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Grand Effects 

  Fire Pits (Manual Operation)  

Operating and Maintenance Instructions 

 
 

[email protected]  

  www.grandeffectsinc.com  

  949-697-5270 

Section 5: Operation 

WARNING! 

This unit is for outdoor use only. 

 

For your safety: 

  If you smell gas, shut off the gas valve immediately.  

  Extinguish any open flame.  

  If odor continues, immediately call your gas supplier.  

  Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and/or liquids in the 

vicinity of this appliance.  

  Do not leave flame on while unsupervised.  

  Do not operate in windy or rainy conditions. If this is done, the unit will cycle on 

and off automatically.  

  Unit should be operated only by a responsible adult.  

  When in use, an open flame is present; therefore, use with extreme care and at 

your own risk. 

  Before any inspection of the unit, always turn off power and gas supply at the 

control panel. 

  If you experience problems with this unit, call Grand Effects or a licensed heating 

professional. All work on this unit must be performed by a licensed heating 
professional. 

 

CAUTION! 

Before you turn on the Grand Effects System, make sure that features 

are clear of people, animals, or any objects that are combustible. 
 

Operating Instructions 

With the gas valve in the closed position, check the Grand Effects Unit for any gas smell 
or indication of a gas leak. If you smell gas or see evidence of a gas leak, do not 
operate the Unit. Immediately call your utility gas supplier to inspect the unit. 

If there is no evidence of a gas leak, crack open the gas valve and immediately light the 
burner with an approved lighting device. 

The height of the flame can be adjusted by opening or closing the ball valve or keyed 
valve. 

To turn the Unit “OFF”, close the gas valve to the fully closed position.

  

 

Summary of Contents for 42" Legacy

Page 1: ...Grand Effects Fire Pits Manual Operation Operating and Maintenance Instructions ...

Page 2: ... 5 Operation 7 Operating Instructions 7 Grand Effects Warranty 1 Year Residential 6 Months Commercial 8 WARNING If you smell gas immediately take the following actions 1 Shut off the gas to the appliance 2 Extinguish any open flame near the unit 3 If odor lingers call your gas supplier Do not store or use any gasoline or other flammable vapors and or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other ap...

Page 3: ...0 1 Section 1 Gas Requirements Gas Type Natural Propane Gas Pressure Nominal 7 wc 11 wc Gas Flow 1 Burner System 80 000 btu hr Note Check with your gas supplier to verify gas flows and pressures available at the location of your installation In many cases utility companies will install larger meters at no charge to accommodate larger flows ...

Page 4: ... is within 5ft from the Grand Effects Unit The approved gas valve must be located where they can be easily accessible so that the gas can be shut off quickly in case of an emergency 1 Install the following Grand Effects Fire Pit 42 60 Biltmore as shown in Figure 1 or Figure 2 2 48 Essex and 45 Cielo and 42 Legacy require a Grand Effects Mounting Bracket to be installed The Mounting Bracket secures...

Page 5: ...e elbow on the gas line for proper installation of a gas hose Do not kink or make a tight radius bend on the gas hose 7 Maintain good piping practice by keeping pipe length and elbows to a minimum to eliminate unnecessary pressure drops Corrugated flex gas lines should not be used 8 Install 90 pipe elbow and gas hose at the gas connection 9 Connect gas hose to the burner assembly 10 With all gas c...

Page 6: ... of the burner assembly Mounting brackets must be installed on the 48 Essex 45 Cielo 42 Legacy Warranty is voided if the mounting bracket is not installed Do not kink or make sharp radius on the metal gas hose Do not come straight up with the gas hose A 90 gas pipe elbow must be installed on the gas line for proper installation of the gas hose The product warranty is voided if it is not installed ...

Page 7: ...ake sure that the burner assembly is repositioned so that it is sitting level in each bowl 3 Install decorative rock or glass on top of the burner support and burner assembly Larger lava rock is recommended 2 4 in size It will work better than smaller rock Note Do not use glass with propane installations If you use glass with natural gas you will need to lay down a pre cut stainless mesh screen to...

Page 8: ...ct the gap between the base of the bowl and the mounting bracket It should be kept free of dirt and debris that may restrict cooling air and drainage see Figure 2 Periodically inspect the underside of the burner assembly for any signs of excessive temperatures Check that all gas connections are tight The burner assembly should be covered and protected from snow and ice The burner should not be ope...

Page 9: ... inspection of the unit always turn off power and gas supply at the control panel If you experience problems with this unit call Grand Effects or a licensed heating professional All work on this unit must be performed by a licensed heating professional CAUTION Before you turn on the Grand Effects System make sure that features are clear of people animals or any objects that are combustible Operati...

Page 10: ...inspection which shall not be more than 15 days after receipt by Grand Effects If the unit is deemed defective and cannot be repaired Grand Effects will replace Grand Effects will not be responsible for any asserted defect which has resulted from misuse abuse repair or alteration Under no circumstances will Grand Effects be liable for incidental or consequential damage resulting from defective pro...

Page 11: ...Contact us at 2 3 23121 Arroyo Vista Suite B Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688 Office 949 697 5270 Fax 949 625 8027 E mail info grandeffectsinc com ...

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