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Enjoy an endless supply of hot water with the SENSEI™ RU160iP Super High Efficiency Plus condensing tankless water heater from Rinnai. Only the size of a small suitcase, the propane fueled RU160iP model is compact, easy-to-install and perfect for indoor locations.
- Uniform Energy Factor (UEF): 0.95
- Warranty 15 yrs on Heat Exchanger/ 5 years on Parts/ 1 Year on Labor
- 15,000 BTU (minimum)
160,000 BTU (maximum) - Indoor
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Up to twice the lifespan of most tanks
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Never run out of hot water
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Compact size to fit every space
Specifications
| Manufacturer Trade Model Number - U.S. | RU160iP |
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| Product Depth | 11.45 in / (290 mm) |
| Product Height | 31.3 in / (795 mm) |
| Product Width | 18.5 in / (470 mm) |
| Product Weight | 62 lb / (28 kg) |
| Gas Type | Propane |
| Installation Type | Indoor |
| Recirculation Capable | Yes |
| Residential ENERGY STAR® | Yes |
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 0.95 |
| Domestic Hot Water Flow Rate (Maximum) | 9 GPM / (34.1 l/min) |
| Wi-Fi Capable | Yes |
| SCAQMD Approved | Ultra Low NOx |
Documentation
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Single Unit Standoff Bracket Component And Accessory Installation Instructions EnglishPDF 919 KB
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Bottom Plate Installation Instructions - RU/CUPDF 309 KB
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Pipe Cover Enclosure Installation Instructions - RU/RURPDF 0 MB
Cascade Cable Component Replacement InstructionsPDF 1 MB
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Freeze Protection Component Replacement Instructions for Tankless Water HeatersPDF 2 MB
Sensei Combustion Fan Component Replacement Instructions EnglishPDF 7 MB
Single Unit Standoff Bracket Component And Accessory Installation Instructions EnglishPDF 919 KB
Polypropylene Common Venting Component Replacement Instruction -Version H_FrenchPDF 6 MB
SM-SP-2 Pipe Cover Specification Sheet - RU ModelsPDF 366 KB -
Sensei Conversion Manual - RU/CU/RURPDF 3 MB -
Energy Guide - RU160iPPDF 931 KB -
Brochure Circ Logic Guide - CU/RU/RL/RLXPDF 2 MB
N Series Residential SENSEI Installation And Operational Manual (French) - Ru ModelsPDF 9 MB
N Series Residential SENSEI Installation And Operational Manual (Spanish) - RU ModelsPDF 9 MB
N Series Residential SENSEI Tankless Water Heater (English)PDF 7 MB
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Sensei PVC and CPVC Common Venting Owners Installation And Operation Manual EnglishPDF 2 MB_191204 Rinnai USA Manual 2-4 Condensing English@small.jpg)
Condensing Installation Manual - RU/RSC/CU/RURPDF 2 MB
Sensei PVC and CPVC Common Venting Owners Installation And Operation Manual FrenchPDF 2 MB
PVC and CPVC Common Venting Owners Installation and Operation Manual Instructions for SENSEI SpanishPDF 2 MB
Venting Manual: Ubbink Condensing ConcentricPDF 1 MB -
Rinnai_SENSEI_Brochure_LR_R-TR-WH-E-08r2.pdfPDF 33 MB
GROUND WATER TEMPERATURE MAP UPDATE RU160I_RU160EPDF 322 KB
Condensing Group Water Temperature Guide US and CanadaPDF 1 MB -
Ultra Condensing Series Pipe Cover Specification SheetPDF 370 KB
SM-SP-2 Pipe Cover Specification Sheet - RU ModelsPDF 366 KB
Sensei Condensing Residential Indoor Specification Sheet - RU ModelsPDF 616 KB
Spec Sheet: N Series (SENSEI) Condensing Residential Indoor- RUi (French)PDF 1 MB
UBBINK Vent Spec Sheet - RU/CU/RURPDF 667 KB
BTU Polypropylene Specification Sheet - RU/RSC/CUPDF 611 KB
UBBINK-PP24-Spec Sheet - RU/CU/RUR/RSCPDF 565 KB
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Tech Bulletin No 130: Battery Backup for Tankless Water Heaters and Home Heating Products (TB-130)PDF 285 KB
Tech Bulletin No 143: DiversiTech Termination Approval for SENSEI Models (TB-143)PDF 255 KB
Tech Bulletin No 144: ECCO Venting for SENSEI (TB-144)PDF 209 KB
Tech Bulletin No 146: Connect Control-R Wi-Fi Module to SENSEI Water Heaters (TB-146)PDF 756 KB
Ubbink Flex Venting Tech Bulletin EnglishPDF 836 KB
Tech Bulletin No 150: Understanding EF and UEF (TB-150)PDF 197 KB
Tech Bulletin No 154: External Recirculation Pump Wire Harness For SENSEI Models (TB-154)PDF 434 KB
Tech Bulletin No 156: GTK15 Recirculation Pump with SENSEI Water Heaters (TB-156)PDF 637 KB
Tech Bulletin No 159: SENSEI CSA Certification and ULC S636 PVC Venting (TB-159)PDF 225 KB
Tech Bulletin No 163: New Isolation Valve Design for Tankless Water Heater EnglishPDF 517 KB
Tech Bulletin No 165: New Clearances for Twin Pipe Venting Systems (TB-165)PDF 308 KB
Tech Bulletin No 166: Updates to PC Board Ignition Sequence (TB-166)PDF 259 KB
Tech Bulletin No 172: Rinnai Natural Gas-Hydrogen Fuel Mixture Products (TB-172)PDF 279 KB
SENSEI VERSION 6 SOFTWARE UPDATESPDF 495 KB
