REFERENCE GUIDE Hot Water Experience Our Innovation
CONTENTS 02 Introduction 04 Range Overview - Hot Water CONTINUOUS FLOW 06 Range at a glance 07 Hot Water Delivery Temperature 08 Water Controllers 09 Internal Flueing 12 Technical Information 13 Specifications Experience our Innovation For over 35 years Australians have been enjoying the comfort, convenience and reliability of Rinnai gas appliances.
Range Overview – Hot Water Rinnai has an extensive range of hot water systems that cater for both domestic & commercial applications. Each range has specific and unique benefits which are explained both below and throughout this brochure.
Mains Pressure Electric Storage • • • • • • Full range of capacities to suit all requirements Flexibility of various element sizes with dual handed connections making them ideal for replacing older systems Choice of high quality long-life Stainless Steel or durable Vitreous Enamel steel construction Stainless Steel cylinders are Solar compatible - added flexibility to upgrade at a later stage Flexibility - suitable for internal and external use Thermostatically controlled with safety temperature shut off f
Continuous Flow Hot Water Range at a glance Rinnai has the largest range of Continuous Flow water heaters in Australia today. As the company that developed the Continuous Flow market, we now have 5 dedicated ranges designed for specific applications.
3. The type of shower roses installed? Most States and Territories have legislation where new homes must have a minimum of 3 Star rated (9 litre/min) shower roses installed. Many older homes however, still have higher flow rated showers. HANDY HINT We recommend to replace shower roses with low flow rated (WELs approved) fixtures to assist with water conservation. Rinnai Continuous Flow models are more suited to lower flow rates than any other units on the market. 4.
Water Controllers Why install Water Controllers? Rinnai strongly recommend installing Controllers to allow you to take full advantage of all the benefits available.
Internal Flueing Rinnai offer the only 26 litre internal units available on the market. The Rinnai INFINITY 26i domestic unit and the HD200i commercial model. Ideal for replacement of existing internal hot water systems or simply used when limited space is available externally in applications such as apartments and townhouses. It is a room sealed appliance, drawing combustion air from the outside.
Vertical Direct Flueing This is the most common system sold with flueing directly above the unit penetrating the roof line in a single storey home. The following components will be required in these combination: • • • Vertical Flue Terminal with roof cowl Additional Flue lengths (if required) Ceiling/Wall Ring (Cover plate) Note: For vertical installations over 1.5m a condensate drain trap is also required.
Horizontal Direct Flueing The second most common system where the Continuous Flow model is flued directly out through a back or side wall. For this installation you will require the following components: • • • • 90° Bend & Starter Horizontal Flue Terminal (in desired lengths) External Wall plate Ceiling/Wall Ring (Cover plate Horizontal Extension Flueing Important Flueing Rules 1. Installations can consist of both horizontal and vertical runs to a maximum length of 9 metres 2.
Continuous Flow Technical Information Flow Rate Characteristics In response to market trends and as part of our continuous improvement processes, Rinnai have developed new technologies and are introducing a number of modifications that allow our continuous flow models to operate over a wider range of conditions.
50 or 55 Dune Min White 10.9/125 13.8/ 160 13.8/ 188 LPG 11.3/125 14.7/ 160 14.7/188 l/min 16/20 20/24 24/26 160 HD200e INF 26i HD200i INF32 HD250e 65 50 or 55 65 50 or 55 65 Titanium White Titanium White Titanium Metallic 250 200 190 140 190 15.7/ 199 16/195 21/250 1000 5.5 mm INF26 Plus White Max Star Rating N/A 5.6 5.0 N/A 15.9/ 162 13.8/199 14.7/ 199 24/30 26/26 26/30 26/32 26/32 32/37 6.0 5.1 5.2 5.2 5.0 5.
Continuous Flow Accessories Rinnai offer a comprehensive range of accessories that assist with the installation of Continuous Flow models. Recess Boxes When installing a Rinnai Continuous Flow unit in a new home or renovation, you should consider using a recess box. These boxes allow you to virtually hide the hot water system into the cavity enabling a smooth and neat finish to the job. Both are available in full and semi-recessed options. There are 2 types of recess boxes: 1.
