Firegear FPB-20DBSMT-N Installation And Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Outdoor Round Flat Fire Pit Discs

Installation and Operating Instructions

IF YOU CANNOT READ OR UNDERSTAND THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE

Warning:

For Outdoor Use Only

PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

INSTALLATION PRECAUTION

This fi re pit requires a minimum 18-square inches (per side) of cross ventilation.

Failure to provide proper ventilation can void the warranty.

Natural Gas

Description

Propane

FPB-20DBSMT-N

20” Round Flat Disc (MT system)

FPB-20DBSMT-P

FPB-20DBSTMSI-N

20” Round Flat Disc (TMSI system)

FPB-20DBSTMSI-P

FPB-20DBSTFS-N

20” Round Flat Disc (TFS system)

FPB-20DBSTFS-P

FPB-29DBSMT-N

29” Round Flat Disc (MT system)

FPB-29DBSMT-P

FPB-29DBSTMSI-N

29” Round Flat Disc (TMSI system)

FPB-29DBSTMSI-P

FPB-29DBSTFS-N

29” Round Flat Disc (TFS system)

FPB-29DBSTFS-P

FPB-34DBSMT-N

34” Round Flat Disc (MT system)

FPB-34DBSMT-P

FPB-34DBSTMSI-N

34” Round Flat Disc (TMSI system)

FPB-34DBSTMSI-P

FPB-34DBSTFS-N

34” Round Flat Disc (TFS system)

FPB-34DBSTFS-P

FPB-44DBSMT-N

44” Round Flat Disc (MT system)

FPB-44DBSMT-P

FPB-44DBSTMSI-N

44” Round Flat Disc (TMSI system)

FPB-44DBSTMSI-P

FPB-44DBSTFS-N

44” Round Flat Disc (TFS system)

FPB-44DBSTFS-P

MODELS

Summary of Contents for FPB-20DBSMT-N

Page 1: ... Disc MT system FPB 20DBSMT P FPB 20DBSTMSI N 20 Round Flat Disc TMSI system FPB 20DBSTMSI P FPB 20DBSTFS N 20 Round Flat Disc TFS system FPB 20DBSTFS P FPB 29DBSMT N 29 Round Flat Disc MT system FPB 29DBSMT P FPB 29DBSTMSI N 29 Round Flat Disc TMSI system FPB 29DBSTMSI P FPB 29DBSTFS N 29 Round Flat Disc TFS system FPB 29DBSTFS P FPB 34DBSMT N 34 Round Flat Disc MT system FPB 34DBSMT P FPB 34DBST...

Page 2: ...er appliances Any LP cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or other appliances WARNING Do not leave unattended during use Do not use for cooking Follow all gas leak procedures in this manual prior to operation WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Read the installation operating and mainte...

Page 3: ...s installation instruction covers 3 different ignition systems Match Light MT Thermocouple Manual Safety TMSI or Thermocouple Flame Sense TFS Look for your specific section in the table of contents All media i e lava rock lava stones lava boulders and fire glass has the potential of thermal spalling This is a process that may occur when media is wet and moisture gets trapped inside of the material...

Page 4: ...18 FPB 29DBSTMSI N FPB 29DBSTMSI P 1 16 29 24 18 19 69 18 FPB 29DBSTFS N FPB 29DBSTFS P 1 16 29 24 18 19 69 18 FPB 34DBSMT N FPB 34DBSMT P 1 16 34 24 18 19 69 18 FPB 34DBSTMSI N FPB 34DBSTMSI P 1 16 34 24 18 19 69 18 FPB 34DBSTFS N FPB 34DBSTFS P 1 16 34 24 18 19 69 18 FPB 44DBSMT N FPB 44DBSMT P 1 16 29 24 18 19 69 18 FPB 44DBSTMSI N FPB 44DBSTMSI P 1 16 34 24 18 19 69 18 FPB 44DBSTFS N FPB 44DBS...

Page 5: ... and 11 0 WC for Liquid Propane LP at the burner orifice Flex line size and proper gas pipe sizing will also affect Btu s As a result your Btu s may vary slightly from Table 2 specifications 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 insta...

Page 6: ...ss steel flex gas line supplied with the fire pit IMPORTANT Installation of Natural or LP gas should be done by a qualified installer service agency or gas supplier This appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than psig 3 5kPa VENTILATION FOR NON C...

Page 7: ...ired for the amount of BTU s for a new gas line installations If you are using an existing gas line you must take into consideration the existing gas line capacities to ensure you will have proper pressure This chart is for reference only we recommend you consult with a Licensed Plumber Gas Fitter or NFPA54 National Fuel Gas Code current edition for more details Length of Pipe in Feet 1 2 3 4 1 1 ...

Page 8: ...REV 2 5 18 Page 8 Round Flat Disc Fire Pits Section A Match Light MT Installation ...

Page 9: ...y section 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 burner When purchasing lava rock use 1 to 2 diameter as a base to cover the flat disc 10 Gas lines and fittings must be installed in to the non c...

