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888 Initial settings saved
What the display is showing
The controller briefly shows 888 with a beep when first-time setup is finished. The display then goes blank and the heater is off until you press On/Off. Normal, nothing is wrong.
Applies to: Rinnai SENSEI RX/CX tankless (RX, RXP, CX, CXP)
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
Other codes on the same units
- 66 Bypass flow servo fault
- 70 PC board fault
- 71 Gas solenoid valve fault (SV0–SV4 on Non-SENSEI)
- 72 Flame rod fault
- A Venturi reset sequence: step A (RX/CX)
- AdJ Venturi reset sequence: step AdJ (RX/CX)
- Bluetooth LED blinking Bluetooth LED blinking (push-button pairing mode)
- Bluetooth LED solid Bluetooth LED solid blue (app pairing mode)
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Source: Rinnai SENSEI RX Residential Installation and Operation Manual (100000839), 4.12 Initial Settings p.46-47. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.
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