Alva GHP16 User manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
As with all gas appliances, misuse of this appliance or failure
to fully follow these instructions may cause re, injury or death.
Please read all the instructions before using your gas heater.
• THIS UNIT MUST BE THOROUGHLY CHECKED BEFORE
USE.
• Ensure that all the gas ttings are correctly and rmly tted
before every use.
• Remove all packaging materials before assembling.
• For OUTDOOR USE ONLY. Not for commercial use.
• For use with LP gas only
• DO NOT use within 1m of any ammable surfaces
• DO NOT use this patio 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
[e-mail] for assistance.
• DO NOT store ammable materials or another cylinder near the
patio heater.
• DO NOT leave the heater unattended while in use.
• Ensure that the gas supply is turned OFF at the cylinder after
use and while the heater is unattended.
• DO NOT move the heater while in use.
• DO NOT place objects on or against the heater.
• DO NOT use a naked ame to test for leaks. Follow the Leak
Testing procedure outlined under ‘LEAK TEST’.
• Leak test the patio heater every year or if you ever smell gas
• NEVER use this heater with a cylinder other than the size
recommended.
• DO NOT unscrew the regulator while the patio heater is on or if
the cylinder valve is open.
• DO NOT use a patio heater you suspect is faulty.
• For safety reasons, only a qualied technician may execute
maintenance and repairs.
• The guarantee for the patio heater will be rendered void if the
patio heater is serviced or repaired by any one other than an
Alva appointed technician.
• The patio heater should be inspected once a year by a qualied
technician, to make sure the unit is safe and fault free.
• The operator is responsible for the safety of all third parties
while the heater is in use.
• DO NOT use in windy or gusty conditions.
• Accessible parts may get very hot during operation. Keep young
children at a safe distance.
• Clean with warm soapy water only after the heater has cooled
down.
• Keep the burner unit clear of spider webs or other obstructions.
• Close the gas cylinder valve off after use.
• Any modication of this heater is dangerous.
• If you smell gas close the cylinder valve immediately.
Please read the
instructions carefully
before use.
Retain this manual for
future reference.

INDEX
INDEX
WARRANTY
GENERAL INFORMATION
ASSEMBLY
HEATER SET UP
PARTS DIAGRAM
PARTS LISTING AND TOOLS REQUIRED
LEAK TEST
USING YOUR HEATER
FLASHBACK (ames in the burner tube)
CHANGING YOUR CYLINDER
MAINTENANCE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER SALES SERVICE
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KEY
Important information
Cautions and
warnings.
Danger
Contact an approved
ALVA technician.
Do It Yourself
Instructional
video available

WARRANTY
PLEASE RETAIN YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR
WARRANTY CLAIMS.
ALVA warrants this appliance to be free of defects in material and
quality for a period of 12 months from date of original purchase.
This warranty covers the intended use of this appliance – within
a domestic setting and not for commercial or industrial purposes.
Any damage caused by willful abuse, tampering, modication or
unauthorized repair will not be warranted.
Please retain all packaging material, as items returned without
original packaging material may be subject to a withholding fee.
Where this appliance is found to be defective, damaged, broken,
or does not work correctly for the intended purpose, you must
return the appliance to the retailer from where it was purchased.
The warranty will only be effected with valid proof of purchase.
Failure to provide the proof of purchase will most likely result in
the repair or service required being chargeable.
If you have any questions while setting up or using this heater,
please visit www.alva.co.za or call 086 100 ALVA (2582) or e-mail
[e-mail]
GENERAL INFORMATION
Before using this heater, please read through this manual and
make sure you understand everything. If you are not sure, call
086 100 ALVA (2582) or visit www.alva.co.za for help. This
heater is a safe and efcient form of heating when used accord-
ing to these instructions.
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. Always keep
your proof of purchase. Keep these instructions for future use. If
you lose this copy, you can obtain a new copy from your dealer
or online at www.alva.co.za.
This appliance operates on a 2.8kPa SANS 1237 approved regu-
lator. Regulator and hose included.
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.
For outdoor use only.
For use with LPG only
DO NOT use within
1m of any ammable
surfaces.
Always turn OFF the
gas supply at the
cylinder after use.
DO NOT store
ammable materials or
another cylinders near
the heater.
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Fig.A
ASSEMBLY
Remove all packaging materials before assembling the patio
heater.
Before Assembly:
• Please read all instructions thoroughly before proceeding
with the appliance assembly.
• Find a large clean area in which to assemble the patio
heater.
• Please refer to the parts list and diagrams. (see page 7)
• Assembly of the heater involves large components and it is
advisable to have two people to assemble the unit.
This patio heater makes use of an
industrial cylinder (9kg ALVA cylin-
der recommended) with a 5/8” BSP
thread; horizontal exit valve.
The Bullnose regulator supplied
with the heater tightens to the left
hand side (anti-clockwise). (Figure
A).
If you have bought a new gas cylinder, the cylinder needs to be
purged (emptied out), before it’s rst use. If it is not purged of air,
the heater will not work properly. This should happen at the gas
lling station when you ll up the cylinder. Always check this with
your gas supplier.
HEATER SET UP
1. Before removing this heater from the packaging, read this
manual in full and make sure that it is what you want /need.
2. Remove the heater from the packaging
3. Check if the nose cone sealing washer is in place, secure
and in good condition. (Figure B)
4. The regulator goes directly into the cylinder valve. Always
ensure that the regulator is correctly and rmly fastened in
place. The use of any adaptors is illegal.

