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This room heater must be installed in accordance with this advice to be covered by the Paloma/Rheem
warranty.
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This room heater is suitable for indoor installation only.
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This appliance must be installed in accordance with:
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Local Gas Fitting Regulations
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Municipal Building Codes
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Australian Standard for Gas Appliance Installations AS/NZS5601.1:-2010
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Any other relevant Statutory Regulation
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Manufacturer’s installation instructions
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This appliance must be serviced by a qualified person.
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This heater must be installed with a minimum clearance of 50mm (5cm) from the rear and sides. These
clearances must be maintained at all times.
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There must be a minimum clearance of 750mm (75cm) from the hot air outlet.
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Do not install in a room with inadequate ventilation – refer to Australian Standard AS/NZS5601.1:-2010.
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Do not install on an uneven surface or a vibrating floor.
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Do not install directly on to carpet, timber, vinyl 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, bathroom, combined living/sleeping areas, toilets, sauna or hallways.
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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 adjacent to 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.
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Do not install in a room smaller than the recommended minimum room size.
Installation
