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Outdoor 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 qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
Tested by:
FIREGEAR OUTDOORS OUTDOORS A DIvISION OF SkYTEch II INc. 9230 cONSERvATION WAY, FORT WAYNE, IN 46809
919-137a
firegear Outdoors
Key West
Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover
and leave this manual with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference.
KWB
™
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 flame.
•If odour continues, keep away from the appliance and im-
mediately call your gas supplier or fire 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 fire
department.
WARNING:
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Installation Manual
WArninG: FOr OutDOOr use Only
A DIVISION OF SKYTECH PRODUCTS GROUP
Owners &
MODELS: KWB-NG1
KWB-LP1
02/25/13
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- Page 1 Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover and leave this manual with the homeowner. Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference. FIREGEAR OUTDOORS OUTDOORS A DIvISION OF SkYTEch II INc. 9230 cONSERvATION WAY, FORT WAYNE, IN 46809 02/25/13 919-137a...
- Page 2 To the New Owner: Congratulations! You are the owner of a state-of-the-art Outdoor Decorative Gas Appliance by firegear Outdoors ® The Key West™ Series Outdoor Decorative Gas Appliance has been designed to provide you with all the warmth and charm of a fire at the flick of a switch. The Key West™ Series Outdoor Decorative Gas Appliance has been approved by Warnock Hersey/Intertek for both safety and efficiency.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
tABle OF cOntents SAFETY LABEL Optional glass surround Installation ......23 Assembly instructions for a steel stud ......29 tTable framing kit for KWB60 ........29 Copy of Safety Decal .............4 Operating Instructions ..........31 Lighting Procedure ............31 DIMENSIONS Shutdown Procedure ...........31 First Fire ..............31 KWB Unit Dimensions ...........5 Maintenance Instructions..........32 KWB60 Unit Dimensions ..........6... -
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 Outdoors 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 firegear 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 firegear Outdoor Gas Fireplace... -
Page 7: Important Message
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: Important Things To Remember
instAllAtiOn IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR OUTDOOR FIREPLAcE INSTALLATIONS IMPORTANT ThINGS TO REMEMBER • Never insulate around the body of the unit • Excessive heat retention in the firebox will lead to component failure • Correct Working Gas pressure is critical on “E” units and fireplace malfunction •... -
Page 10: Minimum Clearances To Combustibles
instAllAtiOn MINIMUM cLEARANcES TO cOMBUSTIBLES The clearances listed below are Minimum distances unless otherwise stated: A major cause of fires 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. WARNING caution Requirements Fire hazard is an extreme risk... -
Page 11: 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 12: Finishing
instAllAtiOn FINIShING Side nailing strips are adjustable for material from a minimum of 1/2" thick up to a maximum of 2-3/8" thick. Nailing Strip 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 finishing material before adjusting the nailing strips. -
Page 13: High Elevation
886 S.I.T. vALvE PILOT ADjUSTMENT kWB-NG1 SYSTEM DATA DEScRIPTION Max. Supply Pressure 14" WC (3.49 kpa) Min. Supply Pressure 5" WC (1.25 kpa) 1) Manual high/low adjustment Periodically check the pilot flames. correct flame 2) Pilot adjustment pattern has two strong blue flames: 1 flowing Manifold Pressure 3.5"... -
Page 14: Kwb60 Assembly
instAllAtiOn kWB60 ASSEMBLY 4. Line the two units up end to end. Screw fireboxes 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 15: 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 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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 19: Fireglass Installation On Burner
instAllAtiOn FIREGLASS INSTALLATION ON BURNER Evenly spread the Fireglass or optional Ceramic Spa Stones over the burner. Ensure the crystals (or stones) do not overlap too much as this will effect the flame pattern. IMPORTANT NOTE: Only the supplied approved Fireglass are to be used with these fireplaces. Use of any other type of fireglass can alter the unit's performance, any damage caused by the use of any unapproved glass will not be covered under warranty. -
Page 20: Lava Stone Installation On Burner
instAllAtiOn LAvA STONE INSTALLATION ON BURNER Evenly spread the fireglass and lava stones over the burner. Ensure the stones do not overlap too much as this will effect the flame pattern. IMPORTANT NOTE: Only the supplied approved Lava Stones are to be used with these fireplaces. 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 21: Optional Twig Set Installation
PTO30 instAllAtiOn LOG SET INSTALLATION OPTIONAL TWIG SET INSTALLATION NOTE: kWB60 REqUIRES TWO TWIG 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 22: Firegear Outdoor Gas Fireplace
PTO30 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 23: Optional Glass Surround Installation
PLATEAU / kEY WEST SERIES instAllAtiOn OPTIONAL GLASS SURROUND 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 Bottom Bracket 4 corner top brackets and supplied nylon fasteners as shown below. - Page 24 PTO30 instAllAtiOn ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR A STEEL STUD ASSEMBLY INSTRUcTIONS FOR A STEEL STUD SEE THROUGH FRAMING KIT FOR KWB 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"...
- Page 25 PTO30 instAllAtiOn 4. Secure all vertical supports (Part B) with two (2) screws each to NOTE: If using framing unit with original version of PTO30 (not -1), cut lower frame (Part A). base in areas shown below and fold down to allow room for the larger size.
- Page 26 PTO30 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 27 PTO30 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 28 PTO30 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-...
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Page 29: Assembly Instructions For A Steel Stud
PTO30 instAllAtiOn ASSEMBLY INSTRUcTIONS FOR A STEEL STUD ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR A STEEL STUD TABLE FRAMING kIT FOR kWB60 TABLE FRAMING KIT FOR PTO60 Follow these instructions to construct a steel stud table for the PTO60 burner; Overall dimensions = 24" W x 24" H x 79" L. NOTE: PTO60 is two PTO30 units assembled end to end. - Page 30 instAllAtiOn PTO30 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.
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Page 31: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUcTIONS instAllAtiOn OPERATING FIRST FIRE INSTRUcTIONS The first fire 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 32: Maintenance Instructions
Failure to do this will result in burn stains on panels which you will be unable to remove. d draft for approval 5) The heater is finished in a heat resistant paint and should only be refinished with heat resistant paint. Firegear Outdoors ed size of decal uses StoveBright Paint - Me- ®... -
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 fireglass, 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 A DIVISION OF SKYTECH PRODUCTS GROUP fi regear Outdoors 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. fi regear Outdoors is pleased to extend this limited warranty to the original purchaser of a fi regear Outdoors Product. This warranty is not transferable. Limited Warranty: The combustion chamber is covered for parts only, against defect in manufacture only, for a period of (5) fi ve years from date of purchase. - Page 36 Assurance Team carefully inspects each unit thoroughly before it leaves our door. firegear Outdoors is pleased to extend this Lim- ited Lifetime Warranty to the original purchaser of a firegear Outdoors® Product. See the inside back cover for details, Installer: Please complete the following information Dealer Name &...