PROPANE/LP GAS DECORATIVE PATIO FIRE
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APPLIANCE
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LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
Lighting Using the Electronic Spark Ignition System
1.Open equipment shutoff valve.
2.If you smell gas, STOP! Turn the equipment shutoff valve to OFF. Check gas connections for leaks. Do not continue until gas leaks are corrected.
3.After correcting leaks, wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow the safety information in column 3, page 7. If you do not smell gas, go back to step 1.
4.Push in and hold the electronic spark ignitor button (see Figure 9). Note: You should be able to hear a rapid clicking sound from the burner bowl when the ignitor button is depressed. If you do not hear anything, see Bat- tery Check, and Troubleshooting, pages 9 and 10.
5.Slightly depress and turn control valve knob counterclockwise
to LOW. Push in and hold control valve knob.
WARNING: Keep face and hands away from burner area.
6.When burner lights, release the igni- tor button. Keep control valve but- ton pushed in. Release button after 30 seconds.
Note: If heater fails to ignite within 10 seconds, gas supply line may have air in it. If so, repeat steps 1 through 6.
Control
Valve
Ignitor
Button
Figure 9 - Ignitor Button and Control Valve
7. Set control valve knob to LOW,
MED, or HI. Slightly depress knob before turning.
8.To shut off appliance, turn control
valve knob clockwise 
to the OFF position.
WARNING: Close equipment shutoff valve when appliance is not in use.
Lighting Manually with a Match
1.Open equipment shutoff valve.
2.If you smell gas, STOP! Turn the equipment shutoff valve to OFF. Check gas connections for leaks. Do not continue until gas leaks are corrected.
3.Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas, STOP! Fol- low the safety information in column 3, page 7. If you do not smell gas, go back to step 1.
4.Light a match and lay it on top of the lava rock just above the burner.
WARNING: Do not hold match. Lay burning match on top of lava rock.
5.Turn control valve knob counter-
clockwise 
to LOW (see Fig- ure 9). Push in and hold control valve knob.
WARNING: Keep face and hands away from burner area.
6.When burner lights, keep control valve button pushed in. Release but- ton after 30 seconds.
Note: If heater fails to ignite within 10 seconds, gas supply line may have air in it. If so, repeat steps 1 through 6.
7.Set control valve knob to LOW, MED, or HI. Slightly depress knob before turning.
8.To shut off appliance, turn control
valve knob clockwise 
to the OFF position.
WARNING: Close equipment shutoff valve when appliance is not in use.
BATTERY CHECK
The electronic spark ignitor operates on one alkaline AA battery (not included). The battery is located within the ignitor module behind the ignitor button. See Battery Installation, page 7, for replace- ment instructions.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Regularly check all burner ports for block- age. Burner ports are the small holes on top of the burner. Also check the ignitor port for blockage. This port is on the inside curve of the burner, pointed at the ignitor electrode. Also check the thermocouple port for block- age. This port is on the inside curve of the burner, pointed at the thermocouple. Clear blocked ports by gently inserting a small wire into the port.
Logs or lava rock may become coated with soot. If so, clean them using a bristle brush.
Check rubber supply hose periodically for signs of wear or damage. Check entire length of hose, including the portion inside the firepit pedestal. Check hose by carefully lifting the pedestal up to view the entire hose. If hose is damaged or worn, replace hose before next use. Use only original replacement parts. See Parts List on page 13 for service replacement parts.
SERVICE HINTS
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low
•burner may have delayed ignition
•propane/LP gas supply may be low
When Gas Quality Is Bad
• burner may backfire when lit
You may feel your gas pressure is too low or gas quality is bad. If so, contact you local propane/LP gas supplier.
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