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Automated Tiki Torch Installation Instructions 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Automated Tiki Torch

Page 1: ...Automated Tiki Torch Installation Instructions ...

Page 2: ...2 Automated Tiki Torch with Poles Exploded View 6 8 18 Automated Tiki Head Tiki Pole Powder Coated Aluminum or Faux Bamboo Pole Base Pole Powder Coated Aluminum Note Only used with Metal Poles 14 ...

Page 3: ...luded with Tiki Torches Component Electrical Btu hr Listing Hot Surface Igniter 24 vac n a PTFE UL Thermal Sensor n a n a ANSI Z21 20 Solenoid Valve 24 vac 15k CSA Solid State Controller 24 vac n a Applied for Stainless Steel Wind Cap Burner Thermal Sensors 2 Tiki Cone Hot Surface Igniter Gas Valve Programmed Solid State Controller Set Screws Power Leads 24 vac ...

Page 4: ...e Pole Electric Outside Base Pole Electrical Wiring Recommendations When running home runs to each Tiki Torch recommended wiring is min 14 gauge When daisy chain wiring is used recommended wiring is min 12 gauge Tiki Torches require 24 volts AC power One transformer will power 2 Tiki torches One transformer is supplied for every 2 Tiki Torches ordered ...

Page 5: ... adjusted the height of the Base Pole so that the tapered top end of the Base Pole ended up above grade This we did to make the connection between the Base Pole and the Tiki Pole easier later on Base Pole after it has been slid over Gas Electric stubs Gas Hose Connection No Manual Shutoff Next we installed a coupling on the end of the gas stub as shown at right The black gas hose that came with yo...

Page 6: ... top of the gas ball valve Prior to making that connection we added a brass to reducer bushing in order to make the connection This can be seen in the photo at left Next we routed the gas hose and wire thru the Tiki Pole as shown in the photo at left We completed the install of the Tiki Pole by installing the 5 16 button head bolt and the rubber grommet that came in our hardware kit as shown in ph...

Page 7: ...ve as shown at right The large hole that comes standard in the Tiki Pole is about 1 16 too small to accommodate a gas ball valve so first we bore out the hole slightly Next we attached the two poles with a 5 16 button head bolt that came in the installation hardware packet We completed the install of the gas ball valve by reattaching the handle we previously took off as shown in photo at left ...

Page 8: ...amount of space between the Base Pole and the gas stub Prior to the next step you will need to create the fixture shown at left Seen in this photo is a 6 pipe nipple 1 2 with a cap on one end at a Tee on the other You will need to use pipe dope and tighten these fittings to ensure no gas leaks later on Next install a to reducer bushing in the Tee and attach the gas hose Next slide the fixture you ...

Page 9: ...nion we inserted it into the large hole and threaded into the Tee inside Using the 6 nipple as a handle we then tightened the union with nipple into the Tee In the photo at right you see how we then fished our wire through an additional hole we created next to the large hole in the bottom of the Tiki Pole We fished this wire thru the top of the Tiki Pole in preparation for installing the Tiki Torc...

Page 10: ...O NOT USE PIPE DOPE Attach the two wires from the Tiki Head to the two wires previously installed inside the Tiki Poles and connect using wire nuts It is recommended you use silicone in the wire nuts to protect against moisture Slide the Tiki Head over the Top Pole while ensuring the wires remain inside the Pole Tiki Head Secure the Tiki Head to the Top Pole using the two silver colored recessed s...

Page 11: ...right you see a gas stub and an electrical conduit with the low voltage electrical wire protruding from it In the photo at left first we extended our gas line vertically by adding a coupling and a 6 long pipe Then we installed the Tiki Head as shown in the photo at left and measured from the threaded holes in the sides of the stainless steel tiki base to the ground This is the length you will need...

Page 12: ...n the close up photo below you will see our wires are protruding out of the top of the bamboo sleeve but you cannot see any of the plumbing The plumbing is actually recessed inside the bamboo sleeve slightly so that when the Tiki Torch Head is installed the base of the Torch overlaps the sleeve slightly for a more complete look ...

Page 13: ...ve using wire nuts Next thread the Tiki Torch Head into the pipe that is recessed inside the bamboo sleeve For this connection you will want to use Pipe Dope and tighten to avoid gas leaks later Once you have finished this step your Tiki Torch Head should look like the finished photo below and your completed Torch should look like the photo at right ...

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