Backyard Creations ARV06300 User manual

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
An LP-cylinder not connected for use
shall not be stored in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
DANGER
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. If odor continues, keep away from
the appliance and immediately call
your gas supplier or fire department.
WARNING:
USE FACTORY APPROVED
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND
ACCESSORIES ONLY. USE
OF UNAPPROVED PART OR
ACCESSORIES CAN VOID
THE WARRANTY ON THIS
PRODUCTAND RESULT IN
AHAZARDOUS CONDITION.
PLEASE CONTACT US FOR
INFORMATION REGARDING
REPLACEMNT HOSES,
THERMOCOUPLES,ELECTR
ODES,IGNITION
MODULES,LAVAROCKS,LO
GS, FIRE ICE, ETC.
WARNING:
Improper installation, adjustment alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Read the installation,
operating and maintenance instructions
thoroughly before installing or servicing this
equipment.
FOR USE WITH 20LB (9KG) PROPANE
CYLINDER WITH TYPE 1 CONNECTION OR FOR
USE WITH NATURAL GAS AFTER CONVERSION
KIT IS INSTALLED (MUST BE PROFESSIONALLY
INSTALLED).
Sep-31-2014
Installer: Leave these instructions with consumer.
Consumer: Keep these instructions for future reference.
WARNING: For Outdoor Use Only
Questions, Problems, Missing Parts? Before returning to
your retailer, call our customer service department in the
US and Canada at 1-800-416-3511, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–
5 p.m.Eastern Time.
Thi
s app
li
ance can pro
d
uce car
b
on
monoxide which has no odor.
Using it in an enclosed space can kill
you.
Never use this appliance in an enclosed
space such as a camper, tent, car or
home.
DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
CSA Model 98300
SKU:272-4302 ARV06300
TACOMA FIREPIT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Information 3
Important About Propane 4
Specification 4
Parts Identification List 5-6
Installation 7-11
Natural Gas Conversion 12
Lighting Instructions 13
Batteries 14
Maintenance 14
Troubleshooting Guide 15
Warranty 16

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54; International Fuel Gas Code. ; Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code,
CSA B149.1; or Propane Storage and Handling Code, B149.2, as applicable.
The appliance and its appliance main gas valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system
during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5kPa).
The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its equipment shutoff valve
during any pressure testing of the gas supply system at test pressure equal to or less than 1/2 psi (3.5kPa).
The appliance area must be kept clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under
water.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and kept at a safe
distance to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
Young children should be carefully supervised when they are anywhere near the appliance.
Clothing or other flammable material should not be hung from the appliance, or placed on or near the
appliance.
Any screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.
Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The appliance should be
inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning
may be required as necessary. It is imperative that the control compartments, burners and circulating
air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
Do NOT burn solid fuels in this gas fireplace.
Do NOT ignite the burner before pouring all of the burner media (lava rock or fire ice) into the burner pan. The
media must be evenly distributed over the burner.
During initial firing of firepit, please stay away from the firepit for 20 minutes as fire media (lava rock or fire ice)
may pop and hit someone on the face or eyes
Do NOT ignite or use the firepit if the burner media (lava rock or fire ice) are wet. Ensure the burner media are
completely dry before igniting as intense heat could cause the media to crack and pop.
It is UNSAFE to use this product for cooking!
CAUTION: The propane gas pressure regulator provided with this appliance must be used. This regulator is
set for an outlet pressure of 11 inches water column.
This outdoor gas appliance is not intended to be installed in or on recreational vehicles and/or boats.
Before each use of this gas appliance, open the LP (Liquid Propane) Tank Drawer and inspect the LP Hose. If
there is evidence of excessive abrasion or wear, or the hose is cut, it must be replaced prior to the gas
appliance being put into operation. Use only the replacement hose assembly specified in this manual. Inspect
the burner before each use of the appliance. The burner must be replaced prior to the appliance being put
into operation if it is evident that the burner is damaged. Use only the burner listed in these instructions.
Keep the fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT
PROPANE (LP) GAS
A self contained LP-gas cylinder for use with this appliance must have a
capacity of 20 lbs. and must be equipped with a Type 1 connector and an OPD
(overfill protection device). See Figure 1.
The LP-gas supply cylinder to be used must be constructed and marked in
accordance with the specification for LP-gas cylinders of the U.S. Department
of Transportation (DOT) or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339,
Cylinder, Sphere and Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods.
The cylinder supply system must be arranged for vapor withdrawal.
The cylinder used must include a collar to protect the cylinder valve.
This appliance shall be used only outdoors in a well-ventilated space and
shall not be used in a building, garage or any other enclosed space.
When this appliance is not is use, the gas must be turned off at the supply
cylinder.
Storage of this appliance indoors is permissible only if the cylinder is
disconnected and removed from the appliance.
Cylinders must be stored outdoors in a well-ventilated area out of the
reach of children .Disconnected cylinders must have threaded valve plugs
tightly installed and must not be stored in a building, garage or any other
enclosed areas.
CSA (Canadian Standards Association) certified to ANSI Z21.97-2014 / CSA
2.41-2014 “ Outdoor Decorative GasAppliances”
Figure 1
SPECIFICATIONS
INPUT 30,000 Btu/hr 20,000 Btu/hr Low fire
Propane Regulator
Pressure 11 in / 2.74 kPa water
column
Natural Gas Minimum
Inlet Pressure 7 in / 1.74 kPa water
column
Clearances to
combustible surfaces Sides 24 in / 60.96 cm Top: 72 in / 182.88 cm

