Firegear Key West KWB-NG1 Owners & Installation Manual

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Firegear Key West
Decorative Gas Appliance
WARNING:
If the information in these instructions
are not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or
loss of life.
WARNING:
Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance
can cause injury or property damage.
Read the installation, operating and
maintenance instructions thoroughly
before installing or servicing this
equipment.
Installation and service must be
performed by a qualifi ed installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
Tested by:
919-137
Outdoor
WARNING - FOR YOUR SAFETY
What to do if you smell gas:
•Shut off gas to the appliance.
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Extinguish any open fl ame.
•If odour continues, keep away from the appliance and im-
mediately call your gas supplier or fi re department.
•Do not touch any electrical switch: do not use any phone
in your building.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour's
phone.
•Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fi re
department.
WARNING:
Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapours
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover
and leave this manual with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference.
FIRE GEAR LLC, P.O. BOX 871250, CANTON, MI 48187
KWB
WARNING: FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
Owners &
Installation Manual
MODELS: KWB-NG1
KWB-LP1
04/18/12

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  • Page 1 Firegear Key West Owners & ™ Installation Manual Outdoor MODELS: KWB-NG1 Decorative Gas Appliance KWB-LP1 WARNING: FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY WARNING: WARNING - FOR YOUR SAFETY If the information in these instructions What to do if you smell gas: are not followed exactly, a fire •Shut off gas to the appliance.
  • Page 2 To the New Owner: Congratulations! ® You are the owner of a state-of-the-art Outdoor Decorative Gas Appliance by fi regear . The Key West™ Series Outdoor Decorative Gas Appliance has been designed to provide you with all the warmth and charm of a fi re at the fl ick of a switch. The Key West™ Series Outdoor Decorative Gas Appliance has been approved by Warnock Hersey/Intertek for both safety and effi...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY LABEL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Instructions ..........30 Copy of Safety Decal .............4 Lighting Procedure ............30 Shutdown Procedure ...........30 First Fire ..............30 DIMENSIONS Copy of Lighting Plate Instructions ......31 MAINTENANCE KWB Unit Dimensions ...........5 KWB60 Unit Dimensions ..........6 Maintenance Instructions..........32 INSTALLATION Valve assembly replacement ........33...
  • Page 4: Safety Label

    This is a copy of the label that accompanies each KWB Outdoor decorative gas appliance. We have printed a copy of the contents here for your review. NOTE: Firegear ® units are constantly being improved. Check the label on the unit and if there is a difference, the label on the unit is the correct one.
  • Page 5: Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS KWB UNIT DIMENSIONS 37-9/16" (953mm) TOP VIEW 33-1/4" (844mm) 8-1/4" (210mm) 36-7/16" (932mm) SIDE VIEW END VIEW fi regear Outdoor Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 6: Kwb60 Unit Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS KWB60 UNIT DIMENSIONS NOTE: KWB60 is two KWB units assembled end to end (see KWB60 assembly for more details). 66-7/16" (1688mm) TOP VIEW 8-1/4" (210mm) SIDE VIEW END VIEW fi regear Outdoor Gas Fireplace...
  • Page 7: Installation

    INSTALLATION IMPORTANT MESSAGE 4) To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE IF is unfamiliar with the operation to use the SAVE THESE ANY PART HAS BEEN UNDER WATER. decorative gas appliance. IMMEDIATELY CALL A QUALIFIED INSTRUCTIONS 5) Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO INSPECT...
  • Page 8: Installation Checklist

    INSTALLATION LOCATING YOUR INSTALLATION OUTDOOR DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE CHECKLIST 1) When selecting a location for your decorative gas appliance, ensure that the clearances are met. 1) Locate appliance: 2) This appliance must be installed in an open-air situation with natural ventilation, without stagnant a) Refer to "Locating Your Outdoor decorative areas, where gas leakage and products of combustion are rapidly dispersed by wind and natural gas appliance"...
  • Page 9: Minimum Clearances To Combustibles

    INSTALLATION MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES The clearances listed below are Minimum distances unless otherwise stated: A major cause of fi res is failure to maintain required clearances (air space) to combustible materials. It is of the greatest importance that this decorative gas appliance be installed only in accordance with these instructions.
  • Page 10: Inner Framing Dimensions (Required)

    INSTALLATION INNER FRAMING DIMENSIONS (REQUIRED) NOTE:FRAMING MATERIAL NOT SUPPLIED 37-15/16" (964mm) NOTE: Framing materials must be non-combustible when used within 4" of the unit. Combustible framing materials may be used outside the 4" clearance range. Finishing materials MUST be non-combustible. Consideration should be given to weather / elements when choosing framing materials (ie.
  • Page 11: Finishing