Your heater should be checked once a year by a qualied
technician. Take special care to retighten any xtures or nuts and
bolts that have come loose.
5. Place the 3 post brackets into
position on the base. Use three
M8 x 16mm bolts to join the
post brackets to the stand.
(Figure C)
6. Place the post on top of the
3 post brackets. Use six M6
x 35mm bolts and nuts to
connect the post to three post
brackets. Tighten the bolts and
nuts securely. (Figure D)
Fig.C
Square
metal
support
Bolt
Stand
Fig.D
Post
Bolt
Nut
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Fig.B
Nose cone
sealing washer

7. Place the tank housing over
the stand and down onto the
weighted foot piece. (Figure E)
8. Take the burner head with the
attached hose and feed the
supply hose through the hollow
centre of the post.
Secure the assembled burner
head unit to the top section of
the post using four M6 x 10mm
bolts; ensure that the warning
and ignition instructions are
positioned with the control /
ignition valve selector knob
both in view.
Attach the supplied regulator to
the hose end.(Figure F )
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Fig.E
Tank Housing
Fig.F
Bolt
Hose
Tip:
Warm the hose by
placing it in hot water
for a minute to ease
the hose tting over
the regulator nipple.

Nut
9. Tighten all loose nuts and
bolts. Place a ø8mm on each
reector support bolt. (Figure
G). Do a nal check to be
certain that all nuts and bolts
are securely fastened.
10. Assemble the 4 piece reector
according to Figure H.
11. Fasten the reector with three
washers and three M8 x 8mm
castle nuts. (Figure I)
Fig.I
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Fig.G
Flat washer
Fig.H
Nut
Washer
segment
Bolt

12. Lift up the tank housing and
rest it on the post plate. Screw
the regulator into the cylinder
valve. DO NOT use a tool to
tighten the regulator; it is to be
hand-tightened only. Open the
cylinder valve 1½ turns to the
left (anti-clockwise). (Figure J)
Put LPG gas tank on the stand.
(Figure K)
13. Perform leak test.
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Fig.J
Fig.K
Bullnose
regulator
9kg Cylinder

