FIRE RING MODELS BOFP16-48 AND BOFP24-48 NATURAL GAS BURNER MODELS: BOFP-48NG OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL PROPANE/LP GAS BURNER MODELS: BOFP-48P
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety...................................................................2 Local Codes.........................................................3 Unpacking............................................................3 Specification.........................................................4 Installation............................................................5 Operation............................................................14 Inspecting Burners..........................................
SAFETY (Continued) 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases. 2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside or under the fire ring. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) at least 10 feet away (propane/LP units only). 3.
SPECIFIATIONS Figure 1 – BOFP16-48 AND BOFP24-48 BOFP-48NG • Rating: 96,000 Btu/hr • Gas Type: Natural Gas Only • Ignition: Manual • Manifold Pressure: 6.0" w.c. • Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure: 7.0" w.c. • Maximum Inlet Supply Pressure: 10.5" w.c. • Orifice: #12 BOFP-48P • Rating: 95,000 Btu/hr • Gas Type: Propane/LP Gas Only • Ignition: Manual • Manifold Pressure: 10.5" w.c. • Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure: 11" w.c. • Maximum Inlet Supply Pressure: 14" w.c.
INSTALLATION WARNING: A qualified service person must install appliance. Follow all local codes. NOTICE: State or local codes may only allow operation of this appliance in a vented configuration. Check your state or local codes. CHECK GAS TYPE Use the correct type of gas (natural or propane/LP). If your gas supply is not the correct gas type, do not install appliance. Call dealer where you bought appliance for proper type appliance.
Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet. www.burntech.com INSTALLATION (Continued) CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to appliance. If pipe is too small, undue loss of volume will occur. Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union and plugged 1/8" NPT tap.
INSTALLATION (Continued) CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections, internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once. CAUTION: Make sure external regulator has been installed between propane/LP supply and appliance.
INSTALLATION (Continued) GAS LINE PLANNING The supply line will need to run vertical through the heat shield in the center of the fire ring up to where you will connect it to the gas regulator using a 1/2" flared flex line (not included). There is a 1" hole in the heat shield for the gas line (See Figure 5). 1. Locate a flat even surface to build your fire ring. See Specifications page 4 for sizing and Minimum Clearances page 5 when selecting a location. 2.
INSTALLATION (Continued) 3. When starting second layer, stagger blocks to the first layer (see Figure 8). For the BOFP24-48, use 8 blocks to build the second layer. After laying out all blocks, using a level, verify all the blocks are level. Shim if necessary. 4 When starting the top layer, stagger blocks to the layer below. Use 7 full blocks and one half block to build the top layer (see Figure 9). After laying out all blocks, using a level, verify all the blocks are level. Shim if necessary. 5.
INSTALLATION (Continued) WARNING: Heat shield must be installed. 7. Place heat shield on the retaining brackets in the center of the fire ring (see Figure 12). 8. Place 4 burner retaining brackets (shorter of the 2 types of brackets included with the MFRB Series burner system) on the top layer of blocks in the pattern shown in Figure 13. 9. Connect incoming gas line to regulator shown in Figure 5 page 8 before placing burner system into place. 10.
INSTALLATION (Continued) 12. Place concrete cap on the top layer of blocks. Center cap on block. Level and shim if necessary (See Figure 16). 13. Insert access door into hole as shown in Figure 17. INSTALLING LAVA ROCK Lava rock comes with the burner system in two boxes each weighing around 42 pounds. Lava rocks range in size. Begin by placing the smaller rocks between the burner tubes filling the whole pan in a single layer of rocks. Avoid placing rocks on the pilot shield.
OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: Keep flue open when operating unit. WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas.
OPERATION (Continued) TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position. 2. Press in and turn control clockwise to the OFF position. 3. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 4, page 7). CURING During 2-3 hour appliance break-in period, you may detect an odor from the appliance as various paints and compounds used in manufacturing of this fire ring. This is a normal and temporary situation that is not cause for alarm.
BURNER FLAME PATTERN Burner flames will be steady, not lifting or floating. Flames should go up through middle of the fire ring burner in a tee pee formation.
INSTALLATION/OPERATION (Wood Burning) Wood Burning: Starting the Fire: The Burntech Fire Ring is able to burn wood instead of Natural/Propane Gas. The Installation process is shown below. (For Wood Burning InstallationNon-Combustible Floor is Required) (note: Wood Burning installation does not include Half Block Door, Brackets or burner system.) Start the first fire slowly with a small amount of paper and kindling (small dry wood splits or twigs) stacked in a crossed or teepee fashion toward the center.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off appliance and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners and circulating air passageways of appliance clean. Inspect these areas of appliance before each use. Have appliance inspected yearly by a qualified service person. WARNING: Failure to keep the primary air opening(s) of the burner(s) clean may result in sooting and property damage.
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off appliance and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair appliance. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at pilot POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Ignitor electrode not con nected to ignitor cable 2. Ignitor cable pinched or wet 3. Broken ignitor cable 4. Bad ignitor 5. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong 6. Ignitor electrode broken 7.
TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued) OBSERVED PROBLEM Pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released Burner does not light after pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner flame is too low or too high POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Contol knob not fully pressed in 2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 3. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open 4. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, which allows thermocouple to cool, causing pilot flame to go out.
TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued) WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • 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 your gas supplier, call the fire department. IMPORTANT: Operating fire ring where impurities in air exist may create odors.
PARTS BURNER MODELS BOFP-48NG, BOFP-48P 22
PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your appliance. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 21 of this manual.
PARTS 24
REPLACEMENT PARTS SERVICE HINTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), call Burntech Fireplace Solutions at (818) 564-4253. When calling, have ready: • your name • your address • model and serial numbers of your appliance • how appliance was malfunctioning • purchase date Usually, we will ask you to return the part to the factory.
Limited Warranty Fire Ring Burntech Fireplace Solutions warrants all Burntech manufactured products to be free from defects in materials that adversely affect Fire Ring performance for a period of ten (10) years from the date of purchase, subject to the terms and conditions of this limited warranty. Burner, Valves and electronic parts are only covered for one year, parts and labor per the valve manufacturer’s warranty. The manufacturer’s warranty for the electronic ignition and valve is for one year.
