Alva GHP20, Manual

USING YOUR HEATER

Lighting of the Patio Heater:

1.  Check all the connections for leaks or damage prior to each 

use.

2.  Open the gas cylinder valve 1½ turns (anti-clockwise).

3.  Press down the variable control knob and hold for 30 sec-

onds. While holding down the variable control knob, press 

the igniter button several times until the pilot flame lights. 

Release the variable control knob after the pilot flame lights. 

Note: 

• 

If a new tank has just been connected, please allow at 

least one minute for the air in the gas pipeline to purge out 

through the pilot hole. 

• 

When lighting the pilot flame make sure that the variable 

control knob is continuously pressed down while pressing 

the igniter button. Variable control knob can be released 

after the pilot flame lights. 

• 

After the pilot flame lights, turn the variable control knob to 

maximum position and leave it there for 5 minutes or more 

before turning the knob to desired temperature position. 

4.  Gently push in the control knob on the heater and turn it to 

the “PILOT” position. (Counter clockwise 90°)

5.  After the pilot flame lights, turn the variable control knob to 

maximum position and leave it there for 5 minutes or more 

before turning the knob to desired temperature position. 

6.  If the heater does not ignite the first 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.  Turn the variable control knob to PILOT position. 

2.  Press and turn the variable control knob to OFF position. 

3.  Close the cylinder valve (clockwise).

4.  DO NOT attempt to relight the heater for at least 10 minutes.

Smoke and odour 

caused by the heating 

of oils used during 

manufacturing will

occur when lighting 

the heater for the first 

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.

Check the heater 

immediately if any of 

the following occurs:

• 

The heater does 

not reach tem-

perature.

• 

The burner 

makes popping 

noise during use 

(a slight noise is 

normal when the 

burner is extin-

guished).

• 

Smell of gas in 

conjunction with 

extreme yellow 

tipping of the 

burner flames.

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