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Out Initial setting: outdoor installation
What the display is showing
Shown on the controller of RX/CX units during first-time setup when outdoor is selected (for installs with the Versa-Vent outdoor vent cap). Confirming it stores the outdoor setting; it can also be changed later with parameter 14.
Applies to: Rinnai SENSEI RX/CX tankless (RX, RXP, CX, CXP)
What to do
- From the In screen press Up or Down Out appears.
- Press On/Off to confirm outdoor.
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
- LPG Initial setting: propane (LPG)
- Lock key Controller locked (key symbol)
- Mute Controller key beeps on/off
- Parameter mode Parameter settings menu
- Parameter settings Parameter (installer settings) mode
- Perf data Performance data viewer (live readings and counters)
- Performance data Performance data readout mode
- Priority light Priority light on (this controller is in charge)
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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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