Natural Gas Requirements - Cal Flame FPT80 Owner's Manual

area of 10 square inches (64.5cm²). If ventilation
openings at floor level are in a sidewall, there
shall be at least two openings. The bottom of the
openings shall be at floor level and the upper edge
no more than 5 inches (127 mm) above the floor.
The openings shall be equally sized, spaced at 180
degrees (3.14 rad) and unobstructed.
• Every opening shall have minimum dimensions so
as to permit the entrance of a 1/8 inch (3.2 mm)
diameter rod.
LP Gas Manifold Pressure
For plumbed-in LP installation, use a convertible
regulator and set it for LP gas.
LP Gas Supply Pressure
Maximum line pressure for plumbed-in propane is 14"
W.C psi (3.5 kPa). Minimum line pressure for propane
is 11" W.C.
LP Gas Pressure Regulator
The unit must be used with the gas pressure regulator.
The regulator will control and maintain a uniform gas
pressure in the manifold. The burner orifices have been
sized for the gas pressure delivered by the regulator.
LPG Cylinder Specification
Any LP gas supply cylinder used with this firepit or
fireplace must be approximately 12 inches in diameter
and 18 inches high. The maximum fuel capacity is
20 lbs. of propane, or 5 gallons. Full cylinder weight
should be approximately 38 lbs. (43.7 lbs. nominal
water capacity.) Always use the cylinder dust cap on
the cylinder valve outlet during transport and when the
cylinder is not connected to the firepit or fireplace.
Transporting the LP Gas Supply Cylinder
Only one cylinder should be transported at a time.
Transport cylinder in an upright and secure manner
with control valve turned off and the dust cap in place.
2007 Fireplace and Firepit Owner's Manual
LTR20071006, Rev. A
Installation / Assembly

Natural Gas Requirements

Always check the rating plate to make sure the gas
supply you are hooking up to is the gas type the
firepit or fireplace is manufactured for.
Important Warning: All Cal Flame firepits and
fireplaces are manufactured with the highest regard
to safety. For this reason, Cal Flame firepits and
fireplaces are either manufactured to operate on
liquid propane (LP) or natural gas (NG) and cannot
be converted. To verify the operating fuel, remove the
bottom drip pan and check serial number label on the
left. Either LP or NG will be marked on the operating
tab, indicating the proper operating fuel.
Attempting to convert a Cal Flame firepit or fireplace
from one fuel to another may result in serious injury
and void the warranty coverage.
Never connect the firepit or fireplace to an unregulated
gas supply.
The installation of this appliance must conform with
local codes or, in the absence of local codes, to the
national fuel gas code, ANSI Z223.1a-1998. Installation
in Canada must be in accordance with the standard
CAN/CGA-B149.2, Propane Installation Code. Natural
gas connection must be performed by a licensed
contractor or local gas company representative.
Ensure that the service supplying the firepit or fireplace
is fitted with a conveniently positioned shut off valve
with easy access.
Your Cal Flame firepit or fireplace for use with natural
gas comes equipped with its own regulator which
MUST NOT be removed. If this regulator needs to be
replaced, use only the type specified by Cal Flame for
this appliance.
1. Remove the rear panel to gain access to the
regulator and gas connection point.
2. Connect a suitable flex connector to the regulator.
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