The Rinnai RU160IN Sensei is a residential tankless water heater that runs on natural gas and mounts on a wall indoors. It heats water only when needed and delivers continuous hot water for multiple uses. It is a condensing unit in the Super High Efficiency Plus (SE+) line.
It has a corrosion-resistant stainless steel heat exchanger and an enhanced combustion design. Venting options are flexible for new installs and retrofits. The unit has a digital display and freeze protection.
It is Wi-Fi capable for remote monitoring and management. It is recirculation capable, but it does not include a pump.
- Fuel type
- Natural gas
- Installation
- Indoor, wall mount
- Type
- Tankless, condensing
- Product line
- Sensei, SE+ Series (Super High Efficiency Plus)
- Dimensions
- 31.3 in H x 18.5 in W x 11.45 in D
- Input capacity
- 15,000 BTU minimum, 160,000 BTU maximum
- Flow rate at 40°F rise
- 7.7 GPM
- Flow rate at 45°F rise
- 6.8 GPM
- Flow rate at 50°F rise
- 6.2 GPM
- Flow rate at 60°F rise
- 5.2 GPM
- Flow rate at 70°F rise
- 4.4 GPM
- Activation flow
- 0.4 GPM
- Temperature range
- 98°F to 140°F
- Energy factor
- 0.95
- Water connections
- 3/4 inch cold inlet, 3/4 inch hot outlet
- Gas connection
- 3/4 inch MNPT
- Water pressure
- 50 to 150
- Gas pressure
- 3.5 to 10.5 in. WC
- Vent type
- Concentric, twin pipe, room air
- Venting category
- IV
- Vent pipe diameter
- 2 inches (primary)
- Electrical
- AC 120 V, 60 Hz, single phase, 4 amps
- Maximum altitude
- 10,200 feet
- Household size
- 4 to 5 people
- Emissions
- Ultra low NOx, SCAQMD approved
- Certifications
- AHRI (reference no. 10595452), CSA, CEC, Energy Star, Mobile Home Certified
- Features
- Digital display, Wi-Fi, freeze protection, recirculation capable
- Warranty
- Residential: limited 15 years or 12,000 hours on heat exchanger, 5 years on parts, 1 year on labor (5-year labor optional)
- Origin
- Japan (subject to change)