Outdoor GreatRoom Company BCH-1242, BCH-1242-DSI User Manual
CAUTION
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
Important operating and
maintenance instructions
included.
Read, understand, and
follow these instructions
for safe installation and
operation.
Boreal Complete Heat
User Manual for: BCH-1242 and BCH-1242-DSI
DANGER
If you smell gas:
Shut off gas to the appliance.
Extinguish any open flame.
If odor continues, keep away from the
appliance and immediately call your gas
supplier or fire department.
WARNING
Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable
vapors and liquids, in the vicinity of this or any
other gas appliance.
An LP-cylinder not connected for use shall not be
stored in the vicinity of this or any other gas
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: For outdoor use only
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
Installation and repair should be performed only by
a qualified service technician.
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DANGER: FLAMMABLE GAS UNDER PRESSURE.
LEAKING LP-GAS MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION IF IGNITED
CAUSING SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH.
CONTACT LP GAS SUPPLIER FOR REPAIRS, OR DISPOSAL OF A
CYLINDER OR UNUSED LP-GAS.
WARNING: FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.*
DO NOT USE OR STORE CYLINDER IN A BUILDING,
GARAGE, OR ENCLOSED AREA.
WARNING:
Know the odor of LP-gas. If you hear, see,
or smell leaking LP-gas, immediately get everyone
away from the cylinder and call the Fire Department.
Do not attempt repairs.
Caution your LP-gas supplier to:
Be certain cylinder is purged of trapped
air prior to first filling.
Be certain not to over fill the cylinder.
Be certain cylinder requalification date is
checked.
LP-gas is heavier than air and may settle in low places
while dissipating.
Contact with the liquid contents of cylinder will cause
freeze burns to the skin.
Do not allow children to tamper or play with cylinder.
When not connected for use, keep cylinder valve
turned off. Self-contained appliances shall be limited
to a cylinder of 30 lb. capacity or less.
Do not use, store or transport cylinder where it would
be exposed to high temperatures. Relief valve may
open allowing a large amount of flammable gas to
escape.
When transporting, keep cylinder secured in an
upright position with cylinder valve turned off.
WHEN CONNECTING FOR USE:
Use only in compliance with applicable codes.
Read and follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Consult manufacturer’s instructions concerning the
cylinder connection provided with your appliance.
Be sure the regulator vent is not pointing up.
Turn off all valves on the appliance.
Do not check for gas leaks with a match or open
flame. Apply soapy water at areas marked “X”. Open
cylinder valve. If bubbles appear, close valve and
have LP-gas service person make needed repairs.
Also, check appliance valves and connections to make
sure they do not leak before lighting appliance.
Light appliance(s) following manufacturer’s
instructions.
When appliance is not in use, keep the cylinder valve
closed.
DO NOT REMOVE, DEFACE, OR OBLITERATE THIS LABEL
*EXCEPT AS AUTHORIZED BY ANSI/NFPA 58
DANGER: Do not store a spare LP cylinder under or near a barbecue
grill, or other heat sources. NEVER fill an LP cylinder beyond 80% full: a fire
causing death or serious injury may occur.
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Read this manual before installing or operating this
appliance. Please retain this owner’s manual for future
reference.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations on selecting an Outdoor GreatRoom Company decorative gas appliance. The product you have
selected is designed to provide the utmost in safety, reliability, and efficiency.
As the owner of an Outdoor GreatRoom Company Boreal Complete Heat, you’ll want to read and carefully
follow all of the instructions contained in this owner’s manual. Pay special attention to all cautions and
warnings.
This owner’s manual should be retained for future reference. We suggest you keep it with other important
documents and product manuals.
Listing Label Information/Location
The model information regarding your specific appliance can be found inside the access door of the fire pit.
See the sample rating plate below for locations of specifications.
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Table of Contents
1. Listing and Code Approvals ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
A. Appliance Certification .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
B. Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
2. Getting Started ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
A. Additional Warnings ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
B. Design and Installation Considerations ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
C. Tools and Supplies Required ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
D. Inspect the Appliance and Components ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
E. Included Items ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
F. Additional Required Items ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
3. Appliance Clearances ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
A. Minimum Clearance to Combustibles ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8
B. Additional Clearance Information ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
4. Gas Setup and Information ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
A. Fuel Type ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
B. Gas Pressure .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
C. Gas Supply and Connection ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
D. Leak Check and Line Purge .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
E. Additional Gas Supply Information ............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
5. Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
A. Electrical Connections ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
B. Gas Connection for Fixed Fuel Piping Systems (Manual Ignition) ............................................................................................................................... 12
C. Gas Connection for Fixed Fuel Piping Systems (Direct Spark Ignition) ........................................................................................................................ 13
D. Gas Connection for Self-Contained LP-Gas Systems ................................................................................................................................................... 14
E. Media Installation and Additional Installation Information ........................................................................................................................................ 15
6. Lighting and Operation ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
A. Manual Ignition ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
B. Direct Spark Ignition .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
C. Fan Operation ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
D. Normal Operating Characteristics ............................................................................................................................................................................... 19
7. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
8. Service and Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
A. Regular Maintenance Tasks......................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
B. Cleaning The Appliance ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
9. Reference Materials ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
A. Service Parts List .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
B. Dimensional Information ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
C. Wiring Diagrams ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
10. Warranty Information ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
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Model
Orifice Size
Max Input (BTU/hr.)
