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Experience Our Innovation
Continuous Flow Hot Water
CONTENTS
02 WhatistheRinnaiINFINITY
03 SelectionGuide
04RangeOverview
06HighEfficiencyWaterSaverModel
-RinnaiINFINITY26SmartstartÂź
07Accessories
08WaterControllers
10SpecificationsandWarranty
11AdditionalRinnaiGas
Appliances
For 40 years Australians have been enjoying the comfort, convenience andreliabilityofRinnaigasappliances.Ourinnovativeproductsaredesignedwiththeenvironmentinmind,withlowemissiontechnologyandhighefficiencies,aswellasahostofothergreatfeatures.
Rinnai is committed to ongoing innovation - delivering efficient, welldesigned and engineered lifestyle solutions offering a host of benefitsincludingversatility,safety,control,waterconservationaswellasguaranteedreliability. Backed with extensive warrantyâs and after sales service teams.Throughinnovation,wewillendeavourtocontinueofferingsuperiorrangesofhomeappliancesthatprovideaclearinsightintowhatthefutureholdsforAustralianhomes.
Experience Our Innovation
What is the Rinnai INFINITY?
TheRinnaiINFINITYisagascontinuousflowhotwaterunitâmeaningthatitonlyheatsthewaterwhenyouneedit.Asatapisturnedon,theunitsensesthe flow and begins to heat the water instantaneously. Highly efficient andcompact, theseunitscanalsobetemperaturecontrolledforaddedsafety&convenience.Inadditiontheyareliterallyâcontinuousflowâandwillneverrunoutofhotwaterâevenifyouarelastintheshower!
Why choose Rinnai
There are many types of hot water systems available for Australian homes.Rinnai hot water systems bring you the latest advanced technologies thatprovideyouwithchoicesthatcanmeetindividualneeds.Whetherrelatingtosafety,convenience,availablespace,environmentalneedsorongoingrunningcosts,Rinnaiwillhaveasystemthatsuits.
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KitchenAppliances
10%
Comparison of Energy use around the homeSource: Department of Environmental & Climate Change NSW
Fridge Other Heating&Cooling
HotWater
12%18% 23%
37%
Important considerations
Household Energy UseHotWatersystemsingeneralarethelargestusersofenergyinmostAustralianhomes,soitâsimportanttoconsiderallthefactorsbeforeselectingahotwatersystem.Highefficiency,correctlysizedhotwatersystemscandirectlylowerthehotwaterrunningcostsfortheaveragefamily.
EnvironmentWhenpurchasinganewhotwatersystem,itisagoodideatoconsidertheimpactontheenvironment.Gasisoneofthemostgreenhousefriendlyfuelsourcesavailable.BychoosingaRinnaiGasHotWaterSystemyoucanmakeadifferencebyreducingourcarbonfootprint.
Star ratingsTheRinnaiINFINITYContinuousFlowrangeishighlyefficient-allmodelsexceed5starswiththemostefficientInfinityEnviro26modelhavinganequivalentof7stars!
Rating Labels
How to select the right size model for your home
SelectingaContinuousflowsystemiseasy!Thesimplestwaytoidentifyyourhotwaterneedsisbythenumberof shower outlets in your home. Output based onnumberofshowersensurestemperaturesandpressurestability when you need it most. Rinnai has comfortand luxury in mind with Enhanced CombustionTechnology (ECT) ensuring you get the most out ofyourlowflowshowerrose.
Temperaturemapzoningbasedonseasonalambientwatertemperatures
Warm Climate
Cool Climate
Applicable ModelsINFINITY
16INFINITY
20INFINITY
26INFINITY
26iEnviro
2626
SmartStartINFINITY
32Enviro
32
No. of shower
outlets*Warm 1 1-2 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-4 1-4
No. of shower
outlets*Cool 1 1 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-3 1-3
*SizingassumesAAAorâ3starâoutlets.FornonWELSratedorWELSratedfixtureswithhigherflowoutlets(AA,A,2staror1starrated)alargersizeapplianceoradditionalappliancemayberequiredtodeliveryadequateperformance.Consultwithyourhotwaterspecialist.
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INFINITY 26Plus
Rinnai INFINITY Continuous Flow the original and still No.1
Classic Range(16, 20, 26, 26i, 26 Plus)
Models
âą INFINITYClassic 16,20,26,26i,26Plusand32Litre
âą INFINITY26SmartstartÂź
âą INFINITY26and32Enviro
Colours
White-INFINITY16,20,26,26i,26Smartstartand32Silver Metallic-INFINTY26PlusandEnviroModels
Gas Types
AllmodelsareavailableinbothNaturalGasandLPG
INFINITY Water Saver Model(26 Smartstart)
High Efficiency Model(26, 32 Enviro)
Rinnai revolutionised the Australian water heating market in the early 90âs when itlaunchedthefirstfullyelectronicGasContinuousFlowHotWaterSystem.Appropriatelynamedthe Rinnai INFINITYbecause itnever ranoutofhotwater, todaysystemsareevenmoresophisticatedâdesignedwiththeenvironmentinmindwithlowemissionburners, high efficiencies and low flow rates compatible with water saving (WELS)outletsandshowers.
