Thank you for your purchase of this indoor heater.
Please read these instructions carefully before use and keep them in a safe place,
for future reference.
WARRANTY
This unit is covered by a 12-month repair warranty from date of purchase. Proof of purchase
will be required with all warranty claims.
will void the 12-month repair warranty.
This heater is intended for domestic use only, not for any industrial use.
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. If you have any questions
while setting up or using this heater, please visit www.alva.co.za or call 086 100 ALVA (2582)
or e-mail [email protected].
GENERAL INFORMATION
Before using this heater, please read through this manual and make sure you understand
everything. If you are not sure, please call 086 100 2582 or visit www.alva.co.za for help.
Not using gas and/or gas appliances according to the instructions is extremely
dangerous and can lead to property damage, injury or death.
Reading and understanding this manual should give you a good indication of what to expect
from your Alva gas heater. If this product is not what you want or need, please help Alva and
the environment by not damaging or destroying any part of the packaging, the manual or
the Styrofoam inserts. Always keep your proof of purchase.
Keep these instructions for future use. If you lose this copy, you can obtain a new copy from
your dealer or online at www.alva.co.za
This appliance operates on a 2.8kPa SANS 1237 approved regulator. Regulator and hose
included.
MAINTENANCE
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Always make sure the heater is OFF and cool, with
the cylinder valve closed, before conducting any
maintenance.
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Your heater should be checked once a year by a
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If faults are suspected or detected, stop using the
heater and contact ALVA.
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Clean the exterior and storage area of your heater
when required to remove dust and prevent lint
build up.
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DO NOT use abrasive products to clean the heater;
these may damage the paint work.
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be serviced.
(Figure I)
If any part of the heater is in need of replacing, use only
original Alva parts.
Using any other spare parts is dangerous and will void
the warranty.
When the heater is not going to be used for an
extended period of time, keep it covered or in its box,
to prevent dust from settling on the panels.
When removing the heater from storage, use a vacuum cleaner to vacuum the panels
before re-use.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q
:
Why is there an odour when I use a gas heater?
A
:
extended periods of time. This “smell” is normal, and it does not mean that you
have a gas leak. The smell of raw gas (just before you ignite the appliance)
to allow easy gas detection.
Q
:
Why must there be ventilation when using a gas heater?
A
:
Whenever fuel (LP Gas in this case) is burned, ventilation is needed.
generate smoke, it still generates carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, which
can be dangerous if not diluted by fresh air. Always ensure adequate ventilation
by leaving a door or window open in the same room.
Q
:
When I open a door or window for ventilation won’t I get cold?
A
:
The Alva GH310-S is an infrared radiant gas heater. Infrared heaters heat objects
as well as the air. This means, that even though you have cooler air coming
Figure I
Core
GOOD
BAD
Not enough air
BAD
Too much air
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