1 unflued portable gas radiant (infrared) room heater customer installation and operating instructions thank you for purchasing a paloma radiant gas space heater to suit paloma models: pg-451s, pg-651s & pg-851s gas types: natural gas (ng) or propane (lpg) 1. To operate and maintain this appliance s...
2 product overview..........................................................................................................................................3 features.........................................................................................................................................
3 • easy lever-type control. • as4553 energy performance rating of 5.9 stars. • two heat settings – hi and low settings for comfort and economy. • reliable piezo ignition with quick sensor device. • speedy heating through immediate and direct effect of infrared radiant heat. • wide base for stabilit...
4 specifications.
5 (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. Do not install hea...
6 • do not place articles on or against this appliance. • do not use or store flammable materials near this appliance. • do not spray aerosals in the vicinity of this appliance whilst in operation. • do not modify this appliance. • this heater is not intended for use as a fireplace insert. • not to ...
7 • 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. • supervise young children or infirm persons near the heater. Also ensure that children do not play with this appliance. • do not sit, stand or lean on the hea...
8 • this room heater must be installed in accordance with this advice to be covered by the paloma warranty. • this room heater is suitable for indoor installation only. • this appliance must be installed in accordance with: o local gas fitting regulations o municipal building codes o australian stan...
9 hose connection be sure to correctly fasten the hose to the bayonet connection. Check the condition of the gas hose. Old or decayed rubber/pvc hoses should not be used. Only use hose supplied with the heater or supplied by rheem spare parts..
10 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. • be sur...
11 1. Make sure that the ignition lever is in the “off” position. Open main gas supply valve fully. 2. Push down ignition lever until a sharp “click” is heard. Keep holding lever down for about 3 seconds after pilot burner lights (until safety device locks in). • when using for the first time, burne...
12 please check the following points before calling for a service technician: 1. Flame failure safety device it closes the gas valve automatically in the event of a flame failure. 2. Oxygen depletion safety device if the oxygen levels drop below a safe level, the oxygen depletion device will cut off...
13 convector heater models: pg-451sl &, pjc-451sn, pg-651sl &, pjc-651sn, pg-851sl &, pjc-851sn, 1. The paloma warranty - general a. This warranty is given by rheem australia pty ltd abn 21 098 823 511 of 1 alan street, rydalmere new south wales. B. Rheem offer a trained and qualified national servi...
14 11. Paloma/rheem’s warranty does not cover faults that are a result of: a. Accidental damage to the product or any component (for example: (i) acts of god such as floods, storms, fires, lightning strikes and the like; and (ii) third party acts or omissions). B. Misuse or abnormal use of the conve...
15 b. Contact rheem service without undue delay after detection of the defect and, in any event, within the applicable warranty period. You are not entitled to make a claim under this warranty if your product: i. Does not have its original serial numbers or rating label ii. Is not installed in austr...
16 rheem australia has a service and spare parts network in all states. Our service network personnel are fully equipped to give the best service on your paloma gas heater. If your heater requires a repair or service please contact rheem service on 131 031. Repairs and service can be carried out on ...