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Firegear Outdoor KWB30

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INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT MESSAGE  

SAVE THESE 

INSTRUCTIONS

The  KWB30 Outdoor Decorative Gas Appliance 
must be installed in accordance with these 
instructions. Carefully read all the instructions in 
this manual fi rst. Consult the "authority having 
jurisdiction" to determine the need for a permit prior 
to starting the installation. It is the responsibility of 
the installer to ensure this decorative gas appliance 
is installed in compliance with manufacturers 
instructions and all applicable codes.

BEFORE YOU START

Safe installation and operation of this appliance 
requires common sense, however, we are required 
by the Canadian Safety Standards and ANSI 
Standards to make you aware of the following:

GENERAL SAFETY 

INFORMATION

1) 

The installation must conform with local 
codes or, in the absence of local codes, with 

CAN/CSA-B149.1

, Natural Gas and Propane 

Installation Code or 

CAN/CSA-B149.2

, Propane 

installation code the Natural Gas Fuel Code, 

ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54

.

 

2)

  See general construction and assembly 

instructions. The appliance should be enclosed.

3)

  Inspect the burner before each use of the 

appliance for blockage and any signs of 
deterioration

CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE 
ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH 
SURFACE TEMPERATURES,  ESPE-
CIALLY THE DECORATIVE GAS APPLI-
ANCE GLASS AND FACEPLATE, AND 
SHOULD STAY AWAY TO AVOID BURNS 
OR CLOTHING IGNITION.  

THIS APPLIANCE SHALL BE USED 
ONLY OUTDOORS IN A WELL-VENTI-
LATED SPACE AND SHALL NOT BE 
USED IN A BUILDING, GARAGE OR ANY 
OTHER ENCLOSED AREA.

INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SHOULD 
B E   D O N E   B Y   A N   AU T H O R I Z E D 
SERVICE PERSON. THE APPLIANCE 
SHOULD BE INSPECTED BEFORE 
USE AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY A 
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PERSON. 
MORE FREQUENT CLEANING MAY 
BE REQUIRED DUE TO EXCESSIVE 
LINT FROM CARPETING, BEDDING 
MATERIAL, ETC. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT 
CONTROL COMPARTMENTS, BURNERS 
AND CIRCULATING AIR PASSAGEWAYS 
OF THE APPLIANCE BE KEPT CLEAN.

ANY GUARD OR OTHER PROTECTIVE 
DEVICE REMOVED FOR SERVICING 
THE APPLIANCE MUST BE REPLACED 
PRIOR TO OPERATING THE APPLIANCE

WARNING: FAILURE TO INSTALL THIS 
APPLIANCE CORRECTLY WILL VOID 
YOUR WARRANTY AND MAY CAUSE A 
SERIOUS FIRE.

CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE 
MATERIAL SHOULD NOT BE PLACED 
ON OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE.

   

SOLID FUELS SHALL NOT BE BURNED 
IN THIS  APPLIANCE.

DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE IF 
ANY PART HAS BEEN UNDER WATER. 
IMMEDIATELY CALL A QUALIFIED 
SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO  INSPECT 
THE APPLIANCE AND TO REPLACE 
ANY PART OF THE CONTROL SYSTEM 
AND ANY GAS CONTROL WHICH HAS 
BEEN UNDER WATER.

YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CARE-
FULLY  SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE 
IN THE SAME AREA AS THE APPLI-
ANCE.  TODDLERS, YOUNG CHILDREN 
AND OTHERS MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE 
TO ACCIDENTAL CONTACT BURNS.  A 
PHYSICAL BARRIERS IS RECOMMEND-
ED IF THERE ARE AT RISK INDIVIDUAL 
IN THE HOUSE.  TO RESTRICT ACCESS 
TO A DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE 
OR STOVE, INSTALL AN ADJUSTABLE 
SAFETY GATE TO KEEP TODDLERS, 
YOUNG CHILDREN AND OTHER AT RISK 
INDIVIDUALS OUT OF THE ROOM AND 
AWAY FROM HOT SURFACES. 

