Gas Fan Convection Heater Installation and Operation Manual: Warning
Gas Fan Convection Heater Installation and Operation Manual: Warning
Gas Fan Convection Heater Installation and Operation Manual: Warning
ANS Z21.11.2
WARNING If the information in these instructions 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.
— BEFORE OPERATING smell around the appliance for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some
gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
— 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 gas supplier.
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 page 6 of this manual.
READ ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS HEATER.
This manual provides information on the installation, operation, and maintenance of the heater. For proper
operation and safety, it is important to follow the instructions and adhere to the safety precautions.
A licensed professional must install the fan convection heater according to the exact instructions within this
manual.
The consumer must read the entire manual to properly operate the heater and for instructions on regular
maintenance required to be performed.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where
not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not field
convertible for use with other gas types.
Service should be performed only by a licensed professional.
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION
Do not install this appliance above 2,000ft. Do not spray aerosols near the appliance while it is
operating. Most aerosols contain butane gas which is
Do not block the warm air discharge. Do not allow
flammable.
anyone to sleep directly in front of the appliance.
Do not install this appliance in areas where spray
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
painting or plating is taking place, or in places such as
located out of traffic and away from furniture and
hair salons where there may be large amounts of dust,
draperies.
chemical residue, or debris. Using the appliance in such
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of areas may result in strong odors or irritated eyes and
high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid sinuses.
burns or clothing ignition.
Turn off the appliance when not in use or when away for
Young children should be carefully supervised when they long periods of time.
are in the same room as the appliance.
Do not sit on the appliance.
Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must
Do not unplug the appliance while it is operating or
be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
while the fans are on. Do not use a plug in type timer
Do not insert items into the louvers. with this appliance.
Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or
near the appliance
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A licensed professional must install the appliance, The installation must conform with local codes or,
inspect it, and leak test it before use. The warranty in the absence of local codes, with the National
will be voided due to improper installation. Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA
The installer should have skills such as: B149.1. If installed in a manufactured home, the
gas sizing installation must conform with the Manufactured
connecting gas lines and electricity Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24
CFR, Part 3280 and/or CAN/SCA Z240 MH Series,
knowledge of applicable national, state, and
Mobile Homes.
local codes
If you lack these skills, contact a licensed professional. 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.
Type of installation
The appliance and its appliance main gas valve
This appliance is equipped only for use with type of must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is system during any pressure testing of that system
not convertible for use with other gases. at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa)
(13.84 in W.C.).
You must follow the installation instructions and
Installation Steps those in Care and Maintenance for adequate
General Instructions .......................................... 4 combustion air intake and exhaust.
Determine Installation Location ........................ 6 INFORMATION
Clearances.......................................................... 6
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to
Gas Connection .................................................. 7 shut off, turn off the manual gas control valve to
Electricity ........................................................... 8 the appliance.
Checklist for Gas and Electricity ........................ 8 Keep the installation location free of chemicals
Final Checklist .................................................... 8 such as cleaners that produce fumes. These fumes
can damage components and reduce the life of
your appliance.
General Instructions Do not spray aerosols near the heater while it is in
use. Many aerosols contain butane gas and can be
DO NOT a fire hazard. Use of aerosols, paint, polishes, etc.
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and while the heater is in use may also create odors as
ventilation air. well as irritate the eyes and sinuses.
Do not use substitute parts that are not authorized
for this appliance.
WARNING
This appliance is available in natural gas or propane
versions. The appliance cannot be field converted
from one gas type to the other.
Clearances
The minimum clearances from combustible materials
and for proper operation and servicing are as follows:
The following formula can be used to determine the 2 inches from top
maximum heat rating for a given unconfined space:
2 inches from back (measured from the base of
the appliance)
(L1+L2) X W X H X 1000
BTU/HR=
50 2 inches from sides
(All dimensions are in feet.) 30 inches from front
For example: 0 inches from bottom
If L1=15.5 ft, L2=12 ft, W=12 ft, H=8 ft, and there is no In addition, do not install in areas where curtains,
door between the rooms, then for the space to be drapes, clothing, or other moving flammables are
considered unconfined the maximum rating is: within 12 inches of the appliance.
