The Rinnai Sensei RX160iN is a tankless water heater that runs on natural gas or propane. Its built-in Smart-Sense Adaptive Gas Valve lets it switch between the two fuels in the field without a conversion kit. A propane gas rating label comes with the unit.
It is an indoor unit. It can also be installed outdoors with the Rinnai Versa-Vent outdoor vent cap (RXOVC), which is sold separately. Rinnai designs and manufactures most of the key components in the Sensei RX.
The unit has an integrated controller and is Wi-Fi ready. It is Smart-Circ capable when a pump or pump accessory kit is installed. It does not have a built-in pump.
- Fuel
- Natural gas or propane (field convertible, no conversion kit needed)
- Max input
- 160,000 BTU
- UEF
- 0.97
- Flow rate
- 0.13–9.0 GPM (0.5–34 L/min)
- Min activation
- 0.13 GPM (0.5 L/min)
- Temperature
- Normal operation minimum 98°F (37°C); crossover mode minimum 120°F (49°C); default maximum 120°F (49°C), up to 140°F (60°C) with parameter adjustment
- Dimensions
- 18.5 x 30.1 x 11.4 in (470 x 765 x 290 mm)
- Weight
- 55 lbs
- Installation
- Indoor; outdoor with the RXOVC outdoor vent cap (sold separately)
- Venting
- Concentric, PVC, CPVC or PP; vent cap for outdoor use only
- Gas line
- Compatible with 1/2" gas line
- Built-in pump
- No
- Recirculation
- Smart-Circ capable with a pump or pump accessory kit; MC-195T-US or RWM200 Wireless Module for scheduled recirculation
- Controller
- Integrated (standard); MC-601 (optional)
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi ready
- High altitude
- Approved up to 10,200 ft (3,109 m)
- Emissions
- Ultra low NOx
- Mobile home
- Certified
- Crossover valve
- Thermal bypass crossover valve not included
- Warranty
- Residential: limited 15 years on heat exchanger, 5 years on parts, 1 year on labor; registering within 90 days adds 4 years of labor coverage
- In the box
- Sensei RX water heater, wall mounting bracket, 4 self-tapping screws (4.2 x 25 mm), propane gas conversion label
- Not included
- Isolation valves (sold separately as kits)