HOME OWNER / INSTALLER FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE OPERATING HEATER RCE-592ACPA VENT-FREE GAS CONVECTION HEATER With PlasmaclusterTM +HEPA AIR CLEANING TECHNOLOGY FC-420 HEPA+ Owner's Operation and lnstallation Manual THIS IS AN UNVENTED GAS-FIRED HEATER. IT USES AIR (OXYGEN) FROM THE ROOM IN WHICH IT IS INSTALLED. PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR MUST BE PROVIDED. REFER TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 6.
WARNING THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR SUPPLEMENTAL HEATING. IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVlCE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, 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. FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Input Rating BTU/H HIGH Input Rating BTU/H LOW Thermostat RCE-592ACPA-N 20,000 4,000 YES RCE-592ACPA-P 18,000 6,000 YES "-N" "-N" "-P" "-P" Weight in pounds Dimension in inches Fan CFM Output 32 Height: 26 3/10" Width: 18 9/10" Depth: 11 4/10" High:129 Low:82 Models are for Natural Gas. (Inlet Pressure within 5.9"-10.5" W.C.) Models manifold pressure: 5.1" W.C. Models are for L.P. Gas. (Inlet Pressure within 7.9"-13" W.C.) Models manifold pressure: 6.2" W.C.
IMPORTANT POINTS UNPACK HEATER: Check for damage. (DO NOT INSTALL DAMAGED HEATER.) If heater is damaged, contact your supplier for advice. Before installing a heater, check the label for the correct gas type (see label on back of heater). Refer to local gas authority for confirmation of gas type if you are in doubt. INCLUDED IN CARTON: Customers Operating Information/Manual Gas Valve IMPORTANT 1. The appliance must be installed in accordance with state and local codes. 2.
SAFETY POINTS Do not install this heater in areas where spray painting or plating is taking place, or in places such as hair dressers, where there may be a lot of fluff and dust, and where aerosols are used. May create strong odors and irritate eyes and sinuses. Do not move the heater while it is turned on. Do not spray aerosols near this heater while it is in use. Many aerosols contain flammable gas and can be a fire hazard. Use of aerosols, paint, polishes etc.
SAFETY POINTS Do not place wet articles on this heater, the water may drip into the electrical parts. Do not allow children to put articles in the louvers. Supervise children playing near this heater. Do not turn the heater off by unplugging it from the wall, or while the fan is cooling the heater off. (This heater is not suitable for use with a plug in type timer.) Ventilate the room when this heater is in use.
USAGE AND INSTALLATION INFORMATION 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 to another fuel. 3.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE BEFORE INSTALLATION The heater must be installed by a qualified service person according to these installation instructions. When used without adequate combustion and ventilation heater air the heater may give off carbon monoxide. Check your local building codes for the proper method of installation. In the absence of local codes, this heater installation must conform with American National Standard (National Fuel Gas Code) ANSI Z223. 1/NFPA54.
Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where: a) Walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of 1 perm (6×10-11kg per pa-sec-m2) or less with openings gasketed or sealed, and b) Weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors, and c) Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames, between sole plates and floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetration
5. Any compound used on the threaded joint of gas piping shall be a type which resists the action of liquefied petroleum gas. 6. Supplied gas pressure must be within the limits shown in the specifications. 7. After completion of gas pipe connections, all joints including the heater must be checked for gastightness by means of leak detector solution, soap and water, or an equivalent nonflammable solution, as applicable.
OPERATING INSTRUCTION PLATE CONVECTOR RCE-592ACPA 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. · 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. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. C. Use only your finger to push with.
CHANGE HEPA FILTER - 10 - ION OPERATION INDICATOR Selects operating mode for delay OFF Timer function. OFF TIMER BUTTON Indicates the ion operation mode of the Plasmacluster ion generator. Increases or decreases the temperature setting as well as changing hours or minutes. Indicate what information is currently displayed on the LED display Select operating mode for ECONOMY function. ECONOMY BUTTON Lock all controls when pressed. (EXCEPT OFF) Shows either the temperatures or coded error messages.
REPLACING THE HEPA FILTER 1. To remove the HEPA filter · Remove the screw using Philips head. · Remove the Filter Screen and the HEPA Filter. SCREW 1 OPEN 2 PULL 2. To install the HEPA filter · Remove the HEPA Filter from bag and place into the Filter Screen. · Install into the back of Appliance using the top and bottom left-tab as locators. · Apply screw using Philips head. Note: Please turn off the “Air Purifier With Ion” button when replacing the HEPA filter.
