Paloma PJC-W18FR, PJC-S18FR, PJC-S25FR, PJC-C25FR, PJC-W25FR Installation Instructions Manual

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UNFLUED PORTABLE CONVECTION

ROOM HEATER

CUSTOMER OPERATING

AND

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing a Paloma/Rheem Convection Gas Space Heater

1. To operate 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 AS5601-2004
d. Any other relevant Statutory Regulation
e. Manufacturer‟s installation instructions

3. This appliance must be installed, serviced and removed by an Authorised person.

To suit Paloma & Rheem Models:

PJC-W18FR & PJC-S18FR

PJC-W25FR, PJC-S25FR & PJC-C25FR

RAC-W25FR, RAC-S25FR & RAC-C25FR

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

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Please Record Below

Your Retailer: …………………………………………………………………………………..
Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………..
Phone: ………………………………………………………………………………………….
Date of Purchase: …………………………………………………………………………….

Invoice Number: ..............................................................................................................

Note: There is no need to post this guarantee back, simply keep it in a safe place together with a
copy of your purchase invoice.

Parts Labour Parts Labour

Combustion Chamber 10 Years Pro rata (*) 5 Years 1 Year 1 Year

All Other Parts 5 Years 5 Years 1 Year 1 Year

Domestic Applications

Commercial Applications

Description

(*) Combustion chamber full replacement parts cost in the first five years, reducing 20% per year thereafter.

Warranty Conditions:

 The warranty periods that are allocated for domestic use are based on heating requirements of a typical

domestic dwelling. The warranty periods allocated under commercial use are for all other applications.

 Terms of this warranty are effective from date of purchase and the attending service technician reserves

the right to verify this date by requesting a copy of the purchase invoice prior to commencement of any
warranty work.

 These units must be installed correctly and the installation must conform to all regulations.
 These units must be serviced, installed, commissioned, repaired, and removed by an authorised person.
 No parts must be modified or removed from the unit.
 These units must be operated and maintained in accordance with manufacturer‟s operating instructions.
 This warranty applies only to the components supplied by the manufacturer. It does not apply to

components supplied by others.

 Where a failed component is replaced under warranty, the balance of the original appliance warranty will

remain effective. The replacement part or appliance does not carry a new warranty.

 We reserve the right to transfer functional components from defective appliances if they are suitable.
 We reserve the right to have the installed product returned to the factory for inspection and repair.
 Please note: general cleaning, maintenance, operation and wear & tear are not covered by the

guarantee. Calls of this nature will be chargeable.

Warranty Exclusions:

The following exclusions may cause the warranty to become void and may result in a service charge and
costs of parts (if required):

 Accidental damage and Acts of God.
 Failure due to abuse or misuse, improper maintenance, failure to maintain or improper storage.
 Failure due to incorrect or unauthorised installations.
 Failure or damage caused by alterations, service or repair work carried out by persons other than our

authorised service technicians or agents.

 Where it is found that there is no fault with the appliance and the issue/s are related to the installation or

is due to the failure of electric or gas supplies.

 We do not accept liability for any consequential damage or any incidental expenses resulting from any

breach of the warranty OR claims for damage to a building or any other consequential loss either directly
or indirectly due to fire or any other faults.

Warranty Information

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General Design Layout

Product Overview

Control Panel

Carry Handle

Use when carrying

the heater

Warning Label

Rating Plate

Shows model No.

Gas Type, Month

of Manufacture

Warm Air Inlet

Warm air is discharged.

Louvre

Air Filter (1)

Prevents dust

entering the

appliance.

Gas Hose

Electric Plug

Air Filter (2)

Prevents dust

entering the

appliance.

<< FRONT VIEW >>

<< REAR VIEW >>

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Control Panel

Infrared Remote Controller

SET

OFF BUTTON

ON OFF

DOWN UP

TIMER 2
BUTTON

OVER-RIDE

BUTTON

TIMER1
BUTTON

TEMP

ADJUSTMENT

BUTTON

ON BUTTON

1 TIMER 2

OVERRIDE

( )

Battery replacement (AAA size 1.5V 2 pieces)

(1) Remove access panel.

(2) Ensure that batteries are correctly fitted.

(3) Replace access panel and gently push
into position.

TIMER1

BUTTON

TIMER2

BUTTON

TEMPERATURE

ADJUSTMENT

BUTTON

OVER-RIDE

BUTTON

CHILD LOCK

LIGHT

ON / OFF

BUTTON

FILTER

LIGHT

SET-TIMES

BUTTON

ON / OFF

LIGHT

ECONOMY

LIGHT

DISPLAY
SCREEN SET TEMP . ROOM TEMP.
TIME. ERROR CODE

TIMER2

[OFF] LIGHT

TIMER2

[ON] LIGHT

TIMER 1

[OFF] LIGHT

TIMER 1

[ON] LIGHT

OVER-RIDE

LIGHT

ECONOMY

ROOM

ON

OFF

FILTER

OVER

RIDE

TEMP/TIME

TIMER

2

TIMER

1

SET

TIMES

ON OFF

ON OFF

AM
FM

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 AS4553 Efficiency Star Rating of 5.9 Stars.
 One touch ON / OFF button.
 Electronic ignition.
 Adjustable room temperature - you can adjust the room temperature by pressing the up and down

arrows on the control panel.