4)

  To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who 

is unfamiliar with the operation to use the 
decorative gas appliance.

5)

  Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection 

while doing required maintenance.

6)

  Maximum gas inlet pressure = 1/2 psig.

7)

  Under no circumstances should this appliance 

be modifi ed. Parts that have to be removed for 
servicing should be replaced prior to operating 
this appliance.

8)

  Installation and any repairs to this appliance 

should be done by a qualifi ed service person. 
A professional service person should be called 
to inspect this appliance annually. Make it a 
practice to have all of your gas appliances 
checked annually.

9)

  Under no circumstances should any solid fuels 

(wood, paper, cardboard, coal, etc.) be burned 
in this appliance.

10)

 The appliance and its individual shutoff valve 

must be disconnected from the gas supply 
piping system during any pressure testing of 
that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 
psi (3.5kPa).

 

The appliance must be isolated from the gas 
supply piping system by closing its individual 
manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing 
of the gas supply piping system at test pressures 
equal to or less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).

11)

 The appliance area must be kept clear and 

free of combustible materials, (gases and other 
fl ammable vapours and liquids).

      

It is highly recommended to protect the 
interior from moisture (rain, snow).  Cover 
the enclosure opening when not in use.  This 
decorative gas appliance is only for use 
with the type of gas indicated on the rating 
plate.  This decorative gas appliance is not 
convertible for use with other gases, unless a 
certifi ed kit is used.

12)

 When not using appliance for extended periods 

of time - turn off gas supply.

Emissions from burning  wood or gas could 
contain chemicals known to the State of 
California to  cause cancer, birth defects or 
other reproductive harm.

Summary of Contents for Key West KWB30 KWB-L1

Page 1: ...diately call your gas supplier or fire department Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance cancauseinjuryorpropertydamage Read the ...

Page 2: ...r Outdoors The Key West Series Outdoor Decorative Gas Appliance has been designed to provide you with all the warmth and charm of a fire at the flick of a switch The Key West Series Outdoor Decorative Gas Appliance has been approved by Warnock Hersey Intertek for both safety and efficiency As it also bears our own mark it promises to provide you with economy comfort and security for many trouble f...

Page 3: ... Description 13 Aeration Adjustment 13 KWB60 assembly 14 KWB30 wall switch and Battery installation 15 included with unit 15 KWB60 wall switch and Battery installation 16 included with unit 16 KWB30 KWB60 Drain Installation Recommended 17 KWB30 Wiring Diagram 18 KWB60 Wiring Diagram 18 KWB60 2 X KWB30 assembled end to end 18 Fireglass installation on burner 19 Optional twig Set Installation 20 Opt...

Page 4: ...d allimentation minimum Pression à la tubulure d chappement lev e Pression à la tubulure d chappement Grandeur de l injecteur D bit Calorifique maximum selon D bit Calorifique minimum selon l altitude é é é é basse é é 14 WC C E 3 49 kPa 11 WC C E 2 74 kPa 10 WC C E 2 49 kPa 6 4 WC C E 1 59 kPa 45 DMS 49 000 Btu h 14 36 kW 38 000 Btu h 11 13 kW 0 4500 ft pi 0 1372 m Minimum supply pressure Manifol...

Page 5: ... KWB30 UNIT DIMENSIONS 8 1 4 210mm HOLES 9 1 8 231mm 10 9 16 627mm MOUNTING 1 3 16 30mm OUTSIDE OF UNIT TO MOUNTING HOLES 36 7 16 932mm 33 1 4 844mm 10 3 8 263mm 37 9 16 953mm 2 3 8 60mm TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW END VIEW 1 2 13mm to ADJUSTABLE ...

