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Water Heaier
Features
Safety Points
Remote Controls Explained
Turning System ON
Adjusting Temperature
Rinnai
Infinity 16
Customer
tipage
Installer
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2
Turning System OFF
Optional Remote Control
Transfer Function
About Hot Water
Error Messages
Installation
Service Contacts
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This appliance shall be installed in accordance
with:
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Manufacturer’s Instructions
Local Authority Building Codes
NZS 5261 Installation Code for Gas Burning
Equipment
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.
of gas, water, and electricity must conform to local regulations.
The installation
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
Please keep this instruction
All dimensions
Number 5112.
booklet in a safe place for future reference.
referred to in these instructions
unless otherwise specified.
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are in millimetres,
The Infinity 16 is one of a range of the most advanced
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water heaters available.
The Infinity 16 is an externally mounted,
saving both floor and wall space
power flued appliance.
The Kitchen Remote Control
fitted in the kitchen or other convenient
A second, Bath Control
The Kitchen Control
is normally
(Optional)
is avsailable for fitting in a bathroom
selects temperature
The temperature selected on the Remote
water that will be supplied at the tap.
The temperature
It is very compact,
for the kitchen,
Control
selected at the remote control
laundry,
is the maximum
is retained
area.
or ensuite.
etc.
temperature
of hot
in the system memory.
The Infinity never runs out of hot water. While electricity, water and gas supplies
connected. hot water is available whenever the hot water tap is open.
are
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
water heaters available.
16 is one of the most efficient
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
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Control,
assisting with service.
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,
there may be a variation between the
temperatures displayed at the Remote
Control and the temperature of the
water at the tap.
In areas
incoming
with very cold
water tempera-
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
out without warning.
will be stored in the system memory
at all times while mains power remains
connected.
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Do not clean the Remote Control with
solvents. Use a soft damp cloth.
Do not touch cover or insert objects
into the flue outlet when the Infinity 16
is in operation.
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On cold days steam may be
discharged from the flue outlet, this is
normal with a high efficiency appliance
and does not indicate a fault.
Spray
If the Infinity 16 is disconnected from
the power supply and freezing
conditions are expected, turn off water
and gas, and drain all water from the
appliance.
Keep flammable materials, trees,
shrubs etc. away from the Infinity 16.
Water Off
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Gas Off
&
Drain Water
If paverandmeautcmatic
frost protection is connected,
freezing will be prevented.
(Y Series onlY)
terminal.
With optional second remote control fitted.
If a temperature higher than 50°C has
been selected at the Kitchen Control
and then priority of temperature
selection is transferred to a Bath
Control and back again, the temperature
on the Kitchen Control will drop to 5O’C.
This is a safety feature.
Do not push the-1
button on
the Kitchen Control after having
transferred priority of temperature
selection to the Bath Control.
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This remote control is supplied with
the Infinity 16.
selected.
Error message
es in the event of a
contra
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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
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.
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To TURN ON your hot water system,
Press the ON/OFF button on the
remote control.
After Installation,
To obtain the best performance
the Remote Control correctly.
from your Infinity
The purpose of the Remote Control
Infinity 16 from inside your house.
Adjustments
and when the ON/OFF
16 it is important
button
is
to use
is to enable you to have control over
your
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.
temperatures are 37-38-3%40-41-42-43-44-4546-47-48-50-55-C.
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SHOWER
Suggested temperatures
are
The
KITCHEN
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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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HOT
COLD
OPERbTlON
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.
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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
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required temperature is displayed
on the Digital Monitor.
Simply press the -1
on any Remote Control.
button
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.
CHECK WATER TEMPERATURE
BEFORE ENTERING SHOWER
OR BATH.
*Always test the water temperature
in bath before a child gets in.
This is best done by the parent
placing their elbow in the water.
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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.
Usingthe Infinity16 withOptionalControl
To TURN ON your hot water system,
Press the ON/OFF button on either
remote control.
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.
After Installation,
be displayed
and when the ON/
on the Digital Monitor.
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The Transfer button on the Bath Control (Optional 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.
To transfer priority of water
temperature selection to the
Bath Control, simply press the
ITRANSFER I button on the
Bath Control.
The ON indicator on the Bath
Control will glow to indicate that
priority of water temperature
selection has been transferred
to the Bath Control.
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The water temperature can now be
selected using the Bath Control.
The maximum temperature which
can be selected at the Bath Control
is 50%. This is to help reduce the
risk of burns from hot water.
A different temperature can be
stored in the system memory of
the Bath and Kitchen Controls.
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After having transferred the
priority of water temperature
selection, 40°C will be displayed
on the Digital Monitor.
Burns from hot tap water can result
in very severe injuries to young
children.