OPERATING THE HEATER TURNING ON Press the ON/OFF button to operate the heater. The ON indicator will glow green. After approximately 20 seconds the spark generator will be heard before the burner ignites and the ON indicator glows red, indicating that the burner is lit. Warm air can be felt coming from the louvers 15 seconds later. If the heater does not ignite on initial try, air may be remaining in the gas supply line. The spark generator will only continue for 30 seconds.
OPERATING THE HEATER g ECONOMY MODE The Economy mode may only be operated when the heater is turned on, and remains in the system memory once set until deactivated. Press the Economy button to start the Economy function.The Economy indicator will glow. Press the Economy button once more to switch off the function. g Preset temperature After the room is heated initally the air temperature may be dropped to a lower level without affecting comfort.
TIMER OPERATION OFF TIMER OPERATION This feature is useful on cold nights when the unit continues to operate after you have gone to bed. The OFF Timer can be selected when the heater is operating manually, in OFF, or in ON Timer mode. When the OFF Timer feature is selected, the heater will automatically switch off after 60 minutes. 1 Press the OFF Timer button. The OFF Timer indicator lights up. The heater will operate at the preset temperature selected in the system memory.
WARNING · · Ensure there are no obstacles or foreign materials directly in front of the appliance where the warm air will discharge into the room. Ensure the appliance is not positioned where warm air discharge will blow directly on someone sleeping. 1 Press the "ON Timer" button The "ON Timer" and "ON/Combustion" (green) indicators will light up. A preset time will be displayed on the digital monitor. (The first time the ON Timer is preset, this time will be "8.
Air purifier with Plasmacluster Ion Operation 1 Press Air Purifier with Ion button. When "H" is selected, the unit will continually clean air at the air at the highest fan speed. During this operation, the same number of positive and negative ions are discharged. (Plasmacluster light is Blue during this operation.) · Blue light indicates plasmacluster ion operation is ON 2 Press Air Purifier with Ion button. When "M" is selected, the unit will continually clean air at the air at the medium fan speed.
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS This heater has been designed and constructed for a long performance life when installed and operated properly under normal conditions. Regular inspections, as outlined in this section, are strongly recommended as means of keeping your heater operating efficiently and throughout the season. Access to internal parts is from the front of the heater. Cleaning (HEPA Filter) 1. Remove the HEPA Filter Screen 1) Remove the screw. 2) Remove the HEPA Filter Screen.
5. Install the HEPA Filter in the HEPA Filter Screen Install the HEPA Filter as illustrated beside. An arrow indicates position of filter installation. · BLACK SIDE MOUNTING HEPA FILTER SCREEN 6. Install the HEPA Filter Screen into the appliance 1) Cover the HEPA Filter with the HEPA Filter Screen using the top and bottom left tab as locators. 2) Apply the screw.
Clean air filter at least once a week. Do not wait for filter warning lamp to come on before cleaning filter. Do not use the heater with the filter warning lamp on, this may cause it to overheat. A dusty filter reduces the air fIow through the heater, as well as, reducing the heater's effectiveness. Clean filter with air pressure or vacuum cleaner. Heater must be cleaned annually. Keep heater clear of dust and debris especially in and around the OXYGEN DEPLETION SENSING burner.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART Smell of gas Combustion stops during operation Filter warning Lamp glows Burner doesn't ignite Cause No ON indicator Problem Takes too long to warm the room Please note: General cleaning, maintenance and wear and tear are not necessarily covered under the guarantee. CaIIs of this nature may be chargeable.
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ERROR MESSAGES This heater has the ability to check its own operation continuously. If a fault occurs, an Error Message will flash on the Digital Display of the control paneI. This assists with diagnosing the fault, and may enable you to overcome a problem without a service call. Please quote the code displayed when inquiring about service. CODE DISPLAYED FAULT REMEDY Tilt switch activated Turn heater ON, after setting heater upright. Miss ignition Check gas is turned ON, Service call if repeated.
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LIMITED WARRANTY RINNAI SPACE HEATERS Rinnai America Corporation warrants the products described in this warranty including any parts and components thereof, to be free from any defects in materials and workmanship for the period specified beIow, subject to the terms specified in this warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty extends to the original purchaser.
