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AWS Sanctuary 2 & 3 Fire Features
PRE-INSTALLATON CHECK LIST FOR SINGLE INSTALL
GAS INFORMATION
Gas Volume
- Ensure the correct size pipe is used for
the total gas load. If installing more than one fire feature,
ensure the correct size pipe is based upon the distance of
the furthest fire feature away and the total gas load is for
all gas appliances on that gas line (i.e. fire feature, BBQ,
torches, etc.).
Gas Pressure & Type of Gas
- Verify the gas pressure
being supplied to the fire features? Is the fire feature(s)
configured for the proper gas type? The AWS gas valve is
shipped for Natural gas (NG). To convert to Propane (LP)
gas, the secondary pilot orifice must be changed.
Manual Shut-off/Key Valve
- A manual shut-off or key
valve installed into of the fire feature?
Purging a New Gas Line
- Has the gas line been purged
of both air and possible debris? Any gas lines buried
underground must be pressure tested up to 60PSI to
ensure no leaks. After inspection is complete, most
plumbers will release pressure in the line at one location by
opening the manual ball/key valve. It is recommended to
release pressure by opening a ball/key valves associated
with all the fire features.
Example
: There are four fire
features on a job, open the first key valve for a few
seconds, then close it. Then move on to the next key valve
and do the same thing until you have purged the debris out
of all four gas lines.
Main Burner Orifice
- All fire features
MUST
have a main
burner orifice installed on the inlet side of the burner. An
orifice limits the amount of gas flow to the burner to
ensure the flame is a safe and reasonable height to not
pose a risk to people or property. The drawings below show
the difference between a Natural Gas (NG) and Propane
(LP) orifice. LP gas requires ventilation holes at the base
of the orifice to provide a cleaner flame. See Fig. 3.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
Wire Gauge
- Is the wire gauge correct? Wiring must be
12AWG or greater (solid or stranded) for all installations.
Note:
It is recommended to fill the wire nuts with either
dielectric grease or silicone prior to installing the wire nut.
This will ensure a waterproof connection.
Why GFI circuit?
A GFI is a type of circuit breaker which
shuts off electric power when it senses an imbalance
between the outgoing and incoming current. It protects the
house wires and receptacles from overheating and possible
fire.
Power Supply
- Firegear Outdoors provides one
GOE-30VDC power supply with each Sanctuary model.
The power supply requires 120VAC power to operate and
converts it to 30VDC to operate the gas valve.
DO NOT
CONNECT 120VAC DIRECTLY TO THE GAS VALVE
WIRES - DAMAGE WILL OCCUR. THIS IS NOT
COVERED BY WARRANTY.
The #GOE-30VDC is used
for one fire feature only and must be installed 10-feet or
greater from any pool or spa. This power supply has a
3-foot power cord to plug into 120VAC outlet and a 3-foot
leads to connect to the gas valve on the 30VDC side.
MEDIA INFORMATION
Acceptable media placed over top of the burner:
Lava Rock
Min.1”- 2” size
FG-LAVA-10 (10 LBS.)
FG-LAVA-50 (50 LBS.)
GL Glass
Min. ½” - ¾” size
Various colors are available
See Product catalog for details
Sold in 5 LB. bags or 8 bags to a
case
GRL Reflective Glass
Min. ½” - ¾” size
Various colors are available
See Product catalog for details
Sold in 5 LB. bags or 8 bags to a case
DRAINAGE INFORMATION
For any fire feature ABOVE ground level requires a drain/
holes line or a way for water to exit the fire feature.
Note: This AWS system is not approved to be installed
BELOW ground level.
NG
LP
Fig. 4
Natural (NG) orifice on left; LP (vent holes) on right.
