Cal Flame FPTH1050T, FPTRT501M User Manual

LTR50001010, Rev. B
1/1/17

Table of Contents

Installation / Assembly

Placement and Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Leak Testing Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Liquid Propane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Propane Cylinder Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Natural Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Fire Pit Burner Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

“Fire on Ice” Glass Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

High Elevation Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Natural Gas Conversion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Operation

Lighting Instructions for Automatic Starter . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Cleaning and Maintenance

Appendix

Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Specications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Duplication without written consent is
strictly prohibited.

Cal Flame ® is a registered trademark.

Due to continuous improvement programs,

all models, operation, and/or specications

are subject to change without prior notice.

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California Proposition 65 Warning:
Chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive
harm are found in and/or creat­ed by the combustion of natural
gas, propane, butane and other
fuels. Always operate this unit as
described in the owner’s manual
and in well ventilated areas.

Safety Instructions

Cal Flame replaces and repits are

designed for outdoor use only.

Do not store combustible materials, gasoline and

any other ammable vapors and liquids.

A propane gas cylinder not connected for use shall not be
stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance can cause in-

jury or property damage. Read the installation,
operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly be­fore installing or servicing this equipment.

What To Do If You Smell Gas

• Shut off gas to the repit or replace.

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Safety Instructions

• Extinguish any open ame.

• Do not try to light the appliance.

• If odor continues, keep away from the appliance and

immediately call your gas supplier or your re depart-

ment.

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

This appliance can produce carbon monoxide
which has no odor.

Using it in an enclosed space can kill
you.

Never use this appliance in an en­closed space such as a camper, tent,
car, or home.

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Operation

• Do not use charcoal or other solid fuel in gas burning re­places and re pits.

• Do not operate the replace with the propane tank on, near, or un­der the hearth! This could result in re, explosion, or severe injury.

• Do not use your repit or replace for cooking.

• In the event that a burner goes out, turn burner knobs to the full
OFF position and let it air out. Do not attempt to use the repit or

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replace until the gas has had time to dissipate.

• Keep all electrical supply cords away from the heated areas of the
replace or repit.

• Never use the replace or repit in windy conditions. If used in a

consistently windy area a windbreak will be required. Always ad-

here to the specied clearances listed in this manual.

• When handling propane gas line and connectors, do not allow

them to come in contact with any metal surfaces. Do not drop
propane connectors.

• Propane gas sources to the replace or repit must be regulated.

Do not operate if regulator has been removed. Fire or explosion
can occur.

• Never leave the replace or repit unattended when in use.

• Never allow clothing or other ammable materials come in contact

with any hot surface until it has fully cooled. Never wear loose

tting or hanging garments while using your replace or repit.

Fabric may ignite and result in personal injury.

• Clothing or other ammable materials should not be hung from the

appliance, or placed on or near the appliance.

• When using the repit or replace, do not touch the rock, re

screen, or immediate surroundings, as these areas become ex­tremely hot and could cause burns.

• Do not heat any unopened glass or metal container of food in the
replace or repit. Pressure may build up and cause the container

to burst, possibly resulting in serious personal injury or damage to

the replace or repit.

• Do not reach over your repit when hot or in use.

• Never line repit or replace with aluminum foil.

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Maintenance and Repair

• Spiders and other insects can nest in the burners and block the gas
and airow to the burner ports. This creates a dangerous condi­tion that can result in a re from behind the valve panel. Inspect

and clean the burners periodically and follow the guidelines in the
maintenance section of this manual.

• The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually
by a qualied service person.

• More frequent cleaning may be required as necessary. It is impera-

tive the control compartment, burner and circulation air passage­ways of the appliance be kept clean and free.

• Any guard or other protective device removed for servicing the ap­pliance must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.

• If it is evident there is excessive abrasion or wear of any of the
components, if the fuel supply hose is cut or cracked, it must be
replaced prior to the appliance being put into operation.

• Inspect the fuel supply connection for signs of leakage (including
the hose for propane models) before each use of the appliance.

• Unless specically recommended in this manual, do not repair or
replace any part of your repit or replace. Have a qualied techni-

cian perform all service. Any repairs made by a non-LMS approved
dealer technician will void your warranty.

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Storage

• When your replace or repit is not in use, turn off the gas at the

source.

• Do not store the propane cylinder in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance when it is not being used.

• This appliance can be store indoors only if it has been discon­nected from its fuel supply.

• Store propane cylinders outdoors in a well-ventilated area out

Safety Instructions

of reach of children. Disconnected sylinders must have threaded
valve plugs tightly installed and must not be stored in a building,
garage, or any other enclosed area.

• To extend the life of your replace or repit, protect and cover

it from the elements when not in use. Ensure the appliance has
ample time to cool off after use and prior to installing storage
cover. Damage caused to storage cover due to heat or burns are
not covered by warranty.

