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UNFLUED PORTABLE GAS CONVECTION 

ROOM HEATER 

 

 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 

CUSTOMER INSTALLATION  

AND 

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

 

 

Thank you for purchasing a Paloma/Rheem 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 be 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 & 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)  

 

Summary of Contents for PJC-W18FR

Page 1: ...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 be serviced by a quali...

Page 2: ...2 Operating Instructions Start Up 14 Turning Heater Off 14 Automatic Economy Operation 15 Room Temp Adjustment 15 Timer Over ride Function 16 Remote Control Operation 16 Setting Clock 17 Programming T...

Page 3: ...rying the heater Warning Label Rating Plate Shows model No Gas Type Month of Manufacture Warm Air Outlet Warm air is discharged Louvres Air Filter 1 Prevents dust entering the appliance Gas Hose Elect...

Page 4: ...e 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...

Page 5: ...e 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 Device...

Page 6: ...Minimum Room Sizing Cu M 62 5 45 NG kPa 0 86 0 47 LPG kPa 2 0 1 2 NG kPa 0 13 0 13 LPG kPa 0 3 0 3 NG mm 2 4 2 4 LPG mm 1 45 1 45 Number of Injectors 1 1 Temperature Settings 16 C to 26 C 16 C to 26...

Page 7: ...pecified minimum room size requirements as the heater may shut down due to oxygen depletion showing Error Code 12 refer page 24 4 A dedicated 240V Earthed 10 Amp power point must be used with this hea...

Page 8: ...s injury or death in the most extreme situations Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor injury If a gas leak is detected Do not turn power switche...

Page 9: ...terial 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 b...

Page 10: ...ded clearances are maintained at all times This 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 it...

Page 11: ...fined space E g fireplace Do not install in a bedroom bathroom combined living sleeping areas toilets sauna or hallways Do not install where flammable materials are likely to come into contact with th...

Page 12: ...o flammable materials in the vicinity of the heater 2 Air filter is fitting correctly and is not dirty 3 The hose is correctly connected without kinking or twisting 4 There is no damage to the electri...

Page 13: ...and pull upward Do not hold and pull strongly It may cause the air filter to break REFIT THE FILTER 1 Hold the upper side of the Air Filter 1 and place the filter onto the notch 2 Tighten the screw Se...

Page 14: ...ote Controller After the heater is turned off the convection fan will continue to operate for up to 4 minutes This is to lower the temperatures inside the heater and is normal Do not unplug the heater...

Page 15: ...ng or lowering the temperature selection buttons For Eg Select 22 Degrees C as your desired temperature and this temperature is then memorised into the control system SET temperature selection can ran...

Page 16: ...ting outside a timer programmed time period burner off the timer may be over ridden and the heater turned on by pressing and releasing the OVERRIDE button once The OVERIRDE LED will illuminate the tim...

Page 17: ...me will appear on the digital display Adjust the time To adjust the time of day press the down or up button until the correct time is reached Example To set clock for 11 12am 1 Adjust the hour Keep pr...

Page 18: ...on time is displayed on the screen Adjust TIMER 1 ON or start up time as required To set the TIMER 1 ON time press the down or up button until the correct time is reached Example To set the TIMER 1 ON...

Page 19: ...e adjustment button until 8 10PM is displayed Press and release SET TIMES button once TIMER 2 OFF LED light flashes and TIMER 2 off time is displayed on the screen Adjust TIMER 2 OFF time as required...

Page 20: ...will turn on as the ON OFF button is in the ON position 4 It should be noted that the TIMER times are not required to be programmed and the timer programming mode can be exited at any stage by pressi...

Page 21: ...r both by pressing the TIMER 1 and or TIMER 2 buttons Selected TIMER s ON OFF lights will glow The TIMER operation is not set and will not function if the TIMER s ON and OFF lights are not glowing If...

Page 22: ...will not be selected The timer settings will continue to operate if they are not cancelled CHILD LOCK This heater has a CHILD LOCK function which prevents accidental operation as well as children inte...

Page 23: ...ing after the heater is sw itched off It stops after the temperature inside the heater has cooled No action required The heater creaks at the time of lighting or sw itching off The sound is caused by...

Page 24: ...tly or install ventilation points and operate again If problem persists call for service Insufficient ventilation Oxygen Depletion Sensor has been activated Open w indow s slightly or install ventilat...

Page 25: ...TERMS OF THE PALOMA RHEEM WARRANTY AND EXCLUSIONS TO IT 1 The decision of whether to repair or replace a component or full replacement of the convection heater is at Paloma Rheem s sole discretion 2 W...

Page 26: ...d 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 fault is not covered by Paloma Rheem s warranty you...

Page 27: ...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 determi...

Page 28: ...he following 1 Please read these instructions carefully 2 Refer to trouble shooting page 23 and error code guide page 24 3 Contact Rheem Service These Paloma Rheem models have been certified by the Au...

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