Bluegrass Living BFPR-33, User Manual

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Outdoor Chimenea & Fire Pit User Guide
Users should exercise care and caution when using this product.
This product is for outdoor use and will become very hot during use.
Before Setting Up
This product should only be used outdoors. If setting up on a patio, the area should be cleared, and the roof should be
open so any smoke emissions can escape easily.
Set up on a flat surface, away from anything that could pose a fire threat. As this item is low to the ground, always keep
an eye on the fire.
Warning
1. DO NOT use if you suffer from heart and lung conditions because smoke inhalation may exacerbate existing conditions.
2. DO NOT move the product after it is alight.
3. DO NOT sit too close to the product.
4. DO NOT overfill the fire pit during use.
5. DO NOT use accelerants to light the fire.
6. DO NOT use in inclement weather.
7. Keep flammable liquids well away from the product as some flammable liquids can catch fire from the emitting heat.
8. Only handle the product with the poker. Once lit, do not touch the lid with bare hands or oven mitts.
Only use the poker to lift the lid if you have to.
9. Keep a considerable distance away from the product. Keep kids and pets away from the product.
10. Adults should set up and maintain product.
11. Keep the set up area clear from any combustible materials.Dry leaves, paper, dry grass or pine needles can catch fire
easily from the embers that come out of the product.
12. Once lit, approach the product with caution to avoid slipping and falling into it.
Considerations Before Use
Check with your fire department for information on burning bans and chimenea & fire pit regulations in your area. Chimenea
& Fire pits can continue to remain hot and smoulder for a full 24 hours after the visible fire has been extinguished.
Smouldering chimeneas or fire pits are a common cause of injuries and burns, especially for children.
The surface of this product will discolour when placed outdoors and from first use,due to the nature of the product and the
heat/naked flames.
Choosing a Location For Setup
Chimeneas or Firepits need to be placed in a safe location. Do not place them near buildings,walls,outdoor furniture,
inflatable pools or other flammable items. Nearby items could catch fire from heat or flames. Position on a non flammable
surface, clear of overhanging objects.
Using The Chimeneas Or Fire Pits
The product is for outdoor use only,and will become very hot during use.
Using the wrong materials inside a fire pit can be dangerous.Make sure touse only coal or wood.
Do not use highly flammable items such as clothing, rags, paper towels, tissues or other items that could burn uncontrollably.
Do not use petrol, white spirit, lighter fuel, alcohol or similar substances to light a fire. Never leave the product unattended.
Wind
Chimeneas or Fire pits should be protected from wind and not used when winds are high or gusty. Wind casuses the smoke and
fire to blow around, which could spread burning embers.When using Chimeneas or Fire pits during light breezes, keep an eye on it
to ensure no small embers escape.
Do not place Chimeneas or Fire pits near anything that could catch fire.
People & Pets
Supervised Children and Pets when the fire pit is in use.
Ensure that everyone near the Chimeneas or Fire pits understands it is an active fire and can produce smoke and embers.
Do not allow children or animals to get close to Chimeneas or Fire pits to avoid smoke inhalation and burns.
The Chimeneas or Fire pits will get very hot and could burn someone if they get too close.
Extinguishing The Fire Properly
Chimeneas or Fire pits are dangerous if the fire is not extinguished properly. Do not extinguish the fire by pouring water into a hot
fire bowl because this may cause distortion, rust or flaking paint. Fire should be allowed to die out on its own, or extinguished with a
fire extinguisher. Its important to note that fire can continue to smoulder and embers remain hot even if there is no visible flame. Make
sure to stay near the fire pit after the flame is out to check for burning embers or smoke, which could indicate that a live fire still exists.
When in doubt, after the bowl has been allowed plenty of time to cool down, fill the inside of the fire pit with water to make sure all
the fire is out. The fire pit could still be hot for hours after use.
Cleaning The Fire Pit
Once you are sure the fire is out and there is no danger of being burned, dispose of any remaining ash and fire fuel(coal or wood),
then wipe the fire pit clean with a rag and water.
DO NOT USE A CHEMICAL BASED CLEANER as this may ignite a flame on next use.
Storage
It is best to keep the Chimeneas or Fire pits out of the rain. After you are sure the fire is completely extinguished, clean it out and
store it away so it does not get wet from outdoor conditioins.