Paloma PJC-W13F Customer Installation And Operating Instructions Download Page 1

 

 

 

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)  

 

Summary of Contents for PJC-W13F

Page 1: ...ions 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...

Page 2: ...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 ...

Page 3: ...itch 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 bu...

Page 4: ...ecified 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 refer specifications Do not install if the actual room size is less ...

Page 5: ...IFY THIS APPLIANCE NOT INTENDED FOR 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 PLE...

Page 6: ...re that children do not play with this appliance Do not sit stand or lean on the heater Do not insert your fingers into the louvres or the air inlet of the heater Do not cut the electrical cord to extend the lead Install the heater where the original electrical cord reaches a wall socket Do not unplug or shut down during operation This may cause overheating Do not place the heater near an opening ...

Page 7: ...dy 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 materials are likely to come into contact with the heater Do not install where water may splash or near another heat source Do not install in a caravan mobile home or recreational vehicle Do not connect to a Propane LP...

Page 8: ...ng cloths benzene acid or alkaline detergents as this could discolour the paint and plastic components Outer Casing Always keep the heater clean Use a damp soft cloth to wipe Use mild soapy water if required to clean severe dirt Louvres Use vacuum cleaner to remove all dust and dirt Note Ensure the heater is not working before cleaning A white powder may form on the louvres Wipe off with soft clot...

Page 9: ...e can be raised or lowered by using the temperature selection buttons Press any temperature selection button to show the current room temperature The actual room temperature is shown by the flashing green light Press the appropriate lower or higher temperature selection button to set your desired temperature Note Your room may not arrive at the SET temperature due to the size of room construction ...

Page 10: ...s allowed to reduce by one degree up to maximum of two degrees for a period of 60 minutes This subtle reduction in temperature is not noticed by the user AIR FILTER If the filter light yellow comes on the filter needs cleaning When the air filter becomes clogged with dust the air filter light flashes and shuts down the heater Allow it to cool and then clean the filter The large air filter is detac...

Page 11: ... heater is switched off It stops after the temperature inside the heater has cooled No action required The heater creaks at the time of lighting or switching off The sound is caused by expansion and contraction of metallic parts when the product is heated or cooled No action required The heater does not operate Combustion Light Red does not light Room temperature does not rise up adequately Gas sm...

Page 12: ...ver the tilt switch will cut off the supply of gas to the heater The tilt switch may also operate if the heater is jolted whilst in operation 4 OVERHEAT SWITCH When the fan stops rotating for any reason the over heat switch switches off the gas supply 5 POWER FAILURE In case of power failure the gas valve is automatically closed 6 FILTER CLEAN SAFTEY DEVICE When the air filter is clogged or hot ou...

Page 13: ...eater is at Paloma Rheem s sole discretion 2 Where a failed component 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 boundaries of a metropolitan area as defined by Rheem or further than 25km from either a regional branch office or an Accredited Rheem ...

Page 14: ... 12 If you require a call out and we find that the fault is not covered by Paloma warranty you are responsible for our standard call out charge If you wish to have the relevant components repaired or replaced that service will be at your cost 13 Subject to any statutory provisions to the contrary this warranty excludes any and all claims for damage to furniture carpet walls foundations or any othe...

Page 15: ...f purchase require proof of purchase and serial number from the rating label on the convection heater 2 Rheem will arrange for the convection 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 convection heater in accordance with this warranty Any expenses incurred in the making of a claim under this warranty will be...

Page 16: ...owing 1 Please read these instructions carefully 2 Refer to trouble shooting guide page 11 and malfunction display chart page 11 3 Contact Rheem Service These Paloma models have been certified by the Australian Gas Association under Certificate Number 5899 In keeping with our policy of continuous progress and product improvement we reserve the right to make changes without notice Revision Nr 15 02...

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