Make sure the hose is positioned away from the heat zone at the back of the heater!
Failure to do so can result in a fire. (
Figure E)
DO NOT use the heater if a leak is found.
DO NOT use a naked flame for leak testing.
DO NOT operate electrical equipment in the presence of a gas leak.
LEAK TEST
The leak test must be carried out in a well-ventilated
area, free from any flames or other sources of ignition.
•
With the cylinder connected to the heater and
the cylinder valve open, press down the heater
control knob. This allows for the gas to flow
through the heater.
•
Brush all the connections (hose to valve, hose to
regulator, regulator into cylinder) with a solution
of equal parts soap and water
(make sure it’s foamy). A stream of bubbles forming
indicates a gas leak.
(Figure F)
•
If bubbles appear, turn the cylinder valve OFF
(clockwise) and disconnect the regulator from
the gas cylinder.
•
Tighten the connection and retry the leak test.
•
If you are unsure or if you cannot tighten the
connection, place the cylinder outside in a cool,
well-ventilated area and contact Alva on
086 100 ALVA (2582).
•
A leak between the regulator and cylinder can lead
to a high pressure fire, which is very dangerous and
can result in extensive injury or even death.
Foamy bubbles
indicate a leak
Connection
in 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 and you should see a spark. The pilot flame should ignite.
Once the pilot flame ignites hold down the knob for another 10-15 seconds.
4.
Repeat step 3 if the pilot flame does not stay lit. This may require more than one
attempt.
5.
Once the pilot flame and centre panel are burning, you can select the settings
‘Position 2’ or ‘Position 3’ by depressing the knob slightly and turning it to the desired
setting.
Take note: On first lighting a new cylinder or connecting a cylinder after it has been
refilled; you may have to depress the control valve for a longer period of time.
This heater must be turned off using the control knob first (
Figure G)
and only then closing
the cylinder valve .
This heater has a positive OFF valve. Use the control knob to turn it OFF
before
closing the
cylinder valve.
Never attempt to remove the regulator if the heater is on or if the cylinder valve is
not properly closed.
Figure G
Figure F
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Figure E
Figure F
Connections to be Leak tested
Hose to valve
Hose to regulator
Regulator into cylinder
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Ignition button
Control knob