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION LIST
PART DESCRIPTION PART# QTY
A CONTROL KNOB FP0245 1
B GAS VALVE FP0307 1
C THERMOCOUPLE FP0004 1
D LP REGULATOR HOSE FP1329 1
E ELECTRODE FP1330 1
F GAS TUBE FP1689 1
G ORIFICE ELBOW FP1385 1
H IGNITION MODULE FP1666 1
I ORIFICE BRACKET FP1667 1
J PROPANE ORIFICE FP1299 1
K NATURAL GAS ORIFICE FP1300 1
L “AAA” BATTERY(1.5V) HW0705 1
M FOOTCAP FC0660 4
N HEX BOLT DRIVER HW0006 1
O 1/4" X 18 MM BOLT HW0035 8
P 1/4" X 30 MM BOLT HW0038 10
Q WASHERS HW0004 14
R BIG WASHERS HW0594 4
S FIREPIT TABLETOP FP1672 1

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T MIDDLE PANEL FP1673 1
U BOTTOM PANEL FP1674 1
V BACK PANEL FP1675 1
W DOOR PANEL FP1676 1
Y BURNER COVER FP1677 1
Z BURNER COVER
PROTECTIVE RING FP1678 1
AA
FIREPAN/BURNER
ASSEMBLY FP1679 1
BB SUPPORT BAR-1 FP1680 1
CC SUPPORT BAR-2 FP1681 1

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INSTALLATION
1. Identify parts packed in carton against the parts list. Remove all protective
materials and set parts on a flat, non-abrasive surface.
IMPORTANT NOTE: WE RECOMMEND TWO PEOPLE WORK TOGETHER
TO ASSEMBLE THE PRODUCT.
2. Place the back panel upside down on a flat, non-abrasive surface. Open it
as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2
3. Assemble the door panel to the back panel as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3

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4. Attach the bottom panel to legs by using four 1/4"x30 mm bolts and washers
as shown in Figure 4.Guide the bolts through holes in the bottom panel, into
pre-drilled holes in the legs. Hand tighten only.
Figure 4
5. Carefully place the middle panel inside back panel with bottom panel as
shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5

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6. Attach the bottom panel to the back panel by using two 1/4"x30 mm bolts
and washers as shown in Figure 6. Guide the bolts through holes in the bottom
panel, into pre-drilled holes in the back panel. Hand tighten only.
Figure 6
7. Attach two support bar to the firepan/burner assembly by using two 1/4"x30
mm bolts and washers as shown in Figure 7. Hand tighten only.
Figure 7
8. Attach the complete firepan/burner assembly to back panel with door panel
by using four 1/4"x18 mm bolts and washers as shown in Figure 8. Hand
tighten only.
Figure 8

