is in use. To avoid burns, do not move the heater during use and
avoid touching the heater just after turning off.
13. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid
burns or clothing ignition.
14. Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room with the heater.
15. L.P.G containers must not be installed indoors.
16. Do not install in a windy area such as facing a window or a door leading to the outside.
17. Do not use this room heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under
water.
18. Carpet lint or cigarette smoke may pass through the heater, discolor, and be deposited into the room.
19. This unit discharges a large volume of warm air at a low level to provide even heat distribution. If the air in the
room contains cooking vapors, cigarette smoke, and if used on carpet, the surface in front of unit is subject to
discoloration. Some carpets contain dyes which can be effected by warm air flow and could discolor. To aid in
prevention of discoloration, place a mat under the unit to extend to the front 30 “.