Can't install os9,help

Hi, I have an imac g3 along with my brother who threw out some files on his os9 and we have the original discs too so he tried to install os10.4 tiger with problems now his machine wont install from the install 9 disc? any help would be greatly appreciated as we are both mac illiterate and are just learning the mac! I am not computer illiterate just on the mac system thanks again for any help!

Which model iMac does your brother have?
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58669 iMac: How To Differentiate Between Models (CRT)
or
Identify your iMac
Is it compatible to run Tiger?
Prior to installing OS X on a G3 iMac the firmware must be updated!
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58174 iMac: When to Install Available Updates
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60385 iMac: How to Install an iMac Firmware Update
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=86117 Mac OS X: Chart of Available Firmware Updates
If the firmware was not updated prior to installing OS X, then your brother has a problem. See the following & do the necessary:
Firmware Problem Solver Thanks to Giles Kennedy.
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