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DO NOT DISCARD. THIS MANUAL HAS IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MANTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS. LEAVE WITH THE HOMEOWNER. MODEL: SERIAL #: Kalea Bay Outdoor Gas Fireplace Installation and Operating Instructions MH# 60069 MODELS Natural Gas Description OFP-36LECO-N 36” Open Front Fireplace OFP-48LECO-N 48” Open Front Fireplace OFP-60LECO-N 60”...
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CARBON MONOXIDE HAZZARD 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. DANGER WARNING Do not store or use gasoline or other If you smell gas:...
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING This product is designed to operate with one of the following fuel sources: Liquid Propane or Natural Gas. The fuel used to operate this product, and the products of combustion of such fuel, can expose you to chemicals including Benzene which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm and Carbon Monoxide which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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 IT IS IMPORTANT TO READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE INSTALLATION MANUAL BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION OF THIS FIREPLACE!! TABLE OF CONTENTS...
Media is NOT provided and must be purchased seperately. When installing media use minimum of ½” to ¾” diameter Firegear Outdoors glass to fill the burner trough. After the burner trough is covered you are permitted to fill the remaining area in the burner pan. DO NOT COVER THE IGNITION HOOD WITH ANY ROCK OR MEDIA. See Figs.
(2 sides) is required to keep the components in good working order. Use Fig. 3 as a guide. Fig 3. Cross ventilation example providing minimum of 18-square inches per side using Firegear VENT-KIT-6x12SS provided. Kalea Bay Outdoor Fireplace REV. 4-17-19 Page 6...
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS The vents (VENT-KIT-6x12 ) used for cross ventilation should be installed at each end of the fireplace. Vents should be placed 3-4” from the bottom of the fireplace and centered side to side as shown in Fig. 3B. Vent 3-4”...
SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: These fireplaces come shipped as Natural Gas models only. There is an LP conversion kit available as an accessory. Ensure you order the specific conversion kit for your model fireplace. Table 1 shows the applicable information FRAMING FIREPLACE if converting to Liquid Propane (LP) gas.
REFERENCE GAS PIPE SIZING GAS PIPE SIZING NATURAL GAS : PIPE SIZING CHART Length of Pipe in Feet 1/2” 3/4” 1” 1 - 1/4” 1 - 1/2” 2” 2 - 2 1/2” 3” 4” • Natural Gas (NG) flow is given in 1237 2259 3640...
SINGLE-SIDED FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS, FRAMING AND CLEARANCES SECTION This fireplace comes with two boxes prepackaged inside and outside the fireplace. Do not discard any boxes unless noted to do so. Read the list below for the contents. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 77140 Parts box (includes all parts in box) VENT-6X12SS...
SINGLE-SIDED FRAMING DIMENSIONS WITH METAL STUDS Model: Natural Gas (NG) Width Height Depth NOTE: This outdoor fireplace is not a “load bearing” fireplace. All finishing materials must be supported OFP-36LECO-N 40 ½” 37 ¾” 15¾” by the surrounding structure and not rely on the OFP-48LECO-N 52 ½”...
SEE-THROUGH FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS & CLEARANCES ONLY This fireplace ships from the factory as a single sided fireplace, but by removing the back panels you can convert it into a see-through fireplace. Your specific application, single sided verses see-through, will determine your installation. Ensure you follow the proper clearances during installation.
SEE-THROUGH FRAMING DIMENSIONS WITH METAL STUDS Model: Natural Gas (NG) Width Height Depth NOTE: This outdoor fireplace is not a “load bearing” OFP-36LECO-N 40 ½” 37 ¾” 15” fireplace. All finishing materials must be supported by the surrounding structure and not rely on the OFP-48LECO-N 52 ½”...
CONTROL BOX INSTALLATION Step 1: After the fireplace has been framed into position begin determining the control box location. Locate the module wire harness (#77115) and battery pack harness (#VCS-ECOBBUEXT32) protruding outside of the valve box. Refer to page 16 Fig. 14. Step 2: Connect the module wire harness #77115 to #77113 wire harness (10’...
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CONTROL BOX INSTALLATION Step 7: Feed the wire harrness (# 77113) up to the control box and attach the Molex connectors from the module wire harness to the control box wire harness. At the same time, connect the 2-PIN connector (#VCS-ECOBBUEXT32) from module wire harness to the 2-PIN connector inside the control box.
