Problem: A South Atlanta plumber wanted to find ways to cut the install time for his crews so they could each install a total of three additional tankless units per week. The most time-consuming installation tasks were identified as commissioning, routing waterlines and vent installation. After attending training put on by a local distributor, the crews were shown some techniques and tools to assist them in reaching their new installation benchmarks.
Solution: The distributor training focused on the technology and time-saving benefits of the Rinnai SENSEI RXP 199,900 Btu per hour condensing tankless water heater with an 0.98 UEF. It provides several time-saving features like adaptability to either natural gas or propane without needing a conversion kit and Bluetooth connectivity for easy setup and registration, no Wi-Fi required. The crews also learned about some new SENSEI RX install accessories like the standoff bracket which mounts 1.5 inches off the wall so you can pipe directly behind instead of around the unit, saving time and material. Each crew now carries the Rinnai Laser Vent kit that fits into the top of the tankless vent and marks exactly where to drill a hole for venting in an adjacent wall or ceiling.
Result: With these new time-saving capabilities the crews are saving up to an hour on each installation and consistently reaching their goals. 800-621-9419; www.rinnai.us