How Continuous Flow WorksTheRinnaiINFINITYheatswaterasitpassesthroughtheunit,whichmeansyouareonlyusing energy when you turn the tap on. It is an extremely energy efficient choice asthewater isonlyheatedwhenrequired, lowering runningcostsandgreenhousegasemissionssubstantially.AddtothistheconvenienceofprecisewaterandtemperaturecontrolwiththeinstallationofWaterControllersanditâscompactsize,whichallowsittobeinstalledalmostanywhere,andyouhavethemosttechnologicallyadvancedhotwatersystemavailabletoday!
Benefits at a glanceâą QualityJapanesedesignandmanufacturingâą Precisetemperaturecontrolforsafety&convenienceâą Compactdesignallowinginstallationflexibilityâą Suitableforhigherincoming(ambient)watertemperaturesâą Compatiblewithlowflowratedshowerfixtures(3Star-7.0to9.0l/min)âą Operate2showersatonceâą Abilitytoinstallupto4WaterControllers(see page 9 for further information)âą ThecomfortthatAntifrostisstandardonallexternalmodelsâą 12yearwarrantyontheheatexchanger
The choice is yoursâŠRinnaihasthelargestselectionofmodelstosuitbothnew&existingAustralianhomes.Fundamentallythereare3typesofRinnaiINFINITYcontinuousflowhotwatersystems,eachwithinnovativefeaturesallowingchoicebasedonyourpersonalpreferences:
Classic Model Rangeâą Highefficiency5+StarEnergyRatedâą Fullrangeofmodelsfrom16to32litresincludinganinternal26modelâą Availableinboth50ÂșC&60ÂșC-talktoyourinstalleraboutwhichisbestforyourhomedesign
Classic Range 26Plus Modelâą Highefficiency5.8Starratingâą Slimlinecasingwithastylishsilvermetallicfinishâą InbuiltStatusMonitor(maintenance)âą Availablein60ÂșCpresetonly
Smartstart Water Saver Modelâą Highefficiency5.8StarRatedâą Includesapre-heatsystemtoreducewaterwastageâą Suppliedas50ÂșCpresettemperature
High Efficiency Enviro Modelsâą Australiaâsfirst7StarequivalentHotWaterSystem(26Litre)âą Useslessgas,substantiallyreducingrunningcostsâą Around1/6thoftheGreenhouseEmissionsofastandardelectrichotwaterâą Alsoavailableasa32Litreâ6.8Starequivalentâą Suppliedas60ÂșCpresettemperature
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High Efficiency Water Saver Model
Rinnai INFINITY 26 SmartstartÂź
Introducing Australiaâs first dedicated 26 litre âWater Savingâ hot watersystem.IthasallthegreatfeaturesofthestandardRinnaiINFINITYContinuousFlow,withtheadditionofacirculatingpumptopre-heatthewater inthepipes.Thismaytakeaminuteortwodependingonthesizeofyourhome,butwillhelpyousaveliterallytensofthousandsoflitresofwateroverthelifeofyourhotwatersystem.
âą Highefficiencyhotwaterwithaninbuilthotwatercirculationsystemâą Pre-heatsthewaterinthepipesbeforeyouturnonthehottapâą TheSmartstartÂźisanâon-demandâpumpsystemthatonlyoperateswhen requiredandautomaticallyshutsoff,furthersavingenergyâą ItisactivatedinanyroomthathasaWaterControllerinstalledâą Savesliterallythousandsoflitresofwateroftenflusheddownthedrainâą Suppliedas50ÂșCpresettemperatureâą 12yearwarrantyontheHeatExchanger
For further information on the operation of the SmartstartÂź, please see page 7
Pipe Covers Wall Cavity Recess Box Security Bracket Flue DIverter
Accessories
The following accessories are available for the RinnaiContinuousFlowModels.
Save Water with your Rinnai INFINITYInadditiontothenewRinnaiINFINITY26Smartstart(fullyintegratedunitonpage6),RinnaialsooffertheSmartstartÂźasanoptional feature foranyRinnai INFINITYContinuousFlow hot water system, including the highest efficiencyEnvirorange.
All SmartstartÂź water saver systems pre-heat the water inthepipesbeforeyouturnonthehottap-reducingwaterwastage whenever a hot tap is turned on. It is usuallyplumbedasaâring-mainâorlooparoundthehouse.Thesystemisbestsuitedtonewhomes,renovationsorretrofittingintohouseswhereaccesscanbegainedtorunadditionalpiping.Werecommenddiscussingsuitabilitywithyourplumber.
