GRAND EFFECTS FPGCORCOP40 User manual

H0663700 REV A
OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
WARNING
IF THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED
EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT,
CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY, OR DEATH.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: This product must be installed and serviced by a contractor who is licensed and qualified in pool equipment
by the jurisdiction in which the product will be installed where such state or local requirements exists. In the event no such state or
local requirement exists, the installer or maintainer must be a professional with sufficient experience in pool equipment installation
and maintenance so that all of the instructions in this manual can be followed exactly. Before installing this product, read and follow all
warning notices and instructions that accompany this product. Failure to follow warning notices and instructions may result in property
damage, personal injury, or death. Improper installation and/or operation can create carbon monoxide gas and flue gases which can
cause serious injury, property damage, or death. For installations in the vicinity of occupied/living spaces, as an additional measure
of safety, Zodiac Pool Systems LLC strongly recommends installation of suitable carbon monoxide detectors in the vicinity of this
appliance and in any adjacent occupied spaces. Improper installation and/or operation may void the warranty.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Immediately switch off main gas supply.
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Grand Effects®
Fire Pits
Manual Operation

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Table of Contents
Section 1. Important Safety Instructions....... 3
Section 2. General Description ...................... 4
2.1 Product Overview..........................................................4
2.2 Product Contents...........................................................4
Section 3. Installing the Grand Effects®
Fire Pits .......................................... 5
3.1 Preparing the Fire Pit for Installation.............................5
3.2 Gas and Electric Requirements.....................................7
3.3 Installing the Fire Pit......................................................7
Section 4. Burner Setup and Adjustment .... 10
Section 5. Maintenance ................................. 11
Section 6. Operation...................................... 12
6.1 Operating Instructions .................................................12

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Section 1. Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK
OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
When installing and using this gas-fired equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
WARNING
Before installing this fire pit, read and follow all warning notices and
instructions accompanying this fire pit. Failure to follow safety warnings
and instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property damage.
Visit www.zodiacpoolsystems.com for additional free copies of these
instructions or call Zodiac Technical Support at 800.822.7933 (U.S.) or
Grand Effects at 949.697.5270
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ATTENTION INSTALLER
This manual contains important information about the installation,
operation and safe use of this product. This information should be given
to the owner/operator of this equipment.
WARNING
This unit is for outdoor use only.
Recommended CSA/AGA Clearances: Sides 4 ft / Top 6 ft

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Section 2. General Description
2.1 Product Overview
This manual provides instructions for installing and replacing the
Grand Effects®Fire Pits.
CAUTION
The Grand Effects Fire Pits are not serviceable and therefore contain
no serviceable parts. In order to prevent risk of property damage and/
or injury, no service should be attempted to the re pit in the event of
a malfunction. The Fire Box Burner Assembly must be sent back to
a Grand Effects service center for repair. A certied gas professional
should remove and re-install the Fire Box Burner Assembly.
2.2 Product Contents
12
3
5
4
1. Grand Effects Fire Pit Qty 1
2. Mounting Bracket Qty 1
3. Support Plate Qty 1
4. Burner Assembly Qty 1
5. Grand Effects Fire Pit Manual Operation
and Maintenance Manual Qty 1

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Section 3. Installing the Grand Effects®
Fire Pits
3.1 Gas Requirements
Gas Type Natural Propane
Gas Pressure (Nominal) 7” wc 11” wc
Gas Flow 1 Burner System 80,000 btu/hr
Note: Check with your gas supplier to verify gas ows and pressures
available at the location of your installation. In many cases utility
companies will install larger meters at no charge to accommodate
larger ows.
3.2 Installing the Fire Pit
WARNING
Do not install near any combustibles such as wood structures,
fuels, clothing, fabrics, or dry vegetation.
Keep surrounding area clear of all debris such as paper, leaves,
pine-needles and other combustible materials.
WARNING
This unit is for outdoor use only.
Recommended CSA/AGA Clearances: Sides 4 ft / Top 6 ft
Install fire pits 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 NFPA®54 / ANSI Z223.1.
An approved gas valve or keyed valve shall be installed in the decorative
bowl or upstream of the unit and located in an accessible area that is within
5ft from the Grand Effects Unit.
The 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 following Grand Effects Fire Pit (42”- 60”Biltmore) as shown
in Figure 1 or Figure 2.

