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HOME OWNER / INSTALLER
FOR YOUR SAFETY
THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ IN ITS
ENTIRETY

BEFORE

OPERATING

HEATER

RHFE-1004FA
ENERGYSAVER
GAS

DIRECT

VENT

WALL

FURNACE

Owner's Operation and Installation Manual

WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL iS 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.

manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.
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This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the Rating Plate. /
This appliance may be installed in a after market permanently located,
isThiLSs:;pliance
is not convertible for use with other gases, unless a certified kit J

INSTALLER:
OWNER:

MUST LEAVE MANUAL WITH UNIT AFTER INSTALLATION.

RETAIN THIS MANUAL SAFELY, FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE.

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WARNING
IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT,
ALTERATION,
SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE
CAN CAUSE PROPERTY
DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE, REFER
TO THE OWNER'S INFORMATION
MANUAL PROVIDED
WITH

THIS APPLIANCE.

INSTALLATION

MUST BE PERFORMED
BY A QUALIFIED
SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.

AND SERVICE
INSTALLER,

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ENERGYSAVER
Operation

RHFE-1004FA
Manual

Table of Contents
Page

FEATURES OF THE RHFE-1004FA
UNITS ....................... . ..................................
SAFETY DEVICES
................................................................................................
IMPORTANT POINTS / USAGE AND INSTALLATION MUSTS ............................
DIMENSIONS
........................................................................................................
SPECIFICATIONS
.................................................................................................
SAFETY POINTS ..................................................................................................
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NEW RHFE-1004FA
................................................
CONTROL PANEL .................................................................................................
CUT-AWAY DIAGRAM
...........................................................................................
NOTICE BEFORE INSTALLATION ........................................................................
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
..........................................................................
GAS CONNECTION
..............................................................................................
CANADIAN VENT REGULATIONS
.......................................................................
LOCATION / CLEARANCES
..................................................................................
SLEEVE AND MANIFOLD INSTALLATION ...........................................................
FI'I-I'ING UNIT .......................................................................................................
OPERATING INSTRUCTION
LABEL ....................................................................
ADDITIONAL
CUSTOMER OPERATING INFORMATION
....................................
TESTING
...............................................................................................................
CHECK ..................................................................................................................
PRE-SERVICE
CHECK .........................................................................................
TROUBLE SHOOTING
..........................................................................................
ERROR MESSAGES ..............................................................................................
MAINTENANCE
/ SERVICE
..................................................................................
WIRING DIAGRAM ................................................................................................
WARRANTY INFORMATION
.................................................................................
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
........................................................................................
PARTS LIST ...........................................................................................................
RHFE-1004FA
FLOW DIAGRAM ...........................................................................
EXTENDED FLUE PIPE KIT .................................................................................
TECHNICAL DATA .................................................................................................

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FEATURES OF THE RHFE-1004FA
•
•

Clean Heating Forced Flue Type
Easy Operation One-Touch Ignition

•
•
•

Sensible Temperature
Control Feature
Comfortable
Room Temperature
Control and Display
Warm Air Outlet at Floor Level (Keeps Your Feet Warm)

•
•

Child Safety Lock
Room Temperature

•
•

Dirty Air Filter Indicator Lamp
Energy-Saving
Economy Setting

•
•

Humidifier Tray
Air Flow Directional

•
•

Direct Vent Easily Installed
Proportional Heating Variable

•
•
•

Hush! Quiet Operation
Modern Design Minimizes
Failure Message Display

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Setting

UNITS

Memory

Louvers
Capacity

Floor Space

Requirements

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SAFETY DEVICES
Spark Safety Device:

Automatically
of ignition.

Flame Failure Device:

Activated when burner flame fails. This prevents raw gas from being
released.