Operation isenabledviaanyofRinnaiâsWaterControllers.Itâsaworthwhile investment tosave themostpreciousofournaturalresourcesâwater!
Pipe CoverEasilyattachedtotheRinnaiINFINITYhotwatersystemstoprovideacleanandsmoothfinishtotheinstallation,hidingunsightlypipeworkandshelteringthepowerpoint.
Wall Cavity Recess BoxAllows you to hide the Rinnai INFINITY inside the wallcavity, saving you precious space, and giving a neat andtidy finish. UV Stabilised and fully paintable to blendwithanycolourscheme.Optionalwall frameavailable tosuitweatherboardwalls.
Security BracketSecure your investment with Rinnaiâs quick and easy toinstall security bracket. Note For added security a cageaccessoryisalsoavailable.
Flue DiverterThe sideways flue diverter directs the flue gasessideways. This may allow installation into areas withrestrictedventilation,suchasbalconies.
SmartstartÂź Water Saver
Gas Supply
Cold Water
Please note: The diagram above shows a Typical SmartstartÂź Installation. All SmartstartÂźinstallationsrequireatleastoneRinnaiWaterControllertobeinstalledtoactivatethesystem.All Rinnai Water Controllers are compatible. For further information on Water Controllerspleaserefertopage9ofthisbrochure.
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Deluxe Bathroom Controller
ToexperienceallthebenefitsofContinuousFlowhotwatersystems,Rinnaistronglyrecommend installingWater Controllers with all models. Rinnaiâs Controllers enableyoutosimplysetyourdesiredtemperature,turnonthehottapandenjoyâŠnomorejugglingthehotandcoldtapsandofcoursethisalsosaveswater.
Temperature Fluctuations
Continuous Flow water heaters like all types of water heaters can experiencetemperaturefluctuationswhenothertapsareturnedon.Watercontrollersavoidthisby maintaining an exact temperature even when other taps are used or a toilet isflushed.
Safety
The installation ofWater Controllers allow you to select the exact temperature youneed,reducingthechanceofscalds.OurDeluxeControllershavetheaddedfeatureofanautomaticbathfillwhichstopsthewaterflowatyourdesiredlevel.Thisalsomeansthatyoungchildrencannolongerplaywiththehottapbecausenowaterwillcomefromit!
Ease of Use
Simplyselect the temperatureyouwantandturnonthehot tap.Notonlycanyouexperiencetotalcontrolinthebathroom,butunlikeotherContinuousFlowhotwatersystems,youcanhaveuptofourcontrollersâŠacontrollerfortheBathroom,Kitchen,EnsuiteandeventheLaundry.
Extended Warranty
Rinnai INFINITY installations with 2 or moreWater Controllers receive an extendedparts&labourwarranty,from3to5years.
Types of Rinnai Water ControllersFromafunctionalitypointofview,Rinnaihave2typesofControllers
Universal Controllers
(BothWireless&Hard-wiredversions)withthefollowingfunctions:âą Precisetemperaturecontrolâą Room(priority)transferâą SmartstartÂźpreheatsystemfunctionsâą ChildLock(Wirelessonly).
Deluxe Controllers
(Hard-wiredonly)withallofthefunctionsoftheUniversalmodelwithadditionof:âą MasterControllerusuallyinstalledintheKitchenâą SeparateBathroomControllersâą AutomaticBathfillfunctionâą Showersaverfeatureâpresetyourdesiredlitresâą DigitalClock,Speaker&VolumeControls
Wireless vs Hard-wired Controllers
Upto4WaterControllerscanbeinstalledthroughoutahomeforallRinnaiINFINITYmodelsinalmostanycombination-Wired,Wireless&Deluxe.ItisnotalwayspossibletorunwiresinallinstallationssowehaveintroducedbothoptionsfortheUniversalmodelcateringfordifferentsituations.
