Alva GHP38 User manual

APPROVED FOR USE IN
SOUTH AFRICA
GHP38
• THIS IS A LOW PRESSURE APPLIANCE TO BE USED ONLY WITH A
2.8kPa SANS 1237 APPROVED REGULATOR AND SANS 1156 HOSE
(REGULATOR AND HOSE FITTED AND SUPPLIED)
• 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
A division of Stingray Accessory Manufacturers (Pty) Ltd I PO Box 30014 Tokai 7966 I [phone]
[e-mail] I www.alva.co.za TOLL- FREE NUMBER: 086 100 ALVA (2582)
Manufactured for
and distributed by
GAS FIRE PIT
WITH LAVA STONES
/alvagas
/AlvaGas

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
As with all appliances, misuse of this appliance or failure to fully
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Please read the
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Retain this manual
for future reference.

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INDEX
WARRANTY
GENERAL INFORMATION
METHOD OF ASSEMBLY
FIRE PIT SET UP
SAFE APPLIANCE LOCATIONS
LEAK TEST
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
FLASHBACK
CHANGING YOUR CYLINDER
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
KEY
Important information
Cautions and
warnings.
Danger
Contact an approved
ALVA technician.
Do It Yourself
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PLEASE RETAIN YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR
WARRANTY
GENERAL INFORMATION
Thank you for your
purchase of this
these instructions
carefully before use
and keep them in a
safe place, for future
reference.
Not using appliances
according to the
instructions is
extremely dangerous
and can lead to
property damage,
injury or death.
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For outdoor use only.
For use with LPG only
DO NOT use within 1m of
surfaces
Always turn OFF the gas
supply at the cylinder after
use
cylinder near the heater

METHOD OF ASSEMBLY
FIRE PIT SETUP
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Exploded View
1 Glass Flame
Protector
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3 Thermocouple
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5 Burner
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Hose
8 Base
9Door
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11 Control Panel
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13 Latch
WARNING:
vdirectly on an ALVA 9kg
industrial cylinder with a
5/8" HORIZONTAL exit
valve.It is NOT to be used
on a domestic cylinder
with a 3/8" VERTICAL exit
valve.

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ASSEMBLY
Step 1
Step 2
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Fig. B

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Step 3
Position the Glass Flame Protector
on the supports
Warning: DO NOT
TOUCH GLASS FLAME
PROTECTOR when it is
working or
30 minutes after
NOTE:
This appliance is
for outdoor use
only
Glass Flame
Protector
SAFE APPLIANCE LOCATIONS
Hose connection
point
490mmMinimum
Top Clearance
1000mm
870mm
Minimum
500mm
Base

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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
LEAK TEST
http://www.
youtube.com
/watch?v=8L
pZ1B0m23Y
&feature=plcp
How to do
a leak test
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

Lighting operation
should comply with the
lighting instructions
section. Failing to do
this will cause serious
injury or explosion.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE TURNING THE GAS SUPPLY ON:
BEFORE LIGHTING:
LIGHTING:
NOTE: If the burner fails to remain lit, all valves should be closed and
a waiting period of at least 1 minute should pass before attempting to
light again.
WHEN FIRE PIT IS BURNING:
FIGURE D
FIGURE E
FIGURE F
LOW
HIGH
PUSH
IGNITE
OFF
PUSH
IGNITE
OFF
LOW
HIGH
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LOW
HIGH
PUSH
IGNITE
OFF

NOTE:
DO NOT COVER THE BURNER AND LAVA ROCKS UNLESS
THE FIRE IS OUT AND COMPLETELY COOLED DOWN.
RE-LIGHTING:
TURNING OFF THE BURNER:
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Be careful when attempting
Holding in the control knob for
more than 10 seconds before
igniting the gas - will cause a
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Fire pit will be hot after use.
Handle with extreme care.
BEFORE REMOVING
THE BURNER:
All the burner lava rocks must
be removed from the Fire
Pit and the steel plate cleaned
of debris and dust.”
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MAINTENANCE
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WARNING:
Never attempt to
remove the regulator
the cylinder valve is
not properly closed.
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CHANGING YOUR CYLINDER

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SPECIFICATIONS
AVLA GHP38
Type of Gas LPG
Gas Consumption
Heat Output
SANS 1156 (hose)

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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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
process will always
Always ensure there is
Ventilation
Replace with a full
Replace with new AA
up - OFF position let
appliance cool,
Flame
http://www.
youtube.com/
watch?v=Ya
vsYE8nzCw
&feature=plcp
How to test if
your cylinder
is overfilled
with the information
manufacturer

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