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PARTS DIAGRAM 1Reector
2 Flame
Screen
/ Emitter
Grid
3 Burner
base
4 Air
admitance
fence
5 Gas valve
controller
6 Base of
control
Housing
7 Post
8 Tank
housing
9 Tank
housing
support
10 Stand
11 Access
and obser-
vation port
hole
Refer to your ‘Key’ on
the index page.
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813mm
2130mm
760mm
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3
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PARTS LISTING AND TOOLS REQUIRED
PARTS SUPPLIED QUANTITY
Stand x1
LPG cylinder housing x1
Assembly post x1
Post brackets x3
Galvanized steel pipe 10mm x 86cm x1
Reector 813mm x1
ø8mm washer x9
M8 Castle nut x3
M8 Burner/Reector support bolt x3
M6 x 10mm Bolt (for assembly of post and
burner)
x4
M6 x 35mm Bolts and nuts (for post and post
brackets)
x6
M8 x 16mm Bolts and nuts (for post brackets and
stand)
x3
Ground xer x3
M6 x 10mm Ground xer bolts and nuts x6
TOOLS NOT SUPPLIED QUANTITY
Open end wrench 10 x 13mm x1
Adjustable opening wrench (2) 20cm long x1
Slip joint pliers 23cm long x1
Philips screwdriver with medium blade x1
Spray bottle of soap solution for leak test (see
page 9)
x1
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LEAK TEST
The leak test must be carried out in a well-ventilated area, free
from any ames or other sources of ignition.
• With the cylinder connected to
the heater. Open the cylinder
valve.
• Brush the connections (heater
to cylinder) with a solution of
equal parts soap and water
(make sure it’s foamy).
• A stream of bubbles forming in-
dicates a gas leak. (See Fig.J)
• If bubbles appear, turn the
cylinder valve OFF (clockwise)
and disconnect the heater from
the gas cylinder.
• Tighten the connection and
retry the leak test.
• If you are unsure or if you
cannot tighten the connection,
place the cylinder outside in a
cool, well-ventilated area and
contact Alva on 086 100 ALVA
(2582).
• A leak between the heater and
cylinder can lead to a high
pressure re, which is very
dangerous and can result in
extensive injury or even death.
USING YOUR HEATER
Fig.J
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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Fig.K
FOR YOUR SAFETY
IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Turn off the gas
supply at the
bottle.
• Extinguish all
naked ames.
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.
Before proceeding to
ignite the heater, make
sure you understand
the “IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INFORMATION”
section of this manual.
http://www.
youtube.com
/watch?v=8L
pZ1B0m23Y
&feature=plcp
How to do
a leak test

Smoke and odour
caused by the heating
of oils used during
manufacturing will
occur when lighting
the heater for the rst
time. This is normal
and there is no
reason for alarm.
Avoid inhaling the
fumes!
The smoke and odour
should dissipate within
3 - 4 minutes.
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Lighting of the Patio Heater:
1. Check all the connections for leaks or damage prior to each
use.
2. Turn the gas control knob to the OFF position.
3. Open the gas cylinder valve 1½ turns (anti-clockwise).
4. Gently push in the control knob on the heater and turn it to
the HI position.
5. Keeping the control knob depressed, press the igniter but-
ton. The burner will ignite. Keep the knob depressed for
another 10 seconds to allow the ame failure safety device
to activate.
6. Once the burner ignites, select your required heat setting.
7. When lighting the heater the rst time, you may have to
keep the control knob depressed a little longer to allow any
air in the system to clear.
8. If the heater does not ignite the rst time, wait for 5 minutes
and repeat the lighting instructions. If you still experience
ignition problems, contact 086 100 ALVA (2582) for assis-
tance.
Turning the Patio Heater Off:
1. Close the cylinder valve (clockwise).
2. Turn the heater control knob to the OFF position.
3. DO NOT attempt to relight the heater for at least 10 minutes.
Visual inspection of the burner ame:
The ame pattern on the ame screen (Emitter grid) should
become evenly bright red while the heater is burning. The
heater should be turned off immediately if either of the following
conditions are observed:
1. When the ame extends more than 10 to 15mm beyond the
surface of the Flame Screen (Emitter grid)
2. When black soot accumulates on the Flame Screen (Emitter
Grid)
FLASHBACK(amesintheburnertube)
If a ash back occurs (indicated by a roaring noise), immediately
close the cylinder valve.
• Turn the heater OFF at the control knob.
• Disconnect the regulator and allow the heater to cool.
• Check for blockages in the burner head. Clean with com-
pressed air, a small soft brush or pipe cleaners.
• If the problem persists, have the heater checked by a
qualied technician.

