Dear Customer, In developing this product, we pursued two goals: delivering the best quality gas heater on the market and producing the most cost-efficient gas heater. We believe we have achieved both goals, but if you have any comments, we would be glad to hear from you. Thank you for purchasing from our range. We wish you many pleasant and warm hours.
Sincerely,
CEO
Warranty The Provence gas heater is manufactured by Universal Innovations and complies with strict quality standards. The product is covered by the following warranty:
THIS PRODUCT HAS A FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY WHEN USED PROPERLY. This warranty does not affect your statutory rights.
For assistance, contact our customer service in Dublin, Ireland at 00 353 1 2873797 or visit www.saharabbqs.com. If you require help, please contact us directly at the factory. Do not return the goods to the place of purchase.
USER INSTRUCTIONS
Important information before using this appliance:
Read the user manual before using this appliance.
When lighting the appliance for the first time, allow it to burn on high for at least 4 hours in a well-ventilated room to cure the synthetic logs (the logs will emit an odor during curing). The flame color will appear yellow at first ignition.
The appliance must be installed and used in accordance with current regulations. Place the heater on a flat surface and use only in a well-ventilated room. Minimum room size: 64 m³ with a minimum ventilation of 80 cm².
Regulator Assembly: Attach the regulator to the end of the hose and secure with a hose clamp. To ease installation, lubricate the regulator’s ribbed nozzle with soapy water.
Gas Cylinder Installation:
Ensure the area is free from unprotected flammable materials or liquids.
Replace the gas cylinder according to the instructions. Replacement and connection must be carried out in a flame-free area.
Attach the regulator to the new gas cylinder, ensuring the hose is not twisted or damaged.
Use a gas cylinder with a maximum capacity of 15 kg.
To remove the regulator, ensure it is in the “off” position.
Before ignition: Inspect the hose assembly. Replace if cut, worn or leaking. Ensure the heating element is placed at least 0.6 m vertically and horizontally from combustible materials. Make sure the heater door is properly closed.
Lighting the heater:
Insert the supplied AAA battery into the ignition button (“+” side up). Remove the battery when not in use.
Turn on gas supply at the regulator.
Push down the control knob, turn to the 2nd position, and simultaneously press the ignition button to light the pilot flame while holding the control knob.
If no spark, check battery placement. The pilot flame is visible on the right side of the log bed.
If the pilot does not ignite, turn to 1st position, wait 1 minute, and repeat step 3. Do not hold the knob continuously.
Once the pilot lights, hold knob at least 10 seconds until main burner ignites. Adjust flame between 3rd (high) and 2nd (low).
If flame does not remain lit, return knob to ignition position and repeat steps.
The 1st position is for pilot flame only.
Turning off the heater:
Turn knob to 1st position.
Turn off at gas regulator after use (pilot remains lit until regulator is closed).
Disconnect regulator from cylinder when not in use.
Remove battery for long storage.
Warning: The glass door prevents fire hazards and burns but does not offer full protection for children or disabled persons. For full protection, use a BS 8423 fireguard.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS – IN 3 EASY STEPS
Test all gas connections for leaks using leak detection fluid or soapy water applied with a brush.
Insert the back panel of the heater by placing the tabs at the bottom of the door inside the frame, then push flush and lock with the door latch.
Place synthetic logs on the grate as shown, close the door and lock with the thumbscrew.
Insert the AAA battery in the ignition button (“+” side up).
An odor upon first use is normal. Burn the stove on the highest setting for 4 hours in a well-ventilated area to harden the synthetic logs.
Technical and Maintenance Information
Indoor use only with Butane, Propane, or LPG at 28–30 mbar supply pressure. Must be serviced by a qualified registered gas technician.
Technical Specifications:
Height: 775 mm
Width: 460 mm
Heat input: 3.4 kW (gross)
Gas consumption: 245 g/h (max)
Gas category: I3B/P (30)
Injector size: 0.9 mm
Cylinder size: max. 15 kg
Hose: 40 cm (EN 16436-1 compliant)
Country of use: Belgium
Warranty: 2 years full warranty under correct use.
VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES Nooit: gebruik de kachel in hoogbouwflats, kelders, badkamers of slaapkamers. Nooit: gebruik ander gas dan Butaan, Propaan of LPG. Nooit: maak de kachel schoon voordat deze is uitgeschakeld en volledig afgekoeld. Nooit: gebruik een open vlam om vermoedelijke gaslekken op te sporen. Nooit: laat kinderen of huisdieren in de buurt van de kachel spelen. Nooit: draai de flexibele gasslang verder. Nooit: raak het glazen paneel of de voor- en zijkanten van het apparaat aan terwijl het verwarmingselement in werking is. Laat het apparaat een uur afkoelen voordat u de voorkant of zijkanten aanraakt. Nooit: gebruik in recreatievoertuigen zoals caravans en campers. Nooit: plaats het apparaat in de buurt van muren, meubels, behang, gordijnen, beddengoed en andere ontvlambare materialen, omdat dit brandgevaar oplevert. In geval van een gaslek, d.w.z. als u gas ruikt, draait u de kraan van de gasfles dicht. Koppel de gasfles los, neem deze mee naar buiten en neem contact op met een bevoegde servicetechnicus.
Waarschuwing: Probeer het apparaat nooit aan te steken als de slang los zit of op een of andere manier beschadigd is. Probeer het apparaat ook nooit aan te steken als u redenen hebt om aan te nemen dat het toestel gas lekt. In geval van een gaslek dient u de gastoevoer naar de gasfles af te sluiten en laat het apparaat volledig controleren door een bevoegd persoon volgens de bijgevoegde instructies. We adviseren om aan het begin van elk stookseizoen een onderhoudsbeurt uit te voeren. Als u de gasfles moet vervangen, controleer dan of de gastoevoer naar de gasfles is afgesloten en dat er geen ontstekingsbronnen in de buurt zijn voordat u verder gaat.
Never: use in high-rise flats, basements, bathrooms, bedrooms, caravans, or campers. Never: use other gases than Butane/Propane/LPG. Never: clean while hot. Never: use open flame for leak detection. Never: allow children or pets near the heater. Never: twist the flexible gas hose. Never: touch glass or panels during operation. Never: place near walls, curtains, bedding, or flammable materials.
In case of gas leak: shut off valve, disconnect, move cylinder outside, call technician.
Always: place heater on a flat, stable surface, store cylinders outdoors, close gas supply after use, service annually, follow gas bottle safety instructions.
Cleaning: only with damp cloth when cooled. Gas bottles: designed for Butane/Propane/LPG cylinders up to 11 kg.
First of all congratulations on purchasing your high-quality Bigas car gas system.
This guide was created to familiarize you with the Bigas PREMIUM autogas system as soon as possible. We advise you to study this manual carefully in order to avoid any misunderstandings.
The use of car gas, as fuel for your car, has a number of important advantages. First, the litre price of car gas is considerably lower than the price you pay for a litre of petrol or diesel.
The exhaust gases that your car emits with a Bigas PREMIUM car gas plant are significantly cleaner on car gas companies than if it were to run on petrol or diesel. So you help during each ride to reduce, for example, co2 emissions (deemed responsible for global warming) and other harmful substances, such as nitrogen oxides.
We wish you many pleasant and economical kilometres on autogas with your new Bigas PREMIUM system and hope to count you among our loyal customer base.
With friendly greetings
Ives Van Meenen LPG Technology Van Meenen bvba
What is Autogas/ LPG/ GPL/ Flüssiggas?
LPG is short for Liquefied Petroleum Gases and is a composition of propane and butane. In many countries also called Autogas, GPL or Flüssiggas.
Land-dependent, relatively more propane is added to the composition in the winter months to ensure the pressure in the tank and to allow the autogas plant to function normally at lower temperatures. Low temperatures lower the pressure in the tank, limiting the supply of liquid LPG. Under extreme conditions, when the composition is not suitable for the prevailing temperature, this can lead to insufficient supply of LPG. Short-term switching to petrol and automatically switching back when the pressure is sufficient may result. Switching to petrol will also take place if the contents of the tank are insufficient for the requested consumption.
The LPG sold in the winter possesses, due to the higher share propane, a lower energy value, resulting in a higher LPG consumption. It may also happen that in certain countries the proportion of propane is much higher even outside the winter months and you can therefore experience it all year round. Within Europe very different compositions are used, this because of the prevailing temperature and/or availability on site. At normal atmospheric pressure and outside temperature, hydrocarbon compounds are gaseous. However, in the case of low overpressure, they can be compacted into liquid.
What are the specific benefits of the Bigas PREMIUM?
The PREMIUM system is a technologically advanced autogas injection system, in which the LPG is injected in sequentially and per cylinder. The system works closely with the petrol injection system, resulting in hassle-free driving characteristics, coupled with optimal fuel consumption.
Before you start driving LPG …
Study the contents of this manual and keep it with your car papers.
Operation of the PREMIUM system
The switch consists of 1 button, 7 LEDS and an internal speaker.
