Owner`s manual

ManualsBrandsR.H. Peterson ManualsLawn and Garden173 Series

L-A2-248

REV 5 - 1209220850

ROBERT H. PETERSON CO. • 14724 East Proctor Avenue • City of Industry, CA 91746

OWNER’S

MANUAL

WARNING: If the information in this manual

is not followed exactly, a ﬁ re or explosion

may result causing property damage,

personal injury or loss of life.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not

us 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 ﬁ re department.

Installation and service must be performed

by an NFI Certified or other qualified

professional installer, service agency, or

gas supplier.

WARNING: For Outdoor Use Only

WARNING

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,

service, or maintenance can cause property

damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Read

the installation, operating and maintenance

instructions thoroughly before installing or

servicing this equipment.

This appliance is designed as an attended

appliance. Adults must be present when the

unit is operating. DO NOT leave this unit burning

when unattended. If this product is left burning

unattended, it may cause damage or serious injury.

INSTALLER & CONSUMER: These instructions MUST

be retained with this appliance for future reference.

Important: Read these instructions carefully

before starting installation of the unit.

05 Series Shown

CODE AND SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS:

This outdoor campﬁ re kit must be installed in

accordance with local codes and ordinances,

or, in the absence of local codes, with the latest

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.

OCBE-44 series

ROUND OUTDOOR CAMPFYRE CONTROL SYSTEM

Summary of content (20 pages)

