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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.
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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.
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Do not place articles on or against or in front of warm air outlet or air filter of this appliance.
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Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance whilst it is in operation.
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Do not use this heater in areas where spray painting is taking place or in areas such as hairdressers
where there may be lots of fluff and dust or where aerosols may be used.
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All replacement parts must be approved Paloma spare parts.
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This heater may circulate large volumes of air. If the air in the room contains any cigarette smoke or
cooking vapours, it may affect the appearance of carpets, furniture and drapes, etc.
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Clean the air filter regularly (at least once a week).
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Do not move the heater during operation.
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Do not use for any other purpose other than for heating. Must only be used as a space heater.
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Do not touch the warm air outlet during operation. Supervise young children or infirm persons near the
heater. Also ensure that children do not play with this appliance.
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Do not sit, stand or lean on the heater.
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Do not insert your fingers into the louvres or the air inlet of the heater.
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Do not cut the electrical cord to extend the lead. Install the heater where the original electrical cord
reaches a wall socket.
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Do not unplug or shut down during operation. This may cause overheating.
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Do not place the heater near an opening door. The heater could be knocked over.
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Do not touch the electric plug with wet hands as this could cause an electric shock.
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Do not pull the electrical cord to unplug as this could break the cord and start a fire.
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Place a flat board for stability when placing the heater on soft or thick carpet. Placing directly on to a
carpet may discolour the carpet.
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Ensure that recommended clearances are maintained at all times.
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This heater is designed for domestic household applications only. Using this heater in commercial
applications will shorten its life significantly.
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In case of thunderstorms, cease operation and unplug the electrical cord.
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Do not use sprays containing silicon in the vicinity of the heater. It damages the oxygen depletion safety
device.
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Do not install in a place where the heater may be affected by wind. The flame could be blown out by a
strong wind.
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If the heater is shut off by the oxygen depletion safety system, please ensure you ventilate the room
immediately for satisfactory combustion.
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This heater must be installed with a minimum clearance of 50mm from the rear and sides. These
clearances must be maintained at all times.
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There must be a minimum clearance of 750mm from the hot air outlet.
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Do not install in a room with inadequate ventilation – refer to Australian Standard AS5601.
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Do not install on an uneven surface or a vibrating floor.
Installation
Caution
