The flagship Rinnai condensing tankless water heater with built-in Smart-Circ™ intelligent auto-learning recirculation. Engineered with an integrated recirculation pump that learns your family's hot water usage patterns over 7 days, the RXP199i delivers instant hot water to distant faucets while achieving an industry-leading 0.97 Uniform Energy Factor (UEF).
Technical specifications
| Warranty | SENSEI RX Residential with Pump: RXP199i, RXP160i Period of Coverage (From Date of Purchase), Residential Applications: Heat Exchanger 15 Years All Other Parts and Components 5 Years Reasonable Labor 5 Years For residential applications, the heat exchanger warranty is 15 years or 12,000 operation hours, whichever occurs first. For residential applications, the product must be registered within 90 days of installation or Labor Warranty defaults to 1 year. From date of purchase, period of coverage is reduced to 8 years or 12,000 operation hours, whichever occurs first, if the Rinnai Tankless Water Heater temperature settings exceed 160°F (71°C). The integrated controller has a 1-year warranty coverage. Source: Rinnai warrantyWarranty is provided by the manufacturer under its own terms. See the source link for full details. |
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Key features
- Smart-Circ™ intelligent recirculation — built-in pump automatically learns household hot water schedules, circulating hot water only when needed without manual programming.
- 0.97 Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) — industry-leading efficiency extracts maximum heat from exhaust gases, lowering monthly utility bills.
- High flow capacity — delivers up to 11.1 GPM maximum flow, comfortably maintaining 5.6 GPM continuous output during cold Canadian winter conditions.
- QuickFlush™ descaling ports — integrated isolation valves and simplified flush procedure make annual maintenance fast and effortless.
- Dual stainless steel heat exchangers — commercial-grade 316L stainless steel provides unmatched durability against corrosive flue gases.
- Versatile venting architecture — supports 2-inch or 3-inch PVC, CPVC, polypropylene, or concentric venting with runs up to 46 m (150 ft).
Specifications
| Brand | Rinnai |
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| Series | SENSEI™ RXP Series with Smart-Circ |
| Product type | Indoor condensing tankless water heater with built-in recirculation pump |
| Maximum gas input | 199,000 BTU/h (58.3 kW) |
| Minimum gas input | 15,000 BTU/h (4.4 kW) |
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 0.97 |
| Domestic hot water flow rate (max) | 11.1 GPM (42.0 L/min) |
| Continuous flow at 70 °F (39 °C) rise | 5.6 GPM (21.2 L/min) |
| Recirculation pump | Integrated internal multi-speed pump |
| Primary & secondary heat exchangers | Commercial-grade 316L stainless steel |
| Sound level | 48 dB(A) |
| Venting options | 2 in (up to 65 ft) or 3 in (up to 150 ft) PVC/CPVC/PP/Concentric |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 31.3 × 18.5 × 11.5 in (79.5 × 47.0 × 29.0 cm) |
| Unit weight | 68 lb (30.8 kg) |
Before you buy
- Gas supply verification: Ensure your natural gas meter or propane supply regulator delivers adequate flow for 199,000 BTU/h; compatible with 1/2-inch lines up to 24 feet under CSA B149.1.
- Cold-climate groundwater: At an 80 °F winter temperature rise, continuous delivery is 5.1 GPM, ideal for running 2 simultaneous showers.
- Dedicated venting: Must use certified ULC S636 PVC/CPVC or polypropylene venting terminating outside with proper snow clearances.
- Condensate disposal: Requires dedicated drain line with inline condensate neutralizer kit.
Documents
- Installation and operation manual — Rinnai SENSEI N-Series (PDF)
- Technical bulletin — SENSEI approved venting and clearances (PDF)
Specifications from Rinnai SENSEI Series technical documentation. Subject to manufacturer revisions.
Installation & Safety Notice: Gas condensing water heaters must be installed by a licensed gas technician (TSSA certified in Ontario) following Rinnai venting and electrical guidelines in compliance with Ontario building codes.
Common questions
Is installation included?
No. AVL Shop sells equipment only. Installation is done by an independent licensed contractor that you hire.
How is freight charged?
Freight cost is included in your written quote before you pay.
What warranty does this product have?
The manufacturer warranty applies. Where we have the manufacturer’s exact wording, it is shown in the Warranty row of the specifications on this page, with a link to the source.
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