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I N STA LL ATION & O P E R ATIO N
T O INS TALLE R: Leave this manual with the appliance.
T O CONSU MER: Keep this manual for future reference.
W ARN ING
Do NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance. An LP cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance. For use with Natural or Propane gas only.
P LUG & P LAY
I GNI TIO N SYST E M
MA N UA L
the o utd o o r plu s.com
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  • Page 1 P LUG & P LAY I GNI TIO N SYST E M 3 0 DC I N STA LL ATION & O P E R ATIO N MA N UA L T O INS TALLE R: Leave this manual with the appliance. T O CONSU MER: Keep this manual for future reference.
  • Page 2 WA RNING LA BE LS & SYM BOL S THIS IS A SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL When you see this symbol on the fire feature or manual, look for one of the following signal word panels alerting you to the potential for personal injury, death, or major property damage. WA RN I N G FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
  • Page 3 Keep children and pets away from the Fire Feature at all times. W AR N I N G The Outdoor Plus suggests that our products be installed by professionals that are locally licensed by the authority having jurisdiction in gas piping. Our products should be serviced annually by a professional certified in the US by the National Fireplace Institute (NFI) as Gas Specialists or in Canada by WETT (Wood Energy Technical Training).
  • Page 4: Gas Safety

    • Check to ensure that flexible hoses do not have any cuts and wear that may affect the safety before each use. Only the factory supplied hose and regulator must be used. Use only replacement regulator and hose assem- blies specified by The Outdoor Plus. CHECKING FOR GAS LEAKS: Perform a leak test before each use.
  • Page 5 GAS SAF ETY • All gas connections should be made by a Professional qualified technician and in accordance with local codes and Ordinances. The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with either the national Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or CAN/CGA-B149.1, Natural Gas Installation Code or CAN/ CGA-B149.2, Propane Installation Code.
  • Page 6 GAS SAF ETY DANG E R Flammable gas under pressure. Leaking LP-Gas may cause a fire or explosion if ignited causing serious bodily injury or death. Contact Gas Supplier for repairs, or disposal of this cylinder or unused LP-Gas. WARNING For outdoor use only.
  • Page 7 GAS SAF ETY • Light appliance(s) following manufacturer’s instructions. • When appliance is not in use, keep the cylinder valve closed. • Do not store a spare LP cylinder under or near a barbecue grill or other heat sources. Never fill an LP cylinder beyond 80% full.
  • Page 8 TA BL E OF CO NTE N TS SA FE TY Warning Labels & Symbols....................002 Gas Safety..........................004 Table of Contents.........................008 PLUG & PL AY IG NIT ION SYST EM INF OR MA T ION Components Overview.......................009 Operation Sequence......................011 Selecting the Location......................012 Enclosure Construction......................013 PLUG &...
  • Page 9: Components Overview

    COMPONENTS OVERVI EW • Installation must conform with local codes or in absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Code, ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54, or International Fuel Gas Code. • The appliance when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 if applicable.
  • Page 10: Gas Connection

    • The Electronic Ignition Valve is designed to automatically close the gas valve and shut down should tempera- tures exceed 175° Fahrenheit. To keep the unit cool, proper ventilation and a heat shield must be provided. • The Outdoor Plus Recommends a Stainless Steel Whistle-Free Flex Hose to eliminate the noise PILOT ASSEMBLY CONNECTIONS We pre-assemble the pilot on top of the burner pan and in that configuration, the pilot line, thermocouple, and igniter lead should be lowered through a hole in the pan prior to connecting to the control box.
  • Page 11: Sequence Of Operation

    OP ERATION S E QUE N C E SEQUENCE OF OPERATION • When activated, the unit initiates a pre-purge period upon detecting a call for heat. The hot surface ignitor (HSI) is energized for warm-up duration, followed by activation of the pilot gas valve during the trial-for-ignition peri- od.
  • Page 12: Selecting The Location

    SELECTING THE LO CAT I O N WARNING: • All fire pits, match lit kits, spark ignition, safety pilot and Electronic Ignition Components are designed and intended for outdoor use only. • All fire pits must have a gas shutoff on the outside of the exterior of the fire pit to allow for emergency shut off and maintenance.
  • Page 13: Enc Lo Sure Con St R Uc Ti On

    • The Outdoor Plus recommends that the pan lip is recessed on trough (linear). The Outdoor Plus cannot guaran- tee the lip on all of our products will be perfectly flat and will not warp due to heat.
  • Page 14 ENC LO SURE CON ST R UC TI ON ENCLOSURE CONSTRUCTION FOR SELF-CONTAINED PROPANE GAS SUPPLY SYSTEMS • An enclosure for a propane gas cylinder shall be ventilated by openings at both the upper and lower levels of the enclosure. This shall be accompanied by one of the following: •...
  • Page 15: Recommended Tools

    PR E-PLANNING C HE C KL I ST • To ensure Proper Installation, please use this pre-planning checklist: RECOMMENDED TOOLS: General Plumbing Tools (Pipe Wrench, crescent Wrench, Pipe Cutter, etc.) Manometer (To test static & dynamic gas pressure) Voltmeter (To check voltage & amperage to unit) Gloves Mini-Butane Torch Cordless Drill...
  • Page 16: Installation Instructions

