Acceptable Media for Fire Features
List of Acceptable Media for Fire Features
Lava Rock (or other Igneous Rock) NO LARGER THAN 2” in diameter
Fireglass approved for use in fire features
Manmade stone for use in fire features (Refractory Material)
Installation Note
The use of media inside fire features is recommended due to the fact it enhances the look of the fire
feature but also improves its performance by forcing the gas emanating from the burner to mix as it
passes through the media. This ‘mixing’ of gases creates an even flame throughout the feature and
helps spread the flame from the Pilot Burner throughout the burner quicker than when there is no
media. Recommended thickness of the media above the burner element is NO MORE than 2”.
Due to the fact the Pilot Burner must be partially exposed to oxygen in order to ignite the pilot flame
during startup DO NOT COMPLETELY COVER THE PILOT BURNER. When installation of the
media is complete the top of the Pilot Burner Protective Cover should be visible.
Installation of Media in Fire Features
Topping Material
(Large Chunk Lava Rock)
There are several options when it comes to topping material for a fire
feature; large chunk lava rock, fireglass and fire stones. In the photo
at right we used large chunk lava (2” to 3”) to cover the fire ring.
This lava rock hides the components of the fire feature while at
the same time allowing plenty of oxygen to mix with the gas
coming from the fire ring. This lava rock is more expensive than the
“filler’ lava rock but is still fairly inexpensive and readily available in
the BBQ section of most hardware stores.
Notice in the photo at far right the Pilot Burner is
Concealed by the lava rock but NOT completely buried.
Do not use any other material as topping media in in fire feature other that those listed below
Using improper media inside a fire feature could result in damage to property or
injury to persons nearby due to media ‘popping’ or ‘exploding’ due to heat
*Keep the top of the
pilot exposed
Topping Material
(Fireglass - Installation)
IMPORTANT: The top of the Pilot Burner should be level with
the top of the Fireglass.
NOTE: If after installing the fireglass you notice the Pilot Burner is
having difficulty igniting, remove some of the fireglass over the top of
it. Continue to remove glass and try turning the fire feature on until
you are able to achieve ignition every time you turn the fire feature on.
This part requires some experimenting on your part to determine ‘how
much’ glass you can have on top of the Pilot Burner. *Keep the top of the
pilot exposed
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