GRAND EFFECTS 42" Biltmore Operating instructions

Grand Effects 360 Fire-Water Bowls and Fire-Water Inserts (Automated Operation)
Operating and Maintenance Instructions

Grand Effects 360 Fire-Water Bowls and Fire-Water Inserts (Automated Operation)
Operating and Maintenance Instructions
Table of Contents
Section 1: Gas and Electric Requirements......................................................................1
Section 2: Installation......................................................................................................2
Section 3: Burner Setup and Adjustment........................................................................8
Section 4: Maintenance.................................................................................................10
Section 5: Operation......................................................................................................11
Operating Instructions................................................................................................11
Section 6: Troubleshooting............................................................................................12
Control Module Diagram ...............................................................................................13
Wiring Diagram .............................................................................................................14
Grand Effects Warranty (1 Year Residential; 6 Months Commercial) ...........................15
WARNING! If you smell gas, immediately take the following actions:
1. Shut off the gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame near the unit.
3. If odor lingers, call your gas supplier.
Do not store or use any gasoline or other flammable vapors and/or liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
This manual should remain with the homeowner or parties responsible for
operation.
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Section 1: Gas and Electric Requirements
Input Voltage 120 Vac / 60 Hz to Grand Effects Control Panel
Gas Type Natural Propane
Gas Pressure (Nominal) 7” wc 11” wc
Gas Flow 1 Burner System: 60,000-80,000 Btu/hr
Water Flow 25-50 gpm (Flow will vary depending on bowl size and flow
preference.
Note: Check with your gas supplier to verify gas flows and pressures are available at
the location of your installation. In many cases, utility companies will install larger
meters at no charge to accommodate larger flows.
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Figure 1: Natural Gas
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Section 2: Installation
WARNING! This unit is for outdoor use only.
Recommended CSA/AGA Clearances: Sides 4 ft / Top 6 ft
Do not install near any combustibles, such as wood structures, fuels, clothing, fabrics,
or dry vegetation.
A LP gas regulator should never be installed in the fire bowl.
It should be installed by a
gasexpert in a remote location away from the heat source.
Install bowls out of the way of pedestrian traffic.
Installation shall be performed by a licensed contractor. All aspects of installation must
conform to local or national codes, or in the absence of codes, with Natural Fuel Gas
Code ANZI Z223.1.
The control panel and approved gas valve must be located where they can be easily
accessible so that the gas can be shut off quickly in case of an emergency.
1. Install the control panel and gas piping as shown in Figure 1: Natural Gas,
Figure 2: Propane Gas, or Figure 3: Commercial Installation. Gas lines must be
clean and free of any dirt, debris, or contamination.
Note: Propane piping is different than natural gas piping (shown in Figure 1 and
Figure 2).
2. The gas piping must be installed underground between the control panel and the
360 fire-water bowl, as shown in Figure 1.
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Figure 2: Propane Gas
Figure 3: Commercial Installation
3. Install low voltage wiring (14 or the 16 ga. 12VAC) underground between the
control panel and the 360 fire-water bowl. Wire per Grand Effects wiring diagram.
120v source into the control panel can come from any 120v source, including
auxiliary relay from the pool controller or home system. Typically, the pool
controller is the device that turns the unit on and off. If a pool controller is not
available, Grand Effects can provide a hand-held remote system, or an
electrician can wire a decorative switch for on/off control up stream of the Grand
Effects control panel.
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4. Control panel should be installed at higher elevation than the water bowl.
5. Maintain good piping practice by keeping pipe length and elbows to a minimum
to eliminate unnecessary pressure drops. Corrugated flex gas lines should not be
used.
6. On commercial installations, it is recommended to install a keyed switch and kill
switch located in close proximity and in visible sight of feature or features. The
keyed and kill switches are supplied by Grand Effects.
7. Gas, electrical, and drain connections must be located to fit in a 6” sleeve. Make
the area around connections water tight as shown in Figure 4. Elbows need to be
installed on gas, electrical, and drain connections for hoses to be positioned
properly as shown in Figure 4.
Note: Control panel should be installed at higher elevation than fire-water
feature.
Figure 4: Gas/Electrical and Drain Connections
8. Connect gas hose to the burner assembly.
9. Install wire nuts on wires from the control panel and burner assembly. Be careful
to hook up the “positive” to the “positive” and the “negative” to the “negative.”
Wrap wire nuts with electrical tape or some means to prevent moisture from
getting in. Make sure wire nuts are positioned at the bottom of the bowl, away
from the bottom of the burner assembly.