Page 6: ...TE KWB60 is two KWB30 units assembled end to end see KWB60 assembly for more details MOUNTING HOLES HOLES OUTSIDE OF UNIT TO MOUNTING 66 7 16 1688mm 2 3 8 60mm END VIEW 1 2 13mm to ADJUSTABLE 10 3 8 263mm 1 3 16 30mm 10 9 16 268mm 8 1 4 210mm TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW ...

Page 7: ...ART HAS BEEN UNDER WATER IMMEDIATELY CALL A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO INSPECT THE APPLIANCE AND TO REPLACE ANY PART OFTHE CONTROL SYSTEM AND ANY GAS CONTROL WHICH HAS BEEN UNDER WATER YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CARE FULLY SUPERVISED WHENTHEY ARE IN THE SAME AREA AS THE APPLI ANCE TODDLERS YOUNG CHILDREN AND OTHERS MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO ACCIDENTAL CONTACT BURNS A PHYSICALBARRIERSISRECOMMEND ED ...

Page 8: ... the remaining wall area is open and unrestricted INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 1 Locate appliance a Refer to LocatingYour Outdoor decorative gas appliance section b Clearances to Combustibles Refer to Clearances section c Framing Finishing Requirements Refer to Framing Finishing section 2 Drain Installation recommended 3 Install ON OFF switch ensure it is in the OFF position 4 Make gas connections test ...

Page 9: ...walls must have a fixed opening All outdoor fireplaces fire tables require total natural ventilation of 50 open space Correct Working Gas pressure is critical one electronic units Wherever possible avoid locating on a flat wall in a tight corner Floor space doesn t count as open area Install to the manual specs for framing and do not insulate unit or enclosure Framing enclosure must at least meet ...

Page 10: ...istances unless otherwise stated A major cause of fires is failure to maintain required clearances air space to combustible materials It is of the greatest importance that this decorative gas appliance be installed only in accordance with these instructions KWB30 Clearance Requirements E F Alcove Clearance Dimension Measured From A Back wall 17 432mm Burner to back wall B Sidewall 17 432mm Burner ...

Page 11: ...ed lumber steel stud NOTE KWB30 Two 2 ventilation grills are required for all enclosures KWB60 Four 4 ventilation grills are required for all enclosures 2 on each end This is to alleviate moisture and allow for air to circulate Minimum recommended size 20 sq 508 mm ea Finished material cutout dimensions 36 7 16 L x 8 1 4 W 66 15 16 1700mm END VIEW 8 3 4 222mm 8 3 4 222mm SIDE VIEW 66 15 16 1700mm ...

Page 12: ... 3 8 thick Side nailing brackets are adjustable in 1 4 or 1 2 increments Each hole on the inside line is 1 8 each hole on the outside line is 1 4 Determine the thickness of the finishing material before adjusting the nailing strips FINISHING Finishing trim is supplied with the KWB30 place finishing trim on unit between unit and finishing material FINISHING TRIM Nailing Strip ...

Page 13: ...00 ft CAN CGA 2 17 M91 GAS LINE INSTALLATION Since some municipalities have additional local codes it is always best to consult with your local authorities and the CAN CGA B149 installation code For USA installations follow local codes and or the current National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 When using copper or flex connectors use only approved fittings Always provide a union so that gas lines can b...

Page 14: ...m both KWB30 units by removing 2 screws per side 4 Line the two units up end to end Screw fireboxes together one from each side 5 Reinstall burner trays 6 Install units together into framing refer to framing section Secure in place with nailing strips Large standoff 3 Lift burner tray off burner tube can remain in place 2 Remove 9 screws in locations shown below to remove burner tray re move from ...

Page 15: ...and battery extension wire through the strain relief 5 Connect low voltage wire to supplied switch fasten switch to right side of electrical box polarity not important 8 Place supplied gasket on top of electrical box 9 Fasten cover to electrical box using supplied screws 10 Place switch in OFF position until final installation is complete Center knock out Strain Relief 6 Install supplied 4 AA batt...