CHANGING YOUR CYLINDER
Make sure the cylinder valve is
closed (by turning it clockwise).
Allow the heater to fully cool before
replacing the cylinder. Open the
heater to expose the cylinder.
Lift up the tank housing and tilting
it so that the tank housing support
holds the tank housing up, exposing
the cylinder fully. Allowing you to
access and replace the cylinder.
(Figure L)
Remove and replace the cylinder.
ALWAYS check that the regulator-
sealing washer (nose cone) is intact
and in place before reattaching the
regulator to a cylinder. (Figure B -
Page 3)
DO NOT attempt to remove the regulator while the heater is on
or if the cylinder valve is not closed.
MAINTENANCE
• Always make sure the heater is OFF and cool, with the cyl-
inder valve closed, before conducting any maintenance.
• Your heater should be checked once a year by a qualied
technician.
• If faults are suspected or detected, stop using the heater
and contact ALVA.
• Clean the exterior and storage area of your heater when
required to remove dust.
• DO NOT use abrasive products to clean the heater; these
may damage the paint work.
• Check the burner and remove any debris, dirt, spider webs
or wasp nests from the burner ports by using compressed
air or a pipe cleaner. DO NOT clean the burner with water
or tamper with the jets. If a jet is blocked it must be replaced
with an original manufacturer marked jet.
• Replace parts and allow the heater to dry properly before
storing.
• If the gas control or ignitor is exposed to water or gets wet,
dry it properly before attempting to light the heater. You
might have to replace the parts if the heater does not ignite.
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Fig.L
Bullnose
regulator
9kg Cylinder

• The airow must not be obstructed. Keep the controls and
burner passage clean.
Clean with a soft brush or blow clean with compressed air.
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 in use for extended periods ,always keep
the burner head covered.
Your heater should be checked once a year by a qualied
technician.Take special care to retighten any xtures or nuts and
bolts that have come loose.
Signs of a blockage:
1. Gas odour with extreme yellow tipping of the ame
2. Heater does not reach the desired temperature
3. Heater glow is excessively uneven
4. Heater making popping sounds
5. Heater ‘Flashes back’ in burner tube
Storage
Store the heater in a cool dry place. If in a coastal area extra
care must be taken in selecting the storage area as rust will
occur if exposed to the elements. Disconnect the cylinder and
store seperately in a protected dry and cool place.
Alva recommends that you cover your heater. Full length covers
are available as optional extras.
Cleaning and care
• Wipe off all surfaces with a soft, moist rag. DO NOT clean
the heater with combustable or corrosive cleaners.
• Remove debris from the burner to keep it clean and safe for
use.
• In order to prolong the life of your heater we recommend
oiling all stainless surfaces, with exception of the reector,
ame screen and burner base, on a regular basis. This is
especially important near the coast.
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 to the smell coming from the
heater when it is in use. The odour is added to allow
easy gas detection.
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Q: Whymusttherebeventilationwhenusingagas
 heater?
A: Whenever fuel (LP Gas in this case) is burned,
ventilation is needed. Any re needs oxygen to burn.
Think of a replace, you require a chimney or ue for
the smoke to exit the house. Even though a gas heater
does not generate smoke, it still generates carbon
monoxide and carbon dioxide, which can be dangerous
if not diluted by fresh air. Always ensure adequate
ventilation by leaving a door or window open in the
same room.
Q: Howlongwillthegasinmycylinderlast?
A: This depends on how you use your heater. It is easy to
calculate your gas consumption. Take the capacity of
the gas cylinder in grams (i.e. 9000g for a 9kg
cylinder) and divide it by the gas consumption of the
heater, on your desired setting (refer to the Technical
Data section in this manual (page 13). The answer to
the calculation is the approximate number of hours that
your heater will burn for.
Q: WhatdoIdoifIhaveanover-lledcylinder?
A: The best method to determine if your cylinder is over-
lled is to weigh it. Subtract the ‘tare’ mass from the
cylinder weight – this gives you the weight of your gas.
If this gas weight exceeds your cylinder design weight
(9kg) then return the cylinder to your gas
supplier.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model ALVA GHP16
Type of Gas LPG
Operating pressure 2.8kPa
Injector size Identication marked
Gas Consumption 870gr/hr at MAX
Heat output 9000 - 43000 BTU /13kW
This appliance operates with a Bullnose 5/8” BSP
left hand thread with a 2.8kPa SANS 1237
approved 1kg/hr ow rate regulator.
Regulator supplied.
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http://www.
youtube.com/
watch?v=Ya
vsYE8nzCw
&feature=plcp
How to test if
your cylinder
is overfilled

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Burner will not
light
Pressure is low
Opening blocked
Control not on HI
Thermocouple faulty
In poor location
Cylinder near empty.
Rell LPG Cylinder.
Remove burner and
clean it
Turn Control Valve
to HI
Replace Thermo-
couple
Position properly
and retry
AFTER SALES SERVICE
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P.O. Box 30014
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