RBOX02 (Galvanised Recess Box) The RBOX02 recess Box is for use with the larger INFINITY 32, HD200e & HD250e Continuous Flow water heaters and is suitable for brick constructions only.
Smartstart® Water Saver The Rinnai Smartstart® water saver has been developed to specifically reduce water wastage whenever a hot tap is turned on.
Pipe Covers Pipe Covers can be easily attached to most Rinnai Continuous Flow Hot Water units to: • • • Cover the pipes, valves and even the external power point Provides a clean and smooth finish to the installation Two pipe covers can be joined together to hide longer pipe work under the unit as required Suits Width Height Depth Colour Code INFINITY 26Plus 350mm 450mm 180mm Star Metallic PCD01 INFINITY 16,20 & 26 350mm 400mm 160mm Euro White PC11 INFINITY 32 470mm 400mm 210mm Euro W
Rinnai Solar Hot Water Systems Range at a glance Close Coupled Systems Where the Storage Cylinder and the Solar Collectors (panels) are coupled together and the installation is on the roof. A choice of an electric boost element in the cylinder or a gas booster installed usually on the side of the house completes the system.
The Rinnai Solar Hot water Systems are separated into 2 ranges: Rinnai Prestige • • • • Highest quality Stainless Steel cylinders Supplied with high efficiency Excelsior Solar Collectors Available in both Close Coupled and Split Systems Available in both Gas or Electric Boost Storage Cylinders • • • Long lasting commercial grade Stainless Steel construction Specifically designed for solar ensuring maximum heat retention thus reducing the need for boosting Do not require a sacrificial anode saving on mai
Solar Rebates Government Rebates The Australian Greenhouse Office awards Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) according to how much energy each Rinnai Solar system saves compared with a conventional electric water heater. The Federal Government legislation states that RECs are applicable when a solar system is installed in a new home or replaces an existing hot water system.
RECs and Rinnai Solar Systems The following tables show the awarded RECs for a selection of the most popular systems that Rinnai sell. If your particular system is not shown, please ask you Rinnai Solar specialist who can further advise.
Correct Sizing Correct Sizing is vital for optimum performance Number of Occupants The number of users in any installation is extremely important as it directly affects the size of unit that is required. Nobody likes a cold shower so it is vital that any system is correctly sized for an application. Please talk to your Rinnai Hot Water Specialist about the best model to suit your needs.
Rinnai Solar System Sizing Tables Vitreous Enamel Split Systems - Gas Solar Zone(s) Number of Bedrooms 1 to 3 2 to 3 1, 2 & 3 3 to 4 3+ 1 to 3 4 2 to 3 3 to 4 3+ Tank Storage Capacity (Litres) No of Solar Collectors 175 1 Good 175 1 Best 215 2 215 2 System Performance Good Best Good Best Good 215 Best 270 Good Best Good Best Booster Size Rinnai Sunmaster System S20 1 S26 2 S26 2 S20 3 S20 3 S26 4 4 2 S26 175 1 S26 2 215 2 S20 3 215 2 S20 3 S26 4 Good
Stainless Steel Split Systems - Electric Solar Zone(s) Number of Bedrooms Tank Storage Capacity (Litres) No of Solar Collectors Booster Size 1 to 3 250 2 3.6kW F 3 to 4 315 2 3.6kW G 1, 2 & 3 4 Rinnai Prestige System 3+ 315 3 3.6kW H 1 to 2 250 2 3.6kW F 2 to 3 315 2 3.6kW G 3+ 315 3 3.