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10.With all gas connections tight, position the burner assembly so that it sits level in
the aluminum bowl. Rotate as required so that the gas hose rests in a compact
position.
Figure 5: 42” Biltmore with Ball Legs
Note: Do not caulk or seal around the base of the bowl (see Figure 9).
11.Connect gas, electrical, and drain hoses to the water bowl assembly as shown in
Figure 6 and Figure 8.
Figure 6: Gas/Electrical and Drain Hose Connections for a 42” Biltmore with Ball Legs
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Figure 7: 42” Biltmore, 48” Essex, 42” Legacy, or Customer-Supplied Bowl
12.Make sure drain hoses are not kinked.
13.Check drain by filling water bowl with water from hose. Water should drain
quickly.
14.Install the burner assembly in water bowl. Connect gas hose to the burner
assembly.
Figure 8: Gas/Electrical and Drain Hose Connections for a 42” Biltmore, 48” Essex, 42”
Legacy, or Customer-Supplied Bowl
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15.Install wire nuts on wires from the control panel and the burner assembly. Wrap
wire nuts with electrical tape or some means to prevent moisture from getting in.
Ensure wire nuts are positioned at the bottom of the water bowl and away from
the bottom of the burner assembly.
Important: Hook up the “positive” to the red wire and the “negative” to the white
wire.
16.With all gas connections tight, position the burner assembly and the water bowl
so that they sit level on the support plate.
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Section 3: Burner Setup and Adjustment
1. At the control panel, turn the manual gas valve to the “Off” position.
2. With 120 VAC coming into the control panel, turn the burner switch “On.”
3. At the burner assembly, check that the spark electrode is arcing across to the
pilot hood. You should be able to hear and see the electrode spark. If there is no
spark, make sure that the burner assembly is receiving 12 VAC from the control
panel.
4. Reposition the burner assembly so that it is sitting level in the bowl.
5. At the control panel, open the manual gas valve.
6. In the control panel, turn the burner switch to the “On” position.
7. After the burner has been lit, it can be adjusted for flame size.
Important: At this time, the 360 fire-water bowl should ignite. If the burner does
not light, it may be a result of air in the gas line. If this happens, carefully purge
the air from the gas line by disconnecting the gas hose from the burner
assembly. The end of the gas hose should be outside of the bowl when purging
air from the gas line.
CAUTION! When purging air from a propane system, disconnect wires going to
the burner assemblies (terminals X1/X2) located in Grand Effects control panel.
There should be no power at the burner assemblies when purging propane. The
propane adder valve should remain wired and energized when purging. After
purging is complete, make sure the area is vented and free from built-up gas.
Reinstall wires at X1/X2 terminals, thus providing power to burner assemblies.
Figure 9: Bottom Side of the Burner Assembly
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Note: If the burner is adjusted too low, it will create an unstable pilot, resulting in
possible On/Off cycling.
8. The height of the flame can be adjusted at each burner by opening or closing the
1/2” gas valve or keyed valve, as shown in Figure 4.
9. After the burner has been adjusted, make sure that the burner assembly is
repositioned so that it is sitting level in the bowl.
10.Install decorative rock or glass on top of the “burner support” and burner
assembly. Larger lava rock is recommended (2”–4” in size). It will work better
than smaller rock. Make sure that all rock is clear of the pilot area and hood area.
The pilot hood area needs to remain clear of rock for proper ventilation.
Note: Do not use glass with propane installations. (If you use glass with natural
gas, you will need to lay down stainless mesh screen to prevent glass from falling
through. Do not cover the burner assembly and support plate. Fire glass requires
a glass pilot hood, which is different than a standard pilot hood used with lava
rock. Please consult the Grand Effects Glass Install Manual. If you use 1/4”
pieces of lava, it should be treated as a glass installation.)
Note: Both sides of the pilot hood need to be clear of rock for proper ventilation.
Important: Do not use fire glass with propane installations.
CAUTION! Use only approved decorative media to cover the burner assembly.
Lava and tumbled lava/ceramic stone and fire glass are all accepted media.
However, use caution when in the immediate area, as pieces may pop or explode
when exposed to heat or when wet and exposed to heat.
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Section 4: Maintenance
Periodically clean the burner assembly and bowl with a wet cloth or cleaning solution to
remove carbon build-up.
Frequency of the cleaning will depend on usage.
Frequently inspect the gap between the base of the bowl and the mounting bracket. It
should be kept free of dirt and debris that may restrict cooling air and drainage.
Periodically inspect the underside of the burner assembly for any signs of excessive
temperatures.
Check that all gas connections are tight.
