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Sq. Flat Pan Fire Pits with Brass Snowake Burner and (AWS) Ignition
PRE-INSTALLATON CHECK LIST FOR A SINGLE INSTALL
GAS INFORMATION
Gas Volume - Ensure the correct size pipe is used for
the total gas load. If installing more than one re feature,
ensure the correct size pipe is based upon the distance of
the furthest re feature away and the total gas load is for all
gas appliances on that gas line (i.e. re pit, BBQ, torches,
etc.).
Gas Pressure & Type of Gas - What is the gas pressure
being supplied to the re pit? Is the re pit(s) congured for
the proper gas type? A Natural gas model can be converted
to Propane (LP) gas, by changing the secondary pilot
orice and the main burner. See page 19 and accessories
page.
Manual Shut-off/Key Valve - Is there a manual shut-off or
key valve installed within 6-feet of the re feature? Did you
verify proper distance with local and national codes?
Purging a New Gas Line - Has the gas line been purged
of both air and possible debris? Any gas lines buried
underground must be pressure tested up to 60PSI to
ensure no leaks. After inspection is complete, most
plumbers will release pressure in the line at one location by
opening the manual ball/key valve. It is recommended to
release pressure by opening a ball/key valves associated
with all the re features. Example: There are four re
features on a job, open the rst key valve for a few
seconds, then close it. Then move on to the next key valve
and do the same thing until you have purged the debris out
of all four gas lines.
Injectors/Jets - Fire features using a Firegear Pro Series
brass burner incorporates individual injectors/jets on each
burner leg. All injectors are protected by a injector cover
that is provided with each burner. The injector hole size is
measured by using a numbered drill bit. An injector/jet
limits the amount of gas ow to the burner to ensure the
ame is a safe and reasonable height to not pose a risk to
people or property. Note: The Firegear Pro Series brass
burners DO NOT USE a primary, main burner orice like a
standard stainless steel burner. A steel nipple is installed in
place of the burner orice.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
Wire Gauge - Is the wire gauge correct? Wiring must be
12AWG or greater (solid or stranded) for all installations.
Note: It is recommended to ll the wire nuts with either
dielectric grease or silicone prior to installing the wire nut.
This will ensure a waterproof connection.
Why GFI circuit? A GFI is a type of circuit breaker which
shuts off electric power when it senses an imbalance
between the outgoing and incoming current. It protects the
house wires and receptacles from overheating and possible
re.
Power Supply - AMD Direct, Inc offers two power
supplies for use with AWS re pits. Each power supply
requires 120VAC power to operate and converts it to
30VDC to operate the gas valve. DO NOT CONNECT
120VAC DIRECTLY TO THE GAS VALVE WIRES -
DAMAGE WILL OCCUR.
The GOE-30VDC (supplied) is used for one re pit only,
installed 10-feet or greater from a pool or spa. This power
supply has a 3-foot power cord to plug into 120VAC
outlet and a 3-foot leads to connect to the gas valve on the
30VDC side.
The FG-PS30V320 (optional) model has an 8-foot power
cord and can be used for one or a maximum of four re
pits. The maximum distance the furthest re pit can be
from the power supply is 500-feet. In addition, the
FG-PS30V320 model enables a re pit to be installed within
5-feet of a pool or spa.
Bonding - Gas lines must be bonded AT EACH re pit.
(Refer to National Electric Code 2017 Section: 680.26(B).
MEDIA INFORMATION
Acceptable media placed over top of the burner:
Lava Rock 1”- 2” size
FG-LAVA-10 (10 LB)
FG-LAVA-40 (40 LB)
GL Glass ½” - ¾” size
Various colors are available
See Product catalog for details
Sold in 10 LB jugs or 8 jugs to a case
GRL Reflective Glass ½” - ¾” size
Various colors are available
See Product catalog for details
Sold in 10 LB jugs or 8 jugs to a case
DRAINAGE INFORMATION
For any fire pit ABOVE ground level requires a drain line or
a way for water to exit the fire pit.
Note: The AWS system is not approved to be installed
BELOW ground level.
ALL PANS OR FLAT DISC’S MUST BE REMOVABLE
FOR SERVICE Pans or disc’s CAN NOT be installed in a
manner to prevent them from being removed for service.
Top coping material or top cap of re pit MUST NOT
overlap onto the pan or disc surface. Pan lip or disc edge
must be unobstructed so it can be lifted out of the re pit for
servicing.
