Alva GH303 Manual

Mini infrared gas heater

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  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    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 ALVA (2582) or email info@stingray.co.za for assistance. • DO NOT use this heater in an enclosed area, which could restrict airflow, as this is a flue-less heater (It does not have a fixed chimney).
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    LEAK TEST Cautions and FLASHBACK (flames in the burner tube) warnings USING YOUR HEATER CHANGING YOUR CYLINDER MAINTENANCE Danger FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS SPECIFICATIONS Contact an approved TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ALVA technician FEATURES AFTER SALES SERVICE Do It Yourself Instructional video available...
  • Page 4: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 5: Method Of Assembly

    METHOD OF ASSEMBLY This heater makes use of a domestic cylinder (3kg or 5kg ALVA cylinder recommended) with a 3/8” BSP thread vertical exit valve. The L-shaped regulator supplied with the heater tightens to the righthand side (clockwise). (Figure A) Fig.A...
  • Page 6 CYLINDER HOLDER Fig.C Fig.E The regulator goes directly into the cylinder valve. The regulator must be fully screwed onto the valve, this will ensure a gas tight seal. The use of any adaptors is illegal. Screw the regulator into the cylinder valve. DO NOT use a tool to tighten the regulator;...
  • Page 7 2 ends into the hooks in the heater backplate. (Figure G) CYLINDER SUPPORT BRACKET Fig.F Fig.G • Illustration above is based on 3kg and 5kg Alva cylinders, fitment of another manufacture’s cylinder may differ.
  • Page 8: Leak Test

    DO NOT operate place the cylinder outside in a any electrical appliances. cool, well-ventilated area and contact Alva on 086 100 ALVA • Ventilate the area. (2582). Connections to be leak tested • Check for leaks •...
  • Page 9: Using Your Heater

    USING YOUR HEATER Check all the connections for leaks or damage prior to each use. Ensure the gas control knob is in the “OFF” position. Open gas cylinder valve 1½ turns (anti-clockwise). Press the control knob down at the “OFF” position and turn it anti-clockwise to Low(1)/ignite position.
  • Page 10: Changing Your Cylinder

    GOOD technician. • If faults are suspected or detected, stop using the heater and contact ALVA. • Clean the exterior and storage area of your heater when Not enough air required to remove dust and prevent lint build up.
  • Page 11: Frequently Asked Questions

    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 covered or in its box, to prevent dust from settling on the panels.
  • Page 12: Specifications

    – 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 GH303 Type of Gas Operating pressure 2.8kPa Injector size 0.59mm...
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Odour Combustion N/A - The Should you experience problems with this combustion process gas heater, carry out will always cause an the necessary checks odour. as per the Trouble Strong odour Incorrect gas Obtain LPG only Shooting Guide .
  • Page 14: After Sales Service

    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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