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9. After making any necessary adjustments to the alignment of the all parts,
use the hex bolt driver to tighten all bolts. Do not over tighten. Over tightening
may strip bolts.
10. With the help of another person, Attach the table top to the complete base
by using four 1/4"x18 mm bolts and washers as shown in Figure 9. Guide the
bolts through the holes in the side panels, into the pre-drilled holes in the table
top. Do not tighten completely. Carefully place the burner cover protective ring
inside table top.
Figure 9
11. Open the tank door, place the tank in the holder and connect the regulator
as shown in Figure 10. Screw the black handle clock-wise to tighten. Turn the
handle counterclock-wise to remove. The hose must point down. Open the
control door and check that the valve is turned all the way clockwise to the
“OFF” position. Open the tank valve. Apply a solution of soapy water to the
tank-regulator connection and to the valve-hose connection to check for leaks.
If soap bubbles continue to form, the connection has a leak. If a leak is found,
close the tank valve and tighten all connections. NEVER USE A FLAME TO
CHECK FOR LEAKS.
Figure 10

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12. Tighten threaded knobs (L) found on tank tray (Figure.11) ) so that the LP
tank cannot move from side to side. Do not remove plastic cap from end of
threaded section.
Figure 9
13. Pour the lava rocks(not include) into the burner pan completely covering
the burner. See Figure 12.
BURNERPAN
IGNITION WELL
Figure 12
14. Remove the cardboard cover from the ignition well as shown in Figure 12.
Remove any lava rock or fire ice on top of ignition well.
Figure 13 CARDBOARD COVER
15. Open the tank valve. Apply a solution of soapy water to the tank-regulator
connection and to the valve-hose connection to check for leaks as shown in
Figure 14. If soap bubbles continue to form, the connection has a leak. If a leak
is found, close the tank valve and
tighten all connections.
NOTE: NEVER USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR LEAKS.
Figure 14
Checking the tank-regulator for leaks

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NATURAL GAS CONVERSION
Natural gas conversion must be performed only by your natural gas provider or
service company.
Step 1- At the control panel, disconnect the rubber gas hose from the gas valve.
Step 2- Below the burner, disconnect the aluminum gas tube from the orifice elbow.
Step 3- Remove the 2 M4 nuts from the orifice holder and remove the orifice bracket
assembly.
Step 4- Disconnect the orifice from the elbow and replace it with the Natural Gas orifice
from the kit.
Re-fit the orifice bracket assembly onto the holder using the 2 M4 screws and nuts.
Re-connect the aluminum gas tube into the end of the elbow. Connect your Natural Gas
supply line onto the gas valve at the control panel. BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE
FIREPIT, check ALL of the connections for leaks using a solution of soapy water. If a leak
is discovered and any bubbles are seen, close the main gas valve and re-tighten ALL the
connections. NEVER USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS!

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Step 5- Stick the conversion label on the rating plate as shown in Figure 15.
Metal Rating Plate
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Figure 15 Conversion Label
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
Warning: If these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
1. Make sure the control knob is in the "OFF" position. See Figure 16 Open the
tank
valve all the way.
IGNITERBUTTON CONTROLKNOB
2. Push in the igniter button. You will hear a slight clicking sound. With the
igniter button pushed in, push and turn the control knob to the “ON” position.
the fire should light within a few seconds. Once the flame is lit, release the
igniter button and continue to hold the
Serial Number _________________ Model Number: 98300
CAUTION: The gas pressure regulator provided with this appliance must be used. This regulator is set for an outlet pressure of
Minimum clearance from combustible constructions: Sides: 24 in.609 mm. Top 72 in. 1828 mm.
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. If stored indoors, detach and leave cylinder outdoors.
This appliance has been converted to use Natural Gas. Input 30,000 Btu/hr.
Max Gas Supply Pressure 7 inch w.c. (1.74 kPa) Min. Gas Supply Pressure 5 inch w.c. (1.24 kPa)
Figure 16

