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18 Gas valve air/fuel adjustment limit reached
What the control is telling you
The Smart-Sense gas valve has hit its rich or lean air/fuel adjustment limit for the selected gas type, which should not happen in normal operation.
Applies to: SENSEI RX/CX Series
Likely causes
- Wrong gas being supplied to the unit
- Parameter 10 (Gas Type) set incorrectly
- Incorrect gas valve parameters entered
- Flame rod wire disconnected or damaged
Test and repair steps
- Confirm the correct gas (natural gas or propane) is being supplied.
- Check Parameter 10 (A = Natural Gas, B = Propane). It can only be changed within 20 minutes after a power reset.
- Verify or re-enter the gas valve parameters per 'Enter Gas Valve Parameters' in the Gas Valve Replacement Instructions (100000855).
- Confirm the flame rod wire is connected and undamaged.
Settings for these units
RX supply connection sizes · SENSEI RX/CX
| Connection | Size |
|---|---|
| Gas | 3/4 in. MNPT |
| Cold inlet | 3/4 in. MNPT |
| Hot outlet | 3/4 in. MNPT |
| Condensate drain | 1/2 in. MNPT |
Vent connection: 2 in. nominal PVC/CPVC/PP or 3 in./5 in. concentric.
Full specs (input, flow, weight) are only on each model's spec sheet, not in this manual.
RX water quality limits · SENSEI RX/CX
| Contaminant | Maximum level |
|---|---|
| Total hardness | Up to 200 mg/L |
| Aluminum | Up to 0.2 mg/L |
| Chlorides | Up to 250 mg/L |
| Copper | Up to 1.0 mg/L |
| Dissolved CO2 | Up to 15.0 mg/L |
| Iron | Up to 0.3 mg/L |
| Manganese | Up to 0.05 mg/L |
| pH | 6.5 to 8.5 |
| TDS | Up to 500 mg/L |
| Zinc | Up to 5 mg/L |
Water damage beyond these limits is not covered by warranty.
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Models that show this code
10 models in SENSEI RX/CX
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Source: Rinnai Troubleshooting TWH Diagnostic Codes (100000652), p.30. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.
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