INSTALLATIONINSTALLATION STANDARDSThe heater must be installed:• by a qualified person, and• in accordance with the installation instructions supplied with the heater and the installation instructions suppliedwith the flue kit, and• in compliance with Standards AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 5601.1, as applicable under local regulations, and all localcodes and regulatory authority requirements.• In New Zealand the installation must also conform with NZS 5261, as applicable under local regulations, and theNew Zealand Building Code.PACKAGINGTape is utilised to hold some components (such as the air filter) in place during transport. All packaging materialsincluding any tape must be removed from the heater prior to its installation.HEATER APPLICATIONThis room sealed gas space heater is designed for use in a single family domestic dwelling (or commercial premisesfor PRS-250CN and PRS-250CL commercial models) for the purpose of room heating. Its use in an application otherthan this may shorten its life and void the product warranty.READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN FULLINSPECTION OF EQUIPMENTCheck the heater and associated equipment for any damage. DO NOT INSTALL OR OPERATE ANY HEATERTHAT HAS BEEN DAMAGED. ANY ADDITIONAL DAMAGE OR FAULTS CAUSED BY UNAUTHORISED STARTUP MAY NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY.Warning: This heater is designed to be installed in a fixed position with a room sealed flue kit (suppliedseparately). THE HEATER MUST NOT BE OPERATED UNLESS A GENUINE PALOMA ROOM SEALED FLUEKIT 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 gastype may cause an explosion or cause damage to heater components. Propane / Butane mixtures such asautomotive LPG fuel must not be used.RATING LABELThe rating label details the model number, serial number, gas type, burner pressure and electrical specifications ofthe heater. The rating label is located on the right hand side of the space heater.HEATER LOCATION & CLEARANCESThis heater is suitable for indoor installation only. The position of the heater should be chosen with safety and servicein mind. Make sure people (particularly children) will not touch the flue outlet. Rheem recommends that a flue terminalguard (kit PFK5300) is installed if the flue outlet is in an accessible position or if children are present. The flue terminalmust be clear of obstructions and shrubbery.Heater clearances must be observed at all times.Heater ClearancesFront Left Side Right Side Top1000 mm 500 mm 500 mm 250 mmThe heater must be installed so that it is level and stable. The four feet on the bottom of the heater are heightadjustable (by rotating in a clockwise or anticlockwise direction) to facilitate levelling and stabilisation of the heaterwhen 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 aerosolpropellants are released. Remember the air may be safe to breathe, but when it goes through a flame, chemicalchanges take place which may attack the heater.The heater must be accessible without the use of a ladder or scaffold.13