Page 10: ...key valve in place Key Valve Flange Non Combustible Wall Material Non Combustible Wall Material Key Valve Black Iron Nipple SECTION A MATCH LIGHT MT INSTALLATION O N O FF Stone Cap Flat Disc With Spur Man Made Stone 6x12 Vent Cement Block Illustration INSTALLING KEY VALVE The key valve contents 1 key valve 1 key and 1 flange The valve requires a 1 round clearance hole in the non combustible enclos...

Page 11: ...supply connection before each use of the appliance 6 Temporary storage of this appliance indoors is permissible only if it has been disconnected from its fuel supply Natural or L P gas line WARNING 1 This appliance is hot when operated and can cause severe burns if contacted 2 Do not burn any solid fuels in this appliance LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Key Fig 10 Inserting Key into Valve O N O F F Fig 9 Ke...

Page 12: ...heated usually a golden or brown hue This discoloration is normal and does not affect the performance of the appliance MT TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom Remedy Fire pit won t light 1 Bleed gas line 2 Ensure all gas supply lines are turned ON 3 Ensure there is not too much media overtop of burner it can inhibit gas from flowing 4 Check gas pressure Low flame 1 Ensure the base media is at least 1 to 2 inc...

Page 13: ...l Key Valve U1 8D S U1 8D S Fitting Fire Pit Pan Inlet Gas Supply Expanded View of Match Throw MT Fire Pits T200 9898 46 Flex Connector Note Use joint compound or Teflon tape resistant to all gasses on all male NPT threads not flared fittings Ensure all connections are tight and check for gas leaks before and after assembly is complete Not Supplied ...

Page 14: ...REV 2 5 18 Page 14 Round Flat Disc Fire Pits Section B Thermocouple Manual Safety TMSI Installation ...

Page 15: ...e 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 Refer to page 4 7 CAUTION A minimum of 18 square inches of cross ventilation per side is required to keep enclosure dry We recommend installation of a VENT KIT 6x12 See accessory sectio...

Page 16: ...ck that the ignitor probes be properly aligned over top of the burner port holes and did not move during shipping Use the Fig 16 as a guide Before lighting remove the screen cover of the ignition hood to burner and ensure the thermocouple is directly over top of a burner port hole The sparking probes and the thermocouple must be in the path of a flame to ignite the gas for proper ignition of the f...

Page 17: ...has been disconnected from its fuel supply Natural or LP gas line WARNING 1 This appliance is hot when operated and can cause severe burns if contacted 2 Do not burn any solid fuels in this appliance Fig 18 Control knob and Piezo button Butane Lighter Fig 19 Lighting with Butane lighter SECTION B THERMOCOUPLE MANUAL SAFETY TMSI INSTALLATION READ ALL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO LIGHT...

Page 18: ...ated usually a golden or brown hue This discoloration is normal and does not affect the performance of the appliance TMSI TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom Remedy Fire pit won t light 1 Bleed gas line 3 Ensure all gas supply lines are turned ON 4 Ensure there is not too much media overtop of burner it can inhibit gas from flowing Low Flame 1 Ensure the base media is at least 1 inch in diameter and top medi...

Page 19: ...mpound or Teflon tape resistant to all gasses on all male NPT threads not flared fittings Ensure all connections are tight and check for gas leaks before and after assembly is complete Manual Gas Valve ST3 080 1009 Mounting Nut Thermocouple Inlet Gas Supply Male Threads Requires Compound or Tape No compound tape on flared fittings 48 86 Fitting not supplied Flare to 3 8 Male Thread Fitting U1 8C S...

Page 20: ...REV 2 5 18 Page 20 Round Flat Disc Fire Pits Section C Thermocouple Flame Sense TFS Installation ...

Page 21: ...w grade 11 CAUTION The fire pit enclosure MUST have a minimum ventilation of 18 square inches on each side to keep the inside of the finished enclosure dry We recommend installation of a VENT KIT 6x12 See accessory section 12 The insulation square pad provided with the fire pit is to be placed foil up toward the bottom of pan on top of the valve box 13 Never fill the cavity under and around the va...

Page 22: ...box should be flush with the finish materials to ensure weatherproof cover lid has room clearance to open See Fig 23 3 The fire pit has 12 feet of wiring outside of the valve box underneath the burner pan One end of the wiring has a 4 pin connector The others are 2 two individual wires one black and one red with female connectors 4 Feed the wire ends into the junction box and out the front approxi...

Page 23: ...ENT It is important check that the ignitor probes be properly aligned overtop of the burner port holes and did not move during shipping Use the Fig 24 as a guide Before lighting remove the screen cover of the ignition hood to burner and ensure the spark probes are directly overtop of a burner port hole The sparking probes and the thermocouple must be in the path of a flame to ignite the gas for pr...

Page 24: ... can be learned to this electronic module up to a total of three transmitters are available Contact Firegear to discuss additional transmitter options or see the accessory page of this instruction manual Learning the new transmitters is simple but will require pressing the learn button on the module You should learn any new transmitters before the final installation of the fire pit Follow the step...

Page 25: ...id fuels in this appliance LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE It may take several cycles of ON OFF to purge the airflow from the gas lines The direct spark ignition will turn OFF after 15 seconds if the burner does not light after which you will need to press transmitter OFF button then back ON to initiate ignition again Flame height is HI and LO By pressing the buttons on the handheld transmitter you can...