Get the most out of your Rinnai INFINITY with Water Controllers
Deluxe Bathroom Controller
Deluxe Kitchen Controller
Universal Controller
Wireless Controller
Handy Tip
WirelessUniversalControllersaretheeasiestandquickesttoinstallandareparticularlysuitableforretrofittingintoexistinghomes
HardwiredUniversalControllersareusuallycheapertopurchaseandwiringcanoftenberunthroughtheroofandwallsbyahandyperson
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Specifications - Continuous Flow
Warranty - Continuous Flow Systems
Continuous Flow Water Heaters (3)
AllINFINITYModels HeavyDuty(HD)ModelsSmartStartÂźWaterSaver
WaterControllers
Accessories(4)
HeatExchanger
Allothercomponents
HeatExchanger
Allothercomponents
DomesticUse
Parts 12Years 3Years(2) 12Years 3Years(2) 3Years 3Years 1Year
Labour 3Years(2) 3Years(2) 3Years(2) 3Years(2) 3Years 3Years 1Year
CommercialUse
Parts 1Year 1Year 5Years(1) 1Year 1Year 1Year 1Year
Labour 1Year 1Year 1Year 1Year 1Year 1Year 1Year
(1)One(1)yearwarrantyonHeatExchangerwhenpre-setto85or95ÂșC.(2)5Yearsiftwoormorecontrollersareinstalledindomesticapplications.(3)Themodelsinthistableareunsuitableforsolarhotwaterapplications.Anyfailureorserviceissuewheninstalledinasolarhotwaterapplicationisnotcoveredbywarranty.ExceptionstothisareHeavyDutymodelsforRinnaiDemandDuocommercialapplicationsusingsolarboostingandmodelsinthistableconvertedbyRinnaispecificallyforsolarapplicationsandforuseinRinnaisolarhotwatersystems.SeeConditionsandExclusionsformoredetails.(4)Accessoriesincludepipecovers,recessboxes,securitybracketsandfluedivertersandcoaxialflueing.
INFINITY Model
Classic Water Saver High Efficiency
16 20 26 26Plus 26i 32 26 SmartstartÂź Enviro Enviro
Installation External External External External Internal External External External External
Hot Water Capacity raised at 25oC (unmixed)
16L/min 20L/min 26L/min 26L/min 26L/min 32L/min 26L/min 26L/min 32L/min
Hot Water Capacity raised at 20oC (unmixed)
20L/min 24L/min 26L/min 30L/min 32L/min 37L/min 26L/min 35L/min 37L/min
Gas Rate MJ/h (Max) 125 160 199 199 195 250 199 172 211
AS4553 Efficiency Star Rating
6.2 5.9 5.8 5.8 6.1 5.6 5.87.0
Equivalent6.8
Equivalent
Pre-set temperature (oC) 50ÂșC/60ÂșC 50ÂșC/60ÂșC 50ÂșC/60ÂșC 60ÂșC 50ÂșC/60ÂșC 50ÂșC/60ÂșC 50ÂșC 60ÂșC 60ÂșC
Please note:ForfulldefinitionsofDomesticandCommercialuse,alongwiththefullconditionsandexclusions,pleaserefertorinnai.com.auDimensionsaresubjecttoproductiontolerancesandmayvaryslightlyfromthosegiven.RinnaiAustraliaPtyLtdreservestherighttomakemodificationsandchangespecificationswithoutnotice.
Additional Rinnai Gas Appliances
Inadditiontothehotwaterproductsinthisbrochure,Rinnaihavemanyothergreatappliancestocomplimentbothindoorandoutdoorlifestylesolutions.
Gas Boosted Solar Hot WaterGas Boosted Systems are powered with the same technology as the RinnaiINFINITY.ThismeansyoucanenjoythebenefitsofContinuousFlowhotwater,pre-heatedwithenergyfromthesun.Forfurtherinformationonapplicablerebates,pleaserefertoouron-lineestimatoratrinnai.com.au
Portable Gas Space Heating
TheRinnairangeofPortableHeatersareahighlyefficientandflexiblehomeheatingalternative.Theyrequirenoinstallationandcanbestoredawaywhennotused.Thereare3 formsofheatingavailable -Radiantheat,Convectionheat gently circulated with a fan and a combination of both Radiant andConvectionheat.
Flued Gas Space Heating
TheRinnairangeofFluedHeatersarepermanentlyinstalledinahomeutilisingfixedfluingtoensuretherearenoindooremissions.Theyofferpowerfulheatinawiderangeofdesignsandstyles.Theyareperfectforhomesundergoingrenovationsandinparticularextensionswhereanadditionalefficientheatingsourceisrequired.
Gas Log Flame Fires
RinnaihasanextensiverangeofGasLogFlameFiresthathavetheambienceofarealfirewithoutthehassleormess.Notonlydotheylookgreatforthoseformal or romantic occasions, they are also a powerful source of heating.Additionally,RinnaihavearangeofpurelydecorativeFlameFiresincludingamodelthatisdesignedtocomplimentoutdoorentertainingareas.
Need help with an installation?
In most situations Rinnai retailers can assist with the installation of ourappliances. Should this not be the case, Rinnai has an installation serviceavailable direct to the end-user. Any installation of a Rinnai appliance is aspecialist process and requires trained professional installers to ensure safeand efficient operation of the appliance. This is particularly relevant forconnection to gas, electrical changeovers and the installation of SolarCollectors.OurRinnaiinstallersarenotonlyveryfamiliarwithourproducts,butarefullyinsuredandOH&Scompliant.BeconfidentinyourinstallationbyemployinganAuthorisedRinnaiContractor.
For further information, please call 1300 555 545
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