Commissioning Procedure; Media Installation - Real Flame PIT FIRE SERIES Installation & Operating Manual

COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE (prior to installing media)
Once the outdoor fire is installed.
• Check for gas leaks.
• Carry out the lighting procedure.
• Check burner pressures and adjust as per Dataplate.
• Turn appliance off.
• Install media as per media installation instructions.
• Turn on appliance.
• Allow appliance to run for 45 minutes to dry out and burn off the media. - A safe distance of
5 metres should be observed during this period. The media may emit steam, crack and spit
during this time.
• Once the media has been burnt off, turn off the appliance.

MEDIA INSTALLATION

Volcanic Rock
Fill tray with media or until all burners tubes are covered by one layer of media. Spread evenly
around tray.
Do not cover pilot area.
Do not overfill with media above the pilot cover level.
Warning – new or wet media may cause spitting of hot material from the fire and may
present a burns risk.
Warning - New rock media or wet media should be fired for approx 45 minutes prior to
normal use to prevent unwanted spitting. A safe distance of 5 metres should be observed
during this period.
Do not overload with media and smother flame.
Do not use any other media than as supplied and recommended by the manufacturer. Use of
other media may result in explosive media which may cause injury or damage.
IMPORTANT - Do not cover or
block pilot area
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