Lava Heat SORRENTO, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE/STORAGE 

DO NOT touch or move heater for  
at least 45 minutes after use. Allow  
all burner elements to cool before  
touching. 

FOR YOUR SAFETY ; 

WARNING:  

NOTE:

In a salt-air environment (such as 
near an ocean). corrosion occurs 
more quickly than normal. 
Frequently check for corroded 
areas and repair them promptly.

NOTE:

wait until heater is cool before 
covering.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE : 

To enjoy years of outstanding performance from your  
heater make sure you perform the following maintenance  
activities on a regular basis: 

Keep exterior surfaces clean. 

 
Use warm soapy water for cleaning. Never use  
flammable of corrosive cleaning agents. 

 
While washing your unit, be sure to keep the area  
around the burner and pilot assembly dry at all times. If  
the gas control is exposed to water in any  way, do NOT  
try to use it. It must be replaced. 

 
Keep the appliance area free and clean from combustible  
materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and  
liquids; not obstructing the flow of combustion and  
ventilation air; keeping the ventilation opening(s) of the  
cylinder enclosure free and clear from debris. 
 

Gas odor with extreme yellow tipping of flame. 
Heater does NOT reach the desired temperature. 
Heater glow is excessively uneven. 
Heater makes popping noises. 

Visually check burner flames. 

Unscrew the screws and nuts on transom control 
assembly and transom mounting plate, take out the 
burner head assembly.   

Unscrew gas hose and regulator with adjustable open 
end wrench.

 
Check if there are cracks or worn sections on hose. If  
yes, please call our customer service to replace hose. 

At least once a year, the unit should be inspected

 for  

the presence of spiders, spider webs or other insects. 

 
Air flow must be unobstructed. Keep controls, burner,  
and circulating air passageways clean. Signs of possible  
blockage include: