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MUST BE INSTALLED BY A REGISTERED LPGSASA INSTALLER Manufactured for A division of Stingray Accessory Manufacturers (Pty) Ltd I PO Box 30014 Tokai 7966 I +27 21 442 1540 info@stingray.co.za I www.alva.co.za TOLL- FREE NUMBER: 086 100 ALVA (2582) and distributed by /alvagas...
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• DO NOT use this heater if you do not clearly understand the instructions and/or how to operate the controls. • Phone the Customer Care Line at 086 100 2582 (ALVA) or email info@stingray.co.za for assistance. Always have a •...
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For safety reasons, only a qualified technician may execute maintenance and repairs. The warranty for the heater will be rendered void if the heater is serviced or repaired by anyone other than an Alva appointed technician. • The heater should be inspected once a year by a qualified technician, to make sure the unit is safe and fault free.
Important information METHOD OF ASSEMBLY HEATER SET UP ASSEMBLY Cautions and warnings. LEAK TEST FLASHBACK USING YOUR HEATER Danger CHANGING YOUR CYLINDER MAINTENANCE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Contact an approved ALVA technician. SPECIFICATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FEATURES Do It Yourself AFTER SALES SERVICE...
Reading and understanding this manual should give you a good indication of what to expect from your Alva 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.
METHOD OF ASSEMBLY 9kg ALVA cylinder recommended WARNING: with a 5/8” BSP thread; horizontal This heater oper- exit valve. The Bullnose Regulator ates directly on an (not supplied with the heater) industrial cylinder with tightens to the left hand side (anti- a 5/8"...
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Exploded View Heat Shield AAA Battery Compartment Heater Body Gas Inlet Connector Front Panel Front Mounting Bracket Rear Mounting Bracket Screws 4pcs M8x20 Screws & Nuts Used for assembling front mounting bracket to rear mounting bracket 3pcs 4.2x8 screws. Used for assembling the Heat Shield to Heater Body...
Screws 6pcs M5x12 screws Used for assembling the front mounting bracket to Heater Body 6pcs ST4.8x30 screws & wall plugs Used for rear mounting bracket to wall ASSEMBLY (for licensed Gas Installer) Step 1 Disassemble the upper fixing plate from heater body 4pcs 4.2x8 screws Upper fixing plate Orientation of...
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Step 2 Assemble the front panel (1) Slide the front panel into the heater from top to bottom. Ensure that it is held in place by the buckles on the left and right sides of the heater. As seen below Orientation of assembly (2) The front panel should be inserted...
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Step 4 Assemble the heat shield using 3pcs 4.2x8 screws Screwed through heat Orientation of shield into the top of Assembly the heater body Step 5 Assemble the front mounting bracket Use 6pcs M5x12 screws to assemble the front mounting bracket to the rear side of the Heater Body Orientation of assembly...
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Step 6 Assemble the rear mounting bracket to the wall Use 6pcs ST4.8x30 screws & wall plugs to attach rear mounting bracket to wall Orientation of assembly Step 7 Assemble the gas inlet connector to the Heater Body Before assembling the gas inlet connector to the heater body, check and make sure there is a flat rubber washer in the gas inlet connector.
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Step 7 Assemble the Rear Mounting Bracket Use 4pcs M8x20 Screws and 4pcs M8 nut to assemble the heater to the rear bracket. Adjust the heater angle and tighten the screws. Orientation of Assembly Rear mounting Bracket Additional Steps 1. Connect the regulatorsold (sold separately and to be supplied by installer) to the cylin- der and the hose to both (sold separately and to be supplied by installer) the regulator and the appliance hose connector.
Check for leaks inder outside in a cool, well-ventilated (see LEAK TEST) area and contact Alva on 086 100 If odour per- Connections to be leak tested ALVA (2582). Regulator into cylinder sists, contact Hose to regulator •...
FLASHBACK (flames in the burner tube) • • If a flashback occurs (indicated by a roaring noise), immediately close off the cylinder valve. • Turn the heater OFF with the pull cord. • Disconnect the regulator and allow the heater to cool. •...
Fig. M 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.
The smell of raw gas (just before you ignite the appliance) differs from the smell coming from the heater when it is in use.The odour is added to allow easy gas detection. GHP50 (refer to the 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.
How to test if your cylinder is overfilled SPECIFICATIONS http://www. ALVA GHP50 youtube.com/ watch?v=Ya vsYE8nzCw &feature=plcp 1.6mm 631 gr/h 8.8kW TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Should you experience problems with this gas heater, carry out the necessary checks as per the Trouble Shooting Guide .
AFTER SALES SERVICE MANUFACTURED FOR AND DISTRIBUTED BY ALVA, a division of Stingray Accessory Manufacturers (Pty) Ltd P.O. Box 30014 Tokai, 7966 Tel: 021 442 1540 E-mail: info@stingray.co.za www.alva.co.za /alvagas www.facebook.com/AlvaGas TOLL FREE NUMBER 086 100 ALVA (2582)
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