Hot water at 65’C (the average hot
water temperature in Australia) can
severely burn a child in less than
half a second. At 50°C it takes five
minutes.
Burns can happen when children
turn on the hot water tap and they
are under it, or when they are placed
into a bath which is too hot.
To transfer priority of water
temperature selection back to
the Kitchen Control, simply press the
m
button again. The
temperature displayed will then
return to the temperature which
was previously selected at the
Kitchen Control, or 5O’C, whichever
is the lower. The ON indicator on
the Kitchen Control will glow to
indicate priority control of water
temperature selection.
Priority temperature selection cannot
when a hot water tap is open.
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be transferred
Excessively hot water is dangerous, especially for young
children and the infirm. The Infinity 16 allows you to
control the temperature of your hot water to‘safe levels.
Water temperature over 50% can cause
severe burns instantly or death from
scalds.
Children, disabled, and the elderly are at
highest risk of being scalded.
Feel water before bathing or showering.
Do stay with children whenever they are
in the bathroom. (Take the phone off the
hook).
Do take them out of the bathroom if you
need to answer the phone or door.
Do test the temperature of the water with
your elbow before placing your child in
the bath.
Do make sure that the tap is turned off
tightly.
Do consider setting your Infinity at a
maximum temp of SO’C.(Contact Rinnai.)
Do install a child proof tap cover OR,
Do install a child resistant tap.
Don’t leave a toddler in the care of
another small child. The older child may
not have set the water temperature to a
safe level.
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*Consider child-resistant taps or
inexpensive tap covers, both of
which prevent a small hand
being able to turn on the tap.
*Consider reducing the
temperature of the water
coming from the hot tap to
50°C.
This approach can be extremely
valuable because it requires a
one time action for a long-term
reduction in the risk of scalds.
This type of automatic protection
is important during times when a
parent or carer has been
distracted.
1. REMOVE CLOTHING
Remove all wet clothing
quickly,
as clothing
retains the heat.
2. APPLY COLD WATER FOR 30 MINUTES
Immediately submerge the burnt area in cold water for SO minutes to reduce the
heat in the skin, preventing deeper burning.
Never use butter, oils, ointments to cover the burn as they may retain the heat.
Never use ice. Children can be dangerously chilled in iced water.
3. KEEP THE CHILD WARM
Place a blanket
around your child.
4. SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE
Seek medical
your palm.
advice if the scald involves the face or hands or is larger than
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The Infinity 16 has the ability to check its own operation continuously.
If a fault
occcurs, an Error Message will flash on the Digital Monitor of the Remote Controls.
This assists with diagnosing thefault, and may enable you to overcome a problem
without a service call. Please quote the code displayed when enquiring about service.
Check gas is turned on at water
and gas meter or cylinder.
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Check gas is turned on at water heater
and gas meter. Check that nothing is
Flame Failure
obstructing
flue outlet. Turn
supply to water heater.
Eacth Leakage in Appliance
Remote
Control
Safety
~’
Over
Temperature
Warning
Incoming
Water Temperature
Sensor
Outgoing
Faulty
Water Temperature
Sensor Faulty
Heat Exchanger
,Sensor
61
Combustion
Outlet
Faulty
Fan Failure
Service
Call
Service
Call
Service
Call
Service
Call
Service
Call
Service
Call
Micro-processor
Failure
Service
Call
Micro-processor
Failure
Service
Call
In all cases, you may be able to clear the Error Message simply
hot water
tap OFF,
try pushing
still
remains,
then
ON
the loN/OFFI
contact
Rinnai
on gas
or
Cables
Remaininge;;zy
heater
again.
button
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If this does not clear the Error
OFF,
or your
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by turning
then ON
the
Message,
again. If the Error Message
nearest service agent and arrange
for a
THE FOLLOWING
PAGES
CONTAIN INFORMATION
FOR
THE INSTALLER.
Please read information
page one.
printed on
The installer is respofisible for the
correct installation of your Infinity
16.
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n Read warnings on page one before starting installation.
H Check for damage, if the Infinity 16 is damaged, contact the supplier or Rinnai.
Do not install a damaged appliance before checking with the supplier or Rinnai.
n One Remote Control and accessories are packed inside the carton.
Check that the Infinity 16 supplied is correct for the gas type in the area.
Refer to local gas authority for confirmation of gas type if in doubt.
Refer to data plate located on left hand side panel of the Infinity 16.
n Remove the Infinity 16 and accessories from carton, and check that all the parts
shown below are included. The Remote Control cable is provided with horse
shoe lugs already attached.
Remote Control
Wall Bracket
Cable Screws
Horse Shoe Lugs
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n The Infinity 16 is an externally mounted, power flued appliance.
BE FITTED OUTSIDE THE BUILDING.
