INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION STANDARDS
The heater must be installed:
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by a qualified person, and
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in accordance with the installation instructions supplied with the heater and the installation instructions supplied
with the flue kit, and
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in compliance with Standards AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 5601.1, as applicable under local regulations, and all local
codes and regulatory authority requirements.
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In New Zealand the installation must also conform with NZS 5261, as applicable under local regulations, and the
New Zealand Building Code.
PACKAGING
Tape is utilised to hold some components (such as the air filter) in place during transport. All packaging materials
including any tape must be removed from the heater prior to its installation.
HEATER APPLICATION
This room sealed gas space heater is designed for use in a single family domestic dwelling (or commercial premises
for PRS-250CN and PRS-250CL commercial models) for the purpose of room heating. Its use in an application other
than this may shorten its life and void the product warranty.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN FULL
INSPECTION OF EQUIPMENT
Check the heater and associated equipment for any damage. DO NOT INSTALL OR OPERATE ANY HEATER
THAT HAS BEEN DAMAGED. ANY ADDITIONAL DAMAGE OR FAULTS CAUSED BY UNAUTHORISED START
UP MAY NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY.
Warning:
This heater is designed to be installed in a fixed position with a room sealed flue kit (supplied
separately).
THE HEATER MUST NOT BE OPERATED UNLESS A GENUINE PALOMA ROOM SEALED FLUE
KIT IS INSTALLED.
For installation of the flue kit refer to the installation instructions supplied with the flue kit.
Warning:
Ensure that the gas specified on the heater rating label matches the gas supply. Using a different gas
type may cause an explosion or cause damage to heater components. Propane / Butane mixtures such as
automotive LPG fuel must not be used.
RATING LABEL
The rating label details the model number, serial number, gas type, burner pressure and electrical specifications of
the heater. The rating label is located on the right hand side of the space heater.
HEATER LOCATION & CLEARANCES
This heater is suitable for indoor installation only. The position of the heater should be chosen with safety and service
in mind. Make sure people (particularly children) will not touch the flue outlet. Rheem recommends that a flue terminal
guard (kit PFK5300) is installed if the flue outlet is in an accessible position or if children are present. The flue terminal
must be clear of obstructions and shrubbery.
Heater clearances must be observed at all times.
Heater Clearances
Front
Left Side
Right Side
Top
1000 mm
500 mm
500 mm
250 mm
The heater must be installed so that it is level and stable. The four feet on the bottom of the heater are height
adjustable (by rotating in a clockwise or anticlockwise direction) to facilitate levelling and stabilisation of the heater
when installed on an uneven or sloping surface.
The heater must not be installed in an area with a corrosive atmosphere where chemicals are stored or where aerosol
propellants are released. Remember the air may be safe to breathe, but when it goes through a flame, chemical
changes take place which may attack the heater.
The heater must be accessible without the use of a ladder or scaffold.
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