Operating Guide
4. Place the log grid on top of re bowl followed by the
screen and the screen hook (Fig. 4).
Care and Maintenance
Lighting
1. Make sure there is only a small amount of ash in the
bottom of the bowl.
2. Place a layer of dry kindling or a natural re-starter onto
the center of the log grid.
3. Above the kindling or re-starter, place a layer of dry
seasoned hardwood that is cut to lengths that are no
more than 3/4 the diameter of the bowl.
4. Use a match to light kindling or re-starter.
5. Using the hook that is provided and heat-resistant gloves,
replace the spark guard once the kindling or re-starter is
lit.
Tending the Fire
You may need to shift and/or add logs for an ideal re pit
experience. DO NOT place a hot spark guard or hot re pit
tools onto combustible surfaces such as grass, wooden decks
or furniture.
1. Using the hook that is provided and heat-resistant gloves,
carefully remove the spark guard.
2. Using a long-handled re pit tool, shift the coals and logs
to allow for additional air ow.
3. DO NOT add gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, lighter uid or
alcohol to relight or enhance an existing re.
4. Use a match to light the kindling or re-starter.
5. Wait until glowing coals have developed before adding
any additional wood. If additional wood is required, place
the wood on top of the coals, taking care not to shift the
ashes.
Extinguishing
1. Let the re burn itself out.
2. DO NOT use water to extinguish the re. Such action is
dangerous and can cause irreversible damage to the re
pit.
Inspecting
This re pit should be inspected on a regular basis to ensure
product safety and longer product life.
m DO NOT attempt to inspect this re pit until the re is
COMPLETELY out and the re pit has COMPLETELY cooled.
1. Check components for any signs of damage or rust.
2. If damage to any component is detected, DO NOT use the
re pit until repairs are properly performed.
Cleaning
This re pit should be cleaned on a regular basis to promote
safer experiences and longer product life.
NOTE: After repeated use, a slight discoloration of the nish
may occur.
DO NOT attempt to clean this re pit until the re is
COMPLETELY out and the re pit has COMPLETELY cooled.
DO NOT use oven cleaner or abrasive cleaners as they will
damage this product.
DO NOT clean any part of this re pit in a self-cleaning oven as
this may damage the nish.
1. Wipe exterior surfaces with a mild dish washing detergent
or baking soda.
2. For stubborn surfaces, use a citrus-based degreaser and
a nylon scrubbing brush
3. Rinse and clean with water.
4. Remove built-up creosote from components with a
chimney cleaning product.
Storage
DO NOT move or store this re pit until the re is
COMPLETELY out and the re pit is cool to the touch.
1. Once the re is out, the coals have completely cooled and
the re pit can be safely handled, remove and properly
dispose the ashes.
Fig. 4
Screen hook
Screen
Log grid
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