Firegear FPB-25DBSTMSI-P, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...B 25SFBSTFS N 25 Square Flat Disc TFS FPB 25SFBSTFS P FPB 26DBSTMSI N 26 Round Flat Disc TMSI FPB 26DBSTMSI P FPB 29DBSTMSI N 29 Round Flat Disc TMSI FPB 29DBSTMSI P FPB 29DBSTFS N 29 Round Flat Disc TFS FPB 29DBSTFS P FPB 30SFBSTMSI N 30 Square Flat Disc TMSI FPB 30SFBSTMSI P FPB 30SFBSTFS N 30 Square Flat Disc TFS FPB 30SFBSTFS P FPB 34DBSTMSI N 34 Round Flat Disc TMSI FPB 34DBSTMSI P FPB 34DBST...

Page 2: ...t leave unattended during use Do not use for cooking Follow all gas leak procedures in this manual prior to operation WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage personal injury of loss of life Read the owner s information manual provided with this appliance Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer servic...

Page 3: ...edia has the potential to crack or pop outside the fireplace WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND COVERING ALL FIRE FEATURES WHEN NOT IN USE The use of a cover can lessen the impact of thermal spalling however heavy rains high humidity and the presence of moisture may still cause the media to pop ALWAYS USE CAUTION WHEN USING THE FIRE FEATURE Extra caution should be taken when lighting a fireplace when heavy rains...

Page 4: ...1 16 25 24 18 19 69 18 FPB 25SFBSTFS N FPB 25SFBSTFS N 1 16 25 24 18 19 69 18 FPB 26DBSTMSI N FPB 26DBSTMSI P 1 16 26 25 18 19 69 18 FPB 26DBSTFS N FPB 26DBSTFS P 1 16 26 25 18 19 69 18 FPB 29DBSTMSI N FPB 29DBSTMSI P 1 16 29 28 18 19 69 18 FPB 29DBSTFS N FPB 29DBSTFS P 1 16 29 28 18 19 69 18 FPB 30SFBSTMSI N FPB 30SFBSTMSI N 1 16 30 31 18 19 69 18 FPB 30SFBSTFSI N FPB 30SFBSTFS N 1 16 30 31 18 19...

Page 5: ...u listings are based on 7 0 WC for Natural Gas and 11 0 WC for Liquid Propane LP at the burner orifice Flex line size and proper gas pipe sizing will also affect Btu s As a result your Btu s may vary slightly from Table 2 specifications Firegear Outdoors fire pits are constructed and tested to follow the rigid ANSI standards for gas appliances and manufactured safely providing dependable and certi...

Page 6: ... for the amount of BTU s for a new gas line installations If you are using an existing gas line you must take into consideration the existing gas line capacities to ensure you will have proper pressure This chart is for reference only we recommend you consult with a Licensed Plumber Gas Fitter or NFPA54 National Fuel Gas Code current edition for more details Length of Pipe in Feet 1 2 3 4 1 1 1 4 ...

Page 7: ...tion of the stainless steel flex gas line supplied with the fire pit IMPORTANT Installation of Natural or LP gas should be done by a qualified installer service agency or gas supplier This appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than psig 3 5kPa VE...

Page 8: ...um of 18 square inches of cross ventilation per side is required to keep the inside of the enclosure dry We recommend installation of a VENT KIT 6x12 See accessory section on page 27 8 These products are designed for outdoor use only Not approved for any indoor use 9 This fire pit is designed to have lava rock completely covering the spur burner so that the burner is not visible Do not cover more ...

Page 9: ...ple of the burning spur clockwise manner Secure into position See Fig 6 Fig 6 Installing OAS assembly to spur burner Section A Thermocouple Manual Safety TMSI Installation Fig 4 Shows disc secured under stone caps Fig 5 Shows disc secured between layer of block Flat disc s are typically used with landscape blocks The illustrations below show examples of possible installations Figs 4 and 5 show the...

Page 10: ... plate with a nut Fig 7 shows an example of a typical installation Gas Supply Flat Disc Non Combustible Enclousure Shut Off Spur Burner OFF Gas Valve TC Wire Piezo Gas valve and flexible gas lines are supplied gas shut off is not but available in accessories page 27 Flex lines with flared fittings do not require Teflon tape or pipe compound Ensure not to kink the flex lines to allow better gas flo...

Page 11: ...eater than 1 inch over top of the burner portholes Do NOT cover the screen mesh with any rock or glass It must be free an any debris to operate properly It is to important check that the ignitor probes are properly aligned over top of the burner port holes and did not move during shipping Use the Fig 9 as a guide Before lighting remove the screen cover of the ignition hood to burner and ensure the...