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control knob in for 10 to 15 seconds. Release the control knob. The control
knob should pop back out and then remain lit.
Note: If the fire does not light, turn the knob to the “OFF” position and wait five
(5) minutes before trying again.
3. To turn down the flame, push the control knob in slightly and turn to Medium
(medium
or Low (small flame).
4. To shut down the fire pit, turn the control knob to the “OFF” position and turn
offthetankvalve.
BATTERIES
Make sure the control knob is in the "OFF" position.
Unscrew the push button cap on the ignition module
located on the control panel to access the battery
compartment. The ignition module requires one Alkaline
AAA size battery (1.5V). The negative (-) end goes in
first. See Figure 17. Dispose of battery safely. May
explode or leak if charged or disposed of in fire. Make
sure of the polarity. Mercury and cadmium free
Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for the
intended use. Replace all batteries of a set at the same time. Clean the battery
contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. Ensure
batteries are installed correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -). Remove
batteries from equipment which is not to be used for an extended period of time.
Remove used batteries promptly.
MAINTENANCE
The flames should look like those in Figure 18. To clean the burner, use a soft
brush after the burner has cooled completely. Never use a vacuum cleaner on
the burner. It is recommended that the fire pit be stored indoors during the winter
if it will be subjected to freezing temperatures. The LP cylinder must be
disconnected and removed from the appliance before the appliance can be
stored indoors.
Figure 17

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
No Propane Gas at Burner
Check that gas tank valve is open. Turn
control knob to “ON” and push control
knob in. Make sure tank has propane
gas.
No Spark at Electrode
Check that AAA battery is installed with
negative (-) end first and has a charge.
Check that the wire is connected to the
ignition module. Check that the
electrode is not cracked or broken.
Burner won’t light
Lack of oxygen Remove excess lava rocks or fire ices
from around the ignition well.
Thermocouple not in flame
Check that the tip of the thermocouple is
even with the top of the ignition well.
Remove any lava rocks from the ignition
well.
Thermocouple connection
at the main control valve is
loose
Tighten the thermocouple nut at the
back of
the valve.
Burner won’t stay
lit after lighting
No Lava Rocks on Burner Cover the burner with lava rocks per the
instructions
Figure 18

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ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
What is Covered Under This Warranty?
The item you have purchased is warranted against defects in material and workmanship
for the following parts from the date of purchase for the period of warranty as outlined
below, but only when the unit is installed and operated in accordance with the instructions
in this Owner’s Manual and in compliance with local building and fire codes:
Limited 1 Year
•Stainless Tube/Plate burner
Limited 90 days
•All remaining parts
How Do I Obtain Warranty Service?
To obtain warranty service, you must contact our customer service center within the
relevant warranty period and provide us with a copy of your dated register receipt as proof
of the purchase date. We reserve the right to request photographs and/or return of the
defective item(s) and/or such other evidence relating to any claim as we shall reasonably
require.
What are the Limitations and Exclusions of this Warranty?
Warranty Limitations:
This warranty is subject to the limitation set forth above. In addition, this warranty is made
to the original purchaser only and is effective only if items are purchased from one of our
authorized dealers. This warranty is not transferable. For warranty replacements based on
warranty claims, we will not be responsible for charges associated with shipments outside
continental North America at any time or for any reason.
Warranty Exclusions: This warranty is subject to the exclusions set forth above. In addition,
the following are excluded from coverage under this warranty: any item used for
commercial, contract or any other non-residential purpose; clearance items, display
models or items purchased “as is”; freight damage; items subject to misuse, abuse,
neglect or lack of proper care or maintenance (including without limitation as provided in
any “care and maintenance guide” or similar information we provide); normal wear and
tear; damage caused by acts of nature, acts of force majeure, vandalism, fire or other
casualty, or improper assembly; hardware against corrosion or rusting; purchased or
replacement parts; and all plastic parts. Also excluded are loss of use or time;
inconvenience; money; travel; packaging; or incidental, special or consequential damages
of any kind. Replacement of defective items or parts as provided herein, or (at our sole
discretion) pro rated refund of your purchase price, shall constitute your sole and
exclusive remedy for items which are not as warranted. In no event shall our responsibility
exceed the purchase price of the item found to be other than as warranted. This warranty
is the exclusive statement of your rights with respect to items you have purchased and
supersedes any other express warranty or statement, written or oral, made in connection
with the purchase and sale of such items. The term ”item” when used herein in the
singular refers to the specific piece found to be defective, and not to the entire set of which
the item is a part.
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that limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights that vary from state to state.