INSTALLER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE LEFT WITH THE APPLIANCE.
CONSUMER: KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause
severe injury or death and may result in property damage. Read these installation,
operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this
equipment.
WARNING
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in or
near this or any other appliance.
An LP (Liquefied Petroleum) tank that is not connected for use shall not
be stored in or near this or any other appliance.
DANGER
If you smell gas:
Shut off gas to the appliance.
Extinguish any open flame.
If odor continues, keep away from appliance and immediately
call gas supplier and fire department.
WARNING
For Outdoor Use Only !
INSTALLATION
Tropitone recommends that all gas
products be installed by professionals
that are licensed by thelocal authority
having jurisdiction in gas piping.
MAINTENANCE
Tropitone recommends that all gas products installed in the
USA and CANADA be serviced and maintained by
professionals that are certified by the National Fireplace
Institute (NFI) as a NFI Gas Specialist or by the Wood
Energy Technical Training (WETT).
This appliance can produce carbon
monoxide which has no odor.
Using it in an enclosed space can cause
death.
Never use this appliance in an enclosed
space such as camper, tent, car, or
home.
INSTALLER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE LEFT WITH THE APPLIANCE.
CONSUMER: KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Follow the instructions in this manual carefully to reduce the risk of personal injury, death or
property loss.
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
DANGER
Some information listed in this manual have headings which have been highlighted in order to
assist you in identifying critical pieces of information. They can be identified as follows:
WARNING Contains information critical to the safe installation and operation of the unit.
DANGER Contains information critical to the safety of you, your personal property and others
around this product.
IMPORTANT Contains information that will help you to have the most enjoyable experience with
this unit and maintain serviceability.
WARNING It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure this product has been installed in
accordance with the local codes applicable and that the end user has been educated
on the safe and proper operation of the unit.
WARNING Tropitone recommends that all gas products installed in the USA and CANADA be
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serviced and maintained by professionals that are certified by the National Fireplace
Institute (NFI) as a NFI Gas Specialist or by the Wood Energy Technical Training
(WETT).
DANGER This product is not to be used as a starter for wood or any other combustible
material.
WARNING It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure this product has been installed in
accordance with all the local codes applicable. In the absence of local codes, please
follow:
For Fixed Piping Systems: The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA
54 or the International Fuel Gas Code.
For Electrical: The National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
WARNING Use only the gas or fuel type specified for this unit. See the label inside the door.
Verify the gas or fuel is correct and the proper pressure available. NEVER use an
alternative fuel, including bio-fuel, ethanol, or any other fuel type with this unit.
The proper pressure and gas type must be checked prior to installation. A 1/8” NPT
test port is provided at the burner assembly connection beneath the burner tray.
DANGER All Fire Tables are designed and intended for outdoor use only. Never install or
operate indoors. Burning gas (both Natural and LP) produces fumes which can be
dangerous if inhaled. Always insure there is proper ventilation when using any fire
products.
DANGER All Fire Tables are designed and intended for outdoor use only. Never install or
operate indoors. Burning gas (both Natural and LP) produces very high
temperatures. Always insure all combustible materials are kept far enough away to
prevent accidental ignition.
IMPORTANT When selecting a location for this product, insure that there is at least 48” clearance
to access the controls and the gas tank on LP units. Any guard or other protective
device removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
WARNING Never leave this product on when unattended. Educate all persons, including
children that may come in contact with this unit of the danger of high temperatures
produced when operating, including surface temperatures. Clothing and other
flammable materials should not be hung from the appliance, or placed on or near the
appliance. Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the area
of the appliance.
IMPORTANT It is recommended that material such as granite, marble or other dense stone be
kept away from heat and flame due to the risk of cracking. Tropitone will not be held
responsible for materials damaged due to excessive heat.
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DANGER Do not install this product under any type of covering, including overhangs, patio
covers, umbrellas, cabanas, tree limbs or branches. The risk of fire, inhalation of
fumes, and exposure to excessive heat increases greatly if this product is installed
under any type of covering, which could result in personal injury, damage to property
or death.
IMPORTANT
It is important that the gas line feeding the fire pit if piped is a minimum of ¾”
or larger, based on the distance from the fuel source.
Choose a location which has proper drainage.
Choose a location with a minimum clearance of 48” from other structures.
WARNING It is the responsibility of the person installing this unit to test and verify that there are
no gas leaks after assembly is completed. NEVER test for gas leaks with a flame.
Use only a gas leak detector or gas reactant.
WARNING This unit is fully plumbed, ready for operation after leg assembly. Should you need to
replace any item which is plumbed, or during conversion to operate with Natural gas,
use only joint compound or tape that is approved for use with all types of gas. Apply
to all male pipe fittings only. DO NOT use on FLARED fittings. Be sure all joints are
tightened securely before lighting.
WARNING 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 control
compartment, burners, and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept
clean.
DANGER When using glass media in a Fire Table, use only approved fire glass, and
insure that there is only enough to leave the burner holes exposed. Applying
over ½” of any media over the burner can create back pressure which can
result in gas leakage from the air mixer, or settling of unburned gas which may
leak below the burner pan and ignite. This may result in a dangerous situation
which can result in personal injury, damage to property or death.
