BlueRhino UniFlame 252726 User manual

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Portable Outdoor
Fireplace
Model No.
252726
Owner’s
Manual
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
For Outdoor Use Only
(outside any enclosure)
Solamente Para Uso En
Exteriores
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1Owner’s manual and assembly instructions: model 252726 portable outdoor fireplace 4/02
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Table of contents
Safety First: Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Assembly Instructions
Step 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Step 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Step 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Step 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Step 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Step 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Step 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Maintenance and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Appendix: Detailed Parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Save these instructions for future reference. If you are assembling this unit for
someone else, give this manual to him or her to save for future reference.
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
This product is for outdoor use only.
Do not use indoors.

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Important Safety Instructions:
Read and understand all warnings and precautions prior to operating your fireplace.
When in use, keep outdoor fireplace away from buildings, garages, flammable materials, flammable fluids, and
automobiles. The fireplace is not to be used by children. Be sure spark guards are in place while in use. Do not use in
windy conditions. Exercise extreme caution when using on a wooden deck and avoid wearing flammable clothing when
using the fireplace. Extinguish with lid only after the wood has burned down sufficiently, and remember ashes can
remain hot for a long period of time. Do not overload or use to burn leaves, trash, or paper. Use caution and wear heat
proof mitts when handling or moving the fireplace. When in use, surfaces will be hot. All fires must be completely
extinguished before putting fireplace away. Do not store unit while hot, or with ashes inside. See below for further
safety information and usage instructions.
General instructions for safe use of the outdoor fireplace:
·Always use in accordance with all applicable local and national fire codes. Use on noncombustible surfaces such as
concrete, brick, or rock. Use extreme caution when using on a wooden deck. Do not leave unit unattended at any
time. Keep all screws and nuts tight, and inspect on a regular basis to be sure fireplace is in safe working condition.
·Keep away from flammable material and fluids such as gasoline, alcohol, diesel fuels, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid,
and / or automobiles.
·Do not use flammable fluids such as gasoline, alcohol, diesel fuel, kerosene, or charcoal lighter fluid to light or relight fires.
·Exercise the same precautions you would with any open fire.
·Do not allow children to use the fireplace. Keep children and pets away from the fireplace while it is in use.
·Do not wear flammable or loose clothing when using the fireplace.
·Do not burn trash, leaves, paper, cardboard, or plywood in the fireplace. Avoid using softwood such as pine or cedar,
because they are likely to throw sparks. The use of seasoned hardwood is recommended.
·Before starting the fire, make sure that the lid will still close to extinguish the fire, in case of emergency. Do not
overload the fireplace to the point that the lid will not close properly.
·Always extinguish the fire with the fireplace lid after the wood has burned down sufficiently. Do not use water to
extinguish the fire, as this will
fracture the fireplace’s finish. The fireplace and ashes inside will remain hot for some time. Always leave the lid in place
until the fireplace is cold.
·Do not store the fireplace until the fire is completely out, and all surfaces are cold. Do not store the fireplace with the
ashes or combustible
materials inside.
·Use heat-resistant gloves or hotpads when handling parts of the fireplace. Use long, sturdy fireplace tools when adding or
moving logs.
·Do not move the fireplace while in use. If it becomes necessary to move the fireplace, remove the screened section
and replace the fireplace lid to cover the fire.
Note: After repeated use, a slight discoloration of the metal may occur.

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Assembly Instructions
For Best Results:
Remove all contents from packaging and make sure all parts are present before attempting assembly. While
assembling, tighten all bolt connections by hand first. Then, when the fireplace is fully assembled, go back and tighten
with wrenches.
Step 1
Attach two adjustable leg cups (14) to two front legs (7) using two
adjustable leg-cup bolts (A), and attach legs together using front axle
(12), wing nuts (C) and small washers (G), as shown. Make sure the
rim of the cup faces downward when attached, and bottom of cup
touches end of leg.
Step 2
Attach two back legs (8) together using wheel axle (11), and attach
wheels (15) to ends of axle using wheel standoffs (I), wheel washers (F),
and wheel nuts (D), as shown. Install wheel decals (16) on wheels (15).
Step 3
Attach first set of clips (17), to each of the four legs at the lowest
horizontal marking, as shown. Assure that the clips are attached with
the directional arrow facing upwards.

