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Paloma PJC-W18FR Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Paloma PJC-W18FR Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Unflued portable gas convection room heater

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UNFLUED PORTABLE GAS CONVECTION
PJC-W25FR, PJC-S25FR & PJC-C25FR
RAC-W25FR, RAC-S25FR & RAC-C25FR
Gas Types: Natural Gas (NG) or Propane (LPG)
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.
ROOM HEATER
To suit Paloma & Rheem Models:
PJC-W18FR & PJC-S18FR
CUSTOMER INSTALLATION
AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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  • Page 1 Gas Types: Natural Gas (NG) or Propane (LPG) CUSTOMER INSTALLATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing a Paloma/Rheem Convection Gas Space Heater To operate and maintain this appliance safely and correctly, please read these instructions thoroughly. This appliance must be installed in accordance with: a.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Product Overview............................3 Features................................5 Specifications..............................6 Preparation..............................7 Safety Instructions............................8 Danger................................8 Warnings................................9 Caution................................10 Installation..............................11 Regular Care & Maintenance........................12 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 Timers........................18 Pre-Heat Function..........................20 Operation of Timers........................21 Child Lock............................22...
  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Product Overview General Design Layout << FRONT VIEW >> Control Panel Carry Handle Use when carrying the heater Warning Label Warm Air Outlet Warm air is discharged Rating Plate Shows model No. Gas Louvres Type, Month of Manufacture << REAR VIEW >> Air Filter (1) Prevents dust entering the appliance.
  • Page 4: Control Panel

    Control Panel DISPLAY SCREEN (SET TEMP, ROOM TEMP.) TIMER2 OVER-RIDE (TIME. ERROR CODE) TIMER 1 [OFF] LIGHT LIGHT [OFF] LIGHT TIMER 1 TIMER2 ECONOMY ON / OFF [ON] LIGHT [ON] LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT OFF AM ECONOMY ROOM FILTER OVER TIMER TIMER TIMES RIDE...
  • Page 5: Features

    Features • AS4553 Efficiency Star Rating of 5.9 Stars. • One touch ON / OFF button. • Electronic ignition. • Adjustable room temperature - you can adjust the room temperature by pressing the up and down arrows on the control panel. •...
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications PJC-W25FR, PJC-S25FR, PJC-C25FR PJC-W18FR, PJC-S18FR MODEL RAC-W25FR, RAC-S25FR, RAC-C25FR Space Heater Type Convection Heater Convection Heater Gas Input - NG High (MJ/h) Low (MJ/h) Gas Input - LPG High (MJ/h) Low (MJ/h) Output (kW) AS4553 Efficiency Star Rating AS4553 Annual Energy...
  • Page 7: Preparation

    EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (mm) Preparation (1) Remove heater from carton. (2) Please ensure that the gas specified on the rating plate matches your gas supply. WARNING: Using a different type of gas may cause an explosive ignition resulting in injury, damage to heater or malfunction of the oxygen depletion safety system.
  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions To ensure safe and proper use of this heater, please read these instructions carefully. Danger – Indicates an immensely hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death in the most extreme situations. Warning – Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death in the most extreme situations.
  • Page 9: Warnings

    • All replacement parts must be approved Paloma spare parts. • This heater may circulate large volumes of air. If the air in the room contains any cigarette smoke or cooking vapours, it may affect the appearance of carpets, furniture and drapes, etc.
  • Page 10: Caution

    Caution • Do not move the heater during operation. • Do not use for any other purpose other than for heating. Must only be used as a space heater. • Do not touch the warm air outlet during operation. Supervise young children or infirm persons near the heater.
  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation • This room heater must be installed in accordance with this advice to be covered by the Paloma/Rheem warranty. • This room heater is suitable for indoor installation only. • This appliance must be installed in accordance with: Local Gas Fitting Regulations Municipal Building Codes Australian Standard for Gas Appliance Installations AS/NZS5601.1:-2010...
  • Page 12: Regular Care & Maintenance

    Regular Care & Maintenance It is the responsibility of the owner to carry out all regular care and organise maintenance and/or service work on this convection heater. All service work must be carried out by a qualified person. Before carrying out any maintenance or service work turn heater off and disconnect hose. After the heater is turned off the convection fan will continue to operate for up to 4 minutes.
  • Page 13 WEEKLY MAINTENANCE OF THE AIR FILTER • If the Air Filter lamp flashes, 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 Filter is wet, the heater may not operate correctly.
  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Before you begin ensure that the gas hose is connected to your bayonet gas point and electrical cord is plugged in correctly. START UP – TURNING HEATER ON • Press and release the ON/OFF Button once to start the heater and the operation light (green) will light •...
  • Page 15: Automatic Economy Operation

