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Acceptable Media for Fire Features
List of Acceptable Media for Fire Features
Lava Rock (or other Igneous Rock) NO LARGER THAN 2” in diameter
Fireglass approved for use in fire features
Manmade stone for use in fire features (Refractory Material)
Installation Note
The use of media inside fire features is recommended due to the fact it enhances the look of the fire
feature but also improves its performance by forcing the gas emanating from the burner to mix as it
passes through the media. This ‘mixing’ of gases creates an even flame throughout the feature and helps
spread the flame from the Pilot Burner throughout the burner quicker than when there is no media.
Recommended thickness of the media above the burner element is NO MORE than 2”
. Due to the
fact the Pilot Burner must be partially exposed to oxygen in order to ignite the pilot flame during startup
DO NOT COMPLETELY COVER THE PILOT BURNER. When installation of the media is complete
the top of the Pilot Burner Protective Cover should be visible.
Installation of Media in Fire Features
Lava Rock
At right there are two pictures of the fire bowl after adding lava
rock. The size lava rock used in this feature is 2” in diameter.
The picture on the far right is a close up of the Pilot Burner.
Notice it is barely visible in either of the photos.
When using smaller lava rock you may not be able to cover it
as well due to the fact the smaller rock may “smother” the Pilot
Burner and prevent oxygen from getting to it.
WARNING
Do not use any other material as filler/topping media inside fire features other than those listed below.
Using improper media inside a fire feature could result in damage to property or
injury to persons nearby due to media ‘popping’ or ‘exploding’ due to heat
1” above ring
Fireglass
At right there are two pictures of the fire bowl after adding
fireglass. The size fireglass used in this feature is 1/2” in
diameter.
The picture on the far right is a close up of the Pilot Burner.
Notice it is barely visible in either of the photos.
When using smaller fireglass you may not be able to cover it as
well due to the fact the smaller rock may “smother” the Pilot
Burner and prevent oxygen from getting to it.