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Step 4
Slide the legs support (6) onto four legs, as shown. The support should
rest on previously installed clips. NOTE: Make sure broad opening of
cone faces downward when assembling the leg-support bracket.
Crossbar position may vary, but will not affect product’s performance.
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Step 5
Attach second set of clips (17), to each of the four legs at higher
horizontal markings, as shown. Assure that the clips are attached with
the directional arrow facing upwards.
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Step 6
Slide the bottom bowl support (5) onto four legs, as shown. The support
should rest on previously installed clips. Assure that the angular side of
the support is positioned forward (away from the wheels), as shown.
NOTE: Make sure broad opening of cone faces downward when
assembling the bottom bowl-support bracket. Crossbar position may
vary, but will not affect product’s performance. (5).
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Step 7
Slide bottom bowl (2) onto four legs, as shown, through holes in edge of
bowl. Bowl will rest in bottom bowl support.
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Step 8
Insert charcoal grid (13) into bottom bowl, as shown. Grid will rest on
internal lip of bowl. Note: before using the fireplace, fill the bottom
bowl with play sand up to a level just below the charcoal grid lip.
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Step 9
Install three spark guards (3) on legs, closing off back, and two sides of
fireplace. Install by sliding tabs in spark guards into slots in legs, as
shown. Next install spark guard door (4) closing off front of fireplace.
Install by sliding tabs in door into slots in legs, as shown.
A
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Step 10
Attach pre-assembled lid handle (9) to top lid (1), using lid handle bolts
(B), lid handle heat resistant washers (H), small washers (G), lid handle
lock washers (J), and wing nuts (C), as shown. Place top lid with
handle attached onto fireplace by putting tops of legs either into holes
or indentations in edge of top lid.
C
G
J
9
B
H
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Step 11
Insert front handle (10) into holes in angular section of bottom bowl
support (5), as shown.
10
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Fully Assembled

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Operating your outdoor fireplace
Before lighting:
· Always use in accordance with all applicable local and national fire
codes. Use on noncombustible surfaces such as concrete, brick, or
rock. Use extreme caution when using on a wooden deck. Do not
leave unit unattended at any time. Keep all screws and nuts tight,
and inspect on a regular basis to be sure fireplace is in safe working
condition.
· Keep away from flammable material and fluids such as gasoline,
alcohol, diesel fuels, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, and / or
automobiles.
· Do not overload the fireplace to the point that the lid will not close properly.
· Do not burn trash, leaves, paper, cardboard, or plywood in the fireplace.
Avoid using softwood such as pine or cedar, because they are likely to
throw sparks. The use of seasoned hardwood is recommended.
· Do not use flammable fluids such as gasoline, alcohol, diesel fuel,
kerosene, or charcoal lighter fluid to light or relight fires.
Lighting Your Fireplace:
· Remove charcoal grid and fill bottom bowl with play sand to a point
just below interior lip.
· Replace charcoal grid.
· Arrange firewood in center of charcoal grid.
While in Use
· Exercise the same precautions you would with any open fire.
· Do not allow children to use the fireplace. Keep children and pets
away from the fireplace while it is in use.
· Do not wear flammable or loose clothing when using the fireplace.
· Do not move the fireplace while in use. If it becomes necessary to
move the fireplace, remove the screened section and replace the
fireplace lid to cover the fire.
· Use heat-resistant gloves or hotpads when handling parts of the
fireplace. Use long, sturdy fireplace tools when adding or moving logs.
TIP:
Before using the outdoor fireplace,
fill the bottom pan with play sand to
just below interior lip. See step 8.
TIP:
For best results, light using
Fatwood™ natural firestarter.

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Maintenance and Storage
· Do not store the fireplace until the fire is completely out, and all surfaces
are cold. Do not store the fireplace with the ashes or combustible
materials inside.
· Store fireplace in a dry area.
· For most efficient storage, remove sparkguards and place inside bottom
bowl. Allow top to slide down legs and rest on bottom bowl.
· When cleaning your fireplace, DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, for it will
damage the parts of this product. Clean all grids and pans with mild
detergent. Rinse clean with water. Remove ash before re-using fireplace.
To extinguish a fire in your fireplace:
Let fire burn down to a low level. Using heat-resistant gloves or hotpads,
remove lid and spark guards. Then slide lid back onto legs through holes
in outer lip. Allow lid to sit on bottom bowl and smother fire. Always
extinguish fire with fireplace lid after the wood has burned down sufficiently.
Do not use water to extinguish fire, as this will fracture the fireplace’s finish.
The fireplace and ashes inside will remain hot for some time. Always leave
the lid in place until the fireplace is cold.
Do not store the fireplace until the fire is completely out, and all surfaces
are cold. Do not store the fireplace with the ashes or combustible materials
inside.