    AUTOMATIC ECONOMY OPERATION • The ECONOMY mode is automatically operated and designed to increase efficiency of the appliance. • The ECONOMY operation allows the heater to heat the room to the set temperature and after a period of 30 minutes it allows the temperature to automatically reduce by one degree. After another 30 minutes the temperature is reduced by a further one degree to a maximum of two degrees.
  • Page 16: Timer Over-Ride Function

    TIMER OVER-RIDE FUNCTION The OVERRIDE function allows the user to manually over-ride the preset timer program to operate the heater [Press OVER-RIDE button] If a timer(s) is selected and the heater is operating within a timer programmed ‘time period’ or ‘pre-heat period’...
  • Page 17: Setting The Clock

    SETTING THE CLOCK When the unit is first plugged in and switched on at the power point the digital display will show flashing bars indicating that the time is required to be set. The appliance will operate without the time being set however timer function(s) will not operate.
  • Page 18: Programming Timers

    PROGRAMMING THE TIMER(S) Two timers are available – TIMER 1 and TIMER 2. Each TIMER can be programmed to turn the appliance ON and OFF at predetermined times. For a TIMER to operate the actual time must be set, the timers ON and OFF times must be programmed, the heaters ON/OFF button must be turned on and the TIMER/S must be turned on (selected).
  • Page 19 Press and release SET TIMES button once to Set TIMER 2 • TIMER 2 “ON” LED light flashes and the TIMER 2 ‘on time’ is displayed on the screen. Adjust TIMER 2 “ON” time as required • To set the TIMER 2 “ON” time press the ▼ down or ▲...
  • Page 20: Pre-Heat Function

    To complete the process • Press and release TIMER 1. The selected TIMER 1 [ON] [OFF] lights will glow. • Repeat operation for TIMER 2. The selected TIMER 2 [ON] [OFF] lights will glow. • Your TIMER’s have now been set. Note: The TIMER operation is not set and will not function if the TIMER 1 &/or TIMER 2 “ON”...
  • Page 21: Operation Of Timers

    Operation of timers This section provides timer operation via the unit, but it is possible to control the timers by using the remote control. Please ensure that the main power is ON • While main power is ON. ON/OFF light glows green or glows red after ignition.
  • Page 22: Child Lock

    Cancelling the timers: • Press ON / OFF button or OFF switch on remote control or Press the TIMER button. • To manually cancel the TIMER’s press the TIMER buttons and lights will turn off. • If the Child Lock function is activated, unlock and press the TIMER buttons to cancel the programmed timers.
  • Page 23: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble Shooting Check the items below before making a service call. You will be charged for attending to any condition or fault that is not related to manufacture or failure of a part. CONDITION SUGGESTED REMEDY The heater does not operate Check that the pow er cord is plugged in and the pow er turned on (ON/OFF- operation light does not glow Circuit breaker or fuse is blow n...
  • Page 24: Error Codes

    Error Codes These heaters are fitted with self diagnostics electronics. Should a fault occur the heater will shut down and the fault with a pair of digits will be displayed in the display screen. Refer to the following table for probable cause and suggested remedy Check the items below before making a service call.
  • Page 25: Warranty

    Accredited Service Agent’s office and the installed site shall be the owner’s responsibility. 4. If the convection heater is not sized to provide heating in accordance with the guidelines in Paloma’s portable gas heating literature, any resultant fault may not be covered by Paloma/Rheem warranty.
  • Page 26 12. If you require a call out and we find that the fault is not covered by Paloma/Rheem’s warranty, you are responsible for our standard call out charge. If you wish to have the relevant components repaired or replaced that service will be at your cost.
  • Page 27 You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. Paloma/Rheem warranty (set out above) is in addition to any rights and remedies that you may have under the Australian Consumer Law.
  • Page 28: Service & Spare Parts

    (2) Refer to trouble shooting (page 23) and error code guide (page 24). (3) Contact Rheem Service. Approval These Paloma/Rheem models have been certified by the Australian Gas Association under Certificate Number: 6540 In keeping with our policy of continuous progress and product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes without notice.

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