IT MUST ONLY
w When determining a suitable position for thelnfinity 16, the length of hot water
pipe runs should be taken into consideration. In principle, the Infinity 16 should
be as close as possible to the most often used taps, or in a central location between
taps, showers etc.
n Minimum mounting height from the ground is 1500 mm.
n See diagram on page 24 for position of gas, water and power connections.
n The location of the flue terminal must comply with the clearances shown below.
a- Below eaves, balconies or other projections:.
bcd*I Bh-
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Framthegroundorabove
abalcOny
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From a return wall or external corner
Fromagasmeter(M)
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Fromaneleckidtymeterarfusebox(P)
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Fromadrainorsoflpipe
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Horizontally kom any building strwhlre or obstruction lacing a terminal
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From any other llue twminaf. cowl,or combustion au mtake
Horizontally horn an openable window, dwr, inlet, or any Other
opening into a building, with the exception
ofsub-floorvenblat~on.........................................................
From a mechanical air inlet, including a spa blower..
Vertically below an open&Se window. inlet or any other
opening into a building. with the exception 01 sub-flwr
vsntllatan...................................................................
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500
1500
500
1000
500
150
500
500
500
1500
500
Note: If you are unsure about clearances not indicated here, in general refer to
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NZS 5261 Installation
Code
for Gas Burning
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Equipment
PIPESIZING IS IMPORTANT.
This guide will help you IO size the gas pipe for this appliance correctly.
Calculate the length of pipework and total load in MJA.
Shaded boxes indicate MJlh capacity of pipe.
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W INFINITY 16
A 230V weatherproof
infinity 16.
earthed
power point is required within
1500 mm of the
The Infinity 16 weighs 15 kg, and the wall on which it is lo be mounted must be
capable of supporting it and the pipework.
Ensure that suitable fixing screws or
bolls are used to secure the Infinity 16 to the wall. Bracket and fixing hole locations
are shown on page 24.
The top bracket has a keyhole slot so that the Infinity 16 can be positioned
hanging it on one screw, then the other screws can be secured.
After determining the most suitable position, fix the Infinity 16 to the wall.
Connect hot and cold
the cold water inlet.
pressure limiting valve
Water connections are
by
water pipes. An approved gate valve MUST BE FITTED to
In areas where the waler pressure is over 1000 kPa, a
must also be fitted.
Locations are shown on page 24.
P&/15.
Connect the gas. CHECK PIPE SIZING REQUIREMENT
PIPE SIZING CHART.
USING AN APPROVED
IF THE GAS PIPE SIZE IS INSUFFICIENT,
THE CUSTOMER WILL NOT GET THE FULL PERFORMANCE BENEFIT. An
The Infinity 16 uses 125 MJh of gas.
approved isolation valve MUST BE FITTED to the gas inlet.
FP/4/20. This is not an indication of the size of pipe required.
Connection
size is
The Infinity 16 waler heater is not suitable for use as a pool heater.
n REMOTE CONTROL
The Remote Control enables the customer to control the functions of the Infinity 16
from inside the house.
Before fitting the Remote Control, determine the most
convenient position for installation where the customer will benefit the most.
The MC-33-1A Kitchen Control is intended to be fitted in the kitchen or other
convenient area where the majority of hot water is being used.
An optional BC-451A Bath Control is intended to be fitted conveniently close
to the shower, in the bathroom, en-suite or other area where the customer
requires priority over water temperature selection.
The BC-451A Bath Control enables the person in the shower/bath area to lock in
the selected water temperature, so that the temperature cannot be changed from
the MC-33-1A Kitchen Control.
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H When deciding on the best position(s) for the Remote Control(s), the following
points should be taken into consideration.
1.
Fit the Remote Control(s) out of reach of children. (Suggested height from floor1500 mm).
2.
Avoid positions where the Remote Control will become hot (eg: over hotplates,
near ovens or heaters.
3.
If possible, avoid direct sunlight (The Digital Monitor is difficult to read in direct
sunlight).
4.
Avoid areas where Remote Control will be affected by oil splashing or cooking.
5. The BC-451A(Optional)
Bath Control is water resistant, however it should not be
positioned where it may be splashed directly (ie: shower recess).
6. The cable to the Remote Control only carries12
V DC (extra low voltage),
7. Cable should run back to the Infinity 16 from the Remote Control,
should run between the Controls then back to the Infinity 16.
Suggested cable arrangments are shown below.
or cables
The installation in every application will vary, therefore the Remote Control cable has
been provided so that you may cut the length accordingly and fit the horse shoe lugs,
ensuring a good connection.
Installation using one
remote control.
Installation using two
remote controls.
The cable is simply piggy-backed at the Infinity 16 or the Kitchen Control.