Precautions Regarding Children

• Never leave children unattended in the area where the replace
or re pit is being used. Close supervision of children is necessary

when any appliance is used near children.

• Do not store items of interest to children around or below the re­place or re pit.

• Never allow children to sit or stand on any part of the replace or
re pit.

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Installation / Assembly

Most cities and counties require permits for exterior construction and
electrical circuits. In addition, some communities have codes requiring
residential barriers such as fencing and/or self-closing gates on prop­erty to prevent unsupervised access to the property by children under
the age of 5. Your dealer can provide information on which permits
may be required and how to obtain them prior to the delivery of your
equipment.

Installation and service must be performed by a quali-

ed installer, service agency or your natural gas or liquid

propane gas provider.

Set-Up

• You are responsible for ensuring that a natural gas line (if required)
is installed and safe for use. We recommend that a licensed con-

tractor install your replace or repit. Installation must conform to

local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with either the Na­tional Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA54, Natural Gas and
Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1, or Propane Storage
and Handling Code, B149.2), as applicable.

• Do not use an extension cord to supply power to your replace or
repit. Such use may result in re, electrical shock or other per-

sonal injury. Do not install a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
A fuse in the neutral or ground circuit may result in an electrical
shock hazard. Do not ground this appliance to a gas supply pipe or
hot water pipe. Keep any electrical supply cords and the fuel supply
hose away from any heated surfaces.

• To prevent re and smoke damage, remove all packaging material
before operating the replace or repit.

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Installation must conform with local building and/or re codes, or in

the absence of local codes:

• National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 / INFPA 54 (for installation in
the United States)

• CSA B149.1 Natural Gas and CAN/CGA-BIL/9-2, Propane Installa­tion code (for installation in Canada).

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Placement and Location

Cal Flame replaces and repits are designed for

outdoor use only.

• Never locate this appliance in a building, garage, or any other en­closed room or under a sealed overhead structure, or in any type
of enclosed area such as a garage, shed, or breezeway. Keep clear
of trees and shrubs.

• Do not place replace or re pit under or near windows or vents

that can be opened into your home.

• Maintain sufcient distance as to not overheat any overhead com­bustible material such as a patio cover.

Installation / Assembly

• The area surrounding your replace or repit should be kept clean
and free from ammable liquids and other combustible materials
such as mops, rags or brooms, as well as solvents, cleaning uids,

and gasoline.

• Do not block the vents located near the base of your repit or
replace as gas may build up in case of leak and cause serious

damage.

• Do not install or operate your replace in such a manner that the

cross ventilation openings are blocked. Fresh air must be able to
pass though installed vents to safeguard against residual gas ac-

cumulation. Failure to allow proper ventilation may cause re or

explosion.

• Do not locate appliance where it can get excessively wet. Do not
use this appliance if any part has been underwater. Immediately

call a qualied service technician to inspect the unit and to replace

any part of the control system and any gas control which has been
underwater.

• Place your repit or replace on a at and stable surface in an

outdoor location such as a patio deck.

• Locate your repit or replace adjacent to the gas supply line (liq­uid propane or NG), preferably with the shortest gas line run pos­sible.

• Maintain the following clearances to combustible materials on all
Cal Flame replaces and re pits.

Sides and back 48 inches (122 cm) (measured from side)

Top 120 inches (305 cm) (measured from hearth)

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Leak Testing Procedure

Perform a leak test at least once a year whether the gas supply cylinder
has been disconnected or not. In addition, whenever the gas cylinder
is connected to the regulator or whenever any part of the gas system
is disconnected or replaced, perform a leak test.

As a safety precaution, remember to always leak test your replace
or repit outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Never smoke or permit

sources of ignition in the area while doing a leak test. Do not use a

ame, such as a lighted match to test for leaks. Use a solution of soapy

water.

1. Prepare a leak testing solution of soapy water by mixing in a spray
bottle one part liquid soap to one part water.

2. Make sure all the control knobs are in the OFF position.

3. Turn on the gas.

On natural gas systems, turn the main feed valve to the burner.

On propane systems, turn the cylinder valve knob counter clock-
wise one turn to open.

4. Apply the leak-testing solution by spraying it on joints of the gas
delivery system. Blowing bubbles in the soap solution indicates
that a leak is present.

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5. Stop a leak by tightening the loose joint or by replacing the faulty
part with a replacement part recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not attempt to repair the cylinder valve if it is damaged. The
cylinder must be replaced.

6. Turn the control knob back to the full OFF position.

If you are unable to stop a leak:

1. Turn the control knob back to the full OFF position.

2. Shut off the gas supply to the replace or repit and release pres­sure in the hose and manifold by turning the control valve one
quarter turn counter-clockwise.

3. On propane systems, remove the cylinder from the replace or

repit.

4. Call an authorized gas appliance service technician or an liquid
propane gas dealer.

Do not use the appliance until the leak is corrected.

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