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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. 

 

There must be a minimum clearance of 750mm from the hot air outlet. 

 

 

 

 

Do not install in a room with inadequate ventilation 

– refer to Australian Standard AS5601. 

 

Do not install on an uneven surface or a vibrating floor. 

 

Do not install directly on to carpet or timber floor or 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. 

 

Do not install near a door or windy location or under shelves or in a confined space. E.G; fireplace. 

 

Do not install in a bedroom or bathroom or combined living/sleeping areas or 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 (LPG) gas cylinder indoors. 

 

This appliance is not designed to be built into walls or cupboards. 

 

If you move house check the gas type in the house where you are moving to. 

 

The bayonet plug on the factory fitted flexible hose simply plugs into your bayonet fitting.  

 

Do not place heater against wall or on a shelf. 

 

Always place heater on flat surface and away from strong draughts. 

 

It  is  recommended  that  a  dedicated  240V  10Amp  power  point be  used  with  this  appliance. Do  not  use 
power boards or double  adaptors to operate this appliance. Heater must not be located below a power 
socket 

– outlet. 

 

Turn the heater off after use. Do not unplug the heater while it is in operation or while the fans are still 
cycling. 

 

Do not move the heater while it is in operation. 

 

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. 

 
 
 

Installation 

Summary of Contents for PJC-W18FR

Page 1: ...be installed in accordance with a Local Gas Fitting Regulations b Municipal Building Codes c Australian Standard for Gas Appliance Installations AS5601 2004 d Any other relevant Statutory Regulation...

Page 2: ...components supplied by the manufacturer It does not apply to components supplied by others Where a failed component is replaced under warranty the balance of the original appliance warranty will remai...

Page 3: ...rrying the heater Warning Label Rating Plate Shows model No Gas Type Month of Manufacture Warm Air Inlet Warm air is discharged Louvre Air Filter 1 Prevents dust entering the appliance Gas Hose Electr...

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: ...Capacity Maximum Sq m 97 70 Minimum Room Sizing Cu M 62 5 45 Test Point Pressure NG kPa 0 86 0 47 LPG kPa 2 0 1 2 Test Point Pressure at Turndown NG kPa 0 13 0 13 LPG kPa 0 3 0 3 Injector Sizes NG mm...

Page 7: ...red by the Victorian Building Act 1993 Only a licensed person will give you a compliance certificate showing that the work complies with all relevant standards Only a licensed person will have insuran...

Page 8: ...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 other flammable materials...

Page 9: ...ter near an opening door The heater could be knocked over Do not touch the electric plug with wet hands as this could cause an electric shock Do not pull the electrical cord to unplug as this could br...

Page 10: ...er 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 LPG gas cylinder indoors This appliance...

Page 11: ...e temperatures inside the heater and is normal Please do not unplug the heater while the fan is still operating Important Information When using the heater for the first time or after long periods of...

Page 12: ...uttons For Eg Select 22 Degrees C as your desired temperature and this temperature is then memorised into the control system SET temperature selection can range from 16 Degrees C low 26 Degrees C high...

Page 13: ...peration is switched OFF Over ride light glows ON OFF light glows green and timers are ready After the heater turns off the convection fan will continue to operate for up to 4 minutes Do not unplug wh...

Page 14: ...or 11 12am 1 Adjust the hour Keep pressing the adjustment button until 11 00am is displayed 2 Adjust the minute Press the adjustment button again until 11 12am is displayed Press SET TIMES five times...

Page 15: ...ime press the down or up button until the correct time is reached Example To set the TIMER 1 ON time to 5 30AM 1 Adjust the hour 2 Keep pressing the adjustment button until 5 00AM is displayed 3 Adjus...

Page 16: ...adjustment button until 8 10PM is displayed Press SET TIMES button TIMER 2 OFF light flashes TIMER 2 OFF time is displayed on the screen Adjust TIMER 2 OFF time as required To set the TIMER 2 OFF time...

Page 17: ...lete the process Press The TIMER1 and or TIMER 2 button s as follows You can select TIMER 1 or TIMER 2 or both by pressing the TIMER 1 and or TIMER 2 buttons Selected TIMER s ON OFF lights will glow T...

Page 18: ...ock the air outlet Press the TIMER S button s You can select TIMER 1 or TIMER 2 or both by pressing the TIMER 1 and or TIMER 2 buttons Selected TIMER s ON OFF lights will glow The TIMER operation is n...

Page 19: ...e timers are overlapped the time that is set first will have priority and the timer set second will be cancelled The timer settings will continue to operate if they are not cancelled PRE HEAT FUNCTION...

Page 20: ...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 part...

Page 21: ...lem persists call for service The gas supply volume is inadequate Call for a licensed plumber Thermo switch is off Call for service Air Filter is clogged Clean Air Filter and operate again If problem...

Page 22: ...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 electric cord Maintenance Caution Wear gloves Be careful of...

Page 23: ...ashes clean Air Filters 1 and 2 Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dirt on the Air Filters Air Filter 1 could be taken off to clean Use mild soapy water for severe dirt and refit after drying If Air Filte...

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