DANGER Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a
qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been under water.
Before you can enjoy your new Fire Table, you must assemble the table legs and leg brace to the
unit. Instructions for your table type can be found in the Tropitone KD Table Assembly guide
supplied with this product, or on the web at www.tropitone.com. You must also connect a Liquid
Petroleum (LP) gas tank (sold separately).
Inside the Access door, this unit is provided with 4 internal connections
for use with 1 lbs. disposable LP tanks. Your Fire Table is designed to
operate with 1, 2, 3, or 4 of the 1 lbs. tanks connected. They do not need
to be connected in any particular order, or to any particular one of the 4
ports supplied.
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The spark used to ignite your Fire Table comes from a 9 volt battery
located just inside and to the right of the access door. Upon initial
installation, please remove the battery and take the plastic protective
cover off the terminals and discard. Reinstall the battery in to the battery
compartment before attempting to light your Fire Table. To remove the
battery, unscrew the round cap by turning counter-clockwise (left) and
pull out the battery. Install new battery and tighten cap completely by
turning clockwise (right) to insure a good connection.
An adapter hose is available to
connect one of the 4 ports to a
standard 20 gallon LP tank.
CAUTION: When using a 20 lbs.
tank, the tank must be secured to
prevent the tank from tipping. A
cable to secure the tank to the
table is available.
WARNING: The LP Gas tank or cylinder used must comply with the following
requirements. Use of other tanks or cylinders, which do not meet these
requirements, may create an unsafe condition, which could cause injury or death
to you, or damage to your personal property, including the risk of fire or
explosion.
The tank or cylinder used must be:
1. Constructed and marked in accordance with the U. S. Department of Transportation
(D.O.T.) Specifications for LP-Gas Cylinders, or the Standard for Cylinders, Spheres and
Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Commission, CAN/CSA-B339 as
applicable;
2. Provided with a Listed overfilling prevention device; and
3. Provided with a cylinder connection device compatible with the connection for the appliance.
IMPORTANT: The LP Gas tank must be secured to the Fire Table by placing the bottom ring of
the gas tank in to the tank retention ring of the LP Tank Shroud (sold separately), and secured with
the tank retention cable to the Fire Table Legs.
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Once the tank is installed as instructed above, you can connect your LP gas tank to the Fire Table,
using the supplied propane gas hose shown above. Hand tighten the propane tank gas connector,
to the tank valve. CAUTION: Do NOT use tools to tighten this connection. Open the gas valve on
the tank by turning the gas valve knob counter-clockwise (to the left) until fully open.
To remove the gas tank, first turn off the gas valve by turning the knob fully clockwise (right), then
unscrew the gas connector counter-clockwise (left) and move the gas hose to a secure location to
prevent accidental damage. Then remove the tank (and shroud, if installed) from under the table
before trying to remove the tank from the shroud.
WARNING: Before you turn on your Fire Table for the first time, you must test your connections to
insure there are no leaks. Gas from leaking joints can pose a serious threat to your personal
property, yourself and others near this Fire Table. NEVER use a lit match, lighter or other sources
of fire to check joints for leaks. Use a gas leak detection kit available from your local home
improvement store and follow all directions supplied by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Inspect the hose and tank connector before each use to insure there is no damage
caused by rodents, weather or other conditions. NEVER use any Fire Table which has any
components, including the gas hose or gas tank connector, damaged in any way. If you find any
damage, turn off the valve on the gas tank and call a licensed repair technician to replace damaged
components. Replace any damaged items with components that have the exact same ratings.
WARNING: Inspect the burner assembly at least every six (6) months to insure there is no
damage before use. Clean your burner, pilot and thermocouple at least every six months to insure
proper operation.
FIRE TABLE NATURAL GAS CONVERSION
First turn off all gas tank valves and operating
controls. Disconnect all LP tanks from the Fire Table.
All LP tanks must be removed from the appliance
and the vicinity of this Fire Table when not installed
on the unit.
The proper pressure and gas type must be checked
prior to installation. A 1/8” NPT test port is provided
at the burner assembly connection beneath the
burner tray.
When converting from LP to Natural gas, the installer must remove the supplied gas hose and
LP regulator and install the correct regulator for Natural gas. The regulator must limit the supply
as specified below:
Operating Pressure:
Minimum 5.0” WC, Maximum 7.0” WC
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Remove the LP Gas tank hose (shown in blue) from the gas valve (shown in bronze) at the
Natural
Orifice
LP
Mixer
elbow coming out of the gas valve as shown below. Connect your inlet supply line, including
pressure regulator to this location. Follow all local codes. Do not install without a regulator,
which will limit your fuel supply to 5 inches of water column.
CAUTION: Use a joint compound or thread tape approved for the type of gas this appliance is
intended to use on all male threads EXCEPT compression threads. Never apply thread tape or
compound to compression threads.