Page 12: ... from its fuel supply Natural or LP gas line WARNING 1 This appliance is hot when operated and can cause severe burns if contacted 2 Do not burn any solid fuels in this appliance Fig 11 Control knob and Piezo button Butane Lighter Fig 12 Lighting with Butane lighter SECTION A THERMOCOUPLE MANUAL SAFETY TMSI INSTALLATION READ ALL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO LIGHT FIRE PIT CAUTION ENS...

Page 13: ...d usually a golden or brown hue This discoloration is normal and does not affect the performance of the appliance TMSI TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom Remedy Fire pit won t light 1 Bleed gas line 2 Ensure all gas supply lines are turned ON 3 Ensure there is not too much media overtop of burner it can inhibit gas from flowing Low Flame 1 Ensure the base media is at least 1 inch in diameter and top media i...

Page 14: ...asses on all male NPT threads not flared fitting side Ensure all connections are tight and check for gas leaks before and after assembly is complete REV 1 4 19 Flare to 3 8 Male Thread Fitting Not Supplied U1 8C S Fitting Knob Mounting Nut Inlet Gas Supply Thermocouple PIEZO48WH PIEZO23WH Ignition Module Ground Expanded View of Thermocouple Manual Safety TMSI Fire Pit Ignition Hood Spur Burner ...

Page 15: ...ATTERY PACK Flat discs are typically used with landscape blocks The illustrations below show examples of possible installations Requires 4 AA 1 5V alkaline batteries Battery cover slides on off Latching Solenoid DC Motor Drive Slide Switch to Latching Solenoid Fig 14 Slide switch on latching solenoid Fig 15 Cover plate installation Battery Pack Cover Plate Rear View Install 4 AA batteries into the...

Page 16: ...transmitter and you will see a red LED light at the top of the transmitter glow The red LED light will only be lit when a button is pushed See Fig 17 Fig 16 Weatherproof cover lid installation INSTALLING BATTERY PACK INTO WEATHERPROOF BOX After the weatherproof box location has been established and installed run the black 4 PIN connector wire along with the red and black wires from the valve box i...

Page 17: ...NOTE A maximum of three 3 codes can be programmed to the module After a total of three 3 codes have been programmed the memory is full and will not accept any additional codes To clear all codes press and hold the learn button for 10 seconds The module will beep three 3 times indicating the memory is clear of all codes After codes have been cleared see Step 3 above to re learn transmitter Learn Bu...

Page 18: ... Weatherproof Cover ON O F F Gas valve and flexible gas lines are supplied gas shut off is not but available in accessories page Flex lines with flared fittings do not require Teflon tape or pipe compound Ensure not to kink the flex lines to allow better gas flow of gas The illustration above is only a guide for the gas connection Local codes may require different methods to connect the gas supply...

Page 19: ...when operated and can cause severe burns if contacted 2 Do not burn any solid fuels in this appliance LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE It may take several cycles of ON OFF to purge the airflow from the gas lines The direct spark ignition will turn OFF after 15 seconds If the burner does not light you will need to press the OFF button on the transmitter then then ON again to initiate ignition Flame heigh...

Page 20: ...allow for proper flame sensing 5 Ensure orange white leads from module are plugged into the PILOT connection on the valve body 6 Ensure green white leads from module are plugged into the MAIN connection on the valve body 7 Verify lead from igniter on electrode assembly is connected to the I terminal on the module 8 Verify lead from flame sensor on electrode assembly is connected to the S terminal ...

Page 21: ...l obstruction between the remote transmitter and the control module Igniter Electrode Sparks Frequently During Operation 1 The control module will generate a spark at the igniter electrode if the system is in the ON position but does not sense a flame 2 Make sure that the flame sensor electrode is clean Soot buildup will insulate the electrode and will not allow for proper flame sensing 3 Make sur...

Page 22: ...mocouple over rainshield on page 17 Fig 19 2 Thermocouple reading should be between 10 20mV Test at the brass ground lead on gas valve and the gold lead at S terminal on the control module If no minimum millivolts are maintained replace the TC 3 Check continuity of thermocouple Using a volt meter remove the TC test lead S from the control module and the brass fork terminal from the gas valve Test ...

Page 23: ...Wires Black Wire Flat Disc Spur Burner Ignition Hood 7 8 Washer Brass Nut OAS NG Burner Orifice Coupler T 200 9898 46 Flex Conector Note Use joint compound or Teflon tape resistant to all gasses on all male NPT threads not flared fittings Ensure all connections are tight and check for gas leaks before and after assembly is complete Orange Ignition Wire Inlet Gas Supply 10 2 19 ...

Page 24: ...N PILOT 10 11 12 13 Remote Off S I ADJ IPI POWER Learn AUX 17 19 AA Batteries AA Batteries AA Batteries AA Batteries 20 5 7 LOW HI OFF ON 25 4 6 O N O F F 15 14 16 22 23 24 28 18 30 31 21 Requires 4 AA 1 5V alkaline batteries Battery cover slides on off Latching Solenoid DC Motor Drive Slide Switch to Latching Solenoid 29 1A ...

