4)
Installation of Fire Pit Burner Assembly
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 to 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.
Purge gas lines of air.
Perform all leak tests 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.
Position fire pit safely with access to all gas connections for testing.
Once fire pit is lit perform leak test on all gas connections. Repair as needed.
Turn off fire pit and allow cooling.
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.
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.
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.
WARNING:
The fire pit is designed to use approved media correctly installed over the burner to achieve proper combustion.
WARRANTY REQUIREMENT:
Never install a mesh or screen under the media.
IMPORTANT
:
Media affects flame pattern greatly. It is possible to create an unusual flame pattern that could damage your
enclosure. Enclosure damage from an open flame fire feature is not covered under any warranty.
