CU199i, CU160i

INTERNAL (INDOOR) CONDENSING TANKLESS WATER HEATER

COMMERCIAL

SUPER-HIGH-EFFICIENCY (CONDENSING)
TANKLESS WATER HEATER

Installation Type Internal (Indoor) Commercial

Applications
Model Numbers CU199i (REU-N3237FFC-US)
CU160i (REU-N2530FFC-US)
Approved Gas Types Natural and Propane
Thermal Efficiency Up to 97%

Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) CU199i: 0.93

CU160i: 0.92
High Altitude Approved Up to 10,200 Ft (3,109 M)

Water Flow Control Water Flow Sensor, Electronic Water

Control and Bypass Control
Controller Standard: Integrated Controller
Optional: MC-91-2US
Certifications AHRI, ANSI Z21.10.3, CSA 4.3, and
Energy Star®

FLEXIBLE VENTING OPTIONS Warranty

• Heat Exchanger: 8 years or 12,000 operation hours, whichever
• Concentric or Schedule 40 PVC/CPVC occurs first
• Direct Vent (Concentric and Twin Pipe) • All Other Parts and Components: 5 Years
• Reasonable Labor: 1 Year
• Non-Direct Vent (Room Air)
• Common Vent (Direct Vent and Room Air) Safety Devices
Vent lengths up to 150 Ft with eight Tankless Water Heater Flame Failure - Flame Rod, Boiling Protection, Combustion Fan RPM
units. Check, Over Current - Glass Fuse, Remaining Flame (OHS) and
• Maximum Equivalent Vent Lengths: Automatic Frost Protection

Twin Pipe Included with Purchase

Vent Sizes 2 in. (51 mm) 3 in. (76 mm) Tankless Water Heater, Wall Mounting Bracket, Pressure Relief Valve
and Adapter, Isolation Valve Kit, Vent Screens (x2), Vent Screen
Vent Lengths 65 ft (20 m) 150 ft (46 m) Screws (x2), and Self-Tapping Screws (x2)
Concentric
Additional Features
Vent Sizes 2 in. X 4 in. 3 in. X 5 in. • Complies with South Coast • Ultra Low NOx
Vent Lengths 65 ft (20 m) 150 ft (46 m) Air Quality Management
District 14 ng/J or 20 ppm • Tankless Rack System™ Compatible
NOx Emission Levels • 1/2 in. (13 mm) Gas Line Compatible
EASE OF INSTALLATION AND
SERVICEABILITY COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS
• Compact Design to Save Space Commercial Tankless Demand Duo™
• Wi-Fi Technology for Remote Monitoring and Management Rack Systems Commercial Hybrid System
• Sliding Mounting Bracket for Easy Installation
• Simple Gas Conversion

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Room Air Screen, Condensate Neutralizer, ScaleCutter, Drain
Down Kit, Additional Controllers, Recess Box, Recirculation
Pump, DPS/MIS Switch, EZ Connect Cables, Cascade Cables,
Control-R™ WI-FI Module, Wireless Accessories, and many
more.
Visit rinnai.us for a complete list of accessories.
CERTIFIED TO ANSI Z21.10.3 — CSA 4.3

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 SENSEITM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SENSEITM DIMENSIONS in. (mm)
SPECIFICATION CU199i CU160i FRONT
Dimensions - w, h, d 18.5 in. x 26.4 in. x 11.4 in. (470 mm x 670 mm x 290 mm)
Minimum Gas 15,000
Consumption Btu/h
Maximum Gas 199,000 160,000
Consumption Btu/h
Flow Rate1 0.26 - 9.8 GPM 0.26 - 8.0 GPM
(Min - Max) (1.0 - 37 L/min) (1.0 - 30 L/min)
Max Flow Rate with 11 GPM 9 GPM
Parameter Adjustment (42 L/min) (34 L/min)
Weight 64 lb (29 kg) 62 lb (28 kg)
Sound Level 49 dB 48 dB
Normal 84 W 52 W
Standby 1.3 W
Electrical

Freeze Protection 148 W

Max Current 4 Amps
Fuse 10 Amps
• Minimum: 98° F (37° C) Default
Temperature • Maximum: 140° F (60° C) Default
185° F (85° C) With Parameter Adjustment
SIDE
By-Pass Flow Control Electronic

Gas Supply Pressure2 • Natural: 3.5 in. w.c. - 10.5 in. w.c. Vent Connection:
• Propane: 8.0 in. w.c. - 13.5 in. w.c.
Ignition System Direct Electronic Ignition 2 in. (51 mm)
• Appliance: AC 120 Volts, 60Hz. nominal PVC/
Electronic Connections
• Temperature Controller: DC 12 Volts (Digital) Polypropylene or
Water Supply Pressure • Minimum: 50 PSI (Recommended 60-80 PSI for max performance) 3 in./5 in.
• Maximum: 150 PSI
Concentric.
Controller Cable Non-Polarized Two Core Cable (Minimum 22 AWG)
• Gas Supply: 3/4 in. (19 mm) NPT
Service Connections • Cold Water Inlet: 3/4 in. (19 mm) NPT
• Hot Water Outlet: 3/4 in. (19 mm) NPT
• Condensate Drain: 1/2 in. (13 mm) NPT
• Top: 2 in. (51 mm)* • Back: 0 in.
Clearances • Bottom/Ground: 12 in. (305 mm) • Sides: 2 in. (51 mm)***
• Front: 0 in.** • Vent: 0 in.
* 0 in. from vent components
** Clearance for servicing is 24 in. (610 mm) in front of water heater
*** Add 0.25 in. (6.35 mm) for recess box
1
Minimum flow may vary slightly depending on the temperature setting and the inlet water temperature. BOTTOM
2
Minimum activation flow is 0.4 GPM (1.5 L/min).
The maximum gas supply pressure must not exceed the value specified by the manufacturer.

SENSEITM WATER FLOW CURVE

Flow curves apply only to incoming water temperatures of 70° F (21° C) or less.
For incoming water temperatures greater than 70° F (21° C), please contact Rinnai.

NOTE: Maximum flow rates may vary based

on set temperature, Delta T and altitude.

Connection in. mm
F 9.54 242
COLD
C 3.56 90
H 14.27 362
HOT
B 6.16 156
E 3.57 91
GAS
D 2.78 71
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 G 10.39 264
PRV
A 7.60 193

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04/2018 N Series Condensing
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Local, state, provincial, federal and national fuel gas codes must be adhered to prior to and upon installation.