Overheat

This device automatically

Switch:

shuts unit down when there is an abnormal

spark at time

cuts the gas off if the heater exceeds

a

predetermined
temperature.
This is normally caused by an
obstruction
in front of the louvers, or a blocked fan filter,
Two Fusible

Links:

Backs up the overheat switch.
service

call by an authorized

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If the fusible

person

link cuts the unit off, a

is required

to replace

the link.

Overcurrent

Prevention

Device:

This is a 5 amp. glass fuse found on P.C. board.
shut unit down in case of overcurrent.
indicator

Power Outaqe

Safety Device:

Design to

If fuse blows all

lamps will be "OFF".

This safety device cuts off gas passage

and stops

operation.

Local and state codes must be adhered to prior to installation.
Rinnai is continually updating and improving products therefore specifications are subject to change
without prior notice.
NAT,

LPG

Minimum supply gas pressure

5.0" (127mmH20)

11.0" (279mmH20)

Maximum supply gas pressure

10.5" (267mmH20)

13.0" (330mmH20)

Factory set

Factory set

Manifold test pressure

•_See conversion for setting gas pressures.
•There's 1/8" NPT pipe tap provided for gas pressure test. That is located on the gas control assembly A.
The minimum inlet gas supply pressure is for the purpose of input adjustment.

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GENERAL
THIS SERIES

INFORMATION

IS DESIGN

CERTIFIED

BY THE AMERICAN

GAS

ASSOCIATION
LABORATORIES
(AGA) AND INTERNATIONAL
APPROVAL SERVICES (IAS).
ALTERATION
OF THE ORIGINAL DESIGN INSTALLED OTHER
THAN AS SHOWN IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS
OR USED WITH
A TYPE OF GAS NOT SHOWN ON THE RATING PLATE, IS
THE RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE PERSON
AND COMPANY
MARKING THE CHANGE.

Thank you for purchasing

a Rinnai gas forced flue heater.

Before

using this product,

please

Please

read the attached

warranty

read this manual
thoroughly

carefully

to insure proper use of the product.

and keep it in a safe place.

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IMPORTANTPOINTS/ USAGEANDINSTALLATION
MUSTS
Unpack heater and 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 heater). Refer to local gas authority for confirmation of gas type if you are in doubt.
Included in Carton:
Customers Operating Information
IMPORTANT
Before using this product, please read this manual carefully to insure proper use of product.
1. The installation must conform with local codes or, in absence of local codes, the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1 or the Canadian Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

For information on gas type, see data plate on the appliance.
This heater must not be installed where curtains or other combustible materials could come into
contact with it. In some cases curtains may need restraining.
This appliance is not designed to be built in.
If you move, check the gas type in the area where you are moving to. The local gas authority will be
able to advise on local regulations.
This heater discharges a large volume of warm air at low level to provide even heat distribution. If
the air in the room contains cooking vapor or cigarette smoke, and the heater is used on a carpet,
the surface of the carpet may become discolored. In addition, some nylon carpets contain dyes
which may be affected by the warm air flow. Some soft vinyl surfaces are also subject to distortion,
or discoloration by warm air. To prevent discoloration of carpets, etc., a mat should be placed under
the appliance, extending about 30" (750mm) in front of it.
10"(250ram)

Diagram shows minimum
clearances from combustible
materials.

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2%

40" (lm)

Rinnai recommends 10 inches (250mm) clearance on both sides
for future servicing.
7. 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.
8. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not
convertible for use with other gases, unless a certified
kit is used.
If a conversion of the unit is needed, conversions must be performed at Rinnai America or
anthorized agent at owner's expense.
9. WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.
10. if a gas leak is suspected, turn heater off, tum gas supply valve off at appliance connector valve.
Open windows to ventilate area immediately and contact your dealer or gas company.
11. DO NOT PLACE CLOTHING OR FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE AND OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS, ON OR NEAR THE HEATER.
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12. YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED
ROOM WITH THE HEATER.

WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME

13. LPG containers must not be installed indoors.
14. 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.
15. Adequate clearances for accessibility for purposes of servicing and proper operation should be
provided.
16. Adequate clearances around air openings should be provided.
17. Do not install in areas where curtains, drapes, clothing, or other moving flammables are within 12
inches of this unit.
18. Periodic examination of the venting system is required.
19. The flow of combustion and ventilation air should not be obstructed.
20. A manufactured Home (Mobile Home) installation must conform with the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, title 24CFR, Part 3280, or, when such a standard is not
applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI A225.1 or Standard for Gas
Equipped Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Housing, CSA Z240.4.
21. "This appliance must be installed in accordance with the current standard CSA Z2.40.4 GAS
EQUIPPED RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND MOBILE HOUSING. Cet appareil dolt ette installe
conformement aux, exigences de la norme Z240.4 en vigeuer de rACNOR,
les constructions mobiles et vehicules recreatifs."

Installations de gaz dans

22. If a blockage occurs at the vent terminal due to snow, ice, leaves, spider webs or other type of
obstructions the unit will stop working. The unit will not function until the blockage has been
removed. If the unit then fails to operate contact a qualified service agency.
23. For manufactured (mobile) home or residential installation, this unit has been designed and certified
to be converted from natural gas to propane or vice-versa. When provisions are being made to
convert this unit, a certified conversion kit must be used. You must also readjust manifold gas
pressure to specifications indicated in the conversion manual. If in doubt contact Rinnai America for
assistance.
24. Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance.

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DIMENSIONS
FLUE MANIFOLD

inches (ram)

POSITION

Center of hole for flue manifold can be drilled
anywhere within the shaded area. (To avoid
studs, etc.)

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FOR WEATHERBOARD WALLS DRILL
THROUGH CENTER OF WEATHER BOARD
FROM OUTSIDE, THEN DRILL FROM
INSIDE THROUGH PLASTERBOARD.
Flue Hole
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g
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14 1/16" (357.5)

Before drilling the flue hole, check for water
and gas pipes as well as electric cables. Use
a 3 1/8" (80ram) drill for hole through wall.

40 1/2" (1029)

36 5/8"(93o)

12 3/8"_

GAS CONNECTION
<

11 13/16" (300)

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13 3/4" q

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SPECIFICATIONS
BTU/h

MIN. CLEARANCES

MODEL #

RHFE-1004FA-N
NATURAL

RHFE-1004FA-P
PROPANE

INPUT

OUTPUT

Low
10,500

Low
8,400

High
38,400

High
30,700

Low
10,500

Low
8,400

High
36,500

High
29,200

SIDE

TOP

FRONT

10"

40"

(250mm)

(lm)

10"

40"

(250ram)

(lm)

FAN CFM
OUTPUT

LO:203.4
2

H

(50mm)

H1:360.6

LO:203.4
2

n

(50mm)

H1:360.5

SPECIFICATIONS
Type of Appliance

Fan forced flued gas furnace

Model

RHFE-1004FA ENERGYSAVER

Dimensions

Width--36 5/8" (930mm)
Depth--12 3/8" with back spacer (315mm with back spacer)
Height--26

3/8" (670mm)

Weight

Approx. 90 Ibs.

Connections

ElectricaI--AC 120V 60Hz 121 watts
Gas--l/2"
female NPT

Combustion System

Stainless steel bunsen burner

Ignition System

Continuous spark

Operation

Finger touch control buttons

Temperature Control

Electronic thermostat HI-LOW/OFF
Up/down switch 2°F increments

Temperature Range

Modulates Continuous
LOW----55°F 60°F_80°F
HI=High Combustion

Warm Air Outlet

Bottom front louver

Indicator/Lamps

Operation/Combustion,Filter,SetTemp., RcomTemp., Economy, Function Lock.

