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OUTDOOR FIREPIT BURNER MODELS CIR-18 & 18P
Burner conforms to: ANSI Z21.97/CSA 2.41 - (2012/10/01) “Outdoor Decorative Gas Appliances”
DANGER - IF YOU SMELL GAS
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open ame.
3. If odor continues, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your gas
supplier or re department.
WARNING
Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance. An LP-cyllinder not connected for use shall not be
We recommend that our re pits be
installed and serviced by professionals
that are certied in the U.S. by NFI
(National Fireplace Institute)
stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
DANGER
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.
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.
WARNING: FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY!
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference
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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS:
IMPORTANT: This appliance should
be inspected before use and at
least once annually by a qualied
service person.
More frequent cleaning may
be required as necessary. It
is imperative that the control
compartment, burners and
circulating air passageways of the
appliance be kept clean.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning can lead to death!
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING:
Early signs of carbon monoxide
poisoning resemble the u, with
symptoms including headache, dizziness,
or nausea. If you experience these signs,
the Fire Pit may not be working properly.
Get fresh air at once! Have the Fire Pit
serviced. Some people are more affected
by carbon monoxide than others,
including pregnant women, people with
heart or lung disease or anemia, those
under the inuence of alcohol, and those
at high altitudes.
NATURAL GAS AND PROPANE:
To assist in detecting leaks, an odorant
has been added to natural gas and
propane. However, this odorant can fade,
and gas may be present even though no
odor exists. Make certain you read and
understand all warnings. Keep this manual
for reference. It is your guide to safe and
proper operation of this appliance.
WARNING: Any modication to this appliance or its
controls can be dangerous.
1. This appliance, as supplied, is only for use with the
type of gas indicated on the rating plate.
2. When this appliance is connected to a xed piping
system, the installation must conform to local codes,
or in the absence of local codes, to the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the
International Fuel Gas Code.
3. Keep the appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other ammable
vapors and liquids
4. Do not burn solid fuel in this appliance. Do not use
this appliance to cook food or to burn paper or other
objects.
5. Children and adults should be alerted to the
hazards of high surface temperatures and should
stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
6. Clothing or other ammable materials should not
be hung from the appliance, or placed on or near
the appliance.
7. Young children should be carefully supervised
when they are in the area of the appliance.
8. Do not use the appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualied service technician
to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of
the control system and any gas control which has
been under water.
9. Inspect the appliance before each use.
10. Turn the appliance off and let cool before servicing,
installing, repairing or covering. Any guard or other
protective device removed for servicing the
appliance must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance. Only a qualied service person should
install, service, or repair the appliance.
HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION
The appliance is rated for installations up to 4500’ (1372
m) above sea level. Above 4500’ the appliance must be
derated at the factory for the appropriate altitude unless
the local fuel is pre derated.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use your Outdoor Fire Pit with care. Follow
local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest
edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54 available from:
American National Standards Institute Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy MA 02269.
POSITIONING GAS SUPPLY
See page 8 of this manual for Gas
Installation Requirements
The Dish Firebowl has an open base
through which you can bring a gas or
propane line. See Fig. 1.
Please make sure that the gas line is
located only within this area. This will
ensure that the nal position of the
unit will not be compromised.
We recommend that gas risers be
kept as low to grade as possible and
no higher than 3” at their highest
points.
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8”
3 1/2”
18”
42”
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Air gaps may be used to route
surface-mounted propane hoses.
ATTENTION:
Gas line must be installed by a
licensed contractor in compliance
with local codes.
FIG 1. PLAN AND VERTICAL SECTION
14"
14”
BASE OPENING
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PLACEMENT AND ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
HEAVY: Use care
when lifting and
placing to avoid
injury and damage
to property and the
re pit itself. Fire pits
may require 2 or more
people to lift.
ATTENTION: Fragile! Cast concrete will chip if collided with other hard
materials such as stone, metal, or other concrete. HANDLE WITH CARE!
1. Please refer to ‘Clearances to Combustibles’ guide on page 6 of this guide for placement.
2. Ensure that the nal location for the re pit is as at and level as possible. Also provide adequate drainage
beneath the opening in the base of the re pit vessel. Do not block the air/drain gaps (7)
3. Completely unpack the re pit. Some components may be packed inside the Dish body.
4. Remove Burner Assembly (1) and Topping Ring (3) from re pit vessel and carefully set aside.
5. Carefully lift the re pit and place it in its nal position. If there is a gas riser, re pit vessel should be placed
so that the stub is enclosed within the Dish Body (4). If you are using a surface mounted propane hose, feed
it through one of the air gaps (7).
6. If the Dish Body does not sit level, shim appropriately so that it is level and evenly supported.
7. Connect to Natural Gas or Propane Source as per page 8 of this manual.
8. Assemble Burner as per instructions on page 7.
9. Check for leaks and test burner (see page 8)
10. Place Topping Ring (3) back into Body (4). Remove Control Knob (6) and stem from valve assembly. Align
valve with Control Port (5). Place Burner Assembly (1) into Topping Ring.
11. Push Control Knob (6) back into valve.
12. Cover Topping Ring with lava rock following instructions on page 7.
COMPONENTS
1. Burner Assembly
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9. Main Test Point
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2. Valve Assembly
3. Topping Ring
4. Body
5. Control Port
6. Control Knob
8. Flex Hose/Gas Connection
7. Air/drain gap
FIG 2. DISH - EXPLODED VIEW
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CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
72”
FIG 3. MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
12”