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4)
Installation of a Fire Pit
WARNING:
We
suggest that our products be installed by professionals that are locally licensed by the authority having jurisdiction
in gas piping.
WARNING:
We suggest that our products be serviced annually by a professional certified in the US by the National Fireplace
Institute (NFI) as NFI Gas Specialists.
WARNING:
Confirm this appliance is built for gas used – natural gas or LP. Do not use natural gas appliance with LP or LP
appliance with natural gas. Refer to the label on the appliance.
WARNING:
To prevent damage, unhook fire pit from gas supply for pressure leak tests.
WARNING:
Fuel line sizing is the responsibility of the installer and must be able to supply the stated maximum btu for the product.
WARNING:
Burn Testing- It is the responsibility of the qualified installer to test for gas leaks at all connections.
WARNING:
When filling the pan with lava rock and/or decorative glass, the instructions in Section 5 must be followed.
WARNING:
Gas Plumbing Connections: Use only joint compound or tape that is resistant to all gases. Apply joint compound to all
male pipe fittings only- DO NOT use on FLARED fittings. Be sure to tighten every joint securely.
WARNING:
For systems with an extended or detached valve box the area in which the valve box is installed must conform with all
installation requirements to include but not limited to location, construction, venting and local codes. Failure to do so may result in
personal injury property damage or explosion.
WARRANTY REQUIREMENT
: Electronic Ignition fire pits come with a 13” x 13” sheet of insulation between pan and valve
box to protect internal components from heat damage. This may need to be trimmed on smaller enclosures for proper fit. Please use
insulation at all times.
WARRANTY REQUIREMENT
: For Electronic Ignition Models the
Warranty is void if valve box is opened
Purge gas lines of air.
Perform all leak test with leak detector or leak reactant.
Verify correct gas type and pressure.
Perform leak test on main gas supply. Repair leaks as necessary.
Shut Off Gas Supply and Power to fire-pit.
Connect fire-pit to main gas supply. If using flex line avoid sharp bends with flex line to prevent whistling.
Turn on gas supply and perform leak test on all inlet connections. Repair as needed.
For electronic ignition models hook up proper 110VAC or 24VAC electrical power following all local codes.
On electronic ignition models The 6’ power cord can be either tied into the main power supply for use with wall switch
or plugged into remote receiver to use remotely.
Position fire pit safely with access to all gas connections for testing.
Light fire pit. It may take several cycles to purge air from the lines.
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For electronic ignition models apply proper 110VAC or 24 VAC.
Once fire pit is lit perform leak test on all gas connections. Repair as needed.
Turn off fire pit and allow to cool.
Apply media as described in (Section 5).
Turn on fire pit again and perform leak test with media correctly installed. If gas leak is detected verify correct media
application and repair as needed.
If trimmer valve is installed adjust flame to desired height. Never alter the product configuration
Set fire pit in properly constructed enclosure (Section 3).
Verify correct operation and lighting.
Review safety manual with end user and instruct not to change/ modify fire pit or media.
Leave manual with end user.
IMPORTANT
:
On electronic ignition models
please apply the Start Up and Shutdown decal next to control switch in an obvious
position.
5)
Media
WARNING:
FOR GLASS MEDIA USAGE WITH LP GAS- WHEN USING APPROVED DECORATIVE GLASS TO
COVER BURNER APPLY ONLY ENOUGH TO HIDE BURNER. APPLYING OVER 1/2” MAY CREATE BACK
PRESSURE AND GAS LEAKAGE FROM AIR MIXER RESULTING IN LP POOLING UNDER FIRE PIT.
WARNING:
FOR GLASS MEDIA USAGE WITH LP GAS- THE UNIT MUST BE TESTED WITH MEDIA OVER
BURNER FOR CONFIRMATION OF NO BACK PRESSURE CREATING GAS TO LEAK OUT OF AIR MIXER
VENTURI HOLES. THIS MAY HAVE TO BE DONE PRIOR TO PLACING IN ENCLOSURE IF NO ACCESS DOOR.
Installation
We suggest that our products be installed by professionals
that are locally licensed by the authority having
jurisdiction in gas piping.
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