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For sales inquiries, contact Sylvane at 1-800-934-9194. If you have service questions, contact Lava Heat at 1-888-779-5282.
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Owner’s Manual MINI LAVA 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.
PARTS CONTENTS Reflector Mesh Damper Support Protective Guard Glass Tube Control Box Assy Side Panel Front Panel Bottom plate QUANTITY Reflector Mesh Damper Support Protective Guard Glass Tube Control Box Assy Side Panel Front Panel Bottom plate...
HARDWARE CONTENTS (shown actual size) Screw Fixing Stud M5 X 8 Bracket Qty. 3 Qty. 38 Qty. 4 M6 Small flat Knob Flange washer Φ6 Qty. 1 Qty. 6 Qty. 3 Cap nut M6 Qty. 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install the product.
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SAFETY INFORMATION DANGER DANGER • EXPLOSION - FIRE HAZARD • CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD • Keep solid combustibles, such as building materials, • This heater is a combustion appliance. All paper or cardboard, a safe distance away from the combustion appliances produce carbon monoxide heater as recommended by the instructions.
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING WARNING California Proposition 65 • This product is fueled by propane gas. Propane gas 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. Heater is preassembled at the factory. User needs to complete a couple of assembly procedures to make the appliance operational. Ensure all transit protection is removed. 2. Keep the front panel open. Rotate regulator toward opening in housing. Line up threads on gas cylinder with those on the regulator.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3. Gas Tank Assembly The propane gas and cylinder are sold separately. Use a standard 1.02 lb. propane cylinder only. Store the appliance indoors only if the cylinder is disconnected and removed from the appliance. A cylinder must be stored outdoors in a well-ventilated orientation to provide area out of the reach of children.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Move the burner control knob to the off position. Fix the 1.02 lb. propane cylinder to the regulator (rotate the propane cylinder clockwise toward the regulator connecting until tight). Close the door plate and lock it with the handle. Disconnect the cylinder when the appliance is not used.
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Portable Heater Location CEILING 1. This portable heater is intended for outdoor use only. Always ensure adequate fresh air ventilation. 24 in. 2. Always maintain proper clearance to combustible materials: a minimum of 24 in. from the top and 36 in. from the sides 36 in.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS DANGER • CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD • For outdoor use only. Never use inside house, or other unventilated or enclosed areas. This heater consumes air (oxygen). Do not use in unventilated or enclosed areas to avoid endangering your life. 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.
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Push and release the igniter button until pilot flame is visible through the glass tube. 5. Once the pilot is lit, continue to depress the control knob for 30 seconds. 6. If the pilot does not stay lit, repeat steps 4 to 6. 7.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY Be careful when attempting to manually ignite this heater. Holding in the control know for more than 10 seconds before igniting the gas will cause a ball of flame upon ignition. When heater is ON: The flame should be blue with straight yellow tops.
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...
• Requires Technical Support • Requires Parts • Or If You Have A Sales Question Or You Would Like To Offer Product Feedback Please contact the manufacturer: LAVA HEAT ITALIA 888.779.5282 or CS@LAVAHEAT.COM DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO RETAILER! LAVA HEAT ITALIA Toll free No.: 1.888.779.LAVA 1.888.779.5282...
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For sales inquiries, contact Sylvane at 1-800-934-9194. If you have service questions, contact Lava Heat at 1-888-779-5282.
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