INSTALLATION OF THE FPB INTO AN APPROVED ENCLOSURE
REQUIREMENTS
Non-Combustible materials should only come in direct contact with any part of the FPB. Underneath should be Non-Combustible
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as well.
Only use ¾’’ gas supply line to the FPB. Based on the selection of the fire pit size, the proper brass fits should be used to ensure a
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proper installation.
Determine whether you are using a 19’’ or a 25’’ FPB system.
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You must provide a round cut out to place the bowl into the non combustible surround pattern from the shipping carton.
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Follow the local code requirements for the Gas Type being used. This FPB should be installed in accordance with local codes and
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ordinances or in the absence of local codes, with the latest National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 or CSA B149.1, Natural and
Propane Installation Code in Canada.
Fire Stars create high temperatures, it is very important to have any combustible at a safe distance.
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IF 120 VAC is going to be used to Power this system you must and is required to follow all local codes for installation of this
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electrical outlet. A breaker on wall switch with approved outdoor outlet must be used to insure safety to this Firegear “Fire Pit Bowl
System.” When not in use the breaker should be in the OFF position.
Normal operation of the Fire Pit System is with a battery box that is supplied with your system (Fig 4). The battery box has 12 feet
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of sleeved wire that is to be placed within the junction box provided. This wire should not be cut, and the junction box can be placed
in the facing of the vertical finish of the fire pit, if you place the wire underground you should install those wires into an approved
protection material.
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Location of the finished fire pit should always be attended while in operation. It should always be a safe distance from all tree and
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landscaping materials.
Construction of the finished fire pit should be stable and solid. From the bottom of the control box that houses the gas valve and
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module, it should be a minimum of 4’’ inches to the ground level. Drainage must be critical to make sure that water does not dam
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age and valve components. Never install the fire ring system below grade.
The finished fire put
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MUST
have a minimum ventilation of 18 square inches on each side of the finished fire pit.
Insulation provided with the Fire Pit Bowl System with the foil up toward the bowl and the top of the valve box.
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Never fill the cavity under and around the valve box with any material, this is a provided air space, this is a provided air space.
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These products are designed for outdoor use only. Not approved for indoor use.
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The Fire Star system should be a minimum of 4 inches below the top lip of the bowl on our system. Some local codes could require
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a great depth.
This Fire Pit Bowl System is designed to have decorative rock, Lava rock or glass covering the star burner. Optional concrete logs
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can be added to consumers tastes. Decorative Rock is not provided.
INPUT
Model
FPB 19 AFEI
FPB 25 AFEI
Fuel NG/LP
NG/LP
NG/LP
Input BTU
80,000
110,000
GAS INLET PRESSURES
Min. Inlet:
Max. Inlet:
NG
5.0’’ W.C.
14.0’’ W.C.
LP
11.0’’ W.C.
14.0’’ W.C.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