FINAL PREPARATION When the fireplace is framed into position and the gas line is run in place it is recommended to burn test the fireplace before the finish work is complete. This will ensure proper operation and enables the installer to check for any gas leaks at the fireplace.
FINAL PREPARATION FINAL PREPARATION PILOT OPERATION & TEST FIRE The pilot assembly is located at the end of the burner hidden underneath a pilot cover. Ensure the pilot flame Pilot is passing through the ignition hole in the burner pan for (Hidden Underneath) proper ignition.
FINAL PREPARATION Proper Media Height No Media in Burner Tube Shaded Areas No Media on Burner Pan End View Showing Media Placement Mesh Screen Cover Fig. 25 End view of burner with media. Note: Media amounts listed in Table 8 are guides and can vary depending on media used.
FINAL PREPARATION CAUTION Glass Holders GLASS WINDSHIELD HOT SURFACE DO NOT TOUCH Fig. 28 Windshield glass holder location. WARNING: During operation of the fireplace the glass will get hot! Hot glass can cause burns. DO NOT TOUCH glass until cooled. NEVER allow children to touch the glass.
FINAL PREPARATION WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION Side View Side View of Installing Glass Installed Glass The glass windshield(s) slide into the glass holders on each Pilot end of the fireplace and rest in position if installing for the (Hidden Underneath) fireplace (See Fig.30) for the location. Use two screws (#77129) for each glass holder.
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.
REPLACEMENT PARTS 1/2 PSI SPAIN Drawings Not to Scale BATT Not all parts are shown but all are listed on replacement parts page. Kalea Bay Outdoor Fireplace REV. 4-17-19 Page 27...
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Description Item Part Number Complete Stainless Steel Burner Pan Assembly 36”-(73229) 48”-(74229) 60”-(75229) 72”-(76229) Bottom Support Fin - 2 per unit 36”-(73130) 48”-(74130) 60”-(75130) 72”-(76130) C-Size Batteries (requires (4); supplied with fireplace) BATTC 1/2” Flex Gas Line (46-inch Length) T-200-9898-46 Air Shutter Orifice NG (for 36”...
NATURAL GAS TO LP GAS CONVERSION This kit will properly convert the outdoor fireplace to LP gas. Kit contents are: (1) OAS-LP# (Brass orifice) and (1) ECO- LSS# (Brass low rate set screw), (1) LP Conversion label (placed next to blank space on rating label, (1) Installation instruction Model Main Burner...
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NATURAL GAS TO LP GAS CONVERSION Plastic Stem Fig. 6 Pilot box screw locations Regulator Step 8: Once the pilot box is loose and exposes the pilot Fig. 5 Regulator stem shown in LP setting assembly then proceed to removing the pilot hood. CAUTION: Ensure the aluminum cap is installed with the The pilot hood should lift straight up and out of the pilot plastic stem seated completely into the cap and the metal...
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NATURAL GAS TO LP GAS CONVERSION Step 9: Insert a 4mm hex head (allen wrench) into the octagon hole of the brass orifice inside the pilot assembly and turn clockwise until it stops (approximately 2 full Burner Pan Side View revolutions).
FIREPLACE MAINTENANCE 1. The fireplace should be inspected and cleaned before first use at the beginning of each season by a qualified field service person. 2. Any component that is found faulty must be replaced with an approved component. 3. Any tampering with or modifying the fireplace is dangerous and voids all warranties. 4.
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Fireplace 1. Bleed gas line. TROUBLE SHOOTING 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. ADDITIONAL TROUBLE SHOOTING 4.
ERROR CODE TROUBLESHOOTING Error Codes The control module has the ability to detect problems with the fireplace and will initiate error codes when they occur. If an error code occurs the control module will emit a series of “beeping” patterns to determine the error. Due to the outdoor environment, it may be difficult to hear the control module “beeping”...
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The following accessories are available from your local Firegear dealer/distributor. Each accessory comes with a separate installation manual. Read each instruction thoroughly before installing. Wireless Wall Switch Wireless Wall Switch Wireless Wall Switch Timer 30 MIN 60 MIN...
Lava Rock and Lava Stones are not 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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Having problems getting the fireplace 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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