Rinnai IP060160C Series High-Efficiency Condensing

If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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.
  • Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

Thank you for purchasing a Rinnai I-Series Plus Condensing Boiler. Before installing and operating this boiler, be sure to read these instructions completely and carefully to familiarize yourself with the boiler’s features and functionality.  If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or death.

  • Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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.
  • Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
  • The warning signs in this manual are here to prevent injury to you and others. Please follow them explicitly.

Safety
Precautions
The following precautions apply to the installer and consumer. Read and follow all instructions in this section.

  • Before operating, smell all around theappliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is  heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
  • Keep the area around the appliance clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.
  • Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
  • Combustible construction refers toadjacent walls and ceiling and should not be confused with combustible or  flammable products and materials.
  • Combustible and/or flammable products and materials should never be stored in the vicinity of this or any gas appliance.
  • Always check the water temperature before entering a shower or bath.
  • Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a licensed professional to inspect the appliance and replace any part of the control system and any manual gas control valve which has been under water.
  • Do not use substitute materials. Use only parts certified for the appliance.
  • Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn off the manual gas control valve to the appliance.
  • It is strongly recommended that you use a trained and qualified professional who has attended a Rinnai installation training class to adjust parameter settings.
  • Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance.
  • Any alteration to the appliance or its controls can be dangerous and will void the warranty.
  • To protect yourself from harm, before performing maintenance:
  • Turn off the electrical power supply by unplugging the power cord or by turning off the electricity at the circuit breaker. (The boiler controller does not control the electrical power.)
  • Turn off the gas at the gas control, usually located immediately below the  boiler.
  • Turn off the incoming water supply. This can be done at the isolation valve immediately below the boiler for the domestic hot water. Turning off the water for the central heating system is done at the boiler system filling station shut-off valve or the main water supply to the building.
  • Use only your hand to turn the manual gas control valve. Never use tools. It the manual gas control valve will not turn by hand, do not try to repair it; call a trained and qualified  professional. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion. Proper venting is required for the safe operation of this appliance. Failure to properly vent this appliance can result in death, personal injury and/or property damage.
  • Flammable liquids such as cleaning solvents, aerosols, paint thinners, adhesives, gasoline and propane must be handled and stored with extreme care. These flammable liquids emit flammable vapors and when exposed to an ignition source can result in a fire hazard or explosion. Flammable liquids should not be used or stored in the vicinity of this or any other gas appliance.
  • DO NOT operate the boiler without the front panel installed. The front panel should only be removed for service/ maintenance or replacing internal components.
  • BURN HAZARD. Hot exhaust and vent may cause serious burns. Keep away from the boiler. Keep small children and animals away from the boiler.
  • Heating supply, return and domestic hot water outlet pipes leaving the boiler can be hot to touch
  • Install the vent system per local and national codes.
  • Do not install this boiler above 10,200 ft (3,109 m)-
  • Do not obstruct combustion air to the boiler.
  • The installer must verify that at least one carbon monoxide alarm has been installed within a residential living space or home following the alarm manufacturer’s instructions and applicable local codes before putting the appliance into
    operation. Rinnai recommends that ever  home have a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm in the hallway near bedrooms in each sleeping area. Check batteries monthly and replace them annually.
  • Failure to properly vent this appliance can result in death, personal injury and/or property damage.

About the Boiler

Front View

Bottom View

Bottom View Piping

Components

What You’ll Need
Gather the recommended tools and parts
before starting installation.

 Items Needed

  • Pressure relief valve for domestic hot water (150 PSI / 1,034 kPa)|
  • Pressure/Temperature Gauge Note: When attaching the pressure/ temperature gauge, please comply with applicable codes and the ASME standard.
  • Low loss header or closely spaced teeExpansion tank for a closed heating system
  • Isolation valve kit or equivalent components (for quick isolation of the boiler for service and/or maintenance)Air separator
  • Standard tools for central heating, gas fitting, plumbing and electrical wiring.
  • Digital manometer
  • Digital multimeter capable of reading microamps
  • pH digital meter or test strips
  • For wall mounting bracket installation:
  • Level
  • Screws (use appropriate screws for type of wall construction) 4.2.2 Other Items You
    May Need
  • Combustion analyzer (intended for use with condensing boilers)
  • Hand truck with fastening belt

Documents / Resources

Rinnai IP060160C Series High Efficiency Condensing [pdf] Instruction Manual
IP060160C Series High Efficiency Condensing, IP060160C Series, High Efficiency Condensing, Efficiency Condensing, Condensing

References

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