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VA Series Outdoor LS Manual 17
Only properly trained and qualified installers should
install this appliance. The warranty may be voided
due to improper installation or installation by a non-
qualified installer.
Rinnai highly recommends all installers attend a
product knowledge class. For information on a Rinnai
Training Course or for questions on installation call
1 800-621-9419.
General Instructions
This appliance must be installed by a state qualified
or licensed contractor. It is the responsibility of the
person having the water heater installed to ensure
the installing contractor has proper licenses and
permits for installing water heaters in your location.
Rinnai highly recommends that installers attend a
product knowledge class to ensure customer
satisfaction and warranty coverage. Failure to
comply with state and local codes pertaining to
water heater installations may void the warranty.
This appliance is not to be installed indoors.
A qualified installer or service technician should
install the appliance, inspect it, and leak test it
before use.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural
Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
The appliance, when installed, must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical
Code, CSA C22.1.
The appliance and its appliance main gas valve
must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of that system at
test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa) (13.84
in W.C.).
The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply
piping system by closing its individual manual
shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas
supply piping system at test pressures equal to or
less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa) (13.84 in W.C.).
Follow the installation in structions and those in the
Maintenance section for adequate combustion and
ventilation air.
The appliance should be located in an area where
water leakage of the unit or connections will not
result in damage to the area adjacent to the
appliance or to lower floors of the structure. When
such locations cannot be avoided, it is
recommended that a suitable drain pan, adequately
drained, be installed under the appliance. The pan
must not restrict combustion air flow.
The flow of combustion and ventilation air shall not
be obstructed.
This appliance is not suitable for use in an
application such as a pool or spa heater that uses
chemically treated water . (This appliance is
suitable for filling large or whirlpool bath tubs with
potable water.)
If a water heater is installed in a cosed water
supply system, such as one having a backflow
preventer in the cold water supply line, means shall
be provided to control thermal expansion. Contact
the water supplier or local plumbing inspector on
how to control this situation.
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to
shut off, turn off the manual gas control valve to the
appliance.
Keep the air intake location free of chemicals such
as chlorine or bleach that produce fumes. These
fumes can damage components and reduce the life
of your appliance.
WARNING
Do not use substitute materials.
Use only parts certified with the appliance.
R63LSe ................... REU-VA2024WD
R75LSe ................... REU-VA2528WD(A)
R94LSe ................... REU-VA2535WD
R98LSe ................... REU-VA3237W
R98LSe-ASME ........ REU-VA3237W-ASME
Installation Instructions
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