Owner’s Manual MINI LAVA 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.
PARTS CONTENTS A Reflector B Mesh C Damper D Support E Protective Guard F Glass Tube G Control Box Assy H Side Panel I Front Panel J Bottom plate PART A B C D E F G H I J 2 DESCRIPTION Reflector Mesh Damper Support Protective Guard Glass Tube Control Box Assy Side Panel Front Panel Bottom plate QUANTITY 1 1 1 4 4 1 1 3 1 1
HARDWARE CONTENTS (shown actual size) Screw M5 X 8 Qty. 38 AA M6 Flange nut Qty. 3 DD GG BB Fixing Bracket Qty. 4 Knob Qty. 1 EE CC Stud Qty. 3 FF Small flat washer Φ6 Qty. 6 Cap nut M6 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.
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. Ensure all transit protection is removed. 1 2. Keep the front panel open. Rotate regulator toward opening in housing. Line up threads on gas cylinder with those on the regulator. Insert and rotate cylinder clockwise until tight.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3. Gas Tank Assembly The propane gas and cylinder are sold separately. Use a standard 1.02 lb. propane cylinder only. 3 Store the appliance indoors only if the cylinder is disconnected and removed from the appliance. A cylinder must be stored outdoors in a well-ventilated area out of the reach of children. A disconnected cylinder must have dust caps tightly installed and must not be stored in a building, garage or any other enclosed area.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Move the burner control knob to the off position. Fix the 1.02 lb. propane cylinder to the regulator (rotate the propane cylinder clockwise toward the regulator connecting until tight). Close the door plate and lock it with the handle. Disconnect the cylinder when the appliance is not used. Store the appliance indoors only if the cylinder is disconnected and removed from the appliance. You may place the appliance in a shelter: (a) With walls on all sides, but with no overhead cover.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Portable Heater Location CEILING 24 in. WALL 1. This portable heater is intended for outdoor use only. Always ensure adequate fresh air ventilation. 2. Always maintain proper clearance to combustible materials: a minimum of 24 in. from the top and 36 in. from the sides 3. Place the heater on a strong and stable table. 4. Never operate the heater in an explosive atmosphere like in areas where gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors are stored. 36 in.
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 know for more than 10 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 14.
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;
THREE-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 three years 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.
