Jackson Grills Patio Fire User manual

PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
JACKSON GRILLS PATIO
FIRE
Tested by:
Tested to: ANSI Z21.97-2010 & CSA CAN 1-2.21-M85
WARNING: For Outdoor Use
Only.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
-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
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switches; do not use the 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.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Read the
installation, operation and maintenance instructions thoroughly before
installing or servicing this equipment.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Precautions.......................................................................................... ……… 3
Specifications................................................................................................. ……… 4
Assembly........................................................................................................ ……… 4
Campfire Placement........................................................................................ ……… 4
Lighting Instructions........................................................................................ ……… 5
Turning Off Gas To Campfire............................................................................ ……… 6
Log & Ember Placement......................................................................................... 6
Natural Gas Conversion…………………………………………………………………………………………. 8
Care & Maintenance............................................................................................... 9
Storage........................................................................................................... ……… 10
Warranty.............................................................................................................. 11
Parts List....................................................................................................... ……… 12

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THE JACKSON GRILLS PATIO FIRE,
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
GENERAL
• The Patio Fire must be installed in accordance with their instructions. Carefully read all the
instructions in this manual first. Consult the building authority having jurisdiction to
determine the need for a permit prior to commencing the installation.
• NOTE: Failure to follow these instructions could cause a malfunction of the campfire, which
could result in death, serious bodily injury, and/or property damage.
• Failure to follow these instructions may also void your fire insurance and/or warranty.
• Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The
appliance should be inspected before the first use and, at least, annually by a
qualified service person. More frequent cleaning may be required as necessary. It
is imperative the controls, burners and circulating air passageways of the
appliance be kept clean.
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures
and should stay away to avoid burn or clothing ignition.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the area of the
appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
• Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or gas
supplier.
• This installation must conform to local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the
B149.1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code in Canada or the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1 in the USA
• To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who is unfamiliar with this appliance to operate it.
• Always keep the area around these appliances clear of combustible material, gasoline and
other flammable liquids and vapours.
• Clothing or other flammable materials should not be hung from the appliance, or
placed near the appliance.
• Due to the paint curing on the campfire, a faint odour and slight smoking will likely be
noticed when the appliance is first used.
• Never use solid fuels such as wood, paper, cardboard, coal, or any flammable liquids, etc., in
this appliance.
• Do not use this heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the heater and to replace any part of the control or gas control
systems that have been under water.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Input: 48,500 BTU•h (4.12 KW•h)
Manifold Pressure: 11 inch W.C. (2.74 KPa)
Maximum Gas Supply Pressure: 13 inch W.C. (3.50 KPa)
LP Orifice Size: # 47. NG Orifice Size: # 35
Recommended LP-gas supply cylinder size: 20 lbs
Hours of operation using a 20 lb Cylinder of Propane: 8 to 10 hours
ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the lid by twisting the tee handle counter clockwise until the lid assembly is
released from the body.
2. Set aside the two bags of embers for the next step then remove and discard the packing
material.
3. Check that the hose and regulator assembly is securely fastened to the campfire body (for
use with Propane).
The LP-gas supply cylinder must be disconnected when this appliance is not in use.
CAUTION: The gas pressure regulator provided with this appliance must be used. This
regulator is set for an outlet pressure of 11 inch W.C. (2.74 kPa).
The LP-gas supply cylinder(s) to be used with this campfire must be arranged for vapor
withdrawal and must include a collar to protect the cylinder valve.
The LP-gas supply cylinder(s) must be constructed and marked in accordance with the
specifications for LP-gas cylinders Standards, CAN/CSA B339, Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for
Transportation of Dangerous Goods.
CAMPFIRE PLACEMENT
IMPORTANT: This appliance must only be used outdoors in a well-ventilated space and cannot
be used in a building, garage, or any other enclosed areas.
These minimum distances to combustibles must be maintained:
- 16” (406 mm) to all sides of fireplace.
- 84” (2134 mm) above the fireplace.
Position the gas hose out of pathways where people may trip over it or in areas where the
hose may be subject to accidental damage.

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LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Inspect the hose and burner for wear or damage. DO
NOT LIGHT THE FIRE PIT IF DAMAGE OR WEAR IS
FOUND.
2. Attach the regulator assembly to your propane cylinder.
MAKE SURE YOUR PROPANE CYLINDER VALVE IS
CLOSED
3. Attach the campfire regulator assembly to your propane
cylinder by threading the QCC fitting clockwise onto the
cylinder valve until hand tight snug (see Figure 1).
After the first time this is hooked up use a soap and water
solution to perform a leak test. NEVER USE AN OPEN
FLAME FOR A LEAK TEST.
a) Place the solution on the connections at either end of the hose and regulator assembly.
b) Open the LP cylinder valve, if bubbles start to form between the valve and the hose there
is a leak. Close the LP cylinder valve, unscrew the connection then re-attach. Re-open the
LP cylinder valve, if bubbles start to form between the valve and the hose there is still a
leak, see your dealer. If no bubbles are seen continue to c.
c) Open the gas line valve, if bubbles start to form
between the valve and the hose there is a leak. Close the
gas line valve, unscrew the connection then re-attach. Re-
open the gas line valve, if bubbles start to form between
the valve and the hose there is still a leak, see your dealer.
If no bubbles are seen continue lighting the campfire.
4. Check that the gas line valve is in the “OFF” position.
Open LP tank valve (see Figure 3).
5. Place a lit match or equivalent on the log set near a
burner port (see Figure 2).
6. STAND CLEAR AND SLOWLY OPEN THE GAS LINE
VALVE TO THE “ON” POSITION (Figure 3 is shown in the
“OFF” position). This campfire may light with a “WOOF’;
this is NORMAL and is not dangerous.
7. The flame intensity can be lowered by slowly closing the
gas line valve until the desired setting is reached.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3