Page 25: ...1 CVR BVL2CP 14 Thermocouple for TFS Pilot Must be ordered with item 15 1 ST3 040 1023 x 14 Thermocouple for TMSI Pilot 1 ST3 040 1025 x 15 Thermocouple Bracket Must be ordered with TFS item 14 1 ST3 100 1054 x 16 Ignitor Probes 1 VCS 5000DSI2P01 x 17 Ignition Module 1 VCS 5000MODTC x 18 Ignition Hood for Spur Burner 1 SPURHOOD x x 19 Mesh Screen Cover 1 ST3 100 1027 x x 20 AA Batteries 1 5 Volt u...

Page 26: ...ezo Extension wire See page 16 not shown 1 PIEZO48WH x 42 Ground tab for Piezo ignition not shown 1 GROUNDTAB x 43 Weatherproof Cover lid not shown 1 WP COVER x 44 6 32 x 1 Flat Head Phillips Screw Holds WP Lid to WP JBOX not shown 4 SCREW6 32X1PHFHZ x 45 5 x 3 TMSI TFS cover plate not shown 1 PLATE TFS TMSI x x Item Description Qty Part Number TMSI TFS Manual changes often occur ensure to check t...

Page 27: ...s Model 01 387 OD Flare x FIP Model 01 487 OD Flare x FIP Model 01 266 OD Flare x OD Flare Model 01 288 OD Flare x OD Flare Adapter Model ADP10 OUT 10 wire Outdoor approved 7 5VDC adapter transformer eliminates the use of battery power with any TFS system Home Automation System A transmitter compatible with home automation systems using dry contacts to operate fire pit Model AF4000HAT Vent Kits Pr...

Page 28: ...ARRANTY REFRACTORY GAS LOG SETS FIVE 5 YEAR WARRANTY READY TO FINISH ANF FIRE PIT ENCLOSURES FIVE 5 YEAR WARRANTY SKYTECH MANUACFTURED OPTIONAL CONTROLS OUTDOOR FIREPLACE KALEA BAY LIFETIME WARRANTY CONSTRUCTION AND MANUFACTURER DEFECTS LIFETIME WARRANTY STAINLESS STEEL COMPONENTS FIVE 5 YEAR WARRANTY GAS VALVE PILOT ASSEMBLY POWER SUPPLY CONTROLS FIVE 5 YEAR WARRANTY SKYTECH MANUACFTURED OPTIONAL...

Page 29: ...KALEA BAY LIFETIME WARRANTY CONSTRUCTION AND MANUFACTURER DEFECTS LIFETIME WARRANTY STAINLESS STEEL COMPONENTS TWO 2 YEAR WARRANTY GAS VALVE PILOT ASSEMBLY POWER SUPPLY CONTROLS TWO 2 YEAR WARRANTY SKYTECH MANUACFTURED OPTIONAL CONTROLS SANCTUARY SERIES GFRC FIRE FEATURES THREE 3 YEAR WARRANTY GFRC STRUCTURE REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE BURNER SYSTEM FOR WARRANTY WARRANTY COVERS MANUFACTURING DEFECTS ...

Page 30: ...the defect on warranty parts to and from the factory will be the responsibility of the owner We will not be responsible for labor charges and or damage incurred in installation repair and replacement Firegear is not responsible for Issues related to gas or electrical installation The Limited Warranty is voided if not assembled installed and operated as intended This Limited Warranty does not cover...

Page 31: ...tal or con sequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you We do not authorize any person or company to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale installation use removal return or replacement of its equipment and or such representation are binding Firegear Outdoors 17322 Gothard Street Huntington Beach CA 92647 www firegearoutdoors com Pho...

Page 32: ...ition to be easily read Note Mounting plate can also be installed into a paver control panel PAVER CP TMSI bracket system Using scissors carefully cutout the template and trace it on your concrete board The dotted line provides the cutout area to mount face plate Use a concrete drill bit to drill 4 3 16 diameter holes Install the 1 screws through the front of the faceplate with the nuts and washer...

Page 33: ...TO LIGHT Position 2 Position 1 Position 3 The TMS valve bracket can be oriented in different positions to accommodate different installations Once the bracket and knob are installed the knob may not be oriented in a convenient position to easily read If this is the case we have provided a label that can be placed over top of the existing knob for the user to easily know which way to turn the contr...

Page 34: ..._______________________ 3 How long is the gas line run Nat Gas ____ LP Gas ____ 4 What size is gas line _____ 5 Inlet Gas Pressure _____WC Manifold Gas Pressure _____ WC 6 What type of media are you using __________________ 7 Review the troubleshooting section in the installation manual 8 What are the symptoms Please be prepared to explain 9 Be prepared to send photos to us when on the phone 10 Fo...