POST & TUBING
The proper 3” gas post and copper tubing selection is
essential. It is recommended that 1/4” soft copper tub-
ing be used with 1/4” flare nuts used on both ends.
NOTE: The torch is for outdoor installation only and
must be installed at least 60” (5 ft.) in any direction
from any combustible materials.
POST INSTALLATION
1. Dig a hole approximately 12 inches in diameter and
24 inches deep. Place some large gravel at the
bottom for the post to rest on.
2. Set the post in the center of the hole. Brace the
post in a plumb (vertical) position and pour con-
crete (about 1 80 lb. bag) around the post to just
below the gas line access hole.
Let the concrete set hard before continuing.
3.
Trench the gas line from the house. There must be
a gas shut off valve in a convenient location on the
gas supply line. The trench can be 8” to 10” deep
and the gas line can be protected from accidental
digging by laying some treated boards on top be-
fore back filling
.
PUT TUBING IN POST
1. Put some tape over the lower end of the copper
tubing before lowering it into the post. This will keep
dirt out until the connection is made.
Also, tie a
piece of strong string on the upper end of the
tubing.
As the tubing is lowered, gently pull the
lower end of the access hole forming a slow curve
out to the trench. Try NOT to kink the tubing. If a
kink occurs, squeeze the tubing at the kink with
pliers to reform it.
2. Connect the internal tubing to the gas supply line in
the trench using a flare coupling (not supplied) of
1/4” on the torch end and fitted to the supply line
flare on the other end.
No sealant is necessary
for flare fitting. USE TWO WRENCHES FOR
TIGHTENING.
3. At the top of the post, pull the string to stretch the
copper tubing coils and raise the top flare fitting.
Remove the string.
INSTALL TORCH
1. Holding the torch above the post, thread the flare
nut from the post’s copper tubing onto the 1/4” male
adapter that is at the bottom of the torch burner
assembly. Use two wrenches and tighten.
2. Be certain the torch gas valve is in the OFF posi-
tion (screwdriver slot horizontal). Turn on the main
gas supply and check all connections for leaks us-
ing a 50/50 mix of detergent and water. Retighten
all leaks if necessary.
3. Carefully lower the torch onto the valve and the
torch onto the post. Take care not to crimp or kink
the tubing.
4. Align the slot in the top of the post with the screw-
driver access hole in the torch collar and align the
valve ON/OFF stem with the access hole also.
Make sure that the valve’s ON/OFF screwdriver
slot is not below the “U” shaped cut-out of the post
otherwise it will not be accessible to turn the torch
on and off. Tighten the (3) lock screws in the collar
to hold the torch to the post. The torch may be re-
positioned to face a different direction after the
valve and burner are tightened together by loosen-
ing the collar lock screw
5. Carefully place the lava rock into the torch bowl
surrounding the burner and evenly disperse it.
6. Carefully using a long butane lighter or suitable
fireplace match, turn on the torch valve and light
the torch.
THE INITIAL LIGHTING MAY GENER-
ATE A QUICK BURST OF FLAME BENEATH
THE ROUND UPPER BRASS “HAT”.
CAUTION: While in operation and for some time
after extinguishing, the torch body will be very hot.
