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Owner’s Manual OPUS DANGER If you smell gas: 1. Shut off gas to the appliance. 2. Extinguish any open flame. 3. If odor continues, keep away from the appliance and immediately call you gas supplier or fire department. WARNING WARNING indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
INCLUDED HARDWARE Wrench Bolt Ø10 ×15mm Nut M8 Screw Ø8×15 mm Qty. 1 Qty. 2 Qty. 2 Qty. 10 ADDITIONAL REQUIRED HARDWARE SAFETY INFORMATION Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install the product. This manual contains important information about the assembly, operation and maintenance of this patio heater.
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SAFETY INFORMATION DANGER DANGER DANGER WARN DANGER...
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING WARNING California Proposition 65 Combustion by-products produced when using is invisible, odorless, and flammable. An odorant is this product contain chemicals known to the State normally added to help detect leaks and can be of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and described as a “rotten egg”...
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1.You will need to remove at least one of the three protective steel guards (D) in order to safely remove the bubble rap and foam material from the boroscilate glass tube located in the center of the unit. Unscrew all (4) of the MM Ø8×10 mms screws, then remove...
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3. Propane Only-Proper Hose Connection. WARNING! Ensure the hose does not contact any high temperature surfaces, or it may melt and leak causing a fire. 4. Connect hose and regulator to cylinder. The propane gas and cylinder are sold separately. Use a standard 20 lb.
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS DANGER Caution: Do not attempt to operate until you have read and understand all General Safety Information in this manual and all assembly is complete and leak checks have been performed. Note: This heater is equipped with a pilot light that allows for safer startups and shutdowns. Pilot must be lit before main burner can be started.
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Press the DOWN button to switch to lower temperature setting and UP button to switch to higher temperature setting. TO TURN OFF THE HEATER 1. Press the POWER button. 2. Turn off the valve of the gas cylinder and disconnect the cylinder. WARNING: 1.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY FOR YOUR SAFETY Be careful when attempting to manually ignite this Heater will be hot after use. Handle with extreme care. heater. Holding in the control knob for more than 20 seconds before igniting the gas will cause a ball of flame upon ignition.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 9. Heater is away from gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors. 10. Heater is away from windows, air intake openings, sprinklers and other water sources. 11. Heater is at least 24 in. on top and at least 36 in. on sides from combustible materials. 12.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE Gas odor with extreme yellow tipping of flame. Heater does NOT reach the desired temperature. Heater glow is excessively uneven. Heater makes popping noises. Spiders and insects can nest in burner or orifices. This dangerous condition can damage heater and render it unsafe for use.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Cylinder valve is closed Open valve Clean or replace orifice or Blockage in orifice or pilot tube pilot tube Open gas line and bleed it Pilot won’t light Air in gas line (pressing control knob in) for not more than 1 - 2 minutes or until you smell gas Low gas pressure with cylinder valve...
When You Receive Your Product: If Your Product is.. oduct Feedback Please contact the manufacturer: LAVA HEAT ITALIA 888.779.5282 or LAVA HEAT ITALIA Toll free No.: 1.888.779.LAVA 1.888.779.5282 Addr.: 5999 Malburg Way, Vernon, CA, 90058...
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