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DO NOT use this appliance if you do not clearly understand the instructions and/or how to operate the controls. • Phone the customer care line at 086 100 ALVA (2582) or email info@stingray.co.za for assistance. • DO NOT leave the appliance unattended while in use.
WATER HEATER SET UP Cautions and LEAK TEST warnings. USING YOUR WATER HEATER FLASHBACK (FLAME IN BURNER TUBE) DISASSEMBLY Danger STORAGE MAINTENANCE Contact an approved FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ALVA technician. SPECIFICATIONS TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE AFTER SALES SERVICE Do It Yourself...
Keep this manual for future reference. This manual should be read in conjunction with labeling on the product. 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.
METHOD OF ASSEMBLY This heater makes use of a domestic cylinder (3kg or 4.5kg ALVA cylinder recommended) with a 3/8” BSP thread vertical exit valve. The L-shape regulator supplied with the heater tightens to the left hand side (clockwise). (Figure A) Fig.A...
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Water input assembly DO NOT let the 12V This water heater has three possible water sources: pump run dry. You may connect the unit to a water mains using the supplied 13mm tap connector (you can replace this with another suitable The unit must be connector), use the 12V pump (included) or the gravity fed bag connected to a...
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• Fix the cap (with tap) to the water bag Empty all water from the system when not in use as possible freezing of the water in the pipes and unit could occur in cold Fig.D conditions. • Connect the water hose to the heater. Fasten it by turning Keep the water bag the coupling clockwise.
• 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). Connections to be leak tested • A leak between the water...
USING YOUR WATER HEATER Push the ON/OFF switch to the ON position Take note: On first Open the water tap or valve. lighting a new cylinder The ignition will start automatically, and the burner will light. or connecting a cylin- Turn the gas flow adjustment knob either clockwise or der after it has been anti-clockwise to control the desired water temperature.
FLASHBACK (FLAME IN BURNER TUBE) In the event of flash back whilst the appliance is in use, turn all the controls and the cylinder valve to the ‘OFF’ position. Wait 5 minutes before attempting to relight the appliance. If the problem persists, check for blocked venturi ports by remov- ing the burner and cleaning with compressed air or with a pipe cleaner.
Fig.K 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. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why is there an odour when I use a gas appliance? All gas appliances give off an odour.
– this gives you the weight of your gas. If this gas weight exceeds your cylinder design weight (3kg) then return the cylinder to your gas supplier. SPECIFICATIONS Model ALVA GW205 Type of Gas Operating pressure 2.8kPa Injector size 0.6mm...
E-mail: info@stingray.co.za Shooting Guide . www.alva.co.za If you are still unable to correct the problem @StingrayGroupSA with the information www.facebook.com/AlvaGas in this guide, then you need to contact TOLL FREE NUMBER 086 100 ALVA (2582) your nearest dealer or manufacturer.
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