GRAND EFFECTS 100-M User manual

GRAND EFFECTS
Fire Bowl
(Manual Operation)
Model 100-M
OWNER’S MANUAL
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual should remain with the homeowner or parties responsible for operation.
(Rev C)
For your safety:
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance
2. Extinguish any open flame
near unit.
3. If odor continues, immediately
call your gas supplier
For your safety:
Do not store or use any gasoline or
other flammable vapors and / or
liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.

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Table of Contents
Gas Requirements Page 3
Installation Page 3
Operation Page 4
Maintenance Page 5

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1.0 Gas Requirements:
1.1 Gas type: Natural / Propane
1.2 Gas Pressure: 7” wc 11”wc
1.4 Gas flow: 1 Burner System: 60,000-80,000 Btu/hr
Note: Check with your gas supplier to verify gas flows and pressures available at the location
of your installation. In many cases utility companies will install larger meters at no charge to
accommodate larger flows.
2.0 Installation
Warning: This unit is for outdoor use only
2.1 Do not install near any combustibles such as wood structures, fuels, clothing, fabrics
or dry vegetation.
2.2 Installation shall be performed by a licensed contractor. All aspects of installation
must conform to local codes, or in the absence of codes, with National Fuel Gas Code
ANZI Z223.1.
2.3 An approved gas valve or keyed valve shall be installed upstream of the unit and
located in an accessible area that is within 5ft from the Grand Effects Unit.
2.4 Maintain good piping practice by keeping pipe length and elbows to a minimum to
eliminate unnecessary pressure drops. (Do not use any flexible gas line)
2.5 Install the Grand Effects Unit as shown in Figures 1, 2 & 4. Figure 3 is an optional
configuration to catch dirty run-off water.
2.6 Install Mounting bracket as shown in Fig. 2. The Mounting Bracket should be secured
to the wall using three bolts.
2.7 Center Bowl on top of Mounting Bracket. The bowl should rest on top of the three
spacers located on Mounting Bracket. With hammer, carefully bend over metal prongs
to secure bowl.
2.8 Install 90 elbow and gas hose at gas connection as shown in Fig. 2. Connect gas hose
to Burner Assy.
2.9 With all gas connections tight, position Burner Assembly so that it sits level in the bowl.
Rotate as required so that the gas hose rests in a compact position.
Important: The Mounting Bracket must be installed for proper cooling and drainage.

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Figure 1
Figure 2

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(Optional Drain Configuration)
Figure 3
Figure 4

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3.0 Burner Setup and Adjustment
3.0 Operation
Warning: This unit is for outdoor use only
For your safety:
3.1 If you smell gas, shut off gas valve immediately.
3.1 Extinguish any open flame.
3.3 If odor continues, immediately call your gas supplier.
3.4 Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and / or liquids in the
vicinity of this appliance.
3.5 Do not leave flame on while unsupervised.
3.6 Do not operate in windy or rainy conditions.
3.7 Unit should be operated only by a responsible adult.
3.8 When in use, an open flame is present, therefore, use with extreme care and at
your own risk.
3.9 Before any inspection of the unit, always turn off gas and make sure the unit is
cool.
3.10 If you experience problems with this unit, call Grand Effects or a licensed
heating professional. All work on this unit shall be performed by a licensed
heating professional.
Caution! Before you turn on the Grand Effects System, make sure that it is clear of
people, animals or any objects that are combustible.
3.10 With the gas valve in the closed position, check the Grand Effects Unit for any
gas smell or indication of a gas leak. If you smell gas or see evidence of a gas
leak , do not operate the Unit. Immediately call your utility gas supplier to
inspect the unit.

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3.11 If there is no evidence of a gas leak, crack open the gas valve and immediately
light the burner with an approved lighting device.
3.12 The height of the flame can be adjusted by opening or closing the ball valve as
shown in Fig. 1.
3.13 To turn the Unit “OFF”, close the gas valve to the fully closed position.
3.14 After the “Burner Assembly” has been lit, it can now be adjusted for flame size.
The height of the flame can be adjusted by opening or closing the gas ball
valve/key valve. Flame height should be adjusted to 10”-12”. Excessive flame
height can result in overheating of the burner.
3.16 Install decorative rock or glass on top of “Burner Support Plate” and “Burner”.
Larger lava rock is recommended (2”-4” in size). 5.8 Note: Do not use glass
with propane installations. (If you use glass with natural gas, and you have
more than a ¼” gap between inside wall and Support Plate, you will need to lay
down stainless mesh screen to prevent glass from falling through) If you use ¼”
pieces of lava it should be treated as a glass installation).
IMPORTANT: Do not use fire glass with propane installations!!
CAUTION!! Lava Rock is an accepted medium for fire features. However, pieces may
pop or explode when exposed to heat or when wet and exposed to heat.
Use caution when in immediate area.
4.0 Maintenance
4.1 Periodically clean the Burner Assembly with a wet cloth or cleaning solution to
remove carbon build-up. Frequency of the cleaning will depend on usage.
4.2 Periodically inspect the underside of the Burner Assembly for any signs of
excessive temperatures.
4.3 Check that all gas connections are tight.
Note: If any problems are present, consult a licensed heating
specialist or call Grand Effects.

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Grand Effects
1 year Limited Residential Warranty-6 Months Commercial
Grand Effects will replace, at its expense, any unit, which in normal use, has proven to be
defective in workmanship or material, provided that the customer returns the product prepaid
to Grand Effects with proof of product within one year and provides Grand Effects with
reasonable opportunity to verify the alleged defect by inspection. Grand Effects will not be
responsible for any asserted defect, which has resulted from misuse, abuse, repair or
alteration. Under no circumstances will Grand Effects be liable for incidental or consequential
damage resulting from defective products. This warranty is Grand Effects’ sole warranty and
sets forth the customer’s exclusive remedy, with respect to defective products, all other
warranties, expressed or implied, whether of merchantability, fitness for purpose or
otherwise, are expressly disclaimed by Grand Effects. Grand Effects is not responsible for
any injury or mishap related to misuse, abuse or lack of judgment choosing fire display
locations.
Contact us at:
GRAND EFFECTS
18 Technology #122
Irvine, Ca 92618
Office(949) 697-5270
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