Paloma PG-451S, Operating Instructions Manual, Page: 8 / 16

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This room heater must be installed in accordance with this advice to be covered by the Paloma
warranty.
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This room heater is suitable for indoor installation only.
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This appliance must be installed in accordance with:
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Local Gas Fitting Regulations
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Municipal Building Codes
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Australian Standard for Gas Appliance Installations AS/NZS5601.1:-2010
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Any other relevant Statutory Regulation
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Manufacturer’s installation instructions
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This heater must be installed within the minimum clearances (Refer to page 9). These
clearances must be maintained at all times.
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Do not install in a room with inadequate ventilation – refer to Australian Standard
AS/NZS5601.1:-2010.
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Do not install on an uneven surface or a vibrating floor.
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Do not install directly on to carpet, timber floor, vinyl floor or cork floors. Heat emanating from
these appliances may discolour the carpet or damage your floor. It is recommended that a mat
or flat board be placed in front of this appliance extending at least 800mm in front of it.
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Do not install near a door or windy location or under shelves or in a confined space. E.g.:
fireplace.
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Do not install in a bedroom, bathroom, combined living/sleeping areas, toilets or sauna.
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Do not install where flammable materials are likely to come into contact with the heater.
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Do not install where water may splash or near another heat source.
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Do not install in a caravan, mobile home or recreational vehicle.
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Do not connect to a Propane (LPG) gas cylinder indoors .
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This appliance is not designed to be built into walls or cupboards.
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If you move house check the gas type in the house where you are moving to.
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The bayonet plug on the factory fitted flexible hose simply plugs into your bayonet fitting.
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Do not place heater against wall or on a shelf.
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Always place heater on flat surface and away from strong draughts.
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Do not move the heater while it is in operation.
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When the heater is operated for the first time or after long periods of non use a slight odour may
be emitted, this is normal. However if odours persist switch off the heater and contact Rheem
Service.
Keep heater away from curtains or any inflammable materials as illustrated below.
Minimum clearances - 30 cm from rear and sides, 100 cm from top and front are required from
heater
Installation