Monday, December 1, 2008

Assembling your Fire Ring Kit

Our fire rings kits already include many of the gas fittings needed to get your customized unit going. The flames of your new fire pit are simple to control using the hi-flow brass valve and key. First, however, you will need to assemble your new unit.

Here are some expert tips for installation:

While installing the components for your fire ring, it is essential that you use either pipe compound or teflon tape sealant for all of your gas connections. The gas key valve should be located on the side of the fire pit during construction. This valve's position should allow the decorative cover to attach to the valve resulting in a finished, uniform surface once the unit is complete.

  • Once you have run the gas line from the fuel source to the valve in its correct position, install the 1/2" gas pipe nipple and the 90 degree elbow to the valve.
  • Next, install the 1/2" gas pipe to the center of fire pit. Depending on the design and size of your fire pit, you may need to supply a nipple for this pipe length.
  • The next step is to install the other 90 degree elbow and nipple to the preferred height of the burner ring, from which the flame itself will burn.
  • For fire rings fueled by natural gas (with the burner holes facing down) attach the fire ring to gas pipe. Lastly, install the plug on the top center of the hub.
  • For LP fueled gas fire rings (with the burner holes facing up) attach the LP orifice fitting to the fire ring and install this orifice fitting to the gas pipe. Lastly, install the plug on top center of hub.
Congratulations! After taking these steps your fire pit will be nearly complete. For your safety and the safety of your family, please make certain to double check all of your connections for leaks. These connections should also be retested after any repairs.

**NOTE** Never check for leaks using an open flame! This is a very dangerous method that can result in serious injury. Instead, use leak detector fluid and a pressure test piping system.

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