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Operating Instructions
This Fire Pit is designed for use only with wood.
Beforerstusemakesurealllabels,packagingand
protectivelmshavebeenremovedfromtheFirePit.
Lighting
The secret to lighting the Fire Pit successfully is good
preparationofthereandusingdryfuel.
1. Begin with a base of single sheets of dry newspaper
formedintostsizedballs.Placetheseintothebase
of the Fire Pit on top of charcoal grid.
2. Get dry kindling about matchstick thickness. It is
important they are dry - manuka twigs are ideal.
Place this kindling on top of the newspaper taking
care not to crush the paper down as this will reduce
theairgapandstarvethereofoxygen.
To ensure successful lighting we recommend using
Heat Beads™ Firelighters.
3. On top of the match stick thick kindling add two good
handfuls of sticks about pencil thickness.
4. Finally have to hand a good supply of dry wood about
thumb thickness. Keep this to one side for now.
5. Now place a match or lighter to the dry paper at the
base of Fire Pit. You can light it in a couple of
places.Thevolumeofsmokeandamewillincrease
as the paper catches the match stick thick twigs
alight and in turn this lights the pencil thick twigs.
6. Whentheamesappearthroughthetopofthepencil
thick twigs then you can add the thumb thick wood
with care, a few pieces at a time, to build up the
fuel supply in the Fire Pit. Once a good ember bed is
established thicker wood can be added.
Note: Split wood generally burns better than round
wood. All wood should be dry. Burning green wood will
leadtoasmoky‘cold’re.Donotburnplasticasitgives
off harmful smoke for both you and the environment.
Extinguishing
• Allowretoburnitselfoutanddon’tleaveuntilthe
reisfullyextinguished.
• DO NOT use water to extinguish as this is dangerous
and can cause damage to this outdoor Fire Pit.
• Ifyoumustleavebeforethereburnsitselfout,
smothertherewithabucketofsandtoextinguish.
Checkthereisfullyextinguishedbeforeleaving.
Cleaning and Care
CAUTION: All cleaning and maintenance should be done
when Fire Pit is cool and with the fuel supply removed.
Check the Fire Pit regularly to ensure it is safe to use. If
there is any sign of damage DO NOT use until repairs are
made.
Abrasive cleaners will damage this product. Never use
oven cleaner to clean any part of Fire Pit.
1. Wipe surfaces clean with mild dishwashing detergent
or baking soda.
2. For stubborn surfaces use a citrus based degreaser
and a nylon scrubbing brush.
3. Rinsecleanwithwater.
When not in use store in a dry location, and if possible
cover the Fire Pit to protect it from the elements.
ItisquitenormalfortheFirePit to develop an aged look
afterseveralres.Overtimeitmaydevelopsurface
rust, which is normal and due to natural weathering,
particularly if it is left outdoors uncovered.
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