(15.5+12) X 12 X 8 X 1000
=52,800 BTU/HR
50
15.5 X 12 X 8 X 1000
=29,760 BTU/HR
50
FC510 FC824
Gas Connection 1/2 Inch Male NPT 1/2 Inch Male NPT
Gas Control Electronic Electronic
Burners Ceramic Burner Ceramic Burner
Temperature Control Electronic Thermostat Electronic Thermostat
Ignition System Electronic Spark Ignition Electronic Spark Ignition
Electrical Connection AC 120V, 60Hz, 19 Watts AC 120V, 60Hz, 29 Watts
Fuse Size 5 Amps 5 Amps
Fan CFM Low Speed: 67.8/ High Speed: 97.8 Low Speed: 109.5/ High Speed: 215.4
Weight 22.1lb (10kg) 26.5lb (12kg)
Height: 19.4 in (492 mm) Height: 19 in (482mm)
Dimensions Width: 19.2 in (487 mm) Width: 24 in (610 mm)
Depth: 9.6 in (244 mm) Depth: 9.4 in (239 mm)
Safety Features
Overheat Switch: The appliance will automatically Tilt Switch: If the heater is knocked over, the tilt
shut down when the appliance exceeds a switch will disable the gas supply. The fan will
predetermined temperature. Determine the cause continue to purge. To re-enable the gas supply,
of overheat and resolve the issue (i.e. if the filters stand the heater back to its upright position, turn it
are determined to be the cause, clean the filters) off, and then back on. The tilt switch may also
and allow heater to cool before turning back on. activate if the heater is jolted or picked up while in
Flame Failure Device: The appliance will operation.
automatically shut down if the burner flame is Power Failure: The appliance will disable the gas
extinguished. supply if it loses electrical power. The appliance
Oxygen Depletion Sensor: If the oxygen level in can be restarted after power is restored.
the room drops below a preset limit, this sensor Fuse: The electrical circuits are protected by a fuse.
disables the gas supply to the heater. If this occurs, When the fuse blows, the heater will not operate
turn the heater off and ventilate the room before until the fuse is replaced by a qualified service
turning the heater back on. The heater will not provider.
re-ignite until the room is fully ventilated.
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A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is Immediately call your gas supplier from a
equipped with an ignition device that neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light instructions.
the burner by hand. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance department.
area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor C. Do not use this appliance if any part has been
because some gas is heavier than air and will under water. Immediately call a licensed
settle on the floor. professional to inspect the appliance and to
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS replace any part of the control system and any gas
control which has been under water.
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STOP! Read the safety information above. 5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then
smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell
1. Turn off all electric power to the appliance using
gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information
the ON/OFF button on the control panel.
above. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
3. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device
6. Turn the manual gas valve counterclockwise
that automatically lights the burner. Do not try to
to the full ON position.
light the burner by hand.
7. Turn on all electric power to the appliance using
4. Locate the manual gas valve on the back side of
the ON/OFF button.
the heater. Turn the manual valve clockwise
to the full OFF position. 8. Set the thermostat to desired setting.
9. Burner is lit when operation lamp glows red.
10. If operation lamp is flashing red,
burner has not been lit and an error
code will display.
11. If the appliance will not operate, follow the
instructions “To turn off gas appliance” and call
your licensed service technician or gas supplier.
Economy Indicator Off and On Timer Indicators Shows either the time of day,
Operating Instructions
Indicates the Economy Indicates timer is in operation. temperatures or error code Function Lock Indicator
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Function Lock Indicator
Time/Temp Display Indicates Function Lock is activated.
Shows either the
time of day, Clock Adjustment and
Economy Indicator Off and On Timer Indicators
FC824 Control Panel Layout
TURNING OFF:
Simply press the ON/OFF button to switch off the
heater. The ON indicator will go out. The convection
fan will continue to operate for several minutes after
the burner has gone out in order to cool the
appliance. Do not unplug the appliance while the
convection fan is running.
AUTO OFF:
When AUTO OFF is selected, the indicator light will
glow. The unit will now be under full thermostat
control. The heater will operate to reach the
selected room temperature and then turn OFF. Press
AUTO OFF again to disable this function.
NOTE
DO NOT turn heater off by unplugging. The
convection fan will continue to run as the appliance
needs to cool.
NOTE
When AUTO OFF indicator light is not glowing , the
unit will continue to produce heat in at least a low fire
capacity until the unit is manually powered down.
NOTE
The Economy mode may only be activated when the
heater is turned on. The Economy mode remains ON
and in the system memory until deactivated.
After the room is heated initially the air temperature
may be dropped to a lower level without affecting
comfort. 30 minutes after the selected room
temperature (set with the thermostat) is reached, the
Economy mode, if ON, reduces the temperature by 2°
F. After another 30 minutes it reduces the NOTE
temperature by a further 2°F. This is an energy saving
During normal operation the Function Lock may be
feature. The Economy mode does not operate if the
activated and all controls other than the OFF switch
heater is under capacity for the room size.
will be locked. Deactivating the lock releases the
controls. If the lock is activated while the heater is
turned OFF, then all functions will be locked. If the
heater is turned OFF while the Function Lock is
activated, it cannot be turned ON again until the lock
is deactivated.
NOTE
After the Off Timer operation is completed, press the
On/Off button twice to restart the heater.
NOTE
The Off Timer and On Timer(s) work independently of
The heater will continue to operate for a period of 60 each other. However, if both timers are operating
minutes. On Timer operation can be cancelled by and the Delay On time period is 30 minutes, the Delay
pressing either the ON/OFF button or the Off Timer Off Timer will override the Delay On Timer.
button . The delay ‘On’ time last programmed is
stored in the memory and will be the default until it is
re-adjusted.