Page 16: ...are approx 8 in length inside the electrical box This excess will ensure ease of battery replacement and servicing in the future 8 Using silicone completely seal strain relief to protect from water or moisture 9 Place supplied gasket on top of electrical box 10 Fasten cover to electrical box using supplied screws 11 Place switch in OFF position until final installation is complete Center knock out...

Page 17: ...NSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Remove 4 screws 2 each side to remove the bracket from the bottom of the burner 2 On the exposed drain hole see location below install a PVC 3 4 threaded coupling reducer going from the top of the pan down through the hole Apply a silicone based sealant around the base and threads before installation Cut notches into the top of the coupling reducer to prevent water pooli...

Page 18: ... C supply for operation NOTE 4 AA batteries must be installed in the battery pack to operate the burner switch Do not use a 9 volt battery 0 886 001 Proflame Valve Standard Main On Off Switch or Optional Wall Switch KWB60 WIRING DIAGRAM KWB60 2 X KWB30 ASSEMBLED END TO END ON OFF Switch Battery Holder ...

Page 19: ...nly over the burner Ensure the fireglass does not overlap excessively as this will effect the flame pattern IMPORTANT NOTE Only the supplied approved Fireglass is to be used with these fireplaces Use of any other type of fireglass can alter the unit s performance any damage caused by the use of any unapproved glass will not be covered under warranty ...

Page 20: ...warranty Twig kit 326 930 contains the following pieces Description Twig A Twig B Twig C Twig D Twig E Twig F Diagram 3 Diagram 2 Diagram 1 F E D C B A A D 2 Install twig D on the burner as shown below Orient the twig in the same way and in a similar location on the right side of the burner as shown in Diagram 3 1 Install twig A as shown below Orient the twig in the same way and in a similar locat...

Page 21: ...n as shown in Diagram 6 6 Install twig C on the left side of the burner as shown below Orient twig C in the same way and in a similar position as shown in Diagram 7 Diagram 6 Diagram 7 Final Install F C 4 Install twig B on the left side of the burner as shown below Orient twig B in the same way and in a similar position as shown in Diagram 5 Diagram 5 B ...

Page 22: ...face The glass is now right side up The glass should be raised up 1 2 in bracket as shown below 4b Use supplied spacer tool to determine where the bottom bracket should be placed and secured 4a After the 4 top brackets are installed flip over and place on a soft surface to install the 4 bottom brackets 7 Place assembled glass surround on table top ensure glass is centered on the table top Once in c...

Page 23: ...x 8 Vertical Supports Short C x 6 Base D x 1 Short Brace E x 4 Header F x 2 Vents 4 Wafer Screws 80 Tools Required 1 power drill 2 phillips bit 1 hand 2 screwdriver Phillips 1 level 1 tape measure Vent Location Vent Location Vent Location Vent Location NOTE Four 4 ventilation grills are required for all enclosures This is to alleviate moisture and allow for air to circulate Minimum recommended siz...

Page 24: ...all vertical supports Part B to short vertical supports Part C with one 1 screw each 4 Secure all vertical supports Part B with two 2 screws each to lower frame Part A 5 Place top frame Part A on inside tall vertical supports Part B 6 Secure in place with two 2 screws for each support 7 Manoeuvre in outside tall vertical supports Part B Part B Part C Part A Part B Part C Part D Diagram 2 Base Suba...

Page 25: ...ecure all tall vertical supports Part B toTop and Bottom Frame Part A with three 3 screws each 10 Install four 4 short horizontal supports Part E using four 4 screws for each support Install supplied vents to framing locations shown below 11 Install two 2 headers Part F with four 4 screws each to complete frame installation If installing optional panels or propane tank drawer continue on to next s...

