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79 Water leakage detected
What the control is telling you
The internal leak detector has sensed water inside the cabinet, or the leak sensor/its wiring is faulty.
Applies to: Non-SENSEI Series
Likely causes
- Leaking heat exchanger or internal piping
- Water pooled on the cabinet bottom pan
- Wet leak sensor
- Loose, broken or damaged leak detector wiring
- Failed leak sensor
Test and repair steps
- Inspect the leak detector wiring and connections for loose, broken or damaged parts.
- Check the heat exchanger and all internal piping for leaks.
- If no leak is found, look for water pooled on the bottom pan; wipe or blow it out, dry the leak sensor and restart the heater.
- If the cabinet is dry, unplug the sensor and fire the heater; if it runs with the sensor unplugged, replace the sensor and its screw.
Settings for these units
RUCS/RUS unit clearances · Non-SENSEI
| Location | RUCS indoor to combustibles | RUCS indoor to non-combustibles | RUS outdoor to combustibles | RUS outdoor to non-combustibles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top | 6 in. (152 mm) * | 2 in. (51 mm) * | 12 in. (305 mm) | 2 in. (51 mm) |
| Back | 0 in. | 0 in. | 0 in. | 0 in. |
| Front | 6 in. (152 mm) | 6 in. (152 mm) | - | - |
| Front (panel) | - | - | 24 in. (610 mm) | 0 in. |
| Front (exhaust) | - | - | 24 in. (610 mm) | 24 in. (610 mm) |
| Sides | 2 in. (51 mm) | 1/2 in. (13 mm) | 6 in. (152 mm) | 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) |
| Ground/bottom | 12 in. (305 mm) | 12 in. (305 mm) | 12 in. (305 mm) | 2 in. (51 mm) |
| Vent | 0 in. | 0 in. | - | - |
0 in. from vent components and condensate drain line.
Service clearance 24 in. in front of the heater; closet installs need 6 in. (152 mm) in front.
RUCS/RUS water quality limits · Non-SENSEI
| 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 or PPM |
| 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 |
Scale build-up shows as code LC# on a controller (LC on the status monitor without one); flush the heat exchanger.
ScaleCutter parts: 103000038 (system), 103000039 (refill).
Models that show this code
59 models in Non-SENSEI, RH180 hybrid
Other codes on the same units
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Source: Rinnai Troubleshooting TWH Diagnostic Codes (100000652), p.62. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.
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