If the On Timer button is pressed while the heater is
in operation the On Timer will override manual
operation.
Then press and hold the " " button again, release
the button when AM 10:35 shows. If you go past AM
10:35, then the " " button can be used to change
the time settings in reverse.
NOTE
Timer 2 is programmed in the same way simply
choosing Timer 2 instead of Timer 1. Timers can be
programmed to operate for any 2 periods within 24
hours. The programmed time must be selected and
NOTE locked in within 1 minute of the Timer Indicators
Before programming the Timer(s), ensure the clock glowing, otherwise the adjustment will not be saved .
time has been set.
3. Press the Timer 1 and On Timer 2 button(s). The To manually deactivate the Override simply press the
Timer indicator(s) will glow and the heater will remain Override button again. The Override indicator will go
on standby until one hour prior to the time out, and the heater will return to standby mode or
programmed into the selected Timer(s). When this ON mode depending on the programmed times.
time is reached, the Timer indicator will flash and the
heater will operate. The ON indicator glows red when
the heater commences operation.
WARNING
To protect yourself from harm, before performing maintenance:
Turn off the electrical power supply by unplugging the power cord or by turning off the electricity at the
circuit breaker. (The temperature controller does not control the electrical power.)
Turn off the gas at the manual gas valve, usually located immediately below the heater.
WARNING Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
The following maintenance items are required for the proper operation of your heater.
The appliance must be inspected annually by a licensed professional. Repairs and maintenance should be
performed by a licensed professional. The licensed professional must verify proper operation after servicing.
Regular inspections, as outlined in this section, are strongly recommended as means of keeping your heater
operating efficiently and safely. Access to internal parts is from the front of the heater.
Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the heater.
Both air filters should be cleaned monthly during the heating season. Do not wait for filter warning lamp to come
on before cleaning filters. Do not use the heater with the filter warning lamp on or the appliance will overheat.
Dusty filters reduce the air flow through the heater and reduce the heater’s effectiveness. The filters while
installed may be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner.
The heater should be inspected and cleaned annually by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning
may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting and/or other materials. It is imperative that the controls,
burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
FC510 FC824
APPLY PRESSURE
APPLY PRESSURE THROUGH THE
THROUGH THE TWO HOLES
THREE HOLES
WARNING
Failure to keep the primary air openings of the burner clean may result in sooting and property damage.
DO NOT damage or distort any parts of the heater.
DO NOT use a wet cloth or spray cleaners on the burner.
Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials (i.e. aerosols or spray paint), gasoline, and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
Cause
Not Plugged In Plug in
Re-ignite manually after
Power Failure
power is restored
(Initial Installation)
Purge air (Installer)
Air in gas pipe
Room too large Check with retailer
Dust on the air filters Clean air filters (WEEKLY)
Louvre obstructed Clean obstruction
Air filter blocked Clean filter (WEEKLY)
On/Off Timer is set Cancel On/Off Timer
Child Proof Lock set Cancel Child Proof Lock
Gas turned off at meter Turn gas on (SERVICER)
If you see other codes displayed, contact Rinnai or your nearest service agent and arrange for a service call.
NOTE
In some cases, you may be able to clear the Error Message simply by turning the heater OFF, then ON again. If
the Error Message still remains or returns on the next operation, contact Rinnai or your nearest service agent
and arrange for a service call.
FC510
FC824
If any of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must be replaced, it must be replaced with a wire of at
least a 194 ºF temperature rating and 18 AWG.
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If any of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must be replaced, it must be replaced with a wire of at
least a 194 ºF temperature rating and 18 AWG.
Parts Breakdown FC510
State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-fired supplemental room heaters are to provide to the purchaser a
copy of 527 CMR 30 at the time of sale of the unit.
In the State of Massachusetts, unvented propane and natural gas-fired space heaters are prohibited in
bedrooms and bathrooms.
State of California:
California law requires this notice to be provided:
California Proposition 65 lists chemical substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects, death, serious illness
or other reproductive harm. This product may contain such substances, be their origin from fuel combustion (gas, oil) or
components of the product itself.
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. If installed in a
manufactured home, the installation must conform with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 and/or CAN/SCA Z240 MH Series, Mobile Homes.
NOTICE
It is the responsibility of the installer prior to the purchase/installation of this product to ensure that the
product, sizing, and installation meets all local codes (state, county, city).
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Limited Warranty
Gas Fan Convection Heater
What is covered?
This Warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship, subject to the terms stated below. This Warranty
extends to the original purchaser and subsequent transferees, but only while the product remains at the site of the
original installation. This Warranty only extends through the first installation of the product and terminates if the
product is moved or reinstalled at a new location.
How long does coverage last?
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