Rinnai in bedroom.

[mlefaucheur (Marc Lefaucheur, #1263)]

Today I ran across a direct vented Rinnai WH in a bedroom. Since it is direct vented, that should be ok, right?

Any comments would be appreciated.

[lkage (Larry Kage, CMI)]

@mlefaucheur

Today I ran across a direct vented Rinnai WH in a bedroom. Since it is direct vented, that should be ok, right?

Any comments would be appreciated.

Did you check the make/model installation instructions? Google is pretty fast.

[mlefaucheur (Marc Lefaucheur, #1263)]

Good idea. Thanks!

[mmaizel (Marvin Maizel, CMI® Fl State Lic HI 681)]

Combustion air?

[sfetty (Dave Fetty, CMI)]

It is too close to that window.

[ddagostino (Dominic DAgostino, CMI HI3957)]

@mmaizel

Combustion air?

Direct vent.

[eschmidt (Erik Schmidt)]

As I interpret my gas code if it has sealed combustion the appliance is allowed, as in not prohibited, notwithstanding the window issue.
Was it propane of natural gas?
That tankless water heater is probably quite noisy for a bedroom, gonna light every time someone opens a hot water faucet.
Recommend designating the water heater bedroom the mother in law suite.

[sfetty (Dave Fetty, CMI)]

This is from the installation manual.

[rlewis5 (Roy Lewis, CERTIFIED MASTER INSPECTOR RETIRED)]

@sfetty

This is from the installation manual.

Where is the venting?

[sfetty (Dave Fetty, CMI)]

@rlewis5

Where is the venting?

I had the plumbing saved in my graphics, I’d have to look up the venting, If memory serves me correctly vent is to be at least 3 feet from operable window or door.

[sfetty (Dave Fetty, CMI)]

I stand corrected it is 12" in USA.

[sfetty (Dave Fetty, CMI)]

Venting requirements.

[sfetty (Dave Fetty, CMI)]

Maintenance procedure.
Edit: Some of them require a condensate drain as well.