Rinnai wall furnace error codes

19 codes with causes and test steps, plus 1 settings tables.

CodeMeaningSeverity
11No ignitionHigh
14Overheat (fusible link)Critical
16Room overheat (above 104°F / 40°C)Medium
30Overheat temperature thermistor 2 open circuitMedium
31Room temperature thermistor open circuitMedium
32Room temperature thermistor short circuitMedium
33Overheat thermistor 1 open circuitMedium
34Overheat thermistor 1 short circuitMedium
35Overheat temperature thermistor 2 short circuitMedium
40Pressure sensor sensing tube failureMedium
49Pressure sensor breakdownMedium
53Abnormal spark sensedMedium
61Combustion fan faultMedium
62Convection fan faultMedium
70ON/OFF or Set Back switch faultMedium
71Solenoid valve failureMedium
72Flame rod failureMedium
73Communication errorMedium
99Flue blockedCritical

Settings and specs

Clearances to combustibles and service

Clearances · EX DT

LocationClearance
Top0 in. (0 mm)
Bottom / ground0 in. (0 mm)
Front (panel)40 in. (1 m) - flooring or carpet under 1.2 in. (30 mm) high not included
Back (including back spacer)0 in. (0 mm)
Sides (left and right)2 in. (50 mm)
Service access10 in. (254 mm) sides; 40 in. (1 m) front; area above per figure
Exhaust extension pipe1 in. (25.4 mm) to combustibles; 0 in. to non-combustibles
  • Rinnai recommends 10 in. (254 mm) at top and both sides for servicing.
  • Service clearance figure above the unit: 10 in. (254 mm) on EX08DT/EX11DT, 9 in. (229 mm) on EX17DT/EX22DT.

Source: Rinnai EX08DT and EX11DT Installation and Operation Manual (200000083) Table 6 Clearance to Combustibles p.14; Rinnai EX17DT and EX22DT Installation and Operation Manual (200000084) Table 6 p.14

Models covered

EX08DTEX11DTEX17DTEX22DTEX22DT-W

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