Weber FLAME User Manual

WEBER

FLAME

Natural Gas Fireplace Owner’s Guide

#39995

 WARNING

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a ﬁ re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

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

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

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

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.

• Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach the gas supplier, call the ﬁ re department.

- Installation and service must be performed by a qualiﬁ ed 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.

 WARNING: FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.

These instructions are to be retained by the consumer for future reference.

This appliance is not a heater.

39995 US 03/16/05

DANGERS AND WARNINGS

 DANGER

Failure to follow the Dangers, Warnings and Cautions contained in this Owner’s Manual may result in serious bodily injury or death, or in a ﬁ re or an explosion causing damage to property.

 WARNINGS

 Do not use this appliance to cook food.

 NEVER burn real logs in ﬁ replace.

 Do not burn any other materials than are supplied with and intended for use in this ﬁ replace.  Do not pour water into ﬁ replace.  Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualiﬁ ed service technician to

inspect the appliance and to replace any part or the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

 Do not store a spare or disconnected liquid propane cylinder near this ﬁ replace.  Improper assembly may be dangerous. Please follow the assembly instructions carefully.  After a period of storage, and/or non use, the Weber® gas ﬁ replace should be checked for gas leaks and burner

obstructions before use. See instructions in this manual for correct procedures.

 Do not operate the Weber® gas ﬁ replace if there is a gas leak present.  Install ﬁ replace on a secure level surface.  Do not use a ﬂ ame to check for gas leaks.  Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top, back or sides of your Weber® gas ﬁ replace.  Do not put a ﬁ replace cover or anything ﬂ ammable on, or beneath the ﬁ replace.  Your Weber® gas ﬁ replace should never be used by children. Accessible parts of the ﬁ replace may be very hot.

Keep young children away while it is in use.

 You should exercise reasonable care when operating your Weber® gas ﬁ replace. It will be hot during use or

cleaning and should never be left unattended, or moved while in operation.

 Should the burner go out while in operation, turn the gas valve off. Wait ﬁ ve minutes before attempting to relight,

using the lighting instructions.

 Do not use charcoal or any other solid fuel in your Weber® gas ﬁ replace.  Never lean over the open ﬁ replace or place hands or ﬁ ngers on the upper portion of an operational unit.  Do not rest feet on the ﬁ replace.  Do not enlarge valve oriﬁ ces or burner ports when cleaning the valve or burner.  The Weber® gas ﬁ replace should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis.  Liquid propane gas is not natural gas. The conversion or attempted use of natural gas in a liquid propane unit or

liquid propane gas in a natural gas unit is dangerous and will void your warranty.

 Do not attempt to disconnect any gas ﬁ tting while your ﬁ replace is in operation.  Keep any electrical supply cord and the fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces.  Combustion by-products produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the state of California to

cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

 Do not use this ﬁ replace unless all parts are in place. The unit must be properly assembled according to the

instructions outlined in the “Assembly Instructions”.

WARRANTY / GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Weber-Stephen Products Co. (Weber®) hereby warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this Weber® gas ﬁ replace that it will be free of defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase as follows:

Aluminum Castings, lifetime, 1 year paint Porcelain Hood Section, 25 years Burner, 10 years Igniter, 3 years All Remaining Parts, 3 years

when assembled and operated in accordance with the printed instructions accompanying it. Weber may require reasonable proof of your date of purchase. THEREFORE, YOU SHOULD RETAIN YOUR SALES SLIP OR INVOICE. This Limited Warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of parts that prove defective under normal use and service and which on examination shall indicate, to Weber’s satisfaction, they are defective. Before returning any parts, contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our website. If Weber® conﬁ rms the defect and approves the claim, Weber® will elect to replace such parts without charge. If you are required to return defective parts, transportation charges must be prepaid. Weber® will return parts to the purchaser, freight or postage prepaid. This Limited Warranty does not cover any failures or operating difﬁ culties due to accident, abuse, misuse, alteration, misapplication, vandalism, improper installation or improper maintenance or service, or failure to perform normal and routine maintenance, including but not limited to damage caused by insects within the burner tubes, as set out in this owner’s manual. Deterioration or damage due to severe weather conditions such as hail, hurricanes, earthquakes or tornadoes, discoloration due to exposure to chemicals either directly or in the atmosphere, is not covered by this Limited Warranty.

• These instructions will give you the minimum requirements for assembling your Weber® gas ﬁ replace. Please read the instructions carefully before using your Weber® gas ﬁ replace. Improper assembly can be dangerous.

• Not for use by children.

• Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the area of the ﬁ replace.

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

• Clothing or other ﬂ ammable materials should not be hung from the ﬁ replace, or placed near the ﬁ replace.

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

• If there are local codes that apply to portable gas ﬁ replaces, you will have to conform to them. If there are no local codes, you must conform to the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code: ANSI Z 223.1/NFPA 54, or CAN/CGA-B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.

• The ﬁ replace and it’s individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5kPa).

• The ﬁ replace must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).

• The pressure regulator supplied with the Weber® gas ﬁ replace must be used. This regulator is set for 4 inches of water column (pressure).

• This Weber® gas ﬁ replace is designed for use with natural gas only. Do not use with LP (Liquid Propane) gas. The valves, oriﬁ ces, hose and regulator are for NG gas only.

There are no other express warrants except as set forth herein and any applicable implied warranties of merchantability and ﬁ tness are limited in duration to the period of coverage of this express written Limited Warranty. Some regions do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so this limitation may not apply to you. Weber® is not liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages. Some regions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Weber® does not authorize any person or company to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale, installation, use, removal, return, or replacement of its equipment; and no such representations are binding on Weber This Warranty applies only to products sold at retail.

WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS CO. Customer Service Center 1890 Roselle Road, Suite 308 Schaumburg, IL 60195 USA

For replacement parts call:

1-800-446-1071 www.weber.com

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Use of this Weber® ﬁ replace with LP (Liquid Propane)

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will void all product warranty and can result in a ﬁ re or explosion, which can cause serious bodily injury, death, and damage to property.

• Do not use with charcoal fuel or any other solid fuel.

• Check that the burner ports are free from debris that might obstruct the ﬂ ow of combustion or ventilation air.

• The areas around the natural gas supply must be free and clear from debris.

• Replacement pressure regulators and hose assemblies must be those speciﬁ ed by the outdoor gas appliance manufacturer.

FOR INSTALLATION IN CANADA

These instructions, while generally acceptable, do not necessarily comply with the Canadian Installation codes, particularly with piping above and below ground. In Canada the installation of this appliance must comply with local codes and/or Standard CAN/CGA-B149.2 (Installation Code for Propane Burning Appliances and Equipment).

OPERATING

 WARNING: Only use this ﬁ replace outdoors in a well-

ventilated area. Do not use in a garage, building, breezeway, gazebo or any other enclosed area.

 WARNING: Your Weber® gas ﬁ replace shall not be

used under overhead combustible construction.

 WARNING: Do not use the ﬁ replace within 24 inches

of combustible materials, top, back or sides of the ﬁ replace.

 WARNING: The upper portion of the ﬁ replace gets hot

when in use. Do not leave unattended.

 WARNING: Keep any electrical supply cord and the

fuel supply hose away from any heated surface.

 WARNING: Keep the burner area clear of ﬂ ammable

vapors and liquids such as gasoline, alcohol, etc., and combustible materials.

CLEANING

 WARNING: Turn your Weber® gas ﬁ replace OFF and

wait for it to cool before cleaning.

For availability of replacement parts contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site. Log onto www.weber.com®.

Outside surfaces - Use a warm soapy water solution to clean, then rinse

with water.

Logs - To clean soot off of the logs, remove them from ﬁ replace and rinse with a garden hose.

Note: Normal burning pattern will develop light soot on log set. If heavy

sooting occurs, refer to troubleshooting.

Do not use cleaners that contain acid, mineral spirits or xylene. Rinse well after cleaning.

STORAGE AND/OR NON USE

• The gas must be turned off at the natrual gas supply when the Weber® gas

ﬁ replace is not in use.

• When the Weber

DISCONNECTED.

• The Weber® gas ﬁ replace should be checked for gas leaks and any ob-

structions in the burner tube before using. (See Sections: “Gas Instructions and Operating Instructions.”)

• Check that the burner ports are free from debris that might obstruct the ﬂ ow

of combustion or ventilation air.

• The Spider /Insect Screen should also be checked for any obstructions.

(See Section: "Maintenance.")

gas ﬁ replace is stored indoors, the gas supply must be

PARTS LIST

BASE - 1

BACK PANEL - 1

RAIN SHIELD - 3

CERAMIC LOGS - 8

HOOD VENT - 1

HOSE - 1

HOOD VENT SUPPORT - 4

SUPPORT BRACKET - 3

LAVA ROCKS

1/4 - 20 1/2” CARRIAGE BOLT - 16

1/4 - 20 1/2” NUT - 16

7/16” (11 MM) WRENCH - 1

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