$5.00 2005 Owner’s Manual FIREPITS AND FIREPLACES manufactured after December 1, 2004 www.calspas.com Due to continuous improvement programs, all models, operation, and/or specifications are subject to change without prior notice. LTR20051006, Rev.
SINCE 1979 Co mm it m e n t t o E x c e ll e n c e a n d Qua lit 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 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 cap on the cylinder valve outlet during transport and when the cylinder is not connected to the 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.
Planning For Your Firepit or Fireplace 4. Apply leak-testing solution by spraying on joints of the gas delivery system. 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.
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, as dry pumping will burn out the pumps motor.
Using Your Firepit or Fireplace 2. Place a burning match on top of the burner in the middle where ports are present. DO NOT HOLD THE MATCH IN YOUR HAND. For natural gas appliances, turn on the ON/OFF valve slowly at 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.
Maintenance and Care 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.
Appendix Appendix Replacement Parts Description Part Number Quantity Fireplace and Firepit Repair Kit #1 BBQ04210001 1 Repair Kit #2 BBQ04210002 1 Liquid Propane BBQ-FPT-100P 1 Natural Gas BBQ-FPT-100-1P 1 1/40 HP Submersible Recirculating Pump BBQ04103080 1 3/8” Clear Flex Tubing PLU21500290 1 Burner Assembly Fireplace with Waterfall Page 10 Firepits and Fireplaces Owner’s Manual www.calspas.
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.
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.