Polarity is not important when connecting cables.,Either
colour wire can be
connected to either terminal at both the Infinity 16 or Kitchen Control. If
more cable is needed, any cable with similar specification
on the cable
supplied with the Infinity 16 can be used. Maximum length is 50 m.
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NOTE: Please read pages 18 and 19
prior to fitting Remote Controls.
W FITTING THE KITCHEN CONTROL
Outline of
Remote
Control
W-33-1A
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0 Determine the most suitable
position for the Control.
Consider access by children.
0 Fix the wall bracket to the wall
as shown. (fig 1)
0 The Remote Control cable is to
connect the Remote Control to the
Infinity 16.
(fig
2)
0 Make a suitable sized hole
through the wall in the centre
opening of the wail bracket. Run
the cable between the Control and
the Infinity 16, or refer to page 19,
No. 8.
+-Securing
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0 Connect the cable to the Control
as shown (fig 2).
l Attach the Control to the bracket
as shown, secure with the single
screw at the top (fig 3).
Ifig 31
0 The cable clamp and screws are
provided to secure the cable to the
Remote Control if the cable cannot
be run in the wall cavity. In this
case, the plastic “Knockout” should
be removed from the top or bottom
of the Control (fig 4).
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Screw
n FllllNG
THE OPTIONAL BATH
CONTROL
BC-45-1A
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Outline of Remote Control
0 Determine the most suitable
position for the Control.
Consider access by children.
0 Make 3 holes in the wall, as
shown, one for the cable and two
for the securing screws. Make sure
holes are level. Fit wall plugs (fig 1).
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Ifig 1)
0 Run the cable provided between
the Control and the Infinity 16, or
refer to page 19, No.8.
0 Remove the faceplate from the
Remote Control using a screwdriver
(fig 2).
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Control
Remote
COntrOl
Cable
l Connect the BC-451A Control to
the cable, using the end of the cable
COlllVXtOr
with the connector fitted (fig 3).
(fig 3)
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0 Fix the Control to the wall, and
replace the faceplate (fig 4).
F&e
Plate
(fig 4)
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n CONNECTING REMOTE CONTROL
CABLE TO THE INFINITY 16.
l Disconnect
power.
0 Remove the cover from the
Infinity 16 (4 screws) (fig 1).
0 Remove plastic cover from PCB
and electrical connections.
l Thread the cable through the
(fig 1)
cable access hole at the base of
the Infinity 16, then connect to the
Remote Control terminal on the right
hand side of P.C.B. unit (fig 2).
0 Horse shoe lugs must be used
at both the water heater connection
and the Kitchen Control.
Short circuits and bad connections
caused by bare wires may cause
the heater to malfunction.
Remote
Control Cable
0 Replace plastic cover.
(fig 2)
l Secure cable inside Infinity 16
Single wire connection, shown
connected.
Piggy-back the connection in case
of two Remote Controls. (Optional
Remote Control is availabe
separately.)
using the clamp provided.
n Purge
WATER ON
Gas and Water pipes to
remove air and swarf. Swarf in either
gas or water supplies may damage
the Infinity 16.
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GAS ON
W TESTING
0 Turn on Gas and Water,
0 Test for water leaks and gas
escapes. Use soapy water to check
for gas leaks.
0 Remove pressure test point
screw, attach pressure gauge to
test point.
0 Turn power on (Caution
inside unit).
230V
l Turn Infinity 16 on at Kitchen
Remote Control. Set temp to 75%
(See page 7 and 8).
Open any hot water tap fully.
Test
point
Screw
and washer
0 Check test point pressure.
Information is provided in a pouch,
rear of front panel.
l If the pressure is low, there
could be various reasons eg. warm
incoming water, low,water flow, gas
pipes too small.
Water flow will need to be at least 6
litres/min if incoming water temp. is
15oc.
0 If it is established that the gas
pressure needs adjusting, follow the
instructions EXACTLY according
to the information provided in the
pouch, rear of front panel.
IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT RINNAI.
0 Turn hot water off. Turn power
off. Remove pressure gauge and
replace test point screw.
0
Replace front cover (4 stews).
0 Turn power on. Turn Infinity
ON at Remote Control.
SET CONTROL
16
0 Check operation of appliance by
ensuring that the Remote Control(s)
are functioning correctly.
0 Explain the operation of the
Infinity 16 to the customer. Make
sure the customer understands
the
instructions,
in particular the
instructions for the Remote Control(s).
HOT WATER TAP OPEN
NOTE: The regulator is factory pre-set, it
should not need adjusting. Check incoming
pressure before attempting to make any
change to the appliance regulator.
FAULT/FAILURE PROCEDURE
If you are unable to get the Infinity
16 to operate correctly, contact
Rinnai, or your local agent.
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INFINITY 16
COLD WATER INLET
REMOTE CONTROLS
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Bath Control
BC-451A(Optional)
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