    INSTALLATION FINISHING Side nailing brackets are adjustable for material from a minimum of 1/2" thick up to a maximum of 2-3/8" thick. Side nailing brackets are adjustable in 1/4" or 1/2" increments. Each hole on the inside line is 1/8", each hole on the outside line is 1/4" Determine the thickness of the fi...
  • Page 12: High Elevation

    Min. Supply Pressure 11" WC (2.73 kpa) Note: If you have an incorrect fl ame pattern, Manifold Pressure 10" WC (2.49 kpa) ® contact your Firegear dealer for further instructions. Manifold Pressure-Low 6.4" WC (1.59 kpa) Orifi ce Size #45 DMS Incorrect fl...
  • Page 13: Kwb60 Assembly

    INSTALLATION KWB60 ASSEMBLY 4. Line the two units up end to end. Screw fi reboxes together (one from NOTE: KWB60 is two KWB30 units assembled end to end. You must each side). purchase two KWB30s to make a KWB60. 5. Reinstall burner trays. 1 Remove the large stand off on the end of the unit from both KWB30 units - by removing 2 screws per side.
  • Page 14: Kwb Wall Switch And Battery Installation

    INSTALLATION KWB WALL SWITCH AND BATTERY INSTALLATION (INCLUDED WITH UNIT) The unit comes with low voltage wire and a battery extension wire installed. 6) Install supplied 4-AA batteries into the battery holder. Using velcro install battery holder to the backside of the battery compartment door. Connect 1) Run supplied wire to desired location - to a max.
  • Page 15: Kwb60 Wall Switch And Battery Installation

    INSTALLATION KWB60 WALL SWITCH AND BATTERY INSTALLATION (INCLUDED WITH UNIT) NOTE: KWB60* is two KWB units assembled end to end. Note: The KWB60 comes with a wall switch. Only one wall switch is re- 6) Attach low voltage wires to the switch - ensure to attach on the right side quired.
  • Page 16: Kwb/Kwb60 Drain Installation (Recommended)

    INSTALLATION KWB/KWB60 DRAIN INSTALLATION (RECOMMENDED) Although this decorative gas appliance is designed to operate outdoors safely, rain and other sources of moisture may enter the burner area, which will cause water to collect inside the base of the unit. NOTE: The KWB60 requires installation of 4 drains (two per KWB30). To prevent excessive water collection, the installer should provide a way to drain the water from the base of the unit by building or installing a water collector before positioning the decorative gas appliance in its location.
  • Page 17: Kwb Wiring Diagram

    INSTALLATION KWB WIRING DIAGRAM This appliance does not require a 120V A.C. supply for operation. NOTE: 4 AA batteries must be installed in the battery pack to operate the burner switch. Do not use a 9 volt battery. 0.886.001 Proflame Valve Standard Main On/Off Switch or Optional Wall Switch The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical...
  • Page 18: Glass Crystal Installation On Burner

    INSTALLATION GLASS CRYSTAL INSTALLATION ON BURNER Evenly spread the Glass Crystals or optional Ceramic Spa Stones over the burner. Ensure the crystals (or stones) do not overlap too much as this will effect the fl ame pattern. IMPORTANT NOTE: Only the supplied approved Glass Crystals are to be used with these fi replaces. Use of any other type of glass crystals can alter the unit's performance, any damage caused by the use of any unapproved glass will not be covered under warranty.
  • Page 19: Volcanic Stone Installation On Burner

    INSTALLATION VOLCANIC STONE INSTALLATION ON BURNER Evenly spread the glass crystals and volcanic stones over the burner. Ensure the stones do not overlap too much as this will effect the fl ame pattern. IMPORTANT NOTE: Only the supplied approved Volcanic Stones are to be used with these fi replaces. Use of any other type of stones can alter the unit's performance, any damage caused by the use of any unapproved glass or stones will not be covered under warranty.
  • Page 20: Optional Log Set Installation

    INSTALLATION OPTIONAL LOG SET INSTALLATION NOTE: KWB60 REQUIRES TWO LOG SETS Read the instructions below carefully and refer to the images. If the logs are broken do not use the unit until they are replaced. Broken logs can interfere with pilot operation. Improper positioning of the logs may create carbon build-up and can alter the unit's performance which is not covered under warranty.
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION 4) Install log B on the left side of the burner as shown below. Orient log B in the same way and in a similar position as shown in Diagram 5. Diagram 5 5) Install log F on the burner as shown below. Orient log F across log A in the same way and in a similar position as shown in Diagram 6. Diagram 6 6) Install log C on the left side of the burner as shown below.
  • Page 22: Optional Glass Surround Installation