Operating Buttons

ON/OFF, Up/down, Function-lock, Economy

Economy Mode

Energy saving feature

Humidifier Tray

Capacity--7 pints (3000cc)

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Flame failure - Flame rod
Over heat - Bi-metal switch, thermal fuse, thermistor
Power failure - PCB
Safety Devices

Power surge - 5 Amp. fuse
Fan delay - Micro computer timer
Pre-purge - Combustion fan, pre-purge timer, spark sensor
Room over heat - Automatic cut off at 104°F after 10 minutes

Noise Level Range

TYPE

HI_LOW----47_37dB(A)
Combustion Method

Forced combustion

Air Supply Exhaust

Closed Type

Radiation Method

Forced convection

Wall Penetration
3 1/8" (80mm)

AIR SUPPLY/

Hole

EXHAUST PIPE

Max. Extended

13ft., 2 bends (4m, 2 bends)

Length

SPECIFICATIONS
S

A

B

C

D

FOR VENT SIZES
3"--4 1/2"

Thin Walls Mobile Home

(75--115)mm
4 1/2"--9

1/2"

Wood Walls

(115--240)mm
9 1/2"--15

3/4"

Wood/Brick

(240--400)mm
15 3/4 "--23 5/8"

Brick/Block

(400--600)mm
23 5/8"--31

1/2"

Special

(600--800)mm

** BTU - Efficiency increase with vent size. Clearances from combustibles see page 3.
** Thermal efficiency rating determined under continuous operating conditions, and was determined
independently of any installed system.

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SAFETY POINTS
Do not restrict the warm air discharge
placing articles in front of the heater.

by

This appliance must not be used for any
purpose other than heating.

Do not spray aerosols while the heater is
operating.
Most aerosols contain butane
gas, and can be a fire hazard if used near
this heater when it is in use.

Do not install the heater
dusty area.

•

Do not allow curtains or other flammable or
combustible materials to come into contact
with the heater.

Do not allow anyone
the appliance.

Combustible
materials must not be placed
where the heater could ignite them.
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in an unusually

Y

to sit on or lean against

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SAFETY POINTS
Keep flammable
materials, trees, shrubs,
etc., away from the flue terminal.

Do not allow anyone
through

to poke articles

the louvers.

Gasoline

Filter should

be cleaned

at regular intervals.

Young children should be supervised at all
times. Hand or body contact with the
louvers should be avoided.

See page 29.

Clean

as needed.

Do not place articles containing liquids on
top of the heater. Liquid spilled on the
controls may cause extensive damage.

Do not allow young children or an infant to
sleep directly in front of the heater.

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I GE'rrlNG TO KNOW YOUR NEW RHFE-1004FA

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CONTROL PANEL

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RATURE

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CONTROL DISPLAY J

FILTER LAMP

WARM
A,R
OUTLET
_

_ OPERATION
LAMP
MODEL NUMBER,
SERIAL NUMBER,
RATING
PLATE
GAS
TYPE,
ETC.

_HUMIDIFIER
I_OOR
|AND

POUR WATER

_,/NTO

THE TRAY.

1

AIR FILTER
1/2" NPT

THERMISTOR
EXHAUST PIPE

POWER CORD

PLUG 120V AC

COMBUSTION/
EXHAUST
VENT
TERMINAL

INTAKE
HOSE AIR
COMBUSTION

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CONTROL PANEL
ALL BunONS

BEEP WHEN OPERATED.
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TEMPERATURE
DISPLAY

Easy operation

SHOWS EITHER THE

One touch ignition
ON/OFF SUTTON

TEMPERATURE

OR

1

CODED ERROR
MESSAGES.
(CONTROLPANEL>

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Temp
Control

Function Lock
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ENERGY SAVING

FUNCTION

BUTTON

LOCK

BUTTONS

Lamp is "green"
when this feature is

Lamp is "green"
when this feature

"v"

activated.

JS on.

adjust temp. to

lower setting.
"A" adjust temp. to 1
TEMPERATURE
__a higher setting,

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FILTER LAMP

OPERATION

Flashes when filter

This lamp tums

LAMP

is dirty.

"green" when power
is on. Lamp will
change to "red"

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