 Dual timers – the heater can be set to operate automatically at two separate periods of the day.
 Remote control operation – ON / OFF, temperature control (up/down), timer 1 & 2, override.
 Child lock function prevents accidental operation as well as children interfering with the controls.
 Automatic Economy function – when the room reaches the required temperature the heater

automatically decreases room temperature by 1 deg C for every 30 minutes up to 2 deg C.

 Preheat function allows the heater to automatically operate one hour prior to the programmed starting

time.

 Override function allows the user to manually override the preset program and operate the heater.
 Low Emission Technology – Class 1 Appliance AS4553 – 2008. Less than half the emissions of the

Australian Standard.

 Energy efficient 7 stage modulating gas valve.
 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 Safety Device – if the fan stops rotating for any reason the overheat switch shuts off the gas

supply.

 Over Current Safety System.
 Back Burner Protection.
 Unattended Appliance Shut Off Device – the heater shuts off after 8 hours continuous operation.
 Air Volume and Combustion Control.

Features

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MODEL

PJC-W25FR, PJC-S25FR, PJC-C25FR

RAC-W25FR, RAC-S25FR, PJC-C25FR

PJC-W18FR, PJC-S18FR

Space Heater Type

Convection Heater Convection Heater

Gas Input - NG

High (MJ/h)

25 18

Low (MJ/h)

9

9

Gas Input - LPG

High (MJ/h)

23

18

Low (MJ/h)

8.2

8.2

Output (kW)

6.1

4.7

AS4553 Effeciency Star Rating

5.9 5.9

AS4553 Annual Energy
Consumption

6790 5596

AS4553 Emission Star Rating ­NG

3.9 4.4

AS4553 NO2 Emmission
Performance (ng/J) - NG

2.08 1.65

AS4553 Emission Star Rating ­LPG

3.6 3.6

AS4553 NO2 Emmission
Performance (ng/J) - LPG

2.36 2.44

Approx. Heating Capacity ­Maximum (Sq.m)

97 70

Minimum Room Sizing (Cu.M)

62.5 45

Test Point Pressure

NG (kPa)

0.86 0.47

LPG (kPa)

2.0 1.2

Test Point Pressure at Turndown

NG (kPa)

0.13 0.13

LPG (kPa)

0.3 0.3

Injector Sizes

NG (mm)

2.4 2.4

LPG (mm)

1.45 1.45

Number of Injectors

1 1

Temperature Settings

16⁰C to 26⁰C 16⁰C to 26⁰C

Ignition

Continuous Direct Spark Continuous Direct Spark

Hose Connections (mm)

Φ 9.5 Φ 9.5

Gas Hose Length (M)

3.0 1.5

Electricity Consumption
(high/low)

31/18 27/18

Electrical Cord length

3.0 1.5

Electrical Supply

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

Standby Electrical Consumption
(watts)

1 1

Colours

Off White, Silver & Charcoal Off White

Heater WEIGHT (KGS)

13.1 13.1

Heater External Dimensions
HxWxD

494 x 531 x 242 494 x 531 x 242

Specifications

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EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (mm)

(1) Remove heater from carton.
(2) Please ensure that the gas specified on the rating plate matches your gas supply. 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 – refer specifications. Do not install if the actual room size is less than the specified

minimum room size requirements.

(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.

To ensure safe and 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.

Preparation

Safety Instructions

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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 and close the gas valve.
 Open windows and doors for ventilation.
 Contact your gas supplier, a licensed plumber or Rheem Service on 131 031.

 DO NOT PLACE ARTICLES ON OR AGAINST THIS APPLAINCE.
 DO NOT SPRAY AEROSALS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE WHILST IT IS IN OPERATION.
 DO NOT USE OR STORE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS NEAR THIS APPLIANCE.
 DO NOT MODIFY THIS APLLIANCE.
 THIS HEATER IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS A FIREPLACE INSERT.
 NOT TO BE CONNECTED TO AN LPG GAS CYLINDER LOCATED INDOORS.

 For information on the gas consumption and gas type please see data plate.
 Please ensure that the gas specified on the rating plate matches your gas supply. 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.

 Electrical supply must be 240v, 50 Hz.
 Use only the gas hose supplied with the heater to avoid risk of gas leakage.
 Ventilation and room sizing must comply with local regulations. This heater is not intended for a fireplace

insert.

 Ensure your room is correctly ventilated while unit is operating. Continuous use decreases the oxygen

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.

 Do not post or allow children to post articles such as paper, cloth or any other foreign material into the

louvres or air inlet of the heater. Do not block the louvres or the air inlet of the heater. This may cause a
fire or overheat the appliance.

 Do not leave the heater unattended or alight when you leave the house.
 Do not sit, stand or sleep directly in front of the heater. Receiving direct heat continuously may cause low

temperature burns. The aged, children, a very tired person, a person with sensitive skin or an intoxicated
person must be supervised at all times.

 If your heater fails to operate correctly or you detect any unusual odours during its operation, cease

operation immediately and close the gas valve. Refer to the trouble shooting section of these instructions
and if the problem cannot be fixed please contact your gas supplier or Rheem service.

 This heater must be repaired or serviced by an authorised person. Repairs carried out by an

unauthorised person may cause abnormal operation. The heater must be serviced at least once every
three (3) years.

Danger

Warnings