REQUIREMENTS
1. Only non-combustible materials should come in direct contact with any part of the Fire Pit. Underneath area should
be non-combustible as well.
2. Only use ¾” gas supply line to the Fire Pit. Based on the selection of the fire pit size, the proper brass fittings should
be used to ensure a proper installation.
3. Determine the size of the round or square Fire Pit you are preparing to install (Refer to page 3).
4. You must provide a round or square opening out to place the fire pit into the non-combustible enclosure surround.
Do not exceed the maximum opening from Table 1, dimension B.
5. Follow the local code requirements for the gas type being used. This Fire Pit should be installed in accordance with
local codes and ordinances or in the absence of local codes, with the latest National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1
NFPA54 or CSA B149.1, Natural and Propane Installation Code in Canada.
6. Fire Pits create high temperatures, it is very important to have any combustibles at a safe distance.
7.
CAUTION:
A minimum of 18 square inches of cross ventilation (per side) is required to keep the enclousure
dry.
8. These products are designed for outdoor use only. Not approved for any indoor use.
9. This Fire Pit is designed to have Lava Rock/Media completely covering the fire star burner, so that the fire star is
invisible. Do not cover more than 1” above the top of the covered fire star burner. When purchasing Lava Rock it
is recommended to use minimum of 1” diameter as a base to fill the burner pan. Decorative glass covering may
be loosely scattered on top of the rock if desired or non-combustible logs may be added for a campfire look. If logs
are chosen, do not place on decorative glass base, use only Lava Rock as the base.
NOTE
: If using all glass
media, glass must be a minimum of 1/4-inch diameter or larger.
10. Gas lines and fittings must be installed in to the non-combustible structure. All gas connections must be leak tested
before installation of the fire pit. Soapy water leak detection is required before regular use of the fire pit.
11. Do not use material that will absorb moisture over time and will not release this moisture quickly. Moisture can boil
in this material and can rapidly break apart and cause damage or personal injury.
12. Never leave any other combustible material on top of the fire pit. This could cause unsafe operation of this system
and damage to the component that will not be covered under our warranty.
13. Cover the complete burner with lava or decorative Rock material (min. 1-inch diameter). Completely cover the
star burner, no more than 1-inch above the firestar burner.
INSTALLATION OF FIRE PIT INTO AN APPROVED ENCLOSURE
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INSTALLING KEY VALVE AND PIEZO IGNITOR
The key valve contents: 1- key valve, 1- key and 1- flange. (See figure 4). The valve requires a 1 1/4” round clearance
hole in the non-combustible enclousure wall. See the instructions supplied with the key valve for more specific details.
Note: Be sure to leak test all fitting before operation. Figure 5 shows an example of a typical installation.
After the fire pit pan is installed run the piezo ignitor wires into the electrical junction box. Piezio wires are 24-inches in
length; ensure your installation does not exceed the wire length for proper connection.
Primary Gas
Supply
ON
O
FF
Fig. 4 Key valve components.
Matchlight Fire Pits