LP
NG
LP
NG
BCH-1242
#38
#17
65,000
65,000
BCH-1242-DSI
1/8”
#7
100,000
100,000
Input Voltage (VAC)
115
Frequency (Hz)
60
Current Input (A)
Less than 2
Model
Maximum Inlet
Pressure (in. WC)
Operating Pressure/Test Point
Pressure (in. WC)
LP
NG
LP
NG
BCH-1242
11.0
7.0
11.0
7.0
BCH-1242-
DSI
14.0
11.0
10.0
3.5
A. Appliance Certification
1 Listing and Code Approvals
MODEL: BOREAL COMPLETE HEAT FIRE TABLE
LABORATORY: Underwriters Laboratories, LLC
(UL LLC)
TYPE: Decorative Gas-Fired Outdoor Fireplace
STANDARD: Outdoor Decorative Gas Appliances
ANSI Z21.97-2014 * CSA 2.41-2014
The Boreal Complete Heat and Boreal Complete
Heat with Direct Spark Ignition have been tested
in accordance with ANSI Z21.97-2014 and CSA
2.41-2014 for Canada and has been listed by
Underwriters Laboratory, LLC (UL LLC) for
installation and operation as described in these
installation and operating instructions.
When appliance is connected to a fixed piping
system, the installation must conform with local
codes or, in the absence of local codes, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code –
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA
B149.1 – or Propane Storage and Handling Code,
CSA B149.2
The appliance, when installed, must be
electrically grounded in accordance with local
codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70; or the
Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1, if
applicable.
B. Specifications
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This appliance is a Decorative Gas Appliance for
OUT-
DOOR USE ONLY
and
MUST NOT
be used for cooking.
Place the fire pit system on a flat and stable surface in an
outdoor location such as a patio or deck. This location must
be adjacent to the gas supply line or LP gas supply.
DO
NOT
locate the appliance where it will get excessively wet
or submerged in water.
The Outdoor GreatRoom Company
disclaims any responsibility for, and
the warranty will be voided by, the
following actions:
Installation and use of any damaged
components.
Modification of the burner assembly
Installation other than as instructed by
the Outdoor GreatRoom Company.
Any such action may cause a fire hazard.
WARNING
Do NOT use this appliance if any part of it has
been underwater. Have an authorized service
technician inspect the appliance and replace
any part of the control system and any gas
control which has been underwater.
CAUTION
Sharp Edges
Wear protective gloves and safety glasses
during installation.
WARNING
Do NOT burn solid fuels in this gas
appliance.
WARNING
Inspect appliance and components for
damage. Damaged parts may impair safe
operation.
Do NOT install damaged, incomplete,
or substitute components
Report damaged parts to your dealer.
WARNING
Asphyxiation Risk
This gas appliance is for outdoor use in a
well-ventilated space.
This unit must NOT be installed inside an
enclosed structure.
2 Getting Started
Installation and repair should be
performed by a qualified 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 are kept clean.
WARNING
Children and adults should be alerted to the
hazards of high surface temperatures and open
flames 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.
Clothing or other flammable materials should not
be hung from the appliance or placed on or near
the appliance.
Any guard, cover, or protective device removed
for installation or service shall be replaced prior
to operation.
WARNING
A. Additional Warnings
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B. Design and Installation
Considerations
When planning an appliance installation, it is
necessary to determine the following information
before installing:
Where will the appliance be installed?
- See Section 3: Appliance Clearances
Gas supply piping
- See Section 4: Gas Setup and
Information
C. Tools and Supplies
Required
Before beginning the installation and setup of the
appliance, be sure that the following tools and
supplies are available:
Gloves
Safety Glasses
Two (2) Adjustable Wrenches
Utility Knife
Crowbar
Hammer
Non-corrosive leak-check solution
D. Inspect the Appliance
and Components
Once the necessary tools are gathered, every
element and component of the appliance shall be
inspected for damage before installation. NEVER
install a damaged component. Report any damage to
the manufacturer.
Review the Limited One Year Warranty information
found at the end of this manual and the warnings on
Page 6.
E. Included Items
The following items are included with all Boreal
Complete Heat fire pit tables:
Three (3) bags of GFC-D glass media
Two (2) lift assistance straps
LP regulator hose (LP Models only)
Stainless steel flex-line for connection to
main gas supply
The following items are included only with Boreal
Complete Heat fire pit tables with Direct Spark
Ignition:
115 VAC/3.3 VDC Power Adaptor
CF-DSI Direct Spark Ignition System
Optional items for all Boreal Complete Heat fire pit
tables:
LED Light Kit (LIGHT-KT)
Glass Guard (GLASS GUARD-1242)
F. Additional Required
Items
The following item is required for operation on all
Boreal Complete Heat fire pit tables:
Outdoor rated extension cord
For manual ignition units, the following item is
required:
One (1) AAA battery for Piezo Sparker
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3 Appliance Clearances
WARNING
FIRE RISK: Follow all minimum
clearance requirements. Failure to
provide adequate clearance to
combustible materials can result in
property damage or loss of life.
A. Minimum Clearance to
Combustibles
B. Additional Clearance
Information
To qualify as an outdoor space, the area in which the
appliance is installed must be no more restrictive
than the following configurations:
Walls on all four sides with no overhead
cover.
A partial enclosure with an overhead cover
and two side walls (walls can be parallel or at
right angles to each other).
A partial enclosure that includes an overhead
cover and three side walls where 30 percent
of the surrounding side wall area is
permanently open.
WARNING: For outdoor use only
Appliance should be installed in a location that meets the
following criteria:
Easy access to appliance controls
Easy access to access door for service and
maintenance
Does not restrict walkways around appliance
Solid and level surface
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