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THE OUTDOOR PLUS

USA MANUFACTURER OF FIRE & WATER FEATURES

WWW.THEOUTDOORPLUS.COM

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Section 2

Important Safety Information

 

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The Outdoor Plus Company, Inc./TOPFIRES recommends that our products are 

installed by professionals locally licensed by the authority having jurisdiction 

in gas piping. All installation instructions must be followed to ensure proper 

performance and safety. The Outdoor Plus Company, Inc./TOPFIRES assumes 

no responsibility for problems relating to the installation. 

 

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To qualify for warranty, all instructions must be strictly followed. Otherwise, 

warranty may be void. Never alter product or configuration in any way. 

 

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Annual servicing should be handled by professionals certified in the US by the 

National Fireplace Institute (NFI) as NFI Gas Specialists or in Canada by WETT 

(Wood Energy Technical Training). 

 

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It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure a safe installation and to educate 

the  end-user  regarding  the  features,  safety  recommendations  and  proper 

operation of this product. 

 

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Please reference page 1 for all warnings.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR INSTALLERS

 

Leave  this  manual  with  the  end-user  and  instruct  them  to  retain  it  for 

future  reference.  Instructions  and  product  updates  are  also  available  at 

 

www.theoutdoorplus.com under the Manuals/Documents tab.

Installers must carefully follow the instructions in this manual to prevent personal injury or property loss. 

These instructions contain information critical to the safe installation and operation of the fire pit. 

 

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Instructions are updated as needed. It is the responsibility of the installers to check for product updates 

and installation manual updates at www.theoutdoorplus.com/documents/ prior to installation. 

 

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It is the responsibility of the installer to follow: 

 

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The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSIZ223.1/NFPA54 or International Fuel Gas Code. 

 

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Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CSA B149.1 or CSA B149.2. 

 

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The National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70. In Canada, Canadian Electrical Code CSA22.1. 

 

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Local codes 

 

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Only use gas/fuel type specified for this fire pit as noted on the fire pit control box label. NEVER use an 

alternative fuel to include bio-fuel, ethanol, lighter fluid or any other fuel. 

 

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Gas pressure and type should be checked prior to installation and use. 

 

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Natural Gas Fire Pit:

 Supply Pressure: Minimum: 6.0 inches W.C.; Maximum: 7.0 inches W.C. 

 

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LP Gas:

 Supply Pressure: Minimum: 8.0 inches W.C.; Maximum: 11.0 inches W.C. 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR END-USERS 

 

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Never leave an operating fire pit unattended or with someone not familiar with its operation or emergency 

shut-off locations. 

 

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Both children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay 

away to avoid burns and clothing ignition. 

 

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Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the area of fire pit. 

 

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Keep  the  appliance  area  clear  and  free  from  combustible  materials,  gasoline,  and  other  flammable 

vapors and liquids.

INSTALLER: 

Leave this manual 

with the appliance.

END USER: 

Retain this manual for 

future reference.

Certified to 

 

ANSI Z21.97-(2017)

CSA 2.41-(2017)

Section 2

 - Table of Contents

Summary of Contents for TOP-FSI-LP

Page 1: ...h could cause property damage personal injury or death INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain the manual for future reference Installation We suggest that our products be installed by professionals that are locally licensed by the authority having jurisdiction in gas piping Service We suggest that our products be serviced by a professional certified in the US by the Nationa...

Page 2: ...ge DANGER FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD If you smell gas 1 Shut off gas to appliance 2 Extinguish any open flame 3 If odor continues leave the area immediately 4 After leaving the area call your gas supplier or Fire department Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire or explosion which could cause property damage personal injury or death INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance C...

Page 3: ...ting Contact with liquid contents of cylinder will cause freeze burns to the skin Do not allow children to tamper or play with the cylinder When not connected for use keep cylinder valve turned off Self contained appliances shall be limited to a cylinder of 30lb capacity or less Do not use store or transport cylinder where it would be exposed to high temperature Relief valve may open allowing a la...