Control BUTTON The control button must be pressed to switch from petrol to LPG. It will automatically take the last mode used after contacting. If the car is switched off on LPG, it will automatically switch to LPG after the next start. Switching lpg to petrol is also done by pressing this switch lightly.
Start on LPG The Bigas PREMIUM system ensures that under all conditions, petrol is always started, despite the switch being in the LPG position. The time the system runs on petrol after the start, before automatically switching to LPG, depends on the engine temperature.
GREEN LED Fast blink – the car is ready to start on petrol and automatically switch to LPG Constant fires and with yellow LED extinguished – the car drives on LPG
RED LED + 4 GREEN LEDS Fuel level indicator; red LED = reserve, while the 4 green LEDS indicate the tank content (1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4). The LEDS only burn when you’re driving in LPG mode.
YELLOW LED Permanently ripped off with Green LED – driving on petrol Permanently ripped off with flashing Green LED – the car is ready to start on gasoline and automatically switch to LPG.
EMPTYLPG TANK It is not advisable to empty your LPG tank completely. When your tank completely empties, the Bigas PREMIUM system will automatically switch back to gasoline and a buzzer will sound. At the same time, the green LED will blink on the bottom left of the switch. Both signals are terminated by pressing the LPG switch.
Minimal petrol supply
Make sure that your petrol tank is filled for at least 25, to prevent dry running and failure of the petrol pump! If your petrol tank is empty, the car will not start! Because your car runs on petrol for a short time after starting, you should take into account a minimum petrol consumption. Note, the shelf life of gasoline is about 3 months.
General tips
What you definitely NEVER have to do: 1. Refuel autogas with running engine. 2. Smoke while refueling. 3. Refuel autogas while your mobile phone is on. 4. If you suspect an LPG leak, check your autogas plant for gas density with a burning match or lighter. In this case, have an approved construction company check your gas plant as a matter of urgency. In this case, switch to gasoline company. 5. Carry out maintenance or repair work yourself.
Service with your PREMIUM car gas system
For service work on your car gas installation, you should contact your supplier (dealership) or your installation of the LPG system. This dealer has built in and/or supplied your car gas system and is therefore your point of contact. In case of malfunctions, you should always provide the installation invoice.
Make sure your car is checked and maintained in accordance with the maintenance schedule. Also have the autogas system checked and have the LPG filter replaced every 20,000 km. If a valve lubrication system was installed, such as the Flashlube system: don’t forget to refill the oil in a timely manner.
Finally, make sure that:
the electrical installation of your car is in order.
the ignition and the valves are properly adjusted. When driving on LPG, the interval of checking the valve clearance may have changed. Check this with your dealer.
de bougies in goede staat verkeren. Bij het rijden op autogas kan het voorkomen dat een ander type bougie wordt voorgeschreven. Controleer dit bij uw dealer.
the cooling system is in order and at standard level.
the coolant, petrol, LPG and vacuum hoses are in good condition.
How to act in case of failure?
If your car is malfunctioning, switch to petrol first to see if the fault also occurs on petrol.
Do not try to fix the fault yourself.
When you smell a gas smell, switch directly to petrol and go to your dealer to have your gas system checked.
Always contact your dealer, who has knowledge, experience and equipment to locate and fix the fault to your car.
Do not let your car gas system ‘repair’ your car gas system, but only use your dealer’s services.
Describe the fault as accurately as possible, this prevents unnecessarily long repair times.
Exclusions and liability
LPG Techniek Van Meenen bvba excludes any liability for damage to the car and/or parts thereof, to other items, as well as additional operating and/or subsistence expenses such as additional travel expenses, overnight costs, towing costs, costs of replacement transport, petrol, foregone profits etc. as a result of a failure in the car gas system and/or failure to comply with the following warranty and maintenance requirements.
Warranty exclusions
A warranty application shall not be processed or rejected if:
Damage and/or defects to the autogas system due to wrong or inferior quality car gas.
Incorrect use of the autogas system or its components.
Repairs and interventions carried out on the autogas system by unauthorized service organizations and persons.
Faulty operation of parts which do not belong to the autogas system and have caused the malfunction of the autogas system.
Overconstruction of the autogas system in another car or vehicle.
Failure to comply with the warranty conditions and/or maintenance requirements of LPG Techniek Van Meenen bvba and Bigas and those of the relevant car manufacturer or importer.
Model and type designation and/or serial numbers of the autogas system have been removed, rendered unreadable or changed.
A change in mileage.
Participation in car competitions, rallies
Etc.
Terms and conditions of sale
Except in the case of otherwise written agreement, only our general invoice and terms of sale apply.