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2. 48”Essex and 45”Cielo and 42” Legacy require a Grand Effects®
Mounting Bracket to be installed. The Mounting Bracket secures bowl
and allows for cooling air and water drainage. Install the mounting
bracket as shown in Figure 3. The mounting bracket should be
secured using three bolts.
3. Center the bowl on top of the mounting bracket. The bowl should rest
on top of the three spacers located on the mounting bracket. Using a
hammer, carefully bend over the metal prongs to secure the bowl.
4. The gas piping must be installed underground between each bowl, as
shown in Figure 1.
REDUCE TO 1/2”
DRAIN
GAS BALL VALVE
3/4” - 1” NPT
GAS INLET
KEY VALVE (OPTIONAL
FROM GRAND EFFECTS)
GAS KEY
FLEX GAS HOSE SUPPLIED
BY GRAND EFFECTS
Figure 1. Fire Pit with Internal Key Valve
MOUNTING BRACKET
BOWL
Figure 2. Fire Pit with Mounting Bracket

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5. The piping must be reduced to ½″ NPT or larger at the burner, as
shown in Figure 2.
6. At the burner assembly, install a 90° gas pipe elbow on the gas line
for proper installation of a gas hose. Do not kink or make a tight radius
bend on the gas hose.
7. Maintain good piping practice by keeping pipe length and elbows to
a minimum to eliminate unnecessary pressure drops. Corrugated ex
gas lines should not be used.
8. Install 90° pipe elbow and gas hose at the gas connection as shown in
Figure 2
9. Connect gas hose to the burner assembly.
10. With all gas connections tight, position the 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
of the burner assembly. Mounting brackets must be
installed on the 48” Essex/45”Cielo/42” Legacy. Warranty
may be voided if the mounting bracket is not installed.
Do not kink or make sharp radius on the metal gas hose.
Do not come straight up with the gas hose. A 90° gas
pipe elbow must be installed on the gas line for proper
installation of the gas hose. The product warranty may be
voided if it is not installed with an elbow.

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Section 4. Burner Setup and Adjustment
Note: Each burner should have a ame height of approximately 12″ – 15″
from the top of the bowl.
1. The height of the ame can be adjusted at each burner by opening or
closing the ½″ gas valve or keyed valve as shown in Figure 1.
Each burner should be adjusted as required so that the ame size at
each bowl is similar in appearance to each other.
2. After all burners have been adjusted, make sure that the burner
assembly is repositioned so that it is sitting level in each bowl.
3. 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.
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.
WARNING
Use only approved decorative media to cover the burner assembly.
Lava and tumbled lava/ceramic stone and fire glass are all accepted
media.
To avoid the risk of property damage and serious injury, including death,
use caution when in the immediate area, as pieces may pop or explode
when exposed to heat or when wet and exposed to heat.
Important: Do not use re glass with propane installations.

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Section 5. 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. See Figure 3.
Periodically inspect the underside of the burner assembly for any signs of
excessive temperatures.
Check that all gas connections are tight.
The burner assembly should be covered and protected from snow and ice.
The burner should not be operated in high wind conditions.
MOUNTING BRACKET
BOWL
Figure 3. Maintenance
Important: Gas must be securely shut off when not in use.
Note: If any problems are present, consult a licensed heating specialist or
call Grand Effects.

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Section 6. 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 ame.
• If odor continues, immediately call your gas supplier.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and/or liquids in
the vicinity of this appliance.
• Do not leave ame 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 ame 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.
WARNING
To avoid the risk of property damage and serious injury, including death,
before you turn on the Grand Effects System, make sure that features are
clear of people, animals, or any objects that are combustible.
6.1 Operating Instructions
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.
If there is no evidence of a gas leak, crack open the gas valve and
immediately light the burner with an approved lighting device.
The height of the flame can be adjusted by opening or closing the ball valve
or keyed valve.
To turn the Unit “OFF”, close the gas valve to the fully closed position.

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H0663700 REV A
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Grand Effects
23121 Arroyo Vista, Suite B, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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