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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.
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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 or bathroom or combined living/sleeping areas or 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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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.
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Turn the heater off after use. Do not unplug the heater while it is in operation or while the fans are still
cycling.
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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.
Before you begin ensure that the gas hose connector and electrical cord are plugged in correctly.
START UP
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Press the ON/OFF Button once to start the heater and the operation light (green)
will light up.
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After a short delay the combustion light (red) will light up. this indicates proper
ignition has been achieved and the burner is on.
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If the heater fails to light, repeat the procedure after first pressing the ON/OFF button
to turn the unit off.
Note:
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When using the heater for the first time or after long periods of disuse, ignition may not
occur the first time it is operated as there may be air within the pipes.
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The unit may make noises after igniting or extinguishing the heater. This is due to expansion and
contraction of the heater components and is normal.
ROOM TEMPERTATURE ADJUSTMENT
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The set temperature can be raised or lowered by using the
temperature selection buttons.
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Press any temperature selection button to show the
current room temperature. The actual room
temperature is shown by the “flashing” green light.
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Press the appropriate lower or higher temperature
selection button to set your desired temperature.
Operating Instructions
