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CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD DANGER This appliance can produce carbon monoxide which has no odor. Using it in an enclosed area can kill you. Never use this appliance in an enclosed space such as a camper, tent, car or home. WARNING DANGER If you smell gas: Do not store or use gasoline or other...
Fuels used in gas fired appliances, and the products of combustion such as fuels, contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and/or other reproductive harm. This warning is issued pursuant to the California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.1 NOTE: This installation instruction covers (3) different ignition systems: Match Light (MT), Thermocouple Manual Safety (TMSI), or Thermocouple Flame Sense (TFS).
NOTICE Firegear Outdoors fire pits are constructed and tested to follow the rigid ANSI standards for gas appliances and manufactured safely providing dependable and certified products. If these fire pits are not installed according to the installation manual (i.e. not providing ventilation, not providing proper drainage, installing fire pits below grade or modifying the existing products from a normal installation) Firegear Outdoors cannot be responsible if the product does not operate as designed.
½” psig (3.5kPa) Examples of Cross Ventilation VENTILATION FOR NON-COMBUSTIBLE ENCLOSURE 2- Firegear 6 x12 vents Fire pits are subjected to many outdoor elements such as rain, snow, wind, heat or cold. A minimum of 18 square inches of...
Section A Match Light (MT) Installation Round Flat Disc Fire Pits REV. 2-5-18 Page 8...
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INSTALLATION OF FIRE PIT INTO AN APPROVED ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS 1. Only non-combustible materials should come in direct contact with any part of the fi re pit. Underneath area should be non-combustible or a fl at level combustible surface according to the clearances specifi ed in this manual.. 2.
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Cement Block Illustration Stone Cap Flat Disc With Spur Non-Combustible Fire Pit Enclousure Fire Pit Disc Key Valve Shut-O Gas Supply Man Made Stone 6x12 Vent NOTE: Key valve and fl exible gas lines are supplied. Gas shut-off is not supplied. INSTALLING KEY VALVE The key valve contents: 1- key valve, 1- key and 1- fl ange.
OPERATION CAUTION: Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards on high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the area of the appliance. WARNING: Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.
FIRE PIT MAINTENANCE 1. The fire pit should be inspected and cleaned before initial use at least annually by a qualified field service person. 2. Any component that is found faulty must be replaced with an approved component. 3. Any tampering or modifying with the fire pit is dangerous and voids all warranties. 4.
Expanded View of Match Throw (MT) Fire Pits Fire Pit Pan Spur Burner / ” Washer Brass Nut OASNG# (Burner Ori ce) U3-8D-S (Fitting) Note: Use joint compound or Te on tape resistant to all T200-9898-46 gasses on all male NPT (Flex Connector) threads;...
Section B Thermocouple Manual Safety (TMSI) Installation Round Flat Disc Fire Pits REV. 2-5-18 Page 14...
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INSTALLATION OF FIRE PIT INTO AN APPROVED ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS 1. Only non-combustible materials should come in direct contact with any part of the fi re pit. Underneath area should be non-combustible or a fl at level combustible surface according to the clearances specifi ed in this manual. 2.
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Piezo Ground Tab Illustration shows side view of valve and Piezo ignitor. PIEZO48WH Ignitor Module PIEZO23WH Bottom of Burner Pan Illustration above shows ground tab connection underneath the burner pan. PIEZO48WH Thermocouple Lead Remove red button cap and install battery into Piezo ignitor module.
OPERATION CAUTION: Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards on high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the area of the appliance. WARNING: Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.
FIRE PIT MAINTENANCE 1. The fire pit should be inspected and cleaned before initial use at least annually by a qualified field service person. 2. Any component that is found faulty must be replaced with an approved component. 3. Any tampering or modifying with the fire pit is dangerous and voids all warranties. 4.
Expanded View of Thermocouple Manual (TMSI) Safety Fire Fire Pit Pan Spur Burner / ” Washer Male Threads: Requires Brass Nut Compound or Tape OASNG# (Burner Ori ce) Note: Use joint compound or Te on tape resistant to all gasses on all male NPT threads;...
Section C Thermocouple Flame Sense (TFS) Installation Round Flat Disc Fire Pits REV. 2-5-18 Page 20...
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INSTALLATION OF FIRE PIT INTO AN APPROVED ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS 1. Only non-combustible materials should come in direct contact with any part of the fi re pit. Underneath area should be non- combustible or a fl at level combustible surface according to the clearances specifi ed in this manual. Refer to the NFPA54 (National Fuel Gas Code) for proper pipe sizing.
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FINAL PREPARATIONS INSTALLATION OF BATTERY PACK It is important to locate the battery pack where it is easy to access for battery replacement and service. The best location is on the outside wall of the fire pit enclosure. A plastic junction box is provided for the installation of the battery pack and a weather-proof cover to protect it from the outside elements.
