Lava Heat Lava Lite Owner's Manual - page 14

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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).

        -Repeat step 6.

8. Push in and turn the control knob to the “HIGH”, then release 

control knob. If you want a lower temperature, push in the control knob 

and turn counterclockwise to the “LOW” (Figure 5).

Note: If pilot fails to remain lit, all valves should be closed and a waiting 

period of at least 5 minutes should pass before attempting to light.

If you experience any ignition problem please consult “Troubleshooting” on page 18.

Caution: Avoid inhaling fumes emitted from the heater’s first use. Smoke and odor from the burning 

of oils used in manufacturing will appear. Both smoke and odor will dissipate after approximately 30

minutes. The heater should NOT produce thick black smoke.

Note: The burner may be noisy when initially turned on. To eliminate excessive noise from the burner,

turn the control knob to the PILOT position. Then, turn the knob to the level of heat desired.

Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 5

Igniter

   Variable 

control knob

Normal

Abnormal

Note:

In Normal condition, 

the height of flame 

is 2/3 height of glass 

tube under Hi position. 

the height of flame is 

1/3 height of glass 

tube under Low 

position.The flame is 

stable and bright. 

No noise nor black 

smoke.Contrarily it is

abnormal condition.