User Manual - Page 7

Energy Star ratings are an industry wide independent rating

that gives an indication of how eciently a heater operates...

the more stars the greater the eciency. Typically Portable

gas heaters have around 5.9 Stars with the majority of ued

heaters around 4.0 to 4.5 Stars. Some older type heaters are

available and selection of a Rinnai gas heater can assist

with our global need to reduce carbon emissions. In

addition, the better insulated your home, the less work the

heater needs to do, the less gas you will use and the less

impact on the environment.

Rinnai gas heaters are designed to be highly ecient, and when used correctly, are a very economical form of home heating. The

running cost of gas heaters compare very well to other forms of heating. Straight electric heating is by far the most expensive, with

both gas heaters and electric reverse cycle heaters comparatively less expensive.

When comparing diering forms of heating in relation to running costs, it is important that the comparison is based on the same

kW output of heat. Once we are comparing ‘apples with apples’, the calculation of the running cost is then based on the energy used

(kW input) to achieve that output. The actual taris that are charged are listed on energy bills.

It is very important that careful consideration is given to selecting the correct model/size of any heater. Critical factors such as the