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Pick a location that allows sufficient horizontal room to enjoy the fire pit while allowing a safe
distance from the heat and flame.
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Select a location where the fire pit can be attended during operation. Never leave an operating fire
pit unattended or by someone not familiar with its operation or emergency shut off locations.
Wooden or solid surfaces such as granite or marble must be located far enough away that they
do not reach a temperature of more than 100 degrees F plus ambient air temperature.
Example
: If
surrounding air temperature is 70, the wood surface temperature must stay at or below 170 degrees
F.
Complete Fire Pit with Valve box
Under Valve Box
6”
Sides Surrounding Fire Pit 14”
Above Fire Pit 96”
2)
CONSTRUCTION OF THE ENCLOSURE:
WARNING:
THERE MUST BE AN ELECTRICAL AND GAS SHUTOFF ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE
FIRE PIT TO ALLOW FOR EASY ACCESS IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.
WARNING:
ALWAYS USE PROPER MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION FOR GAS SUPPLY,
POWER, AND ENCLOSURE.
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A template is provided with your fire pit that can be used to draw the I.D. of the enclosure.
Simply trace the circumference of the template with a marking device to provide a visual aid,
and then erect your stone or brick structure around the marking. The enclosure I.D. will be the
size of your Complete Fire Pit + 1.25”. Example: 25” Fire Pit + 1.25” = 26.25” enclosure I.D. If
using installation collar (optional), the template can still be used.
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WARRANTY REQUIREMENT
: The enclosure must be constructed on a stable surface. Make
sure that the fire pit is high enough that the control box is above the grade to prevent water
damage to the controls inside the box.
NEVER
install a fire pit below ground level. Drainage
must be provided for the enclosure to prevent water accumulation leading to damage to
components in the valve box.
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WARRANTY REQUIREMENT
: The enclosure must incorporate a vent on at least one side
at a minimum size of
18 sq. inches
(Example: 3”x 6” or larger) to allow heat within the
enclosure to escape from void around valve box. Failure to do so will result in the fire pit
automatically shutting down when internal valve box temperature reaches 175º F. This could
lead
to heat damage to internal components.
Some enclosures may require more ventilation based
on material, size, and extended use.
This vent may work as a drain as well to prevent water
build up in enclosure.
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WARRANTY REQUIREMENT
: The interior void space of the enclosure surrounding the
valve box cannot be filled with any material (gravel, crushed rock, concrete, etc.)- It is a
requirement to have a
minimum of 6”
under the valve box for proper ventilation.
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Select materials that are non-combustible in both initial installation as well as over time.
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Make sure that the structure is level. We recommend the use of the installation collar (optional)
that may be mortared into the surround.
3)
INSTALLATION OF THE COMPLETE FIREPIT ASSEMBLY:
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WARRANTY REQUIREMENT:
The fire pit assembly should be
recessed a minimum of 4”
from the top of the enclosure to protect flame from being blown out. Some areas may require
more- 8” is not uncommon.
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WARRANTY REQUIREMENT:
All firepits come with a 2’ x 2’ sheet of insulation between the
pan and valve box to protect internal components from heat damage. This may need to be trimmed on
smaller enclosures for proper fit.
PLEASE USE THIS AT ALL TIMES.
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WARRANTY REQUIREMENT:
When filling the pan with lava rock and/or decorative glass,
the instructions on Pg. 5 must be followed.
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Gas Pressure Input:
The input should be: Natural Gas- 5~7” W/C; LP Gas- 13 ~ 15” W/C.
Anything above this could damage unit.
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The main gas should already be plumbed to the location of the fire pit area. The 24” flex line
coming from the fire pit should be connected to the main gas line. Tighten the flex line fittings to
the gas supply stub and to the fire pit.
Avoid sharp bends with flex line to prevent whistling.
