Owner’s Manual LAVA LITE 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. WARNING Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
PACKAGE CONTENTS PART A B C D E F G H I J K L 2 A Reflector B Head assembly C Support D Protective Guard E Glass Tube F Control Box Assy G Side Panel H Block Belt I Wheel J Bottom plate K Front Panel L Gas Hose & Regulator DESCRIPTION Reflector Head assembly Support Protective Guard Glass Tube Control Box Assy Side Panel Block Belt Wheel Bottom plate Front Panel Gas Hose & Regulator QUANTITY 1 1 3 3 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1
HARDWARE CONTENTS (shown actual size) AA Wing nut BB Qty. 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install the product. This manual contains important information about the assembly, operation and maintenance of this patio heater. General safety information is presented in these first few pages and is also located throughout the manual. Keep this manual for future reference and to educate new users of this product.
SAFETY INFORMATION DANGER DANGER • EXPLOSION - FIRE HAZARD • Keep solid combustibles, such as building materials, paper or cardboard, a safe distance away from the heater as recommended by the instructions. • Provide adequate clearances around air openings into the combustion chamber. • Never use the heater in spaces which do or may contain volatile or airborne combustibles, or products such as gasoline, solvents, paint thinner, dust particles or unknown chemicals.
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING WARNING California Proposition 65 Combustion by-products produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. • This product is fueled by propane gas. Propane gas is invisible, odorless, and flammable. An odorant is normally added to help detect leaks and can be described as a “rotten egg” smell. The odorant can fade over time so leaking gas is not always detectable by smell alone.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Heater is preassembled at the factory. User needs to complete a couple of assembly procedures to make the appliance operational. Please ensure all transit protection (foam, cardboard, bubble wrap,etc) is removed. In the next few steps you will be shown how to properly remove the bubble wrap material used to protect the boroscilate glass tube located in the center of the unit.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3. You will need to remove at least one of the protective steel guards (E) in order to safely remove the bubble rap material from the boroscilate glass tube located in the center of the unit. Unscrew 1 of the M5x12 screws and 1 of the fixing brackets (GG), then remove the protective steel guard from its upper supports slots. 3 E GG Hardware Used DD Screw M5 X 12 x3 GG Fixing Bracket x3 PP Philips screwdriver x1 4.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 5. Now that you have properly and carefully removed all transit protection materials from the unit, you will need to place the unit back in its original proper order. We will revisit the last several steps in reverse order. First, re-install the boroscilate glass tube (F). Carefully install the boroscilate glass tube between center of the top plate and the control box assembly as illustrated.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 7. Lean the heater carefully. Install 3pcs studs (CC) on the top plate,secure them with 3pcs M8 cap nuts (II). Assemble the mesh base to the stud,secure them with 3pcs M8 nuts (HH). Secure the mesh to the mesh base with 3pcs Screw M5X12(DD). 7 DD CC Hardware Used CC Stud x3 HH Nut M8 x3 Cap nut M8 x3 Screw M5 X 12 x3 II DD II HH 8 8. Use a secured step ladder or lean the heater carefully and attach the 3pcs small flat washer Φ8 (BB) on top of the heater.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 9. Assemble the wheel assembly (L) to the bottom plate using 8pcs M6x10 screws (EE).
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 11. Connect hose and regulator to cylinder. 11 The propane gas and cylinder are sold separately. Use a standard 20 lb. propane cylinder only. Use this heater only with a propane vapor withdrawal supply system. See chapter 12 of the standard for storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gas, ANSI/NFPA 58 or CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code. Your local library or fire department should have this book.
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. Before Turning Gas Supply ON: 1.
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. If after repeating steps 4 to 6 unit does not light, then -Push in control knob and turn counterclockwise to “PILOT” (Figure 3). -As you are depressing the control knob, place long stem lighter through the glass tube to light the pilot (Figure 4).
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY Be careful when attempting to manually ignite this heater. Holding in the control knob for more than 20 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. If excessive yellow flame is detected, turn off heater and consult “Troubleshooting” on page 18.
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. Heater is on a hard and level surface. 13. There are no signs of spider or insect nests. 14. All burner passages are clear. 15. All air circulation passages are clear. 16.
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. Clean burner holes by using a heavy-duty pipe cleaner. Compressed air may help clear away smaller particles. Carbon deposits may create a fire hazard.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Cylinder valve is closed Open valve Blockage in orifice or pilot tube Pilot won’t light Air in gas line Note: Heater operates Low gas pressure with cylinder valve fully open at reduced efficiency below 40ºF (5ºC) Igniter fails Clean or replace orifice or pilot tube Open gas line and bleed it (pressing control knob in) for not more than 1 - 2 minutes or until you smell gas Turn cylinder valve OFF and replace cylinder Use match to light pilot;
FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The appliance has been manufactured under the highest standards of quality and workmanship. We warrant to the original consumer purchaser that all aspects of this product will be free of defects in material and workmanship for five (5) year from the date of purchase. A replacement for any defective part will be supplied free of charge for installation by the consumer. Defects or damage caused by the use of other than genuine parts are not covered by this warranty.