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OWNER’S MANUAL 05 Series Shown OCBE-44 series ROUND OUTDOOR CAMPFYRE CONTROL SYSTEM INSTALLER & CONSUMER: These instructions MUST be retained with this appliance for future reference. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Important: Read these instructions carefully before starting installation of the unit.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 4 5 5 6 6 6 7 8 8 8 8 9 10 11 11 13 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 PARTS LIST PRE-INSTALLATION AND PREPARATION SAFETY GUIDELINES INSTALLATION SAFETY GUIDELINES OPERATING THE UNIT SAFELY AND CORRECTLY IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES INSTALLATION INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS CONNECT TO THE GAS SUPPLY CONNECT TO A POWER SUPPLY (05 Series Only) LEAK TEST CONTROL PANEL INTERIOR ACCESS (IF APPLICABLE) INSTALLING/REPLACING BATTERIES (IF APPLICABLE) CONVERTING TO A DIFFERENT
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PARTS LIST Piezo lit manual series Flex connector 3 NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Burner pan assembly 2 1. Burner pan assy Control panel assembly 2. Control panel assembly 3. Flex connector (2) Burner rings 4. Ignitor assy 5. Lava granules (10 lbs) & lava coals (6 lbs) 2 Ignitor assembly under screen Fig. 3-1 Ignitor assembly (under screen) 4 Control panel front view Fig. 3-2 5 Fig. 3-3 Lava granules & coals Fig. 3-4 Contact your local dealer for replacement parts 05 Series NO. DESCRIPTION 1.
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PRE-INSTALLATION AND PREPARATION SAFETY GUIDELINES A. Before installing this unit, check the MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES section to ensure that the surrounding area is properly sized for the installation. B. The unit is for outdoor use only. DO NOT install or use this appliance inside a building, garage, or any other enclosed area, including recreational vehicles and/or boats.
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INSTALLATION SAFETY GUIDELINES A. Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person. More frequent cleaning may be required as necessary. It is imperative that control compartment, burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean. B. Carefully inspect for shipping damage. If any parts are damaged, call the dealer. C.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION BE CAREFUL If not installed and used correctly per these instructions, this product can cause serious injury. CAUTION: Installation and maintenance must be done by an NFI Certified or other qualified professional installer. Read these instructions before installing this unit. Be sure you understand all safety precautions and warnings contained in this manual. A. FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. B. When shutting the unit down—be sure to TURN THE CONTROL VALVE FULLY OFF. C.
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INSTALLATION (Cont.) INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS When installing in your enclosure, allow a minimum of 8" (vertical) from the bottom of the control panel to the burner pan (Fig. 7-1), and set the center of the burner pan no more than 30" from the outer wall (see Fig. 7-1 and 7-2). This will allow adequate access for maintenance and troubleshooting. Note: Two vent openings for adequate combustion air must be provided (Fig. 7-1).
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INSTALLATION (Cont.) CONNECT TO THE GAS SUPPLY 1. Bring the gas-supply pipe up from beneath the unit near its center. Note: Locate the gas supply line out of pathways where people may trip over it or in areas where the line may be subject to accidental damage. 2. Install the supplied flare adaptor to the gas supply (NPT) using a gas pipe sealing compound or Teflon tape (see Fig. 8-1). 3. Connect the flex connector coming from the valve assembly to the gas supply adaptor (see Fig. 8-1).
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INSTALLING/REPLACING BATTERIES (IF APPLICABLE) CAUTION: ENSURE THE UNIT IS CONNECTED TO THE GAS LINE AND HAS BEEN TESTED FOR LEAKS BEFORE YOU INSERT BATTERIES. I N S TA L L I N G / R E P L AC I N G T H E S PA R K GENERATOR BATTERY FOR PIEZO LIT MANUAL UNITS To access the "AA" battery, unscrew the complete generator cap (Fig. 9-1). Withdraw the existing battery and spring (Fig. 9-2) and detach the "AA" battery. Insert the new battery (negative end first) into the spring.
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CONVERTING TO A DIFFERENT GAS TYPE (PIEZO LIT) To convert PIEZO LIT MANUAL UNITS (only) from propane to natural gas or from natural to propane gas, carefully follow the steps below: 1. SHUT OFF THE GAS SUPPLY TO THE UNIT AND ANY NEARBY ELECTRICAL SOURCES OR APPLIANCES. 2. If present, remove all decorative media from the unit. 3. If installed, remove the screws attaching the burner pan to your enclosure. 4. The control panel bottom plate must be removed to allow access to the valve assembly found inside.
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DECORATIVE MEDIA OPTIONS The unit has several options for decorative media, each with a different set of components and setup instructions. These setup instructions are for your reference. None of these options come with the outdoor campfyre kit and must be ordered separately. Note: Lava media (included with burner) is always placed on the burner first in each option. This provides an important base for the diffusion of gas and air. Depending on fire-pit size, more lava than supplied may be required.
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OPTIONAL CAMPFYRE LOGS (cont.) Screen with lava on burner pan WARNING This screen must be clear and free of obstructions at all times to ensure proper operation (Fig. 12-1). DO NOT PLACE LAVA MEDIA ON THE SCREEN LAVA MEDIA PLACEMENT 1. FIRST, pour the 10 lb bag of lava granules into the burner pan, evenly covering the burner pan assembly with the exception of the screen. THEN, pour the 6 lb bag of lava coals into the burner pan, evenly covering the burner pan assembly with the exception of the screen.
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OPTIONAL BEACHWOOD LOGS AND/OR VOLCANIC STONE 2 4 8 3 1 Fig. 13-1 5 7 6 OCBW-34 # 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Description Knotted log Hooked log Crooked log Curved log Stripped log Long charred log Short charred log Volcanic stones (box) Part Number OCBWL-17 OCBWL-18 OCBWL-16 OCBWL-15 OCBWL-12 OCBWL-20 OCBWL-9 VS-25 Qty 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Although log placement may vary, suggested log placement for the Beachwood log set is provided below.
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OPTIONAL BEACHWOOD LOGS (cont.) 6 CAUTION: CAMPFYRE OR DECORATIVE MEDIA WILL REMAIN HOT FOR SOME TIME AFTER USE. IF YOU NEED TO REPOSITION ANY DECORATIVE MEDIA, U S E H E AT- R E S I S TA N T GLOVES OR ALLOW TO COOL BEFORE HANDLING. 3 4 5 7 LOG PLACEMENT OPTION TWO - LOG SQUARE Fig. 14-1 1. Lay Log #1 across the volcanic stone, then lay the hooked part of Log #2 over one end of Log #1 at an angle of approximately 90 degrees (see Fig. 15-2). Beachwood Log Set p Other options 2.
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OPTIONAL GLASS/GEMS OR RIVER ROCK ON GLASS/GEMS Item 1. or 2. Description Glass (10 lb bag) Gems (10 lb bag) Box of river rock (optional) Part Number GL-10-x* GLG-10-x* STN-10 * Replace “x” in model number with the applicable glass/gem code for your chosen media. Glass and gems are available in various colors; contact your dealer for further details. Qty 2** 1 ** Depending on fire-pit size, additional glass/gems may be required. 1 Note: Installation is the same fo r g l a s s a n d g e m s .
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OPERATING THE UNIT - LIGHTING AND EXTINGUISHING FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE LIGHTING 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. BEFORE LIGHTING, smell all around the unit area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor, because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor. B. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS 1. Shut off the gas to the appliance. 2. Extinguish any open flame. 3.
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OPERATING THE UNIT - LIGHTING AND EXTINGUISHING FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT, CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE. C. Use only your hand to push in or move the controls. Never use tools. If the control will not push in or move by hand, DO NOT try to repair it. Call a qualified professional service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in fire or explosion. A.
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NOTES PAGE Please use this page to record any information about your burner system that you may want to have at hand.
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OPERATION Each installation site for any unit presents its own unique combustion environment. Specific factors such as weather, wind currents, yard debris, altitude, drafts, the size of the surrounding area, all have an influence on the proper operation of the unit. A normally operating unit will demonstrate the following characteristics: a) A lively, realistic yellow flame, b) Odor-free.
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PETERSON CAMPFYRE LIMITED WARRANTY THREE (3) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY All Peterson Outdoor Campfyre logs, enclosures, and burner component parts, (except valves and controls) are covered by a three (3) year limited warranty. All Peterson valves and controls are covered by a separate one (1) year limited warranty (excluding batteries). PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF YOUR SALES SLIP FOR PROOF OF PURCHASE This warranty applies to the original purchaser and to single family residential use only.