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In Initial setting: indoor installation

Menu / mode display SENSEI RX/CX

What the display is showing

Shown on the controller of RX/CX units during first-time setup after the gas type is confirmed. It means the unit is set up as an indoor installation. This is the factory default.

Applies to: Rinnai SENSEI RX/CX tankless (RX, RXP, CX, CXP)

What to do

  1. Press On/Off to confirm indoor.
  2. For an outdoor installation with the Versa-Vent outdoor vent cap, press Up or Down to change to Out first.

Settings for these units

RX supply connection sizes · SENSEI RX/CX

ConnectionSize
Gas3/4 in. MNPT
Cold inlet3/4 in. MNPT
Hot outlet3/4 in. MNPT
Condensate drain1/2 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

ContaminantMaximum level
Total hardnessUp to 200 mg/L
AluminumUp to 0.2 mg/L
ChloridesUp to 250 mg/L
CopperUp to 1.0 mg/L
Dissolved CO2Up to 15.0 mg/L
IronUp to 0.3 mg/L
ManganeseUp to 0.05 mg/L
pH6.5 to 8.5
TDSUp to 500 mg/L
ZincUp to 5 mg/L

Water damage beyond these limits is not covered by warranty.

Models that show this code

10 models in SENSEI RX/CX

CX160iCX199iCXP160iCXP199iRX130iRX160iRX180iRX199iRXP160iRXP199i

Other codes on the same units

  • End Descaling procedure ended
  • F Venturi reset sequence: step F
  • FF Maintenance performed (history marker)
  • In Use fast flash In Use light rapid flash
  • In Use slow flash In Use light slow flash
  • In Use solid In Use light steady
  • LC Scale build-up in heat exchanger (LC, LC0–LC9, 00)
  • LPG Initial setting: propane (LPG)

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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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