Firegear Prairie Glow Owner's Manual

Outdoor fire pits decorative gas log set installation and operation

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Models:Prairie Glow, Charlotte Blaze, Impression, Reflection, Phoenix.
Outdoor Fire Pits
Decorative Gas Log Set
• Important operating and
maintenance instructions
included.
WARNING
If the information in these instruc-
tions is not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury,
or death.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
• What to do if you smell gas:
- Do not try to light any appliance.
- Do not touch any electrical switch. Do not
use any phone in your building.
- Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
- If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
• Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier.
• For Outdoor Use Only.
CAUTION
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
Read, understand and follow
these instructions for safe
installation and operation.
• Keep children away.
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other
Outdoor Fire Pits - 2009
Owner's Manual
Installation and Operation
Leave this manual with
party responsible for
use and operation.
WARNING
HOT! DO NOT TOUCH.
SEVERE BURNS MAY RESULT.
CLOTHING IGNITION MAY RESULT.
Metal and other surfaces are hot during
operation and cool down.
appliance.
temperatures.
combustibles away.
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 of this appliance should be performed
by qualified personnel.
certified or factory-trained professionals, or
technicians supervised by an NFI certified
professional.
It is suggested to use a NFI

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Installation and Operation Models:Prairie Glow, Charlotte Blaze, Impression, Reflection, Phoenix. Outdoor Fire Pits Decorative Gas Log Set CAUTION DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL Read, understand and follow Leave this manual with • Important operating and • • these instructions for safe party responsible for maintenance instructions installation and operation.
  • Page 2 Read this manual before installing or operating this appliance. Please retain this owner’s manual for future reference. Congratulations Congratulations on selecting an Outdoor Fire Pit decorative The information contained in this owner’s manual, unless gas log set. The Outdoor Fire Pit you have selected is designed noted otherwise, applies to all models and gas control to provide the utmost in safety, reliability, and efficiency. systems. As the owner of an Outdoor Fire Pit, you’ll want to read and Your new Outdoor Fire Pit will give you years of durable use carefully follow all of the instructions contained in this owner’s and trouble-free enjoyment.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Listing and Code Approvals 5 Finishing ....... . . 10 A. Appliance Certification .
  • Page 4: Listing And Code Approvals

    Listing and Code Approvals A. Appliance Certification B. BTU Specifications Max Input The Outdoor Fire Pit has been tested in accordance with BTUH Orifice Size CSA International Requirement 4.96 for Outdoor Gas Natural 70,000 Fireplaces, 2004 for the U.S. and Canada and has been listed for installation and operation as described in these in- 70,000 stallation and operating instructions.
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started This appliance is a Decorative Outdoor Fire Pit Gas Log CAUTION Set for OUTDOOR USE ONLY and MUST NOT be used for cooking. Check building codes prior to installation. • Installation MUST comply with local, regional, Place the Outdoor Fire Pit on a flat and stable surface in an state and national codes and regulations. outdoor location such as a patio or deck. This location must • Consult insurance carrier, local building, fire be adjacent to the gas supply line or LP gas supply cylinder. officials or authorities having jurisdiction about DO NOT locate the appliance where it can get exces- restrictions, installation inspection, and permits.
  • Page 6: Framing And Clearances

    Framing and Clearances Note: WARNING • Illustrations reflect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY. Fire Risk • Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale. Provide adequate clearance: • Actual installation may vary due to individual design • Around air openings. preference. • For service access. Locate appliance away from traffic areas. A. Select Appliance Location When selecting a location for your appliance it is important to consider the required clearances to walls (See Figure 3.1). B.
  • Page 7: Framing Enclosure For Lp Gas Supply System

    C. Framing Enclosure for LP Gas Supply System If you build an enclosure for an LP gas cylinder, follow these Accessibility recommended specifications and local codes: • Cylinder valves must be readily accessible for hand operation. A door on the enclosure to gain access to the Ventilation cylinder valves is acceptable, provided it is non-locking Enclosures must be ventilated by openings at the level of and can be opened without the use of tools. the cylinder valve and at floor level. Effectiveness must be • The design of the enclosure must be such that: determined with the cylinder(s) in place. The LP gas supply cylinder(s) can be connected, • One side of the enclosure must be completely open.
  • Page 8: Gas Information

    Gas Information A. Fuel WARNING Before making gas connections ensure appliance being in- stalled is compatible with the available gas type. Fire Risk B. Gas Pressure Explosion Risk • Gas build-up during line purge may Proper input pressures are required for optimum appliance ignite. performance. Gas line sizing requirements need to be made • Purge should be performed by qualified following NFPA51. technician. • Ensure adequate ventilation. WARNING • Ensure there are no ignition sources such as sparks or open flames. Fire Risk Explosion Risk • The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply Verify inlet pressures.
  • Page 9: High Altitude Installations

