User

Manual Book
Gas Instant Water Heater

Rapido Series
GI 0631 L
TABLE OF CONTENT

Part 1: Important Safety Information 3

Part 2: Name of Parts 4
Part 3: Installation 4
Installation Requirement 4
Indoor Installation Position 5
Hanger Installation 6
Water Heater Hanger 6
Ventilation Pipe Installation 7
How to Install Ventilation 8
Gas Pipe Installation 8
Valve Installation 9
Part 4: How to Use 9
Preparation 9
Turning On the Water Heater 9
Temperature Control 10
Turning Off the Water Heater 11
Part 5: Maintenance 11
Part 6: Troubleshooting 12
Part 7: Specification 13

This manual book explains everything you need to know about your
new product. Please contact our Customer Care should you need
further assistance through www.modena.com.

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 PART 1: IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
When the water heater is operated, gas combustion will consume a
large amount of oxygen and exhaust much carbon monoxide. To avoid
the great harm for human health or even death caused by excessive
carbon monoxide inhalation, MODENA sincerely advise all users to:
 Read this manual book carefully before installing and operating the
water heater for the first time.
 Do not install the water heater in the bathroom.
 Fit out a good quality of gas pressure reducer and the special gas
hose
 Installing and using the water heater must be in accordance with
the requirements stipulated in these usage instructions.
 Install a smoke exhaust duct to exhaust waste gases out of the
room.
 Make sure that the room where the water heater is installed has
enough fresh air and well-ventilated.
 Once the outer wrapping and the inner wrappings of the various
parts have been removed, check and make sure that the appliance
is in perfect condition. If you have any doubts regarding to the
quality and the completion of the appliance accessories, do not use
this appliance yet and contact MODENA Customer Care.
 This water heater must be installed by qualified technician.
 In the case of a failure and/or malfunction, all repairs or settings
must be done with maximum care and attention by qualified
technicians. For this reason, we recommend you to contact
MODENA Customer Care; explaining the trouble in details; and
mention the name of the model.
 The packaging materials used (such as cardboard, bags,
polystyrene foam, nails, etc.) must not be left anywhere in easy
reach for children because the packaging materials could
potentially cause a hazard. To safeguard the environment, all
packaging materials are environment-friendly and recyclable.
 If there any questions about the operation procedure & the safety
instruction of this water heater, contact MODENA Customer Care.

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 PART 2: NAME OF PARTS

Flame Observation
Window
Flame Controller
Knob
Water Temperature
Controller Knob Water Volume
Controller Knob

Battery Indicator

*Features depend on the type of product

PART 3: INSTALLATION

Installation Requirement

 Do not install the water heater in a bedroom, basement, bathroom,

or any room with poor ventilation. In order to keep the installation
room well-ventilated, an air-intake (inlet) hole should be made in the
lower area of the room, and the area around the hole should not be
less than 100 cm2.
 The flame observation window of the water heater should be
located in a position where it can be easily viewed (approximately
150 cm above the floor).

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 No cord or electric equipment should be put above the water
heater. The water heater should be kept at least 40 cm away from
the electronics horizontally. The water heater should be kept away
from any flammable substance or liquid.
 Do not install the water heater where adverse winds may blow,
causing flame-out or incomplete combustion.

Indoor Installation Position

Cable Window
>150
mm

for Gas

Bathroom >150 mm >300 mm

Power Supply
Water
Max
Valve/Tap Outlet
Min
Off On
Max Water Gas
Valve/Tap
Drain Gas
Level
Min Valve
Inlet
Water
Inlet Gas Regulator
Approx 1500 mm

Water
Inlet

Gas
Tank

NOTE
 The positions of the water inlet, water outlet, and gas pipe must
be in accordance with the marks on the water heater body.
 Check carefully after the installation has done; make sure that
there is no gas or water leak.
 The maximum length of the rubber hose is 2 meter.
 Cable, hose, and pipe are prohibited to pass the side or the
upper of the water heater body.
 The installation of the hanger must be horizontal.
Hanger Installation
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Hanger Installation
Hanger Heat-
Resistant
Wall Hanger

Fishcer
(Plastic Anchor
Drilled Holes on the Wall
Bolt)

Screw

Hole Depth >Fischer (±3 – 5 mm)

Hanger
If the wall is not heat-resistant, it is
recommended to coat it with a Fishcer
heat-resistant board that is 100 Screw
mm bigger than the water heater
in every side and has 10 mm Heat-
resistant
distance from the wall. Board

Water Heater Hanger

The water heater should be hanged

vertically. The standard height of the
water heater is adjusted with the
parallel position of the flame
observation window (peeping hole) to
the human eyes.