Beneath the Burner tray, locate the Gas/Air Mixer in the plumbing. Remove the LP Gas/Air
Mixer and replace with the Natural Gas Orifice.
Gas/Air
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Gas
FIRE MEDIA INSTALLATION
Lava Rock Only Application
1) Install your Fire Table per instructions.
2) Apply lava rock ONLY deep enough to cover
burner – no more than 1/2” above burner.
3) Blow Out Box: Do not cover vents with lava rock-
leave open. Do not allow any rock to block flame
opening.
4) Blowout Box: Do not cover blowout box vents or
opening with lava rock or glass. Incorrect media
installation will cause the pilot flame to suffocate
and turn off pit or delay main burner ignition.
DO NOT COVER VENTS! DO NOT COVER PILOT
Decorative Glass Application
1) Install your Fire Table per instructions.
2) Add fire glass media to fire pan. When using
glass, you should NOT cover the burner holes.
Make sure you do NOT cover the blow Out Box.
3) Make sure you do NOT block the Pilot flame
opening in the Blow Out Box.
4) Blowout Box: Do not cover blowout box vents or
opening with lava rock or glass. Incorrect media
installation will cause the pilot flame to suffocate
and turn off pit or delay main burner ignition.
DO NOT COVER VENTS! DO NOT COVER PILOT
Blow Out Box
Blow Out Box
Please follow the instructions below to add the finishing touch to your Fire Table. Your Fire Table
needs a fire media in order to get the proper flame characteristics from the burner assembly. The
media can be lava rocks, decorative fire glass, fire logs, or other fire media specifically designed for
outdoor fire pits and fireplaces.
DANGER Do not block the pilot area or blowout box. Proper air flow is required in order to prevent
suffocation and possible gas buildup. Incorrect media installation will cause the pilot flame to
suffocate and turn off the fire pit or delay main burner ignition. Adding too much media (glass or
rock) can prevent the burner from igniting. If the main burner does ignite quickly, gas can
build up in the burner tray and ignite violently. Ignition of gas which has built up can create
an unsafe condition, and may cause injury or death, and may damage personal property.
The deeper your lava rock or glass the more risk of reducing or smothering the flame from
the burner.
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LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
Spark Igniter
Switch
Gas Valve Knob
To light your new Fire Table, complete all installation and safety instructions above. Be sure to
install a 9 volt battery in the ignition system battery case mounted on the inside post of the right
door frame. To install the battery, follow the instructions on page 5.
1. Make sure the gas valve on the gas tank is open (turned all the way to the left).
2. Rotate gas valve knob counter-clockwise (left) to center position.
3. Depress and hold the gas valve knob.
4. Turn “On” spark igniter by depressing switch in short bursts until pilot lights.
5. Once lit, release switch for spark igniter while continuing to depress valve knob for 20
seconds.
6. Turn knob counter-clockwise (left) to light main burner. NOTE: If fails to light, rotate knob to
center position, wait 5 minutes for gas to clear, repeat Steps 3 ~ 6. If pilot goes out, repeat
Steps 3 ~ 6.
7. Once Fire Table has ignited, DO NOT leave unattended.
FIRE TABLE SHUTDOWN
1. Turn “off” Fire Table by slightly pressing and turning valve knob clockwise (right) to “OFF”
position.
2. Turn “off” gas to Fire Table at LP tank or other remote location.
3. Once Fire Table has cooled completely, use appropriate cover (sold separately) to protect
Fire Table.
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INTERNAL CONTROLS
PARTS LIST
Item No. Description Part No.
1 3/8” Flare x 1/2” MIPTR18CO107
2 Gas Regulator, 3/8” FPT x 1/4” FPT R18FH101
3 Nipple, ¼” FPT x CLOSER18CO115
4 Tee, ¼ FPT x ¼” FPT x ¼” FPTR18CO109
5 Nipple, ¼” FPT x 1-1/2” LongR18CO114
6 Nipple, ¼” FPT x 3-1/2” LongR18CO112
7 Elbow, ¼” FPT x ¼” FPTR18CO111
8 Brass Check Valve, ¼” x ¼” MPTR18VL103
9 LP Tank Connector, ¼” FPT x 1”-20 R18CO113
10 Gas Flex Line, 24” x 1/2" R15SP100
11 Compression Fitting, 1/8”R15CO104
12 Gas Valve R18VL100
13 Nut, Retaining, M1 for Gas Valve R02NU501
14 Knob, Black, for Gas Valve R02MS102
15 Gas Plumbing Support Weldment W401158SGV
16 Elbow, 3/8” MPT x 3/8” FPT R15CO100
17 Ignition Switch With Gasket R19SW100
18A Spark Igniter Power Supply (Housing) (Sold as Set)
18B Spark Igniter Power Supply (Cap) R19NT101
19 9 Volt Battery R15DC100
20 Ignition Wire, set of 3 R19WR100
21 Nipple, 3/8” NPT x 1-1/2” LongR15SP101
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BURNER TRAY AND CONTROLS
Pressure Test Port
PARTS LIST
Item No. Description Part No.
1 Blow Out Box Assembly R19NT108