Solar Rough in Diagram Sunmaster Split Systems Sunmaster Split Systems- Enamel Tanks 175 Lt Gas Boost 160 Lt Electric Boost 215 Lt Gas Boost 200 Lt Electric Boost 270Lt Gas Boost 315Lt Electric Boost A Collector Width 1015 1015 1015 1015 B Width of two collectors 2100 2100 2100 2100 C Length of Solar collectors 1930 1930 1930 1930 H Height of tank 1530 1825 1265 1510 D Depth of Tank with Booster 709* 709* 879 N/A W Tank Diameter 515 515 685 685 E Left Hand Side Cold
Prestige Systems Split Systems Stainless Steel Electric Boost 160 Lt 250 Lt Gas Boost 315 Lt 160 Lt 250 Lt A Collector Width 1015 1015 B Width of two collectors 2100 C Length of Solar collector 1930 Weight (Empty) H Height of tank D Depth of Tank with Booster W Tank Diameter 315 Lt 330 Lt 1015 2100 B Width of two collectors 2100 1930 C Length of Solar collector 1930 J Overall Length of System 2580 80 44 56 68 1200 1700 2080 1170 1690 2080 N/A 795 600 Weight (Em
Solar Collector Dimensions Characteristics Enduro Equinox Frost Tolerant Code SP200A SP200A FTC Type Excelsior Frost Tolerant Enduro SP152 EXT EXT FTC SP152 Copper Aluminium 38kg 24kg Flat Plate Waterways Construction Excelsior Absorber Copper Aluminium Aluminium Selective Surfaces Copper High Performance Maximum Operating Pressure 850 kPa Casing Material Aluminium Weight empty 33kg Weight full 36kg 35kg 34.3kg 37.3kg 36.5kg 39.5kg 25kg Volume of Water 1.3 litres 1.
Electric Hot Water Systems Range at a glance Mains Pressure Systems Rinnai has two mains pressure ranges of Electric Hot Water – Centurion & HOTFLO. They are simply a storage cylinder that holds water at a pre-set temperature with the use of thermostatic control. As hot water is used, it is replaced with cold water and reheats again. Hot Water delivery is at mains pressure or the maximum allowable pressure should the home have a pressure limiting device installed.
Range Overview The table below outlines the sizes and element option for all Rinnai Electric Hot Water Systems Range Size Heating Element Size Construction 1.
Selecting the correct Electric system Step 1 - Tariff • • Determine which tariff that is going to be used If using both Peak & Off-peak use the sizing guide for Off-peak Step 2 - Climate • Refer to the Climate Map on page 7 to reference whether the installation is in a warm or cool climate Step 3 - Number of persons • • Determine the number of persons living in the home Also consider additional demand if it is a larger home with spare bedrooms Peak Electric (Continuous Tariff) Tank Size HANDY HINT
Specifications HOTFLO and Centurion Note: All Rinnai HOTFLO water heaters are single element. Centurion are available with twin element in 250 and 315L water tanks Specifications Hotflo Rated Capacity (Litres) 40 80 125 160 200 250 315 160 250 Weight Empty (kg) 24 48 62 75 98 107 117 39 49 59 - - - - - - - 1.8 1.8 1.8 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 - - - 2.4 2.4 2.4 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 - - - - 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.
Commercial Hot Water Systems The Rinnai Heavy Duty (HD) water heaters are suitable for single installation, Manifold Pack or Demand Duo installations. Each Commercial application require different quantities of hot water, therefore if you are unsure on the sizing guidelines, please contact our National Commercial Project Division on 1300 555 545 for assistance.
Rinnai Demand Duo Systems Rinnai Demand Duo is the combination of between 1 to 6 gas Continuous Flow water heaters with single or multiple storage cylinders. The storage cylinder allows a short period of high hot water flow rate, greater than the continuous flow rate of the HD water heater(s). i.
Rinnai Service Need help with an installation? In most situations Rinnai retailers can assist with the installation of our appliances. Should this not be the case, Rinnai has an installation service available direct to the end-user.Any installation of a Rinnai appliance is a specialist process and requires trained professional installers to ensure safe and efficient operation of the appliance.
Commercial and Other Hot Water Systems Rinnai Demand Duo and Rinnai Manifold Pack systems Commercial and Other Hot Water Systems Domestic Use Commercial Use Continuous Flow Water Heaters used as gas boosters in Demand Duo and Manifold Pack Systems - Heavy Duty (HD) Models(1) Other Hot Water Rinnai Roofmaster S/Steel storage cylinders Under & Over Sink Components (3) Heat Exchanger All other components Parts 10 Years 3 Years 10 Years 1 Year Labour 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years Parts 5 Years 1
At Rinnai Australia we are committed to on going innovation to deliver efficient, well engineered and designed products. We aim to offer a superior range of home appliances that provide a clear insight into what the future holds for Australian homes. The simple pleasures of unlimited hot water, with precise temperature control, efficient and stylish heating solutions and the superb quality of a Rinnai Outdoor Kitchen - all designed to enhance your lifestyle with the environment in mind.
