Hargrove Firepit Burners Installation And Operation Manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE

HARGROVE

Firepit Burners

WARNING: FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY

INSTALLER: LEAVE THE INSTRUCTIONS WITH CONSUMER

WARNING: If the information in this manual is

not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.

Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

1. Do not try to light any appliance

2. Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.

3. Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.

4. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Read the installation,
operating and maintenance instructions
thoroughly before installing or servicing this
equipment.

This equipment contains a burner orifice
specifically for the input gas and Btu rating.
Modifying or failure to use the factory orifice
may cause property damage, personal injury
or loss of life.

This equipment is intended for use with an input
of Natural or Propane gas only.

FOR

Clothing or other flammable materials should not
be hung from the appliance, or placed on or near
the appliance.

Children and adults should be alerted to the
hazards of high surface temperatures and
should stay away to avoid burns or clothing
ignition.

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

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

Covers must be removed when burner is in
operation.

For installation on or over non-combustible floors
only.

NEVER LEAVE THIS APPLIANCE BURNING
WHILE UNATTENDED.

Installation and repair should be done by a
qualified service person. The appliance
should be inspected before use and at least
annually by a qualified service person. More
frequent cleaning may be required as
necessary. It is imperative that the burner and
circulating air passageways of the firepit be
kept clean.

Storage of the appliance indoors is permissible
only if the gas cylinder is disconnected and
removed from the appliance.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Firepit must be used for outdoor spaces only. For the purpose of this requirement,
an appliance is considered to be outdoors in an open environment or with walls and
ceiling no more inclusive than:

1. With walls on all sides, but not with an overhead cover.

2. Within a partial enclosure which includes a seven foot overhead cover and no
more than two side walls. These side walls may be parallel, as in a breezeway,
or at right angles to each other.

3. Within a partial enclosure which includes a seven foot overhead cover and
three side walls, as long as 30 percent or more of the horizontal periphery of the
enclosure is permanently open.
*THIS APPLIANCE MAY NOT BE USED INSIDE A BUILDING, GARAGE OR ANY OTHER
ENCLOSED AREA!

1. Do not use a natural gas set for a propane set or a propane set for a natural gas set.

2. There are many different local codes for outdoor fireplaces. The installation and the provision for combustion must
conform with local codes and, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 – (most
current revision.)

3. The firepit must be installed by personnel qualified for installing gas appliances.

4. Solid fuels are not to be burned where the firepit is installed.

5. The firepit should be examined prior to use and inspected by a qualified agency. The burner should be cleaned annually
by a qualified agency.

6. To clean the burner, shut off and disconnect the gas supply, use a pipe cleaner to clean out burner ports and vacuum the
inside of the burner by removing the orifice/air mixer fitting from the inlet of the burner. After the burner is cleaned, attach
the orifice/air mixer fitting onto the inlet of the burner and reconnect the gas supply. Light according to the “Lighting
Instructions”.

7. If burning a log set, they may become fragile and should be handled carefully. Knocking or rubbing logs can cause the
logs to crumble and is not covered under the warranty.

8. To clean the logs, use a soft dry paintbrush for periodic dusting of the gas fire logs. Special care must be taken to clean
the logs because rubbing will remove soot but will also remove the color.

9. If burning glass or beads, they may cloud up over time. To clean the glass or beads, use soapy water to bring back their
original color and clarity.

10. If the firepit has a cover, allow the firepit to completely cool prior to covering.

11. The top of the firepit must be fully open and clear of any obstruction prior to igniting the burner system. All covers, caps
and lids must be removed before the burner system is in operation.

12. A manual gas valve and 11.0” W.C. pressure regulator must be installed prior to the use of the propane cylinder.

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GAS CYLINDERS

1. This appliance shall be used with NATURAL and LP inlet gas supply only. The LP or CNG gas supply cylinder must be
constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for LP-gas cylinders or CNG-gas cylinders of the U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT).

2. The use or storage of the LP or CNG cylinder may not be used in a building, garage or any other enclosed area.

3. Cylinders must be stored outdoors in a well-ventilated area out of the reach of children. Disconnected cylinders must
have threaded valve plugs tightly installed.

4. If the appliance is not in use, the gas must be turned off at the supply cylider.

5. Inspect the hose before each use of the appliance. The hose assembly must be replaced prior to the appliance being put
into operation if there is evidence of excessive abrasion or wear, or if hose is damaged. The hose assembly must be
replaced with a replacement hose assembly equivalent to, or greater than, rating specified on the original hose.

6. The gas hose shall be located out of pathways where people may trip over it or in areas where the hose may be subject to
accidental damage.

7. Never use matches or open flame to test for leaks. Use soapy water or a leak detector.

8. Do not store or use a LP-gas supply cylinder around excessive heat; the cylinder may get too hot or cause the pressure to
rise. Store the cylinder in a secure upright position.

9. Cylinders must be fully opened and the pressure controlled by a reducing pressure regulator to operate properly.

ENCLOSURES FOR LP/CNG GAS SUPPLY SYSTEMS

1. Enclosures for LP-gas supply cylinders and CNG-gas supply cylinders must be ventilated by openings at the level of the
cylinder valve and at floor level. This may be accomplished by one of the following:

a. One side of the enclosure must be open. See Figure 1
b. For an enclosure having four sides, a top and bottom, at least two ventilation openings at cylinder valve level must be

provided in the side wall, equally sized, spaced at 180 degrees and unobstructed. Each opening must have a total free
area of not less than 1/2 square in per pound (3.2sq. cm/kg) of stored fuel capacity and not less than a total free area of 10
square inches (64.5 sq. cm). Ventilation opening(s) must be provided at floor level and have a total free area of not
less than 1/2 square inch per pound (3.2 sq. cm/kg) of stored fuel capacity and not less than a total free are of 10 square
inches (64.5 sq. cm). If ventilation openings at floor level are in a side wall, there must be at least two openings. The
bottom of the openings must be at floor level. The openings shall be equally sized, spaced at 180 degrees and
unobstructed. See Figure 2

*There must be a minimum clearance of 2 inches (50.8 mm) between the lower surface of the floor of the cylinder enclosure

and the ground.

*The cylinder enclosure must be such that the cylinder can be connected, disconnected and the connections inspected and

tested outside the cylinder enclosure. Cylinder valves must be readily accessible for hand operation. A door on the
enclosure to gain access to the cylinder valve is acceptable, provided it is non-locking and can be opened without the use
of tools.

Figure 1 Figure 2

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