Alva GH310S Assembly & Operating Instructions Download Page 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

As with all gas appliances, misuse of this appliance or failure to fully follow these instructions 

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THIS UNIT MUST BE THOROUGHLY CHECKED BEFORE USE.

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DO NOT use this heater if you do not clearly understand the instructions and/or how to operate the 

controls. 

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Phone the customer care line at 086 100 ALVA (2582) for assistance. 

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by opening a door or window in the same room.

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DO NOT operate this heater in a bedroom, caravan, boat or any area less than 80 cubic meters            

(roughly 5 x 5 metres).

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DO NOT leave the heater unattended while in use.

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Ensure that the gas supply is turned OFF after use and while the heater is unattended.

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DO NOT move the heater while in use.

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DO NOT place objects on or against the heater.

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DO NOT attempt to use the heater as a stove.

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TEST’.

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NEVER use this heater with a cylinder other than the size recommended

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DO NOT touch the dress guard (front wire grill), as it gets very hot, while in use or after it has been 

be removed or changed.

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DO NOT unscrew the regulator while the heater is on or if the cylinder valve is open.

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DO NOT use a heater you suspect is faulty.

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sure to close the cylinder valve.

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The guarantee for the heater will be rendered void if the heater is serviced or repaired by any one other 

than an Alva appointed technician.

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fault free.

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The operator is responsible for the safety of all third parties while the heater is in use.

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DO NOT place the heater near walls, curtains or furniture while in use. The heater should always face the 

centre of the room, as indicated in Diagram A.

Diagram A

The recommended positioning of a gas heater in any living environment. 

Always have a clearance of at least 500mm on the sides and back and ±1000mm (1m) in front of it.

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TECHNICAL DATA

Model

ALVA GH310S

Type of gas

LPG

Operating pressure

2.8kPa

Injector size

0.59

Gas Consumption

Position 3 (3 panels)

Position 2 (2 panels)

Position 1 (1 panel)

265gr/hr

175gr/hr

90gr/hr

Heat output

4.2kW

SANS 1539 (appliance), SANS 1237 (regulator) and SANS 1156 (hose).

           

FEATURES

Positive 

Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS)

200 parts per million.

Flame Failure Safety Device

5 Castor wheels

Extra stability and manoeuvrability.

ABOUT ALVA

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Alva quality products are manufactured for and distributed by:

Alva Marketing (Pty) Ltd

5 Beach Road

Woodstock

Cape Town
Tel: 086 100 ALVA (2582) or 021 442 1540

E-mail: [email protected]

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     @StingrayGroupSA

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Summary of Contents for GH310S

Page 1: ...D FOR USE MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE PRECAUTIONS Foamy bubbles indicate a leak Connection in heater assembly The leak test must be carried out in a or other sources of ignition 1 With the cylinder connected to the heater and the valve open press down the heater control knob the heater 2 Brush all the connections hose to valve hose to regulator regulator into ...

Page 2: ...se the cylinder valve The guarantee for the heater will be rendered void if the heater is serviced or repaired by any one other than an Alva appointed technician fault free The operator is responsible for the safety of all third parties while the heater is in use DO NOT place the heater near walls curtains or furniture while in use The heater should always face the centre of the room as indicated ...

Page 3: ...ls Is my heater faulty A It is normal for dust to settle on the panel When this happens the heater will not burn properly at first giving the appearance of a blue flame running on the panel This might happen when you first buy the unit after you have stored it There is nothing wrong with the heater Simply burn the dust off the panels by letting the heater run on Position 3 for between 5 and 15 min...

Page 4: ...ENANCE Always make sure the heater is OFF and cool with the cylinder valve closed before conducting any maintenance Your heater should be checked once a year by a If faults are suspected or detected stop using the heater and contact ALVA Clean the exterior and storage area of your heater when required to remove dust and prevent lint build up DO NOT use abrasive products to clean the heater these m...

Page 5: ...nly 6 Open the cylinder valve 1 turns to the left anti clockwise Figure C 7 Push the control down for at least 10 seconds but DO NOT try to ignite the heater This will allow gas to flow through the heater making the leak test possible 8 DO THE LEAK TEST please refer to page 4 9 Place the cylinder in the heater cabinet by securing the rear guard in place Figure D Figure A Figure B Figure D FLASHBAC...

Page 6: ... heater assembly USING YOUR HEATER This heater can be regulated to three different heat selections 1 2 and 3 1 Open the cylinder valve by turning the cylinder valve to the left 2 Press the control knob down at the OFF position and turn to position 1 Hold the control knob for 10 15 seconds 3 While holding it down slowly press the red ignition button to ignite The heater should make a click sound an...

Page 7: ...nt panel 6 Dress guard 7 Burner cover 8 Flame failure and thermocouple 9 Burner 10 Positive off Valve 11 Control knob 12 Ignition button 13 Aluminium pipe 14 Heat insulation sheet 15 Rear guard 11 12 13 14 15 1 2 3 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 EXPLODED VIEW DRAWING 5 6 Refer to Glossary on Page 1 ...

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