    D. High Altitude Installations Appliances are tested and approved without requiring chang- es for elevations from 0 to 2000 ft in the USA and Canada. When installing this appliance at an elevation above 2000 ft, it may be necessary to decrease the input rating by chang- ing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size. Input rate should be reduced by 4% for each 1000 ft above a 2000 ft elevation in the U.S.A., or 10% for elevations between 2000 and 4500 ft in Canada. If the heating value of the gas has been reduced, these rules do not apply. To identify the prop- er orifice size, check with the local gas utility. If installing this appliance at an elevation above 4500 ft (in Canada), check with local authorities. E. LP Gas Supply • The pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with LP models must be used. Replacement pressure regulators and hose assemblies must be those specified in this manual.
  • Page 10: Finishing

    Finishing A decorative surround can be made from noncombustible material (such as bricks, landscape blocks, rocks, etc.) for the Outdoor Expressions only or several models of fabricat- ed surrounds are available Sedona Blaze Charlotte Blaze Prairie Glow SKU# - AGLSB Reflection (surround sold separately) Grand Chariot SKU # - AGLGC Amber Elegance SKU# - AGLAE Impression Phoenix Outdoor Fire Pits - 2009...
  • Page 11: Appliance Setup

    Appliance Setup A. Burner Assembly LP Gas Models • Make sure the tank valve is turned completely off All Models (clockwise). • Remove the burner assembly and check for damage. Do • Ensure the tank valve has the proper external mating not use damaged components. threads (tank valve marked “USE WITH TYPE 1”). • Position the burner assembly in the desired location. • Inspect the hose shipped with the appliance for any This location must be adjacent to the gas supply line.
  • Page 12: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions A. Before Lighting Appliance WARNING LP (Propane) Do NOT use this appliance if any part has been under • Before lighting this appliance, ensure both the LP tank water. Immediately call a qualified service technician valve and the manual shutoff valve are closed. Open the to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the LP tank valve first, THEN the manual shutoff valve. This is control system and any gas control which has been required due to built-in safety features of your LP tank. under water.
  • Page 13: Lighting The Appliance

    C. Lighting the Appliance FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING! If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury and/or loss of life. A. This appliance must be lit by hand. When lighting, valve. Never use tools. If the valve will not turn by follow these instructions exactly.
  • Page 14: After The Appliance Is Lit

    D. After the Appliance is Lit WARNING Initial Break-in Procedure When you light the appliance, you may notice that it pro- Fire Risk duces heat which may have an odor or smell. If you feel this Keep combustible materials, gasoline and odor is excessive it may require the initial one to two hour other flammable vapors and liquids clear of continuous burn on high to fully drive off any odor from paint appliance. and lubricants used in the manufacturing process. • Do NOT store flammable materials in the vicinity of the appliance. • Do NOT use gasoline, lantern fuel, Note: This appliance should be run one to two hours on the kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or similar initial start-up. Turn it off and let it cool completely. This will...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting With proper installation, operation and maintenance your Outdoor Fire Pit will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist a qualified service person in the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective action to be taken. This troubleshooting guide can only be used by a qualified service technician. Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Actions. Decorative gas log No LP in tank. Check the LP (propane) tank. You may be out of gas. set won’t light. Plugged burner orifice Check the burner orifice for stoppage. Remove stoppage. Low flames or won’t Manual shutoff valve open or not Close LP tank and manual shutoff valves. Open LP tank valve stay lit. installed between LP tank and log set. first, THEN the manual shutoff valve. Outdoor Fire Pits - 2009...
  • Page 16: Maintaining And Servicing The Appliance

    Maintaining and Servicing the Appliance Although the frequency of appliance servicing and main- WARNING tenance will depend on use and the type of installation, a qualified service technician should perform an appliance Annual inspection by qualified technician check-up annually. recommended. Check: WARNING • Obstructions of combustion and ventilation air.
  • Page 17: Reference Materials

    Reference Materials A. Service Parts List OUTDOOR FIRE PIT Service Parts Air Shutter B u r n e r A s s e m b l y (plate & burner) Flex tube - large Connection Piping H o s e c o n n e c t i o n Flex tube - (regulator, shut-off small...
  • Page 18 EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, FIRE GEAR LLC MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY EXPRESSED HEREIN. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE WARRANTY SPECIFIED ABOVE. IN NO EVENT SHALL FIRE GEAR LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations may not apply to you. To obtain service under this warranty, you must: 1. Send written notice of the claimed condition to FIRE GEAR LLC, P.O. BOX 871250, Canton, MI 48187 (888-220-4333) 2. Affirm that you are the original owner of the Product. Provide proof of purchase. 3. Provide FIRE GEAR LLC reasonable opportunity to investigate the claim, including reasonable opportunity to inspect the Product prior to any repair or replacement work and before the Product or any component of the Product has been removed. 4. Obtain FIRE GEAR LLC’ consent to any warranty work before the work is done. firegear LLC PO BOX 871250 Canton, MI 48187-6250 Office: 888-220-4333 Fax: 888-431-0585 email: www.firegearusa.com Outdoor Fire Pits - 2009...

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