MSDS Higher Vinegar Concentration for Descaling Technical BulletinsPDF 417 KB
Sensei Tankless Water Heaters And Energy Star Certification - RU/RSCPDF 197 KB
Sensei Enhanced Flush Procedure - RU/RSC/RURPDF 207 KB -
Sensei Tech Sheet-Residential And Commercial - RU/CUPDF 4 MB
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TWH Troubleshooting Technical Data SheetPDF 2 MB
Sensei Component Replacement Notice - RU/RSC/CUPDF 202 KB
TWH Troubleshooting Technical Data Sheet FrenchPDF 2 MB
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Residential And Commercial Tech Sheet - RU/CUPDF 4 MB -
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Single Unit with Backup Storage (CAD format)DWG 320 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Single Unit with Backup StoragePDF 803 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Single Unit with Demand Pump Circulation (CAD format)DWG 337 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Single Unit with Demand Pump CirculationPDF 789 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Single Unit with Circulation (CAD format)DWG 403 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Single Unit with CirculationPDF 718 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Single Unit with Circ Logic Pump (CAD format)DWG 223 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Single Unit with Circ Logic PumpPDF 785 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Two Unit with Backup Storage (CAD format)DWG 432 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Two Unit with Backup StoragePDF 818 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Two Unit with Demand Pump Circulation (CAD format)DWG 689 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Two Unit with Demand Pump CirculationPDF 723 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Two Unit with Circulation (CAD format)DWG 688 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Two Unit with CirculationPDF 725 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Three Unit with Backup Storage (CAD format)DWG 544 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Three Unit with Backup StoragePDF 833 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Three Unit with Demand Pump Circulation (CAD format)DWG 0 MB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Three Unit with Demand Pump CirculationPDF 732 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Three Unit with Circulation (CAD format)DWG 902 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Three Unit with CirculationPDF 733 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Single Unit with Air Handler (CAD format)DWG 435 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Single Unit with Air HandlerPDF 719 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Single Unit with Hydronic Heating via Plate Heat Exchanger (CAD format)DWG 419 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Single Unit with Hydronic Heating via Plate Heat ExchangerPDF 718 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Single Unit with Solar Backup Option 1 (CAD format)DWG 427 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Single Unit with Solar Backup Option 1PDF 727 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Single Unit with Solar Backup Option 2 (CAD format)DWG 447 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Single Unit with Solar Backup Option 2PDF 725 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Single Unit with Hydronic Heating (CAD format)DWG 423 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Single Unit with Hydronic HeatingPDF 720 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Two Unit with Solar Backup Option 1 (CAD format)DWG 766 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Two Unit with Solar Backup Option 1PDF 736 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Two Unit with Solar Backup Option 2 (CAD format)DWG 748 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Two Unit with Solar Backup Option 2PDF 732 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Three Unit with Solar Backup Option 1 (CAD format)DWG 1 MB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Three Unit with Solar Backup Option 1PDF 741 KB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Three Unit with Solar Backup Option 2 (CAD format)DWG 1 MB
System Design Drawing: Rinnai Tankless Three Unit with Solar Backup Option 2PDF 742 KB -
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Sensei Residential Warranty - EnglishPDF 219 KB
Sensei Residential Warranty - EnglishPDF 219 KB
Warrantyi
| Warranty - Standard for Residential | 15 yrs on Heat Exchanger/ 5 years on Parts/ 1 Year on Labor |
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| Warranty - Standard for Commercial | 8 yrs on Heat Exchanger/ 5 years on Parts/ 1 Year on Labor |
iWarranty information is available in the Installation & Owner Manual.
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