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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 WHILST IN 
OPERATION. 

 

DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE. 

 

THIS HEATER IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS A FIREPLACE INSERT. 

 

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

 

PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE GAS SPECIFICIED 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. 

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

  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 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 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 post or allow children to post articles such as paper, cloth or any other foreign material 

into the heater.  

  Do not leave the heater unattended or alight when you leave the house. Turn off heater before 

going to bed. 

  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. 

  Do not use for any purpose other than heating. 

  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 Rheem service. 

  This heater must be repaired or serviced by a qualified person. Repairs carried out by an 

unqualified person may cause abnormal operation.  

  This heater must be inspected and serviced at least once every 12 months. 

  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. 

  All replacement parts must be approved Paloma spare parts. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Warnings 

Summary of Contents for PG-451S

Page 1: ...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 re...

Page 2: ...pecifications 4 Preparation 5 Safety Instructions 5 Danger 5 Warnings 6 Caution 7 Installation 8 Regular Care Maintenance 10 Operating Instructions 11 Trouble Shooting Guide 12 Warranty 13 Service Spa...

Page 3: ...stability Portability these heaters can be moved from room to room and stored away over the summer months Manufactured in Japan Safety Features Anti tilt Safety Switch automatically shuts off gas flo...

Page 4: ...4 Specifications...

Page 5: ...surance 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 ensur...

Page 6: ...he heater It may cause a fire or the pressure in the aerosol can may increase resulting in an explosion Do not post or allow children to post articles such as paper cloth or any other foreign material...

Page 7: ...se ensure you ventilate the room immediately for satisfactory combustion Ventilate room occasionally every 30 minutes with window or ventilating fan when heater is used continuously or in a closed roo...

Page 8: ...oor or windy location or under shelves or in a confined space E g fireplace Do not install in a bedroom bathroom combined living sleeping areas toilets or sauna Do not install where flammable material...

Page 9: ...sure to correctly fasten the hose to the bayonet connection Check the condition of the gas hose Old or decayed rubber PVC hoses should not be used Only use hose supplied with the heater or supplied b...

Page 10: ...ents Remove Front Guard and wipe Reflector with soft and dry cloth How to remove front guard lift up the guard and pull out low end How to install Front Guard reverse procedure Wipe parts with soft dr...

Page 11: ...ir in pipe is completely discharged If burner fails to light repeat ignition procedure 3 Regulate heat according to room size Pushing down Heat Settings Lever decreases heat to half capacity Do not ke...

Page 12: ...flame failure 2 OXYGEN DEPLETION SAFETY DEVICE If the oxygen levels drop below a safe level the oxygen depletion device will cut off the supply of gas to the heater 3 TILT SWITCH If the heater is knoc...

Page 13: ...nent is replaced under this warranty the balance of the original warranty period will remain effective The replacement does not carry a new Paloma warranty 3 Where the heater is installed outside the...

Page 14: ...nd 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 12 If you require a call out and we find that the faul...

Page 15: ...r 2 Rheem will arrange for the radiant heater to be tested and assessed on site 3 If Rheem determines that you have a valid warranty claim Rheem will repair or replace the radiant heater in accordance...

Page 16: ...ailer try the following 1 Please read these instructions carefully 2 Refer to trouble shooting guide page 12 3 Contact Rheem Service These Paloma models have been certified by the Australian Gas Assoc...

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