Paloma PJC-W13F, PJC-S13F, PJC-W13FN, PJC-S13FN, PJC-W13FL Customer Installation And Operating Instructions

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UNFLUED PORTABLE GAS CONVECTION

ROOM HEATER

CUSTOMER INSTALLATION

AND

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing a Paloma Convection Gas Space Heater

1. To operate and maintain this appliance safely and correctly, please read these instructions

thoroughly.

2. This appliance must be installed in accordance with:
a. Local Gas Fitting Regulations
b. Municipal Building Codes
c. Australian Standard for Gas Appliance Installations AS/NZS5601.1:-2010
d. Any other relevant Statutory Regulation
e. Manufacturer’s installation instructions

3. This appliance must serviced by a qualified person.

4. Room heater application: This unflued gas portable convection heater is designed for use in a

single family domestic dwelling for the purpose of room heating. Its use in an application other
than this may shorten its life.

To suit Paloma Models : PJC-W13F & PJC-S13F

Gas Types: Natural Gas (NG) or Propane (LPG)

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Product Overview..........................................................................................................................................3

Features..........................................................................................................................................................3

Specifications.................................................................................................................................................4

Preparation.....................................................................................................................................................4

Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................................................5

Danger.............................................................................................................................................................5

Warnings.........................................................................................................................................................5

Caution............................................................................................................................................................6

Installation......................................................................................................................................................7

Regular Care & Maintenance........................................................................................................................8

Operating Instructions

Start Up..............................................................................................................................................9

Room Temp Adjustment..................................................................................................................9

Turning Heater Off............................................................................................................................9

Adjustment Hot Air Outlet................................................................................................................9

Economy Operation.........................................................................................................................10

Air Filter ...........................................................................................................................................10

Trouble Shooting Guide..............................................................................................................................11

Malfunction Display Chart...........................................................................................................................11

Warranty........................................................................................................................................................13

Service & Spare Parts..................................................................................................................................16

Approval........................................................................................................................................................16

Contents

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General Design Layout

Control Panel

• AS4553 Efficiency Star Rating of 5.9 Stars.

• One touch ON/OFF button.

• Electronic ignition.

• Adjustable Room Temperature.

• Economy function.

• Low Emission Technology for NG models.

• Manufactured in Japan.

Safety Devices:

• Filter Clean Warning Device - When the air filter is clogged or hot-air outlet is blocked, the filter safety
device will switch off the heater and the filter light will flash.

• Anti-tilt Safety Switch automatically shuts off gas flow if the heater is knocked or bumped.

• Oxygen Depletion Safety System automatically shuts off gas flow if the oxygen level in the room drops

below a safe level.

• Flame Failure Device prevents flow of gas to burner if ignition fails or flame goes out.

• Power Failure Device prevents flow of gas to burner if there is a power failure.

• Overheat Safet y Device – if the fan stops rotating for any reason the overheat switch shuts off the gas

supply.

Product Overview

Features

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MODEL

PJC-W 13F N

PJC-S13FN

PJC-W 13F L

PJC-S13FL

Space Heater Type

Convection Heater Convection Heater

Gas Input - High (MJ/h)

13.5 13.5

Gas Input - Low (MJ/h)

5.2

5.2

Outpu t (k W)

3.44

3.44

AS4553 Effici ency Star Rati ng

5.9 5.9

AS4553 Annual Energy Consumption

4247 4247

AS4553 Emi ssion Sta r Rati n g

4.0 3.0

AS4553 NO2 Emmission Pe rforma nce (ng/J)

2.0 3.0

Approx. Hea ting Ca pacity - Maxi m um (Sq.m )

52 52

Minim um Room Si z i ng (Cu.M)

33.75 33.75

Test Point Pre ssure (kPa)

0.55 1.57

Test Point Pre ssure a t Turndow n

0.07 0.26

Injector Sizes (mm)

1.9 1.18

HOSE Connections (mm )

Φ 9.5 Φ 9.5

Gas Hose Le ngth (M)

1.5 1.5

Electricity Consumption

30 30

Electrical Cord length

1.5 1.5

Electrical Supply

240V/50Hz/1Phase 240V/50Hz/1Phase

Colours

Off White & Silver Off White & Silver

He at er WEI G HT (KG S)

10.9 10.9

Heater External Dimensions HxWxD 436x531x206 436x531x206

(1) Remove heater from carton.
(2) Please ensure that the gas specified on the rating plate matches your gas supply.

WARNING:

Using a different type of gas may cause an explosive ignition resulting in injury, damage to heater or
malfunction of the oxygen depletion safety system. Do not install heater if it is the wrong gas type.
Please contact your place of purchase immediately.

(3) Check room sizing – r efer specifications. Do not install if the actual room size is less than the specif ied

minimum room size requirements as the heater may shut down due to oxygen depletion.

(4) A dedicated 240V Earthed 10 Amp power point must be used with this heater.
Notice to Victorian Customers: This appliance must be installed by a licensed person as required by the

Victorian Building Act 1993. Only a licensed person will give you a compliance certificate showing that the
work complies with all relevant standards. Only a licensed person will have insurance protecting their
workmanship for 6 years. Make sure you use a licensed person to install this heater and ask for a
compliance certificate. – Message from the Victorian Plumbing Commission.

Preparation

Specifications

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To ensu re safe a nd proper use of this heater, please read these instructions carefully.
Danger – Indicates an immensely hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in serious

injury or death in the most extreme situations.
Warning – Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious

injury or death in the most extreme situations.
Caution – indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor

injury.

If a gas leak is detected:

• Do not turn power switches on or off.

• Do not plug or unplug electrical appliances.

• Do not use the telephone.

Flame or sparks may ignite the gas and cause a fire:

• Cease operation immediately by closing the gas valve.

• Open windows and doors for ventilation.

• Contact your gas supplier, a licensed plumber or the Rheem Service Department.

• DO NOT PLACE ARTICLES ON OR AGAINST THIS APPLIANCE.

• DO NOT USE OR STORE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS NEAR THIS APPLIANCE.

• DO NOT SPRAY AEROSALS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION.

• DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE.

• NOT INTENDED FOR FIREPLACE INSERT.

• NOT TO BE CONNECTED TO AN LPG GAS CYLINDER LOCATED INDOORS.

• PLEASE ENSURE TH AT THE GAS SPECIFICIED ON THE RATING PL ATE MATCHES YOUR GAS

SUPPLY. USING A DIFFERENT TY PE O F GAS MAY CAUSE AN EX PL O SI VE I G N ITION RESULTIN G
IN INJURY, DAMAGE TO HEATER OR MALFUNCTION OF THE OXYGEN DEPLETION SAFETY
SYSTEM. DO NOT INSTALL HEATER IF IT IS THE WRONG GAS TYPE. PLEASE CONT ACT YOUR
PLACE OF PURCHASE IMMEDIATELY.

• For information on the gas consumption and gas type please see data plate.

• Electrical supply must be 240v, 50 Hz, 1 Phase

• Use only the gas hose supplied with the heater to avoid risk of gas leakage.

• Ventilation and room sizing must comply with local regulations.

• Ensure your room is correctl y ventila ted whi le un it is operat ing. C on tin uous us e dec reas es the ox ygen

level in the room which activates the oxygen depletion safety system.

• Do not allow curtains or other flammable materials or aerosol cans to come into contact with the heater.
It may cause a fire or the pressure in the aerosol-can may increase resulting in an explosion.

• Do not use or store gasoline, benzene, aerosol or any other flammable material near this appliance. It
may result in a fire.

Danger

Warnings

Safety Instructions