LTR20061006, Rev.
SINCE 1979 Co mm it m e n t to E xc elle n c e a n d Qua li t y CONTACT INFORMATION For customer service, please contact your authorized dealer immediately. If you need additional information and/or assistance, please contact: C.A.I. Customer Service Department 1462 East Ninth Street Pomona, CA 91766 Toll Free: 1-800-CAL-SPAS Fax: 1-909-629-3890 www.calspas.com Copyright 2004, 2005, 2006 California Acrylic Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
Table of Contents Read This First! Precautions Regarding Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Other Common Sense Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 What to Do If You Smell Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Planning For Your Firepit or Fireplace Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Read This First! Read This First! Read this before installing or operating your new Cal Flame firepit or fireplace. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT A NATURAL GAS LINE IS INSTALLED AND SAFE TO USE. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU HAVE A LICENSED TECHNICIAN RUN ALL NATURAL GAS LINES AND CONNECT ALL NATURAL GAS HOOK-UPS. CALIFORNIA ACRYLICS INDUSTRIES (C.A.I.) WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE IN ANY WAY FOR AN IMPROPERLY CONNECTED GAS LINE.
Read This First! Precautions Regarding Children • Never leave children unattended when the firepit or fireplace is being used. • Do not store items of interest to children around or below the firepit or fireplace. • Never allow children to sit or stand on any part of the firepit or fireplace. Other Common Sense Precautions • Never leave the firepit or fireplace unattended while using high flame settings.
Planning For Your Firepit or Fireplace Planning For Your Firepit or Fireplace Safe and satisfactory operation of your new firepit or fireplace depends upon its proper installation. Installation, adjustments and service must be performed by C.A.I. qualified installers and service technicians to ensure proper operation and prevent accidents.
Planning For Your Firepit or Fireplace a. At least two ventilation openings at cylinder valve level shall be provided in the sidewall, equally sized, spaced at 180˚ (3.14 rad), and unobstructed. Each opening shall have a total free area of not less than fi” square inch per pound (7.1 cm≈/kg) of stored fuel capacity, and not less than a total free area of 10 square inches (64.5 cm≈). b.
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.
Planning For Your Firepit or Fireplace 5. Blowing bubbles in the soap solution indicates that a leak is present. 6. Stop a leak by tightening the loose joint or by replacing the faulty part with a replacement part recommended by the manufacturer. Do not attempt to repair the cylinder valve if it should become damaged. The cylinder must be replaced. 7. If you are unable to stop a leak, shut off the gas supply at the cylinder valve. Remove the cylinder from the firepit or fireplace.
Using Your Firepit or Fireplace Using Your Firepit or Fireplace Always keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and any other flammable vapors and liquids. For fireplaces with a waterfall, make sure that there is no debris in the filler pan. The pump will recirculate water up through the fireplace and then filter down the sides and front. It is also important that you maintain a consistent water level. Running the pump dry will burn out the pump motor.
Using Your Firepit or Fireplace the appliance. For LP appliances, turn the valve on the LP tank counterclockwise all the way and then turn “ON” the ON/OFF valve slowly at the appliance. 3. If the burner does not light before the match goes out, immediately turn the gas valve to “OFF”. 4. Wait at least five minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including the base of the appliance. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow Safety Information above. If you don’t smell gas, repeat Step 2 above.
Using Your Firepit or Fireplace Manual Thermostat Operation of the thermostat is based on the position of the control lever. While turning the lever to the ON position, note the position the main burner ignites. Leaving the lever at this position would cause the burner to operate until the room temperature warms up slightly, then start a gradual flame reduction until the temperature stabilizes. Millivolt Control The millivolt control lever allows for flame height and heat output adjustment.
Using Your Firepit or Fireplace Maintenance and Care Maintaining Your Firepit or Fireplace Inspect the appliance before initial use. Clean the appliance at least annually and have it inspected by a qualified field service person. Tampering with this appliance is DANGEROUS and voids all warranties. Replace any faulty components only with approved components. For best operation, the burner flames should be steady, not lifting or floating. Periodically remove the logs and examine the burner.
Replacement Parts Appendix Description Part Number Maintenance and Care Quantity Firepit Parts Repair Kit #1 BBQ04210001 1 Repair Kit #2 BBQ04210002 1 Burner Assembly (Firepit) BBQ04100656 1 Firepit Log Base BBQ04000655 1 1/40 HP Submersible Recirculating Pump BBQ04103080 1 3/8” Clear Flex Tubing PLU21500290 1 Gas Log Burner Assembly (NG) 24” BBQ04100621 1 Gas Log Burner Assembly (LP) 24” BBQ04100751 1 24” Sierra Oak Logs BBQ04100619 1 Fireplace Parts Fireplaces and Firepit
Appendix Warranty Information See your Cal Flame dealer for a copy of the applicable warranty, details and any questions you may have regarding the warranty coverage on your firepit or fireplace. Warranty Limitations The Limited Warranty is void if the firepit or fireplace has been subject to negligence, alteration, misuse, abuse, repairs by non- C.A.I. authorized representatives, incorrect electrical installation, acts of God and any other cases beyond the control of C.A.I.
Appendix Fireplaces and Firepits Owner’s Manual LTR20061006, Rev. A Page 13 www.calspas.
Please make a record of the following. It will be valuable if service is required. Locating the product serial number: The serial number of your Cal Flame firepit or fireplace is located on a metal plate on the back of the unit. You will need this number to properly register your Firepit / Fireplace and activate coverage. Fireplace / Firepit Model: Fireplace / Firepit Serial Number: Date Purchased: Date Installed: Cal Flame Dealer’s Phone Number: Cal Flame Dealer’s Address: C.A.I.