Page 26: ...PTIONAL PROPANE DRAWER Diagram 2 Top Panel screw locations Diagram 1 Propane Drawer Install Diagram 1 Bend tabs to 90º Diagram 2 Lower tabs on panel aligned with base Diagram 3 Bend tabs flat panels is supported on headers 2 Position panel lower tabs line up with indents in base 3 Bend tabs flat the side panel will then be supported to allow the installation of the top panel 4 Install top panel wit...

Page 27: ...capacity Bottom opening must provide a minimum of 1 2 square inches 3 23 cm for each pound of pro pane LP contained in the tank see example be low Every opening must have minimum dimensions to allow entrance of a 1 8 3 2mm diameter rod Ventilation openings in side walls must not communi cate directly with other enclosures of the appliance The cylinder valve must be easily accessible by hand Connec...

Page 28: ...lips 1 level 1 tape measure 377 910 CONTENTS Top Bottom A x 2 Vertical Supports Corner B x 4 Vertical Supports Inner C x 6 Vertical Supports Outer C x 4 Wafer Screws 80 Vent 377 060 2 x Upper Vent 377 061 2 x Lower Note KWB60 Four 4 ventilation grills are required for all enclosures This is to alleviate moisture and allow for air to circulate Minimum recommended size 20 sq 508mm ea Alternative to ...

Page 29: ...re each support with two 2 screws to top frame and two 2 screws to bottom frame 4 Install four 4 outer vertical supports secure each support with two 2 screws to top frame and two 2 screws to bottom frame Diagram 1 Corner supports on lower frame Diagram 2 Corner supports screw locations Diagram 3 Corner supports with top frame Diagram 4 Inside vertical supports Diagram 5 Inside vertical support sc...

Page 30: ...ighting the unit the twigs have been incorrectly positioned 5 The unit should never be turned off and on again without a minimum of a 60 second wait LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Turn on ON OFF switch 2 After approximately 4 seconds the spark igni tion system will spark for 60 seconds to light the main burner 3 The unit will turn on Note Thefirsttryforignitionwilllastapproximately 60 seconds If there is no...

Page 31: ... main burner 3 The unit will turn on Note The first attempt to ignition will last approximately 60 seconds If there is no flame ignition rectification the board will stop sparking for approximately 35 seconds After this wait time the board will start a second try for ignition by sparking for approximately 60 seconds If there is still no positive ignition after the second attempt the board will go ...

Page 32: ...connected to the gas valve 11 Remove 8 screws securing valve assembly 12 Lift valve assembly up and out 13 Remove both yellow green ground wires from valve and valve bracket 14 Replace valve assembly gasket if necessary 15 Rotate HI LO modulating valve all the way to the left for HI position 16 Install new valve assembly and reverse steps 12 1 17 Test gas connections for leaks Turn the unit off an...

Page 33: ... 955 60 Glass Windshield Complete 940 375 P Replacement Glass short 940 377 P Replacement Glass long 948 053 Nickel Corner clips ea 904 952 Nylon screws ea Part Not Shown Part Description 9 376 526 Burner 10 377 045 Firebox 11 377 046 Controls Enclosure 12 377 510 Valve Tray 13 377 047 Components Cover 14 377 048 Pilot Shield support 15 377 054 Drainage Bracket 16 911 006 Pilot Assembly NG 16 911 ...

Page 34: ...is responsible for all in field service work carried out on your Firegear Outdoors product Firegear Outdoors will not be liable for results or costs of workmanship from unauthorized service persons or dealers At all times Firegear Outdoors reserves the right to inspect product in the field which is claimed to be defective All claims must be submitted to Firegear Outdoors by authorized selling deal...

Page 35: ...Firegear Outdoor KWB30 35 NOTES ...

Page 36: ...____________________________________ Date Installed ______________________________________________________ Serial No __________________________________________________________ Firegear Outdoors fireplaces are designed with reliability and simplicity in mind In addition our internal Quality Assurance Team carefully inspects each unit thoroughly before it leaves our door See the inside back cover fo...

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