Lava Heat Opus Lite 32,000 BTU Patio Heater – Heritage Bronze, Liquid Propane, Assembled

Features

• 32,000 BTU/hr certified input: heat radiates 360 degrees from the glass flame tube, over a rated 6 ft radius (about 113 sq. ft.).
• Measured comfort zone: on a 50°F evening, Lava Heat measured the air at about 74°F at 2 ft, about 66°F at 4 ft, about 60°F at 6 ft from the heater. It calls this its TruBTU standard: measured temperature at a distance rather than a theoretical output figure. Wind, humidity and nearby walls change what you feel.
• Manual Clima-Comfort control: push-button electronic ignition lights a pilot, and the control knob sets the flame between high and low. On high, the flame fills about two-thirds of the glass tube; on low, about a third.
• Propane, hidden in the base: a standard 20 lb cylinder sits inside the base and runs the heater for up to about 12 hours. Lava Heat says it also runs on bio-LP renewable propane with no conversion.
• Built for coastal air: a 430-grade stainless steel emitter, a marine-grade 6061-T6 aluminum chassis and a borosilicate glass flame tube. Lava Heat salt-spray tests the build for 500 hours to ASTM B117.
• Safety shutoffs: a tilt switch shuts the heater off if it is knocked over, and a thermocouple flame-failure device cuts the gas if the flame goes out.
• Removable glass tube: the borosilicate tube lifts out for cleaning soot or debris.
• Residential and commercial use: outdoors only, with the same warranty terms either way.

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Specifications

Installation planning

• Outdoors only. Never use it in an enclosed space such as a home, garage, tent, camper or car: it produces carbon monoxide. Under cover, it can have walls on all sides with no roof, or a roof with no more than two side walls, or a roof with three side walls as long as at least 30% of the perimeter stays permanently open.
• Clearance: 36" from anything combustible at the sides and above the top. Keep it away from windows, air intakes, sprinklers and other water sources, and from anywhere gasoline or other flammable liquids are stored.
• Surface and weather: stand it on hard, level, non-combustible ground, and run it only when the wind is below 10 mph. It heats less efficiently below 40°F.
• Setup time: about 10 minutes. Two people are recommended for any step where the heater has to be leaned.
• Propane: use the regulator and hose supplied, tighten the regulator onto the cylinder by hand, and keep the hose clear of every hot surface. Never fill a cylinder past 80%, and never use a dented, rusted or damaged one.
• Leak check: before the first lighting, brush leak-check solution on every gas connection and open the valve. Bubbles mean a leak. Repeat the test whenever a connection is loosened. Never use a flame to check for leaks.
• Altitude: above 2,000 ft, installation must follow local codes, or ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or CSA B149.1.

Using the heater

• Lighting: open the gas supply, then push the control knob in and turn it to PILOT, keep it pressed while you push the igniter until the pilot shows through the glass tube, hold it for 30 seconds more, then turn it to HIGH, or further to LOW for less heat. On first use or after a cylinder change, air has to purge from the gas line first: follow the steps in the use and care guide.
• First use: manufacturing oils burn off with some smoke and odor for about 30 minutes.
• Relighting: if the pilot goes out, close all valves and wait at least five minutes before trying again.
• After use: turn it off, close the gas supply, and don't touch, move or cover it for at least 45 minutes while it cools. Some discoloration of the emitter screen is normal.

Care and maintenance

• Cleaning: warm soapy water on the outside. Never use flammable or corrosive cleaners, and keep the burner and pilot area dry. A gas control that has been under water must be replaced.
• Glass tube: carbon deposits are a fire hazard. Remove the reflector and one protective guard, lift out the tube, wash and dry it, and refit it. Handle it with both hands and set it on something soft, never concrete or stone.
• Spiders and insects: they can nest in the burner and orifices and make the heater unsafe. Clear the burner holes with a heavy-duty pipe cleaner or compressed air.
• Salt air: check for corrosion often near the coast and repair it promptly.
• Inspection: check the heater before each use, inspect the whole hose assembly at least once a year for cuts or wear, and have a qualified service person inspect it annually.
• Storage: store it upright and sheltered from the weather, with the gas off and the cylinder disconnected. Never leave a propane cylinder in direct sun or near heat above 120°F. Lava Heat sells a protective cover for the Opus Lite separately.

Warranty

Lava Heat Italia's limited warranty starts on the date of purchase shown on your receipt and covers residential and commercial installations on the same terms:

• Frame and structure: lifetime
• Parts: 5 years
• Finish: 5 years
• Burner and glass: 1 year
• Gas hose and regulator assembly: 1 year

It covers parts only; labor and freight are not included. It is for the original purchaser, so keep your receipt. It does not cover damage caused by non-genuine parts, accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, or incorrect installation or removal, or consumable items and items damaged in service. Lava Heat handles warranty service, technical support and replacement parts directly (310-559-1700, customerservice@lavaheat.com). When ordering a part, quote the model (LHI-OPUSLITE), the part letter from the setup or assembly guide, and the finish. Full terms are at lavaheat.com/warranty-and-product-care.

Manuals and documents

• Lava Heat Opus Lite spec sheet PDF, 2 pages. Technical data, clearances, warranty, finishes
• Opus Lite owner's manual (assembled) PDF, 20 pages. Safety, specifications, operation, care, warranty
• Opus Lite setup guide (assembled) PDF, 8 pages. Unpacking, setup steps, gas connection, leak check
• Opus Lite quick-start guide PDF, 4 pages. Lighting and shutdown at a glance
• Opus Lite use and care guide PDF, 11 pages. Safety, gas supply, lighting, care, troubleshooting, warranty

Legal disclaimers and warnings

Product packaging, owners' manuals, installation instructions, and/or operating instructions may include more information than what is shown on our website. The content on our site is intended to be used for reference purposes only. Please fully read all included manuals and documentation before installing or using this product.

WARNING for California residents: 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. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.