The unit should be cycled frequently, especially after a rain. The burner assembly will
not work in snow and ice conditions. The burner assembly should be covered and
protected from snow and ice. The burner should not be operated in high wind
conditions. High winds can limit the cooling air required for cooling of the burner
assembly and cause overheating of the electronics.
Important: The system needs to be turned on/off after a rain to remove any water in the
pilot area.
Note: If any problems are present, consult a licensed heating specialist, or call Grand
Effects.
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Section 5: Operation
WARNING! This unit is for outdoor use only.
For your safety:
•If you smell gas, shut off the gas valve immediately.
•Extinguish any open flame.
•If odor continues, immediately call your gas supplier.
•Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and/or liquids in the
vicinity of this appliance.
•Do not leave flame on while unsupervised.
•Do not operate in windy or rainy conditions. If this is done, the unit will cycle on
and off automatically.
•Unit should be operated only by a responsible adult.
•When in use, an open flame is present; therefore, use with extreme care and at
your own risk.
•Before any inspection of the unit, always turn off power and gas supply at the
control panel.
•If you experience problems with this unit, call Grand Effects or a licensed heating
professional. All work on this unit must be performed by a licensed heating
professional.
CAUTION! Before you turn on the Grand Effects System, make sure that features
are clear of people, animals, or any combustible objects.
Operating Instructions
To turn unit “On”:
1. Open manual gas valve.
2. Turn Burner Switch “On.”
To turn unit “Off”:
1. Turn Burner Switch “Off.”
2. Close manual gas valve.
Note: If burner fails to light, turn corresponding burner switch in the control panel to the
“Off” position, and then to the “On” position. This will initiate a new trial for ignition.
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Section 6: Troubleshooting
Main burner does
not light
(no spark)
Model 100 Burner Assembly
1. Remove rock/glass away from pilot area.
2. Remove pilot hood. Look for small pieces obstructing pilot.
3. If still no spark, confirm that you have 12 VAC out of the panel and
at the burner (measure voltage on terminals L, N).
4. If you have voltage going out to the burner, but no spark, replace
the control module. (Look for excess heat on the module.)
5. If you have no voltage out of the panel, reset fuse button on
transformer and breaker switch. Confirm 110 V going into panel
on terminals L, N.
6. If you have 110 V on L, N and the fuses check OK, but there is
still no 12 V output on X1, X2, replace the transformer.
Spark (but no pilot) 1. Remove rock/glass away from pilot area.
2. Remove pilot hood. Look for small pieces obstructing pilot.
3. Confirm if gas is coming out of the pilot. You can hear it. (Use a
BBQ lighter to determine if gas is coming out of the pilot.)
4. If no pilot gas, check that gas is turned on.
5. Pilot orifice may be plugged. Replace orifice or complete pilot
assembly.
6. If still no gas, pilot valve may not be opening. Turn gas off and
confirm if pilot solenoid is energizing.
7. If not energizing, replace the control module. If it is energizing,
clean out pilot solenoid.
Burner goes on/off 1. Is it going off because of wind? If so, how windy? Slight breeze or
gusty? (If wind, rotate burner assembly in bowl or add 3.5” x 17”
wind band.)
2. Remove rock/glass away from pilot area. Does it get better? How
much glass? Thin down glass on burner assembly.
3. Remove all rock/glass from the burner assembly. (Does the
problem go away?
4. Is the main flame adjusted too low? (If burner is adjusted too low,
the pilot will be too small and unstable.)
5. If burner shuts off after a 30-minute period and then goes off and
doesn’t come back on, replace the control module.
Pilot comes on but
no main burner 1. On Model 100 burner assembly, confirm that red-handled ball valve underneath the burner is open.
2. If possible, confirm that main gas solenoid is energizing. If not
possible, replace the control module.
3. Main burner solenoid may have to be replaced if buzzing.
Main burner or pilot
does not shut off 1. Remove solenoid coil and clean inside of solenoid (looking for contaminants).
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Control Module Diagram
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Wiring Diagram
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Grand Effects Warranty
(1 Year Residential; 6 Months Commercial)
Grand Effects will attempt to repair, at its expense, any unit, which in normal use, has
proven to be defective in workmanship or material, provided that the Buyer provides or
arranges for the return of the product prepaid to Grand Effects with proof of product
date of delivery to the end user of the product and provides Grand Effects with
reasonable opportunity to verify the alleged defect by inspection, which shall not be
more than 15 days after receipt by Grand Effects. If the unit is deemed defective and
cannot be repaired, Grand Effects will replace. 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 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.
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