Page 26: ...hite leads from module are plugged into the PILOT connection on the valve body 6 Ensure green white leads from module are plugged into the MAIN connection on the valve body 7 Verify lead from igniter on electrode assembly is connected to the I terminal on the module 8 Verify lead from flame sensor on electrode assembly is connected to the S terminal on the module 9 Verify that the black ground lea...

Page 27: ...d the control module Igniter Electrode Sparks Frequently During Operation 1 The control module will generate a spark at the igniter electrode if the system is in the ON position but does not sense a flame 2 Make sure that the flame sensor electrode is clean Soot buildup will insulate the electrode and will not allow for proper flame sensing 3 Make sure that wind does not blow the flame off of the ...

Page 28: ... thermocouple over rainshield on page 22 Fig 23 2 Thermocouple reading should be between 10 20mV Test at the brass ground lead on gas valve and the gold lead at S terminal on the control module If no minimum millivolts are maintained replace the TC 3 Check continuity of thermocouple Using a volt meter remove the TC test lead S from the control module and the brass fork terminal from the gas valve ...

Page 29: ...ires Black Wire Flat Disc Pan Spur Burner Ignition Hood 7 8 Washer Brass Nut OAS NG Burner Orifice Coupler T 200 9898 46 Flex Conector Note Use joint compound or Teflon tape resistant to all gasses on all male NPT threads not flared fittings Ensure all connections are tight and check for gas leaks before and after assembly is complete Orange Ignition Wire 3 7 8 Washers Inlet Gas Supply ...

Page 30: ...REV 2 5 18 Page 30 Round Flat Disc Fire Pits Replacement Parts Accessories ...

Page 31: ...MAIN PILOT 10 11 12 13 Remote Off S I ADJ IPI POWER Learn AUX 17 19 AA Batteries AA Batteries AA Batteries AA Batteries 20 5 7 LOW HI OFF ON 25 4 6 O N O F F 15 14 16 22 23 24 28 29 18 30 36 37 38 21 Requires 4 AA 1 5V alkaline batteries Battery cover slides on off Latching Solenoid DC Motor Drive Slide Switch to Latching Solenoid ...

Page 32: ...r used with BVS item 9 1 FP BV CR B x 14 Thermocouple for TFS Pilot Must be ordered with item 15 1 ST3 040 1023 x 14 Thermocouple for TMSI Pilot 1 ST3 040 1025 x 15 Thermocouple Bracket Must be ordered with TFS item 14 1 ST3 100 1054 x 16 Ignitor Probes 1 VCS 5000DSI2P01 x 17 Ignition Module 1 VCS 5000MODTC x 18 Ignition Hood for Spur Burner 1 SPURHOOD x x 19 Mesh Screen Cover 1 ST3 100 1027 x x 2...

Page 33: ... 30 Thermocouple Ignitor Rainshield Replacement Kit not shown 1 TFS IGNT ASSEMBLY x 40 Thermocouple Rainshield Replacement Kit not shown 1 TMS TC ASSEMBLY x 41 Manual Spark Ignitor Module not shown 1 3042 RB x 42 23 Piezo Extension wire See page 16 not shown 1 PIEZO23WH x 43 48 Piezo Extension wire See page 16 not shown 1 PIEZO48WH x 44 Ground tab for Piezo ignition not shown 1 GROUNDTAB x 45 Weat...

Page 34: ...hut Off Valves Model 01 387 OD Flare x FIP Model 01 487 OD Flare x FIP Model 01 266 OD Flare x OD Flare Model 01 288 OD Flare x OD Flare AC Adapter Model AF 4000ADP24 80 Optional 7 5VDC transformer 24 leads eliminates the use of battery power with any TFS system Home Automation System A transmitter compatible with home automation systems using dry contacts to operate fire pit Model AF4000HAT Vent ...

Page 35: ...service removal from the original location or re installation into another location or failure to perform normal and routine maintenance Damage due to severe weather conditions such as hail hurricanes earthquakes tornadoes discoloration due to over heating exposure to chemicals including salt either directly or in the atmosphere or very high humidity is not covered by this Limited Warranty There a...

Page 36: ... position to be easily read Note Mounting plate can also be installed into a paver control panel PAVER CP TMSI bracket system Using scissors carefully cutout the template and trace it on your concrete board The dotted line provides the cutout area to mount face plate Use a concrete drill bit to drill 4 3 16 diameter holes Install the 1 screws through the front of the faceplate with the nuts and wa...

Page 37: ...REV 2 5 18 Page 37 Round Flat Disc Fire Pits NOTES ...

Page 38: ..._____________ 2 Serial Number ___________________________ 3 How long is the gas line run Nat Gas ____ LP Gas ____ 4 What size is gas line _____ 5 Inlet Gas Pressure _____WC Manifold Gas Pressure _____ WC 6 What type of media are you using __________________ 7 Review the troubleshooting section in the installation manual 8 What are the symptoms Please be prepared to explain 9 Be prepared to send ph...

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