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Grand Effects 

   360 Fire-Water Bowls and Fire-Water Inserts (Automated Operation) 

Operating and Maintenance Instructions 

 

Section 5: Operation 

WARNING! 

This unit is for outdoor use only. 

 

For your safety: 

  If you smell gas, shut off the gas valve immediately.  

  Extinguish any open flame.  

  If odor continues, immediately call your gas supplier.  

  Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and/or liquids in the 

vicinity of this appliance.  

  Do not leave flame on while unsupervised.  

  Do not operate in windy or rainy conditions. If this is done, the unit will cycle on 

and off automatically.  

  Unit should be operated only by a responsible adult.  

  When in use, an open flame is present; therefore, use with extreme care and at 

your own risk. 

  Before any inspection of the unit, always turn off power and gas supply at the 

control panel. 

  If you experience problems with this unit, call Grand Effects or a licensed heating 

professional. All work on this unit must be performed by a licensed heating 
professional. 

 

CAUTION! 

Before you turn on the Grand Effects System, make sure that features 

are clear of people, animals, or any combustible objects. 
 

Operating Instructions 

To turn unit “On”:  

1.  Open manual gas valve.  
2.  Turn Burner Switch “On.” 

 

To turn unit “Off”:  

1.  Turn Burner Switch “Off.”  
2.  Close manual gas valve.  

 

Note: 

If burner fails to light, turn corresponding burner switch in the control panel to the 

“Off” position, and then to the “On” position. This will initiate a new trial for ignition. 

info@grandeffectsinc.com   

   www.grandeffectsinc.com   

   949-697-5270 

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Summary of Contents for 42" Biltmore

Page 1: ...Grand Effects 360 Fire Water Bowls and Fire Water Inserts Automated Operation Operating and Maintenance Instructions ...

Page 2: ...l Module Diagram 13 Wiring Diagram 14 Grand Effects Warranty 1 Year Residential 6 Months Commercial 15 WARNING If you smell gas immediately take the following actions 1 Shut off the gas to the appliance 2 Extinguish any open flame near the unit 3 If odor lingers call your gas supplier Do not store or use any gasoline or other flammable vapors and or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other app...

Page 3: ...e Gas Pressure Nominal 7 wc 11 wc Gas Flow 1 Burner System 60 000 80 000 Btu hr Water Flow 25 50 gpm Flow will vary depending on bowl size and flow preference Note Check with your gas supplier to verify gas flows and pressures are available at the location of your installation In many cases utility companies will install larger meters at no charge to accommodate larger flows info grandeffectsinc c...

Page 4: ...y of pedestrian traffic Installation shall be performed by a licensed contractor All aspects of installation must conform to local or national codes or in the absence of codes with Natural Fuel Gas Code ANZI Z223 1 The control panel and approved gas valve must be located where they can be easily accessible so that the gas can be shut off quickly in case of an emergency 1 Install the control panel ...

Page 5: ...diagram 120v source into the control panel can come from any 120v source including auxiliary relay from the pool controller or home system Typically the pool controller is the device that turns the unit on and off If a pool controller is not available Grand Effects can provide a hand held remote system or an electrician can wire a decorative switch for on off control up stream of the Grand Effects...

Page 6: ...ons must be located to fit in a 6 sleeve Make the area around connections water tight as shown in Figure 4 Elbows need to be installed on gas electrical and drain connections for hoses to be positioned properly as shown in Figure 4 Note Control panel should be installed at higher elevation than fire water feature Figure 4 Gas Electrical and Drain Connections 8 Connect gas hose to the burner assemb...

Page 7: ...l Rotate as required so that the gas hose rests in a compact position Figure 5 42 Biltmore with Ball Legs Note Do not caulk or seal around the base of the bowl see Figure 9 11 Connect gas electrical and drain hoses to the water bowl assembly as shown in Figure 6 and Figure 8 Figure 6 Gas Electrical and Drain Hose Connections for a 42 Biltmore with Ball Legs info grandeffectsinc com www grandeffect...

Page 8: ...2 Make sure drain hoses are not kinked 13 Check drain by filling water bowl with water from hose Water should drain quickly 14 Install the burner assembly in water bowl Connect gas hose to the burner assembly Figure 8 Gas Electrical and Drain Hose Connections for a 42 Biltmore 48 Essex 42 Legacy or Customer Supplied Bowl info grandeffectsinc com www grandeffectsinc com 949 697 5270 6 ...

Page 9: ...r some means to prevent moisture from getting in Ensure wire nuts are positioned at the bottom of the water bowl and away from the bottom of the burner assembly Important Hook up the positive to the red wire and the negative to the white wire 16 With all gas connections tight position the burner assembly and the water bowl so that they sit level on the support plate info grandeffectsinc com www gr...

Page 10: ...ner has been lit it can be adjusted for flame size Important At this time the 360 fire water bowl should ignite If the burner does not light it may be a result of air in the gas line If this happens carefully purge the air from the gas line by disconnecting the gas hose from the burner assembly The end of the gas hose should be outside of the bowl when purging air from the gas line CAUTION When pu...

Page 11: ...f rock for proper ventilation Note Do not use glass with propane installations If you use glass with natural gas you will need to lay down stainless mesh screen to prevent glass from falling through Do not cover the burner assembly and support plate Fire glass requires a glass pilot hood which is different than a standard pilot hood used with lava rock Please consult the Grand Effects Glass Instal...

Page 12: ...ssembly for any signs of excessive temperatures Check that all gas connections are tight The unit should be cycled frequently especially after a rain The burner assembly will not work in snow and ice conditions The burner assembly should be covered and protected from snow and ice The burner should not be operated in high wind conditions High winds can limit the cooling air required for cooling of ...

Page 13: ...e is present therefore use with extreme care and at your own risk Before any inspection of the unit always turn off power and gas supply at the control panel If you experience problems with this unit call Grand Effects or a licensed heating professional All work on this unit must be performed by a licensed heating professional CAUTION Before you turn on the Grand Effects System make sure that feat...

Page 14: ... orifice may be plugged Replace orifice or complete pilot assembly 6 If still no gas pilot valve may not be opening Turn gas off and confirm if pilot solenoid is energizing 7 If not energizing replace the control module If it is energizing clean out pilot solenoid Burner goes on off 1 Is it going off because of wind If so how windy Slight breeze or gusty If wind rotate burner assembly in bowl or a...

Page 15: ...rand Effects 360 Fire Water Bowls and Fire Water Inserts Automated Operation Operating and Maintenance Instructions Control Module Diagram info grandeffectsinc com www grandeffectsinc com 949 697 5270 13 ...

Page 16: ...Grand Effects 360 Fire Water Bowls and Fire Water Inserts Automated Operation Operating and Maintenance Instructions Wiring Diagram info grandeffectsinc com www grandeffectsinc com 949 697 5270 14 12 12 ...

Page 17: ...s after receipt by Grand Effects If the unit is deemed defective and cannot be repaired Grand Effects will replace Grand Effects will not be responsible for any asserted defect which has resulted from misuse abuse repair or alteration Under no circumstances will Grand Effects be liable for incidental or consequential damage resulting from defective products This warranty is Grand Effects sole warr...

Page 18: ...Contact us at GRAND EFFECTS 23121 Arroyo Vista Suite B Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688 Office 949 697 5270 Fax 949 625 8027 E mail info grandeffectsinc com ...

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