Alva GH312 User manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read the
instructions carefully
before use.
Retain this manual for
future reference.
DO NOT place the
heater near walls, cur-
tains or furniture while
in use. The heater
should always face the
centre of the room, as
indicated below.
The recommended
positioning of a gas
heater in any living
environment. Always
have a clearance of at
least 500mm on the
sides and back and
±1000mm (1m) in front
of it.
500mm
500mm
500mm
1m
1m1m

INDEX
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KEY
Important information
Cautions and
warnings.
Danger
Instructional
video available

Thank you for your
purchase of this
instant infrared heater.
Please read these
instructions carefully
before use and keep
them in a safe place,
for future reference.
Not using gas and/
or gas appliances
according to the
instructions is
extremely dangerous
and can lead to
property damage,
injury or death.
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WARRANTY
GENERAL INFORMATION

Fig.A
Fig.B
METHOD OF ASSEMBLY (USE WITH PARTS LIST)
(Figure
A)
HEATER SET UP
(Figure B)
WARNING
This heater oper-
ates directly on an
industrial cylinder with
a 5/8” HORIZONTAL
exit valve. (ALVA 9kg
industrial size)
It is NOT to be used
on a domestic cylinder
with a 3/8” VERTICAL
exit valve.
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Fig.E
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Fig.C Fig.D

Fig.F
Foamy
bubbles
indicate a
leak
Connection
in assembly
Connections to be leak tested
Regulator into cylinder
Hose to regulator
Hose to appliance
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
IF YOU SMELL GAS
Turn off the gas
supply at the
bottle.
Extinguish all
DO NOT operate
any electrical
appliances.
Ventilate the
area.
Check for leaks
(see LEAK TEST)
If odour per-
sists, contact
your dealer or
local gas supplier
immediately.
LEAK TEST
Fig.F
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(2582)
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How to do
a leak test

EXPLODED VIEW
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1
65
87
10 9
11
12
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1 Base panel
assembly
2 Castor Wheel
3 Back panel
assembly
4 Body assembly
5 Middle panel
6 Burner
7 Control knob
8 Valve
9 Face panel
10
pressing
11
guard
12 Tube 1
13 Tube 2
14 Tube 3
15 Injector
16 ODS
17 ST3.5 x 10
18 M4 Nut
19 Ø4 Washer
20 Ø4 Spring
washer
21 Bolt M4x10
4
3
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18
19
20
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. To assemble the base with pre-assembled castors in place,
turn the heater over, placing the top panel on a piece of
cardboard or cloth. Place the base onto the heater body,
lining up the punched holes.
2.Put M4 nut, M4 screw, Ø 4
washer, Ø spring washer into the
corresponding holes (Fig.G) and
(Fig.H).
Do not secure them in this step.
3.Fasten ST3.5x10 self tapping
screws on the corresponding
holes (Fig I).
Check if the connection is correct
and then fasten the screws in
Step 2.
Fig.G
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Fig.H
M4 Screw
M4 Nut
Ø4 Spring washer
Ø4 Washer
Fig.I
M4 Nut
M4 Screw
Ø4 Washer
Ø4 Spring washer
ST3.5x10 self tapping
screws

H
I
I
(Fig.J)
USING YOUR HEATER
(Figure
K)
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Fig.J
Valve axis
Knob hole
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How to ignite
your heater

CHANGING YOUR CYLINDER
(Figure L)
(Figure B - Page 3)
Fig. L
lighting a new cylinder
or connecting a cylin-
der after it has been
to depress the control
valve for a longer
period of time.
Never attempt to
remove the regulator
if the heater is on or if
the cylinder valve is
not properly closed.
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Fig.K
Ignite/Low
High OFF
Medium
Control knob
I
H
I

MAINTENANCE
Always make sure the heater is
OFF and cool, with the cylinder
valve closed, before conduct-
ing any maintenance.
Your heater should be checked
once a year by a
technician.
If faults are suspected or
detected, stop using the heater
and contact ALVA.
Clean the exterior and stor-
age area of your heater when
required to remove dust and
prevent lint build up.
DO NOT use abrasive products
to clean the heater; these may
damage the paint work.
While in operation the pilot
should be steady. If it
or is yellow the heater
needs to be serviced. (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. When removing the heater from storage, use a
vacuum cleaner to vacuum the panels before re-use.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Why is there an odour when I use a gas heater?
A: All gas appliances give off an odour. This could be
harmful if inhaled for extended periods of time. This
“smell” is normal, and it does not mean that you have
a gas leak. 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.
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Fig. M
Core
GOOD
BAD
Not enough air
BAD
Too much air

?
(refer to the
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If you are still unable
to correct the problem
with the information
in this guide , then
you need to contact
your nearest dealer or
manufacturer.
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watch?v=Ya
vsYE8nzCw
&feature=plcp
How to test if
your cylinder
is overfilled

SPECIFICATIONS
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
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Should you experience
problems with this
gas heater, carry out
the necessary checks
as per the Trouble
Shooting Guide .
If you are still unable
to correct the problem
with the information
in this guide, then
you need to contact
your nearest dealer or
manufacturer.

FEATURES
AFTER SALES SERVICE
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