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1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
UniFlame Corporation warrants to the original retail purchaser of this outdoor fireplace that if it is
assembled and operated in accordance with the printed instructions accompanying it then for a
period of one (l) year from the date of purchase. All parts shall be free from defects in material and
workmanship. UniFlame may require reasonable proof of your date of purchase. Therefore, you
should retain your sales slip or invoice.
This Limited Warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of parts, which prove defective
under normal use and service and which on examination, shall indicate, to UniFlame’s satisfaction,
they are defective. Before returning any parts, contact UniFlame’s Customer Service Department.
If UniFlame confirms the defect and approves the claim, Uniflame will elect to replace such parts
without charge. If you are required to return defective parts, transportation charges must be prepaid.
UniFlame will return parts to the purchaser, freight or postage prepaid.
This Limited Warranty does not cover any failures or operating difficulties due to accident, abuse,
misuse, alteration, misapplication, improper installation or improper maintenance or service, or
failure to perform normal and routine maintenance, as set out in this owners manual. There are no
other express warrants except as set forth herein and any applicable implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness are limited in duration to the period of coverage of this express written
Limited Warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so this
limitation may not apply to you.
UniFlame is not liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you.
UniFlame does not authorize any person or company to assume for it any other obligation or liability
in connection with the sale, installation, use, removal, return, or replacement of its equipment, and
no such representations are binding on UniFlame.
UniFlame Corporation
1817 N. Kenosha Road
Zion, Illinois 60099
[phone]
24 Hour Fax: [phone]
[email protected]

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1. Top Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1pc
Reorder number 55-12-935
2. Bottom Bowl . . . . . . . . . 1pc
Reorder number 55-12-936
3. Spark Guards . . . . . . 3 pcs
Reorder number 55-12-937
4. Spark Guard Door . . . . 1 pc
Reorder number 55-12-938
5. Bottom Bowl Support . . 1pc
Reorder number 55-12-939
6. Legs Support . . . . . . . . 1pc
Reorder number 55-12-940
7. Front Legs . . . . . . . . . 2 pcs
Reorder number 55-12-941
8. Back Legs . . . . . . . . . 2 pcs
Reorder number 55-12-942
9.Lid Handle
(pre assembled) . . . . . . .1 pc
Reorder number 55-12-943
10. Front Handle . . . . . . . 1pc
Reorder number 55-12-944
11. Wheel Axle . . . . . . . . . 1pc
Reorder number 55-12-945
12. Front Axle . . . . . . . . . 1 pc
Reorder number 55-12-946
13. Charcoal Grid . . . . . . . 1pc
Reorder number 55-12-947
14. Adjustable Leg Cups 2 pcs
Reorder number 55-12-948
15. Wheels . . . . . . . . . . 2 pcs
Reorder number 55-12-949
16. Wheel Decals . . . . . 2 pcs
Reorder number 55-12-950
Detailed Parts List
Hardware
Adjustable Leg Cup Bolts 2 pcs.
Reorder number 55-12-952
Lid Handle Bolts 2 pcs.
Reorder number 55-12-953
Wing Nuts 4 pcs.
Reorder number 55-12-954
Wheel Nuts 2 pcs.
Reorder number 55-12-955
Wrenches l 2 pcs.
Reorder number55-12-956
Wheel Washers 2 pcs.
Reorder number 55-12-957
Small Washers 4 pcs.
Reorder number 55-12-958
Lid Handle Heat Resistant Washers 2 pcs.
Reorder number 55-12-959
Wheel Standoffs 2 pcs.
Reorder number 55-12-960
Lid Handle Lock Washers 2 pcs.
Reorder number 55-12-961
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J

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UniFlame Corporation
A wholly owned subsidiary of Blue Rhino Corporation (NASDAQ-RINO)
1817 N. Kenosha Road, Zion, IL 60099 USA
1.800.762.1142, www.bluerhino.com
© 2002 CPD Associates, All Rights Reserved
Made in China
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