    INSTALLATION OPTIONAL GLASS SURROUND INSTALLATION 1) Remove metal fasteners from the corner brackets. 4b) Use supplied spacer tool to determine where the bottom bracket should be placed and secured. 2) Assemble the 4 pieces of the glass surround and fasten together with 4 corner top brackets and supplied nylon fasteners as shown below.
  • Page 23: See Through Framing Kit Assembly Kwb30

    INSTALLATION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR A STEEL STUD SEE THROUGH FRAMING KIT FOR KWB Follow these instructions to construct a steel stud see through frame for the KWB burner; Overall dimensions =64-1/16" W x 51" H x 19" D . **Non-combustible fi nishing board not supplied with kit. Board may be purchased at your local hardware/building supply store. IMPORTANT: Supplied vents need to be installed into non-combustible fi...
  • Page 24 INSTALLATION 4. Secure all vertical supports (Part B) with two (2) screws each to NOTE: If using framing unit with original version of KWB (not -1), cut lower frame (Part A). base in areas shown below and fold down to allow room for the larger size.
  • Page 25 INSTALLATION OPTIONAL PROPANE DRAWER: 8. If installing propane drawer, do so before securing outside vertical supports to upper and lower frame (Part A). Attach brackets using two(2) screws on outside tall vertical support (Part B) and one screw (1) on short vertical support (Part D). See propane drawer install to complete installation.
  • Page 26 INSTALLATION OPTIONAL PANELS: OPTIONAL PROPANE DRAWER: 1. Bend tabs on top fl ange of side panel to 90º. 1. Slide propane drawer into tracks (previously installed in Step 9) until slides clip at end of track. Diagram 1 - Bend tabs to 90º 2.
  • Page 27 INSTALLATION REMOTE PROPANE / LP GAS ENCLOSURES INSTALLATION GUIDELINES If the unit is permanently connected to a gas piping system • Bottom opening must provide a minimum of 1/2 from a remote supply tank, installation must be in accordance square inches (3.23 cm²) for each pound of pro- with local codes or, in absence of local codes, with the pane/LP contained in the tank (see example be- National fuel Gas codes ANSI Z223/1.NFPA 54.
  • Page 28 INSTALLATION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR A STEEL STUD TABLE FRAMING KIT FOR KWB Follow these instructions to construct a steel stud table for the KWB60 burner; Overall dimensions = 24" W x 24" H x 79" L. NOTE: KWB60 is two KWB30 units assembled end to end. **Non-combustible fi...
  • Page 29 INSTALLATION 3. Install six (6) inner vertical supports - secure each support with two (2) 1. Position each corner vertical support on lower frame and secure with screws to top frame and two (2) screws to bottom frame. four (4) screws each. Diagram 1 - Corner supports on lower frame.
  • Page 30: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING FIRST FIRE INSTRUCTIONS The fi rst fi re in your decorative gas appliance is part of the paint curing process. To ensure that the paint 1) Read and understand these instructions before is properly cured, it is recommended that you burn operating this appliance.
  • Page 31: Copy Of Lighting Plate Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION COPY OF LIGHTING PLATE INSTRUCTIONS The lighting plate is located on the underside of the table top on the unit. A) This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING Do not try to light the pilot by hand.
  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Failure to do this will result in burn stains on panels which you will be unable to remove. 5) The heater is fi nished in a heat resistant paint and should only be refi nished with heat resistant paint. Firegear ®...
  • Page 33: Valve Assembly Replacement

    MAINTENANCE VALVE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT 10. Remove 8 screws securing valve assembly. Turn the unit off and allow to cool to room temperature. 1. Turn off gas supply 2. Remove the pilot shield. 3. Remove glass crystals, garden stones and log set, if installed. 4.
  • Page 34: Parts

    PARTS LIST PARTS Part # Description Part # Description 377-024 Burner Tray 376-526 Burner 377-035 Finishing Trim 377-045 Firebox 377-026 Mounting Bracket 377-046 Controls Enclosure 377-034 Pilot Shield 377-510 Valve Tray 377-027 Burner Mount 377-047 Components Cover 377-028 Burner Tray End 377-048 Pilot Shield support 377-030...
  • Page 35: Warranty

    WARRANTY Fire Gear LLC products are designed with reliability and simplicity in mind. In addition, our internal Quality Assurance Team carefully inspects each unit thoroughly before it leaves our facility. Fire Gear LLC is pleased to extend this limited warranty to the original purchaser of a Fire Gear LLC Product. This warranty is not transferable. Limited Warranty: The combustion chamber is covered for parts and subsidized* labour only, against defect in manufacture only, for a period of (5) fi...
  • Page 36 fi regear® fi replaces are designed with reliability and simplicity in mind. In addition, our internal Quality Assurance Team carefully inspects each unit thoroughly before it leaves our door. fi regear is pleased to extend this Limited Lifetime Warranty to the original purchaser of a fi regear® Product.

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