Page 4: ...ion 2 Important Safety Information 5 6 Section 3 Selecting a Fire Pit Location 7 Section 4 Clearance Requirements 8 9 Section 5 Fire Pit Enclosure Requirements 10 Section 6 Flame Sense Installation Instructions 11 Section 7 Burning Media Instructions 12 Section 8 Flame Sense Operation Instructions 13 Section 9 Maintenance 15 16 Section 10 Troubleshooting Guide 17 ...

Page 5: ...ain information critical to the safe installation and operation of the fire pit Instructions are updated as needed It is the responsibility of the installers to check for product updates and installation manual updates at www theoutdoorplus com documents prior to installation It is the responsibility of the installer to follow The National Fuel Gas Code ANSIZ223 1 NFPA54 or International Fuel Gas ...

Page 6: ... installation of the fire pit Offers good drainage Allows easy access for installation and maintenance of the fire pit Provides sufficient horizontal room to enjoy the fire pit while allowing a safe distance from the heat and flame Fire pits create very high temperatures For clearances refer to table 3 1 Clothing or other flammable materials should not be placed on or near fire pit CLEARANCES AROUND...

Page 7: ... our products will be perfectly flat and will not warp due to heat There must be a minimum of 2 inches under the valve box for proper ventilation and drainage see clearance drawings on page 8 an 9 The product must be accessible for service CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Use non combustible materials and construction for gas supply power and enclosure The interior void space of the enclosure surrounding th...

Page 8: ... perform leak test with media correctly installed If gas leak is detected verify correct media application and repair as needed 11 Verify correct operation and lighting 12 Review safety manual with end user Instruct end user that fire pit or media must not be changed or modified 13 Leave manual with end user 14 Apply the Start Up and Shutdown decal next to control box in an obvious and highly visi...

Page 9: ...ure is not covered under any warranty IMPORTANT Lava rock glass coverage should be at a minimum to prevent smothering of the flame and for correct operation See Lave Rock Glass Application instructions before applying IMPORTANT The use of concrete logs is not recommended LIST OF ACCEPTABLE MEDIA FOR FIRE FEATURES Fire Rated Lava Rock or other Igneous Rock Fire glass approved for use in fire featur...

Page 10: ...rn knob counter clockwise to light main burner NOTE If the burner fails to light wait 5 minutes for gas to clear then repeat steps 3 8 9 Ensure fire pit children and patrons are supervised by a responsible adult who is familiar with emergency shut down 10 Flammable materials should not be placed on or near the fire pit This product is intended to be connected to fixed piping systems or an LP tank ...

Page 11: ...er fails to ignite properly then the burner holes may require cleaning The appliance can be cleaned by carefully removing the logs and media to allow access to burner Use a brush to carefully remove dust spider webs and loose particles from base logs and fire ring itself If evidence of damage fire ring must be replaced with fire ring specified by the manufacturer Thermocouple cleaning of soot Once...

Page 12: ...th battery 3 Remove old battery from cap install a new AA battery We recommend using an Alkaline battery 4 Holding by cap slide battery into the battery slot as seen on image 5 Tighten cap lightly DO NOT over tighten INSTALLATION We suggest that our products be installed by professionals that are locally licensed by the authority having jurisdiction in gas piping SERVICE We suggest that our produc...

Page 13: ... 30 seconds after pilot lights Small pilot flame pilot orifice dirty or clogged Remove pilot orifice and clean Dirty thermocouple Clean using soft brush Section 10 Faulty thermocouple or valve Replace thermocouple or valve Burner will not stay lit Gas pressure improper Confirm proper gas pressure See Section 1 Important Information for Installers Burner obstructed Confirm no water or debris in bur...

Page 14: ... 6 Months Residential 12 Months This commences from the date of original sale shipment from The Outdoor Plus This warranty is for the parts and in house TOP labor The defective product must be sent back to TOP with a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA issued by TOP for that specific product and any other additional information for the nature of the defect or warrant claim The warranty does not c...

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