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Ventilation Pipe Installation

The water heater must have ventilation pipe. The installation of the
ventilation pipe must be in accordance with follow matters:

 The height of the ventilation pipe

must be in accordance so that it
Ventilation Pipe
can exhaust the smoke out.
 The horizontal part of this
ventilation pipe must be less than
3 m, and the pipe must be a bit
tilted down (±1°), so that the water
condensation does not flow back.
Ventila-
 The angle of the ventilation pipe tion Hole
must be 90°, and its quantity
should be no more than 3 pieces.
 Inside the ventilation pipe, the
upper hole of the smoke exhaust
(flue) duct from the back must ∅10
Water
Outlet
have more than 250 mm height.
 The upper part of the ventilation
pipe must be accompanied with
the windproof cover to prevent
wind and rain. The distance may
not be more than 600 mm from
the surrounding buildings. Air Air
 Do not install the ventilation pipe Inlet

in the air replacement part or

smoke ventilation track.
 Make sure there is no air leak at
the pipe connections; fasten it
with strong screws.

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How to Install the Ventilation

 The air hole must be on the good ventilating position and placed 1/2
under the height of the room.
 The pipe hole must be made outside, close from the upper part of
the room, and far from the ventilation pipe.

Thermal Load (KW) Minimum Area for the Air Hole and Pipe Hole (cm3)

< 12 100
12 – 16 130
16 - 20 160
20 - 26 200

Gas Pipe Installation

The diameter of the threaded bolt that Water Heater

connects the gas inlet pipe to the water
heater is G1/2.
Pipe Connector

Connecting to the LPG Tank Seal

 Install the connector in the package
to the gas inlet valve on the water
Line (Red Line)
heater (make sure the seal has
been installed). Then, connect it to
the hose for gas (rubber hose) with Gas Hose
a diameter of 9.5 mm as shown in Connector
the picture.
 Make sure to use the gas regulator
Pipe Fastening
with the right pressure (the exact Clip
gas pressure standard is 2800 Pa
for LPG, 2000 Pa for natural gas). Gas Hose
(Rubber) Hose)
Connecting to the Gas Pipe
 It must use the gas hose or standard metal pipe.
 Gas valve must be installed at the gas inlet pipe.

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Valve Installation

Valve must be installed at the gas inlet pipe, water inlet pipe, and
water outlet pipe. After the installation, checking must be done to
make sure that there is no gas or water leak.

Min Max Max Min

Temperature Volume
Min Max
Water Inlet
Valve
Hot Water Drainage Pipe
Outlet Cover Gas Inlet

*Illustration

PART 4: HOW TO USE

Preparation

1. Insert 2 pieces of battery. Make sure the positive and negative poles
of the battery are well-installed (not reversed).
2. Open the gas inlet and water inlet valves.

Turning On the Water Heater

When the water pressure is above 0.015 MPa, the water heater will be
turned on automatically if the hot water valve is opened. For the water
heater that is just installed, the gas pipe perhaps is filled with air and
cannot be turned on at the first time. Repeat the on and off process to
exhaust the air out until the water heater turns on.

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Temperature Control

1. Adjust the water and gas controller knobs until the desired hot
water temperature is reached.
2. If the water inlet valve is installed, cold water valve may not be
rotated excessively, to prevent the reduction of the pressure (as a
cause of the pipe and the valve diameters difference) that affects
the normal operation of the water heater.
3. At certain places, the water pressure maybe too strong and thus
the water cannot be heated. In this case, please turn the water
inlet valve down (as shown in the illustration picture below).

