Burntech BOFP-48NG, Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL FIRE RING MODELS BOFP16 48 AND BOFP24 48 NATURAL GAS BURNER MODELS BOFP 48NG PROPANE LP GAS BURNER MODELS BOFP 48P ...

Page 2: ...rviced Some people are more affected by carbon monox ide than others These include pregnant women people with heart or lung disease or anemia those under the influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes Natural and Propane LP gases are odorless An odor making agent is added to these gases The odor helps you detect a gas leak However the odor added to the gas can fade Gas may be present even th...

Page 3: ...s been un der water 8 Turn appliance off and let cool before servicing installing or repairing Only a qualified service person should install service or repair appliance 9 This appliances must not be connected to any external electrical source 10 Operating appliance above elevations of 4 500 feet may cause pilot outage 17 To prevent performance problems do not use propane LP fuel tank of less than...

Page 4: ...tion Manual Manifold Pressure 6 0 w c Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure 7 0 w c Maximum Inlet Supply Pressure 10 5 w c Orifice 12 BOFP 48P Rating 95 000 Btu hr Gas Type Propane LP Gas Only Ignition Manual Manifold Pressure 10 5 w c Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure 11 w c Maximum Inlet Supply Pressure 14 w c Orifice 33 ...

Page 5: ...ust connect appliance to gas supply Follow all local codes CAUTION Never connect propane LP fire ring directly to the propane LP supply This appliance requires an external regulator not supplied Install the external regulator be tween the appliance and propane LP supply WARNING Never connect natural gas fire ring to private non utility gas wells This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas Installat...

Page 6: ...ng equipment shutoff valve to fire places Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged appliance valves WARNING Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum LP gas Purchase the optional equipment shutoff valve from your dealer Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input ad j...

Page 7: ...ints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Reconnect appliance and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check reconnected fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close equipment shutoff valve see Figure 4 2 Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or...

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Page 9: ... to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury 1 Locate a flat even surface to build your fire ring See Specifications page 4 for sizing and Minimum Clearances page 5 when selecting a location 2 Use 8 blocks to build the first layer See Figure 6 After laying out all blocks using a level verify all the blocks are level Shim if necessary...

Page 10: ...ayer stagger blocks to the layer below Use 7 full blocks and one half block to build the top layer see Figure 9 After laying out all blocks using a level verify all the blocks are level Shim if necessary 5 Place 4 heat shield retaining brackets longer of the 2 types of brackets included with the BOFP 48 Series burner system on the top layer of blocks in the pattern shown in Figure 10 Figure 10 Hea...

Page 11: ...es burner system on the top layer of blocks in the pattern shown in Figure 13 9 Connect incoming gas line to regulator shown in Figure 5 page 8 before placing burner system into place 10 Place burner system on the retainer brackets in the center of the fire ring with the controls going through the opening in the blocks see Figure 14 DO NOT GRASP BURNER SYSTEM BY BURNER TUBES 11 Place lava retainin...

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Page 13: ... rocks range in size Begin by placing the smaller rocks between the burner tubes filling the whole pan in a single layer of rocks Avoid placing rocks on the pilot shield They will obstruct the view of the pilot when you go to light the pilot You may want to light the pilot first before adding the lava rock see Lighting Instructions page 12 Place larger rocks in a second layer in a smaller circle i...

Page 14: ...e safety information 2 Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open 3 Press in and turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position 4 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information column 1 If you don t smell gas go to the next step 5 Turn control knob counterclockwise to the PILOT position and press i...

Page 15: ...sing flame an additional 2 to full flame height for a total of three hours INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often PILOT ASSEMBLY The pilot assembly is factory preset for proper flame height Alterations may have occurred during ship ping and handling The pilot is located underneath the pilot shield on the burner pan The thermocouple should be fully enveloped in...

Page 16: ...16 BURNER FLAME PATTERN Burner flames will be steady not lifting or floating Flames should go up through middle of the fire ring burner in a tee pee formation Pilot Adjustment Screw Electronic Ignitor ...

Page 17: ... all the blocks are level Shim if necessary 4 When starting the top layer stagger blocks to the layer below Use 8 full blocks After laying out all blocks using a level verify all the blocks are level Shim if necessary 5 Next be sure to line the inside with firebrick to help radiate the heat out of the Fire Ring Starting the Fire Start the first fire slowly with a small amount of paper and kindling...

Page 18: ... including pilot Allow unit to cool for at least thirty minutes 2 Inspect burner pilot and primary air inlet holes on injector holder for dust and dirt see Figure 22 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner 4 Check injector holder located at end of burner tube again Remove any large particles of dust dirt lint or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle 5 Blow air into...

Page 19: ...lace ignitor cable 4 Replace ignitor 5 Replace pilot assembly 6 Replace pilot assembly 7 Install new alkaline battery in electronic ignitor Verify battery is installed correctly When ignitor button is pressed there is spark at pilot but no ignition 1 Gas supply turned off or equipment shutoff valve closed 2 Control knob not in PILOT position 3 Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4 ...

Page 20: ...eaning and Maintenance page 14 or replace pilot assembly 5 Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more 6 Replace thermocouple 7 Replace control valve Burner does not light after pilot is lit 1 Inlet gas pressure is too low 2 Burner orifice clogged 3 Thermocouple leads dis connected or improperly connected 4 Burner orifice diameter is too small 1 Contact local natural or pro pane LP gas comp...

Page 21: ...urner is excessively noisy Note The movement and com bustion of gas will create low unavoidable levels of noise 1 Passage of air gas across irregular surfaces 2 Excessive flame impingement or blockage 1 Relieve any tight bends or kinks in gas supply line 2 Check reset gas regulator pressure Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position 1 Gas leak See Warning at top of page 2 Control Valve def...

Page 22: ...22 PARTS BURNER MODELS BOFP 48NG BOFP 48P ...

Page 23: ...23 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your appliance When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 21 of this manual ...

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Page 25: ...ally we will ask you to return the part to the factory SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit burners will have delayed ignition appliance will not produce specified heat propane LP gas supply may be low You may feel your gas pressure is too low If so contact your local propane LP or natural gas supplier TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installatio...

Page 26: ...cement of defective components Burntech Fireplace Solutions is not responsible for misuse or mishandling of the component parts Nothing in this warranty makes Burntech Fireplace Solutions or any entity thereof liable in any respect for any injury or damage to the building or structure in which the Toscana Oven has been installed or to the persons or property therein arising out of the use misuse o...