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Maintenance
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Air flow must be unobstructed. Keep ventilation openings, controls, burner, and circulating air passageways clean and clear the debris.
Signs of possible blockage include the following:
1.
Gas odor with extreme yellow tipping of flame.
2.
Fire pit does NOT reach the desired temperature.
3.
Fire pit flame is excessively uneven.
4.
Fire pit makes popping noises.
5.
Spiders and insects can nest in the burner or orifice. This dangerous condition can damage the fire pit and render it not suitable for
use. Clean the burner ports by using a heavy-duty pipe clearer. Compressed air may help clear away small particles.
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Carbon deposits may create a fire hazard. Clean burner with warm soapy water if any carbon deposits develop.
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Cover your fire pit with an outdoor weather cover when not in use to protect it from the elements.
Care and Cleaning
To enjoy the outstanding performance from your fire pit, make sure you perform the following activities on a regular basis:
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Use warm soapy water for cleaning. Never use flammable or corrosive cleaning agents.
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While cleaning the fire pit, make sure to keep the area around the burner dry at all times.
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DO NOT submerge the control valve assembly. If the gas control is submerging in water, DO NOT use it again, it must be replaced.
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Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.
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Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
NOTE
: Always allow fire pit to cool COMPLETELY before you
cover the fire pit with an outdoor weather cover or attempt to
service or perform maintenance.
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CUASE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
The burner will not ignite.
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The propane cylinder is frosted over.
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An opening is blocked.
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The control knob is not in the “ON” position.
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There may be too much lava rocks covering the
burner bowl or small pieces may be blocking the
burner ports.
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Wait until propane cylinder warms up and
becomes unfrosted.
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Clear the blockage.
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Turn the control knob to the “ON”
position.
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Remove a portion of the lava rock. Make
sure the lava rock just covers the upper
surface of the burner.
The burner flame is too low.
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The gas pressure is low.
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The outdoor temperature is less than 40°F, and the
cylinder is less than 1/4 full.
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Turn the cylinder valve off and replace the
cylinder.
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Use a full propane cylinder.
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Check the burner ports for blockage.
Carbon build-up and/or
thick black smoke is present.
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There is dirt or film on the reflector and burner
screen.
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The burner is blocked.
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Clean the reflector and burner screen.
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Remove any blockage, and clean the
burner inside and outside.