Min Max Max Min

Temperature Volume
Min Max
Water Supply

Rotate the Valve to

Minimum Position

4. Flame can be adjusted by turning the flame controller knob to the

‘max’ or ‘min’ position (refer to the illustration picture below).

Maximum Position: knob directs to Minimum Position: knob directs to

the “Max” marker the “Min” marker

Max Min Max Min

Flame Flame
Min Min Max Min
Max Max Min Max
Temperature Volume Temperature Volume

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Turning Off the Water Heater

To turn the water heater off, switch off the hot water outlet valve or
the water inlet valve. Then, the flame will automatically extinguish, and
the water heater will return to stand-by mode.

NOTE
The water heater cannot be used continuously for a long time. It will
automatically turn off after 20 minutes in continuous operation to
prevent the accidental carbon monoxide poisoning due to
inadvertent or accidental long period use.

PART 5: MAINTENANCE

 This gas instant water heater must be checked by professionals

every 6-12 months. Parts of the water heater that need to be
checked are in the following:
1. Seal of the gas and water track system.
2. Flexibility of the water and gas piping connection.
3. Functions of all the operating parts.
4. Burner of the flame (for combustion).
5. Air loading and releasing/relief system inside of the room where
the water heater is installed.
6. Gas pressure reducer.
7. Apply the lubricants to the gas valve and on its middle part.

 Parts of water heater that must be cleaned by professional:

1. Filter at the edge of the water supply line to prevent congestion.
2. Carbon crust on the buckled part of the heat exchanger.
3. The disturbing carbon accumulation and oxidation layer in the
igniter.

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 Maintenance of the water heater by user:
1. Clean off the dirt and dust accumulation on the surface of the
water heater with the cloth regularly. Do not use chemical that
can change the color of the surface.
2. Clean off the dust and the carbon accumulation inside of the
ventilation pipe and the heat exchanger regularly to smooth out
the smoke line.

NOTE
Remove the ventilation pipe; and clean the heat exchanger part with
a soft brush. During the cleaning, do not let the dirt and dust enter
the fire hole of the burner and also into the part of electric tools. Do
not eliminate or damage the tools. When re-install ventilation pipe
after cleaning, make sure to fasten all parts of connector.

PART 6: TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Recommended Actions

Increase the limit of the
If the water pressure exceeds
valve pressure in
Over-high water 0.8 MPa, the water outlet
accordance with the
pressure. valve will release the water
local water supply
and lower the water pressure.
pressure.
The water heater
After it has been used for 20
automatically turns off Turn on the water heater
minutes, the water heater will
after 20 minutes again after 5 seconds.
turns off automatically
continuous operation.

If the water pressure is under Use the water heater

Over-low water
0.01 MPa, the water heater after the pressure is
pressure.
cannot be turned on. higher.

The battery power will reduce

after some time of use, so that
Low battery. Change the battery.
the water heater cannot be
turned on.

Water heater will turn off Turn on the water heater

Excessive heat
automatically when the again after the water
protection.
temperature is above 77 o C. becomes cold.

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 PART 7: SPECIFICATION

Model GI 0631 L
Type Gas Instant Water Heater
Color Black
Installation Vertical
Heat Source LPG
Water Volume Controller Yes
Gas Volume Controller Yes

Flame Controller Yes

Low Water Pressure Yes
Flame Off Safety Yes
Automatic Shut-off Yes
Overpressure Safety Yes
Thermostat Yes
Water Flow Rate 6 L/min
Gas Input 1 kg/h
Water Pressure 0.01 MPa - 0.8 MPa
Water Pipe Diameter 0.5 Inch
Maximum Temperature 75 °C
Product Dimension 300 x 150 x 440mm
Product Weight 5 kg

Specifications of this appliance may change without notice to improve the quality of the
product. Figures in this manual are schematic and may not match your product exactly.
Values stated on the machine labels or in the documentation accompanying it are
obtained in laboratory in accordance with the relevant standards. Depending on
operational and environmental conditions of the appliance, values may vary.

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