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Operating Instructions
This Fire Pit is designed for use only with wood. Before
first use make sure all labels, packaging and protective
films have been removed from the Fire Pit.
Lighting
The secret to lighting the Fire Pit successfully is good
preparation of the fire and using dry fuel.
1. Begin with a base of single sheets of dry newspaper
formed into fist sized balls. Place these into the base of
the Fire Pit.
2. Get dry kindling about matchstick thickness. It is
important they are dry - manuka twigs are ideal. Place
this kindling on top of the newspaper taking care not
to crush the paper down as this will reduce the air gap
and starve the fire of oxygen.
3. On top of the matchstick thick kindling add two good
handfuls of sticks about pencil thickness.
4. Finally have to hand a good supply of dry wood about
thumb thickness. Keep this to one side for now.
5. Now place a match or lighter to the dry paper at the
base of Fire Pit. You can light it in a couple of places.
The volume of smoke and flame will increase as the
paper catches the matchstick thick twigs alight and in
turn this lights the pencil thick twigs.
6. When the flames appear through the top of the loaded
Fire Pit fuel then you can add the thumb thick wood
with care, a few pieces at a time, to build up the
fuel supply in the Fire Pit. Once a good ember bed is
established thicker wood can be added.
Note:
Split wood generally burns better than round wood.
All wood should be dry. Burning green wood will lead
to a smoky ‘cold’ fire. Do not burn plastic as it gives off
harmful smoke for both you and the environment.
Extinguishing
• Allow fire to burn itself out and don’t leave until the
fire is fully extinguished.
• DO NOT use water to extinguish as this is dangerous
and can cause damage to this outdoor Fire Pit.
• If you must leave before the fire burns itself out,
smother the fire with a bucket of sand to extinguish.
Check the fire is fully extinguished before leaving.
Cleaning and Care
CAUTION:
All cleaning and maintenance should be done
when Fire Pit is cool and with the fuel supply removed.
Check the Fire Pit regularly to ensure it is safe to use. If
there is any sign of damage DO NOT use until repairs are
made.
Abrasive cleaners will damage this product. Never use
oven cleaner to clean any part of Fire Pit.
1. Wipe surfaces clean with mild dishwashing detergent
or baking soda.
2. For stubborn surfaces use a citrus based degreaser and
a nylon scrubbing brush.
3. Rinse clean with water.
When not in use store in a dry location, and if possible
cover the Fire Pit to protect it from the elements.
It is quite normal for the Fire Pit to develop an aged look
after several fires. Over time it may develop surface
rust, which is normal and due to natural weathering,
particularly if it is left outdoors uncovered.
