Planning For Your Firepit or Fireplace
Transporting the LP Gas Supply Cylinder
Only one cylinder should be transported at a time. Transport cylinder in an upright and secure manner with control valve turned off and the dust cap in place.
Natural Gas Requirements
Always check the rating plate to make sure the gas supply you are hooking up to is the gas type the firepit or fireplace is manufactured for.
IMPORTANT WARNING: All Cal Flame firepits and fireplaces are manufactured with the highest regard to safety. For this reason, Cal Flame firepits and fireplaces are either manufactured to operate on liquid propane (LP) or natural gas (NG) and cannot be converted. To verify the operating fuel, remove the bottom drip pan and check serial number label on the left. Either LP or NG will be marked on the operat- ing tab, indicating the proper operating fuel.
Attempting to convert a Cal Flame firepit or fireplace from one fuel to another may result in serious injury and void the warranty coverage.
IMPORTANT: Never connect the firepit or fireplace to an unregulated gas supply.
The installation of this appliance must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, to the national fuel gas code, ANSI
Ensure that the service supplying the firepit or fireplace is fitted with a conveniently positioned shut off valve with easy access.
Your Cal Flame firepit or fireplace for use with natural gas comes equipped with its own regulator which MUST NOT be removed. If this regulator needs to be replaced, use only the type specified by Cal Flame for this appliance.
1.Remove the rear panel to gain access to the regulator and gas connection point.
2.Connect a suitable flex connector to the regulator.
Testing for Leaks
Perform a leak test at least once each year whether the gas supply cylinder has been disconnected or not. In addition, anytime the gas cylinder is connected to the regulator or any part of the gas system is discon- nected or replaced, conduct a leak test.
As a safety precaution, remember to always leak test your firepit or fireplace outdoors in a
1.Prepare a leak testing solution of sudsy water by mixing in a spray bottle
2.Check and make sure all the control knobs are in the OFF position.
3.Turn cylinder valve knob counter clockwise one turn to open.
4.Apply
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