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Burning Spur Round and Square Fire Pits with TPSI System
REQUIREMENTS
1.
Only non-combustible materials should come in direct contact with any part of the fire pit. If the area underneath should is
a flat level combustible surface according to the clearances specified in this manual on page 4.
2. Refer to the NFPA54 (National Fuel Gas Code) for proper pipe sizing. See Table 4 on page 5.
3. Determine the size of the round or square fire pit you are preparing to install (Refer to page 4).
4. You must provide a round or square cut-out opening to place the fire pit into the non-combustible enclosure.
Do not exceed the maximum opening from Table 1, dimension B.
5. Follow the local code requirements for the gas type being used. This fire pit should be installed in accordance with
local codes and ordinances or in the absence of local codes, with the latest National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1
NFPA54 or CSA B149.1, Natural and Propane Installation Code in Canada.
6. Fire pits create high temperatures, it is very important to have any combustibles at a safe distance.
7.
CAUTION: A minimum of 18 square inches of cross ventilation (per side) is required to keep the inside of the
enclosure dry. We recommend installation of a VENT-KIT-6x12SS. See accessory page 14.
8. These products are designed for
outdoor use only
. Not approved for any indoor use.
9. This fire pit is designed to have lava rock completely covering the spur burner, so that the burner is not visible.
Do not cover more than 1” above the top of the covered burner. When purchasing Lava Rock us minimum of 1 to
2-inch diameter as a base to fill the burner pan.
DO NOT COVER THE IGNITION HOOD WITH ANY ROCK OR MEDIA.
10. Gas lines and fittings must be installed in to the non-combustible structure. All gas connections must be leak tested
before installation of the fire pit. Soapy water leak detection is required before regular use of the fire pit.
11. Do not use material that will absorb moisture over time and will not release this moisture quickly. Moisture can boil
in this material and can rapidly break apart and cause damage or personal injury.
12. Never leave any other combustible material on top of the fire pit. This could cause unsafe operation of this system
and damage to the component that will not be covered under our warranty.
13.
Ensure proper water drainage is also incorporated into the fire pit enclosure.
INSTALLATION OF FIRE PIT INTO AN APPROVED ENCLOSURE
Firegear Outdoors fire pits are constructed and tested to follow the rigid ANSI standards for gas appliances and
manufactured safely providing dependable and certified products. If these fire pits are not installed according to the
installation manual (i.e. not providing ventilation, not providing proper drainage, installing fire pits below grade or
modifying the existing products from a normal installation). Firegear Outdoors cannot be responsible if the product does
not operate as designed.
Modifying the fire pit directly out of the carton will void the warranty and nullify any listing it was certified for. Before you
consider creating your own custom design with a certified product ensure you contact Firegear Outdoors to consult the
installation before proceeding. If you move forward and modify a product without consulting, Firegear Outdoors
cannot be responsible if the product does not operate as designed.
NOTICE