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Weatherproof Cover/Lid Battery Pack Junction Box Cover Plate Battery Pack Rubber Gasket Wires from Fig. 23 Weatherproof Cover/Lid Valve Box INSTALLATION OF BATTERY INTO TRANSMITTER You have one handheld transmitter and you will need to install the included (12-volt battery) into the transmitter. On the backside of the transmitter, push the cover away from the case.
(programmed) to the module inside the control box. Additional transmitters can be learned to this electronic module; up to a total of three transmitters are available. Contact Firegear to discuss additional transmitter options or see the accessory page of this instruction manual.
OPERATION CAUTION: Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards on high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the area of the appliance. WARNING: Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING FOR TFS MODELS FAULT CODES TROUBLE SHOOTING The VCS-5000MODTC control module has built-in error detection for several common operating fault conditions. When the control module detects an error, it will emit a series of beeps. The beeping pattern will help to determine the cause of the operating fault Ignition Safety (Protection for ignition system): Error Code: One beep every one second.
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Thermal Safety (Overheat Protection): Error Code: 4 Beeps every 2 seconds. Description of Fault: Warn users that the modules internal temperature exceeds 170°F. How to Clear: Module’s internal temperature must cool to below 160°F and then press ON button. What to Check: Ensure that there is proper ventilation to the control module.
ADDITIONAL TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom Remedy Fire Pit 1. Bleed gas line. Won’t Light 2. Ensure all gas lines are turned ON. 3. Ensure there is not too much media overtop the burner, it can inhibit the gas flow. Too little or no media can also contribute to non-lighting. 4.
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Expanded View of Thermocouple Flame Sense (TFS) Fire Pits Spur Burner Ignition Hood Orange ⁄ ” Washer Ignition Wire Brass Nut Flat Disc Pan OAS-NG# (3) ⁄ ” Washers (Burner Ori ce) Thermocouple & ½” Coupler Ground Wires Battery Pack Black Wire Valve Box: (Gas valve,control module...
ROUND FLAT DISC REPLACEMENT PARTS PILOT ADJ PILOT MAIN Drawings are not to scale POWER Requires 4-AA 1.5V alkaline batteries Slide Switch to Latching Solenoid Round Flat Disc Fire Pits REV. 2-5-18 Page 31...
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ROUND FLAT DISC REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Qty. Item Part Number Description TMSI 19¾-Iinch Round Flat Stainless Disc ( PAN-SS19.75D FPB-20DBS) 29-inch Round Flat Stainless Disc PAN-SS29D 34-inch Round Flat Stainless Disc PAN-SS34D 44-inch Round Flat Stainless Disc PAN-SS44D 16-inch Burning Spur (used on FPB-20DBS fire pits only) B-SPUR-16 22-inch Burning Spur (used on all Flat Pans) B-SPUR-22...
Weatherproof Cover/lid (not shown) WP-COVER 6-32 x 1” Flat Head Phillips Screw - Holds WP Lid to WP-JBOX (not shown) SCREW6-32X1PHFHZ FOR TECHNICAL SERVICE, CALL: (855) 498-8324 Firegear Outdoors 9230 Conservation Way Fort Wayne, IN 46809 Sales: (888) 672-8929 Sales Support: (888) 699-6167 Canadian Inquires: (877) 472-3923 Web Site: www.firegearoutdoors.com...
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326-930 Twigs 6pc (20lbs) * Not for use with TFS fire pit systems FLEXFRAME-SS NOTE: See the Firegear Outdoors catalogue for a variety of fittings and flex connectors and other glass media. Round Flat Disc Fire Pits REV. 2-5-18 Page 34...
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Lava Rock and Lava Stones are not may not apply to you. covered by warranty For Commercial applications, the liability of Firegear Outdoors End User must provide a bill of sale, canceled check, or payment is limited to the express terms of this warranty. We expressly...
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Optional Cutout Template for TMS Face Plate This fire pit instruction provides an option to mount the TMSI face plate to concrete board. Use the template above to complete the installation. The TMSI face plate can be mounted vertically or horizontally. Our suggestion is to attach the face plate in a horizontal position with the gas valve on the left side.
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Having problems getting the fire pit to operate? Don’t leave the job site! We want to help! Call 855.498.8324 for Technical Support between the hours of 8:00AM to 5:00PM EST. Text photos to 260.255.5750 or e-mail photos to support@skytechpg.com. BEFORE YOU CALL WE WILL NEED THIS INFORMATION Model Number: ___________________________ Serial Number: ___________________________ How long is the gas line run? Nat Gas ____ LP Gas ____...
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