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Drop in Pan - AWS Fire Pits
PRE-INSTALLATON CHECK LIST FOR A SINGLE INSTALL
GAS INFORMATION
Gas Volume
- Ensure the correct size pipe is used for
the total gas load. If installing more than one fire feature,
ensure the correct size pipe is based upon the distance of
the furthest fire feature away and the total gas load is for all
gas appliances on that gas line (i.e. fire pit, BBQ, torches,
etc.).
Gas Pressure & Type of Gas
- What is the gas pressure
being supplied to the fire pit? Is the fire pit(s) configured for
the proper gas type? A Natural gas model can be converted
to Propane (LP) gas, by changing the secondary pilot
orifice and main burner orifice. See page 17 and
accessories page.
Manual Shut-off/Key Valve
- Is there a manual shut-off or
key valve installed within 6-feet of the fire feature? Did you
verify proper distance with local and national codes?
Purging a New Gas Line
- Has the gas line been purged
of both air and possible debris? Any gas lines buried
underground must be pressure tested up to 60PSI to
ensure no leaks. After inspection is complete, most
plumbers will release pressure in the line at one location by
opening the manual ball/key valve. It is recommended to
release pressure by opening a ball/key valves associated
with all the fire features.
Example
: There are four fire
features on a job, open the first key valve for a few
seconds, then close it. Then move on to the next key valve
and do the same thing until you have purged the debris out
of all four gas lines.
Main Burner Orifice
- All fire pits
MUST
have a main
burner orifice installed on the inlet side of the burner. An
orifice limits the amount of gas flow to the burner to ensure
the flame is a safe and reasonable height to not pose a
risk to people or property. The drawings below show the
difference between a Natural gas and Propane (LP) orifice.
Because LP gas does not burn as clean as Natural and
requires ventilation holes at the base of the orifice to
provide a cleaner flame. See Fig. 5.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
Wire Gauge
- Is the wire gauge correct? Wiring must be
12AWG or greater (solid or stranded) for all installations.
Note:
It is recommended to fill the wire nuts with either
dielectric grease or silicone prior to installing the wire nut.
This will ensure a waterproof connection.
Why GFI circuit?
A GFI is a type of circuit breaker which
shuts off electric power when it senses an imbalance
between the outgoing and incoming current. It protects the
house wires and receptacles from overheating and possible
fire.
Power Supply
- Firegear Outdoors offers two power
supplies for use with AWS fire pits. Each power supply
requires 120VAC power to operate and converts it to
30VDC to operate the gas valve.
DO NOT CONNECT
120VAC DIRECTLY TO THE GAS VALVE WIRES -
DAMAGE WILL OCCUR.
The
GOE-30VDC
(supplied) is used for one fire pit only,
installed 10-feet or greater from a pool or spa. This power
supply has a 3-foot power cord to plug into 120VAC
outlet and a 3-foot leads to connect to the gas valve on the
30VDC side.
The
FG-PS30V320
(optional) model has an 8-foot power
cord and can be used for one or a maximum of four fire
pits. The maximum distance the furthest fire pit can be
from the power supply is 500-feet. In addition, the
FG-PS30V320
model enables a fire pit to be installed within
5-feet of a pool or spa.
Bonding
- Gas lines must be bonded AT EACH fire pit.
(Refer to National Electric Code 2017 Section: 680.26(B).
MEDIA INFORMATION
Acceptable media placed over top of the burner:
Lava Rock
1”- 2” size
FG-LAVA-10 (10 LB)
FG-LAVA-40 (40 LB)
GL Glass
½” - ¾” size
Various colors are available
See Product catalog for details
Sold in 5 LB bags or 8 bags to a case
GRL Reflective Glass
½” - ¾” size
Various colors are available
See Product catalog for details
Sold in 5 LB bags or 8 bags to a case
DRAINAGE INFORMATION
For any fire pit ABOVE ground level requires a drain line or
a way for water to exit the fire pit.
Note: The AWS system is not approved to be installed
BELOW ground level.
NG
LP
Fig. 5
Natural (NG) orifiice on left; LP (vent holes) on right.