    I NSTAL LATION IN ST R U C TI ON S STEP 1: SELECTING A LOCATION • Please see Page 12 on selecting a location for instructions. STEP 2: VENTILATION & ENCLOSURE CONSTRUCTION • Please see Page 13 on ventilation and enclosure construction instructions. •...
  • Page 17 I NSTAL LATION IN ST R U C TI ON S STEP 5: ELECTRICAL CONNECTION & TESTING • Only a locally licensed electrician should install the electrical components. Please refer to your local codes to ensure proper installation. • Confirm appropriate voltage and amps (minimum amperage required 2.0-2.2 amps). •...
  • Page 18 I NSTAL LATION IN ST R U C TI ON S F I G U R E 1 F I G U R E 2 F L A R E D F ITTI N G F I G U R E 3 PLUG &...
  • Page 19 I NSTAL LATION IN ST R U C TI ON S Air Mixer for Minimum 18 in. Propane is Cross Ventilation Recommended for on Each Side of the Propane Burners feature F I G U R E 4 F I G U R E 5 PLUG &...
  • Page 20 I NSTAL LATION IN ST R U C TI ON S F I G U R E 6 F I G U R E 7 WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury.
  • Page 21 I NSTAL LATION IN ST R U C TI ON S NOTE: If you are using a remote propane gas supply system please see the following two diagrams. For internal storage requirements, see Page 14. Propane Cylinder NOT included. Please ensure the gas hose is correctly positioned to avoid tripping hazards and accidental damage.
  • Page 22: In C O Rre Ct In Sta L Lati O N

    FI R E M EDIA USAGE W AR N I N G Media (Lava Rock or Fire Glass) must be a minimum of 1/4” and no larger than 3” in diameter. For Natural Gas: You can use Fire Glass media or Lava Rock ranging from 1/4” to 3” in diameter. For Liquid Propane: Avoid using glass pieces that are 1/2”...
  • Page 23: Cor R Ec T I N Stal Lat Io N

    FI R E M EDIA USAGE COR R EC T I N STAL LAT IO N • Only Fire-Rated Media. • Pan to hold Media. • Proper venting and cavity. INC OR R EC T I N STA LL AT IO N •...
  • Page 24: Parts List

    PARTS LIST FL AT FI R E PA N DRO P-IN FI RE PA N PLUG & PLAY IGNITION SYSTEM 30DC INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 25: Operation And Usage

    OP ERATION & USAGE Your fire feature should include one of these methods for activating and deactivating it: PLU G & P LAY • Plug the 3-Prong Plug into a GFCI Outlet to safely operate your fire feature. L IGH T S WI TCH •...
  • Page 26 OP ERATION & USAGE STA RTI N G U P YOUR EL EC TR O NIC IGNITION COMPONENT • Start-up: A few “On/Off” cycles may be required in order to properly air within the gas lines after installation. The Fire Pit will lockout after 10 attempts to light the pilot - if this happens, power OFF then ON to restart. S E QU E N CE O F OP E R ATIONS 1.
  • Page 27 OP ERATION & USAGE HE L P FU L T I P S F O R PR OP ER O PER ATION • Cross Ventilation is REQUIRED! A minimum of 1 square inch of ventilation is required for every 25,000 BTUs on each side of the installation.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    1. Ensure air has been bled from gas line. 2. Consult The Outdoor Plus for minimum gas pressure. 3. If natural gas, ensure pilot jet is not for LP. 4. Check pilot injector for clogged jet. Clean or replace.
  • Page 29 TR OU BLES HOOTI N G T HE E LE CTR ON I C I G NIT ION VALVE IS TU R NED ON, T HE IGNI TER GLOWS O RA N GE A ND GAS CAN BE H EA RD F LOW ING , BUT DOES N OT IGNIT E: The two most common causes to this fault are;...
  • Page 30 This is common in a new gas line. By cycling power you can often dislodge the debris. If cycling power does not rectify the problem, turn the gas off using the manual gas shutoff and contact The Outdoor Plus for further assistance.
  • Page 31: Care And Maintenance

    • When not in use and after cooling, cover your fire pit with a full length cover. The cover will help protect your fire pit from detrimental effects of weather and environmental pollutants (see your local The Outdoor Plus dealer for details).
  • Page 32 RE M OVA L OF D E BR I S • Do NOT perform the maintenance until surfaces of the fire feature are cool to the touch, The Outdoor Plus recommends leaving the fire pit off for at least 1 hour prior to servicing.
  • Page 33: Replacement Parts

    REPL ACE ME NT PARTS P i lo t I gni ter Pi lo t Ig ni t e r C ov er Gl o w P lu g TO P - PI C TO P - PIGP 24 ” Pi lo t Ig ni t e r Asse m bly P il ot O r i f ic e TO P- 5 00P IR...
  • Page 34: Cle Ar Ance F Rom C Om Bustib L Es

    S E RVI CE • The Outdoor Plus recommends that our products be serviced by a professional certified in the US by the National Fireplace Institute (NFI) as NFI Gas Specialists. M I N. 9 6” OV E RH E AD C LEA RA NC E MI N .
  • Page 35: Product Warranty

    PRO D UC T WA R RAN TY T he Ou tdo o r P lu s Company (T O P) w ar rant ie s Pr o d u c t Re t u r n Po l i c y m an ufac tu re r d ef ects that p re v e nt saf e a nd c o rr ec t No r et u r n s on m a d e - t o - or d e r go o d s .
  • Page 36 P RO D UC T WA RRA N TY • Th is c om men c es f r om the dat e of orig inal • Th e O u t d o o r P l u s C o m pa n y i s n o t l i ab l e fo r d a m a ge s s al e/sh ip me nt f ro m The O ut door Pl us .
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