Alva GH309 User manual

• FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL
CAREFULLY AND ALWAYS OPERATE THIS PRODUCT
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
• IT IS ILLEGAL AND DANGEROUS TO CHANGE OR MODIFY
ANY PART OF THIS APPLIANCE
• THIS IS A LOW PRESSURE APPLIANCE TO BE USED WITH A APPROVED FOR USE IN
SOUTH AFRICA
2.8kPa BULLNOSE REGULATOR WITH 5/8” BSP THREAD
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Manufactured for
and distributed by:
TOLL FREE NUMBER: 086 100 ALVA (2582)
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A division of Stingray Accessory Manufacturers (Pty) Ltd |.O. Box 30014, Tokai, 7966P
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GH309
DUAL POWER • GAS & ELECTRIC HEATER
COMBO HEATER
2-IN-1

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INDEX
INDEX
WARRANTY
GENERAL INFORMATION
GAS HEATER INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
METHOD OF ASSEMBLY
HEATER SET UP
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
LEAK TEST
USING YOUR HEATER
CHANGING YOUR CYLINDER
MAINTENANCE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
TROUBLE SHOOTING
FEATURES
AFTER SALES SERVICE
ELECTRIC HEATER INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
INSTALLATION
USING YOUR HEATER
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
SPECIFICATIONS
AFTER SALES SERVICE
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.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Thank you for your
purchase of this
dual gas/electric
heater.
Please read these
instructions carefully
before use and keep
them in a safe place,
for future reference.
Not using an appliance
according to the
instructions is
extremely dangerous
and can lead to
property damage,
injury or death.
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GAS HEATER
INSTRUCTIONS
THIS IS A LOW PRESSURE APPLIANCE
AND SANS 1156-2 APPROVED HOSE.
NEVER USE THE GAS AND ELECTRIC HEATERS AT THE SAME TIME.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
• THIS UNIT MUST BE THOROUGHLY CHECKED BEFORE
USE.
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Please read the
instructions carefully
before use.
Retain this manual for
future reference.
DO NOT place the
heater near walls,
curtains 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
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warranty

METHOD OF ASSEMBLY
(Figure A)
NOTE: Take care when inserting the orange hose end into the
hot water to prevent scalding.
NOTE:
DO NOT
ALVA offers a call out service to assist with heater setup.
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WARNING
This heater operates
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.
NOTE:
Check for leaks
(see LEAK TEST)
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Fig.A
HOSE TIP
HOSE CONNECTOR
ON THE HEATER
HOSE TIP
HOSE CONNECTOR
ON THE HEATER

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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Screws and Nuts from
Step 1 will be used in
Step 5.
Fig.B
Fig.C
Fig.D

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Fig.G
Fig.E
Fig.F
HOSE TIP
HOSE TIP
HOSE CONNECTOR ON THE HEATER
HOSE CONNECTOR ON REGULATOR

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Fig.H Fig.I
Fig.J
Fig.H
HEATER SET UP
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LEAK TEST
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USING YOUR HEATER
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http://www.
youtube.com
/watch?v=8L
pZ1B0m23Y
&feature=plcp
How to do
a leak test
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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 cylinder.
• Extinguish all naked
operate any
electrical appliances.
• Ventilate the area.
• Check for leaks
(see LEAK TEST)
• If odour persists,
contact your dealer
or local gas supplier
immediately.

Fig.2
Position 1 (Low)
OFF
Position 3
(High)
Ignition
button
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CHANGING YOUR CYLINDER
(Figure 3)
lighting a new cylinder
or connecting a cylinder
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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Position 2
(Medium)
until

(Figure H - Page 8)
MAINTENANCE
Fig.3
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Fig.I
Core
GOOD
BAD
Not enough air
BAD
Too much air
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Why is there an odour when I use a gas heater?
heater?
I get cold?
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(refer to the
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heater faulty?
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http://www.
youtube.com/
watch?v=Ya
vsYE8nzCw
&feature=plcp
How to test if
your cylinder
is overfilled

SPECIFICATIONS
ALVA GH309 L
LPG
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
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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
Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS):
AFTER SALES SERVICE
MANUFACTURED FOR AND DISTRIBUTED BY
TOLL FREE NUMBER
086 100 ALVA (2582)
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ELECTRIC HEATER
INSTRUCTIONS
NEVER USE THE GAS AND ELECTRIC HEATERS AT THE SAME TIME.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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instructions carefully
before use.
Retain this manual for
future reference.
This appliance must
any way - doing so is
illegal and will make
the appliance unsafe
as well as cancel your
warranty.
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It is unsafe to use
this heater where it is
close to any
combustible material.
Keep combustible
materials such as
furniture, paper,
clothes and curtains
at least 1m from the
front, sides and rear of
the heater.
We recommend a
waterproof and indoor
socket be used.
How to unplug your heater correctly
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INSTALLATION
USING YOUR HEATER
MAINTENANCE
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