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TURNING OFF GAS TO
CAMPFIRE
Turn the gas line valve to the “OFF” position.
NOTE: This unit must be completely shut off for 5 minutes before restart is permitted.
LOG &EMBER PLACEMENT
CAUTION: The logs are fragile; handle with care.
Install the logs and embers by following the pictures in
this section, use care to align the logs onto the pins in
their existing holes.
Figure 4 shows the Jackson Grills Patio Fire burner
clean and empty. The burner ports and alignment pins
are highlighted for reference. When placing the logs
ensure that they do not cover any of the burner ports.
WARNING: Installing the logs and embers in
any arrangement other than shown here WILL
result in UNSAFE burn characteristics.
Figure 5: Place the first log gently over the center tube
and alignment pin. Burner ports outline the log.
Figure 6: The second log has two (2) alignment pins.
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6

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Figures 7 through 10: Place logs 3 to 6 using the images below.
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 7
Figure 8
Place the ember fibers over the burner making sure to cover all the
burner slots.

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NATURAL GAS CONVERSION
Tools required to convert this unit from propane gas to natural gas:
# 2 Phillips screwdriver
8 and 18 mm wrenches
Adjustable wrench
The outdoor gas appliance and its individual shut off
valve must be disconnected from the gas supply
piping system during any pressure testing of that
system at test pressures in excess of ½ psi (3.5 kPa).
1. Remove the lid by twisting the tee handle counter
clockwise until the lid assembly is released from the
body.
2. Remove logs & embers from unit (if already installed).
3. Using a # 2 Philips screwdriver, remove 2 screws
holding the burner in place.
4. Slide back and lift burner out of the fire pit body (see
Figure 11).
5. Using the Philips screwdriver, loosen the screw on the
air shutter located on the burner, turn the shutter so
that it is completely closed. Re-tighten the screw.
Re-install burner in reverse order.
6. Using a 18 mm wrench, remove propane hose
assembly from fire pit body (see Figure 12).
7. Using a 8 mm wrench, remove the brass propane
orifice from the tip that was installed into the fire pit
body. Set it aside, and install the supplied natural gas
orifice. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
8. Remove brass assembly with orifice from the propane
hose, and install into the open end of the rubber flex
hose on the natural gas hose assembly (see Figure
13).
9. Re-install natural gas hose assembly with new NG orifice
into the fire pit. Re-install logs & embers.
REMEMBER TO LEAK CHECK ALL FITTINGS AND ORIFICE AFTER ALL OF THE
CONVERSION IS COMPLETED, LEAK CHECK ALL FITTINGS AND TEST FIRE UNIT TO
ENSURE PROPER, SAFE OPERATION.
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 13

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CARE &MAINTENANCE
- Should your campfire be left out in the rain, simply light it as usual and burn until the log
set and embers have dried out and begin to glow.
- Scratches and stains on the wind guard can be buffed out using a Scotch-Brite pad. Be sure
to buff “with the grain” to restore the stainless steel’s natural luster.
- The hose assembly must be checked every time the campfire is lit. If evidence is found of
excessive abrasion or wear, or if the hose is damaged the hose must be replaced prior to
lighting. Replace with part number TPR18HRA.
- The burner assembly must be checked every time the campfire is lit. If evidence is found of
damage the burner must be replaced prior to lighting. Replace with part number
TPR18LPB.
- The burner may be removed, for cleaning or maintenance by removing the two (2)
mounting screws and lifting the burner from the campfire body.
- To clean the burner wait until the campfire has completely cooled. Gently remove the log
set and embers. CAREFULLY LIFT each log STRAIGHT UP off of the center tube and
alignment pins starting from the top down (in the reverse order shown in Figures 5-10).
Pour off and SAVE THE EMBERS. The burner may then be removed. Use a soft brush
attachment on a vacuum to clean the whole unit. Re-install the burner and refer to the
section Log & Ember Placement to re-install the logs and embers.
- This campfire, hose, and regulator assembly must be disconnected from the gas supply
piping system during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures
in excess of 1⁄2 psi (3.5kPa).
This campfire must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual
manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressures in equal to or less than 1⁄2 psi (3.5kPa).
- Should carbon deposits appear on the log set simply vacuum it off using the soft brush
attachment on your vacuum.

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STORAGE
When the appliance is not in use the LP cylinder must be
disconnected. Store your campfire in a dry place. This
appliance may be stored indoors but the LP cylinder must be
stored outdoors in a well-ventilated area out of reach or
children.
If the Patio Fire is to be transported or stored, the hose and
regulator assembly must be wrapped around the center of
the base. Do not wrap so tight as to kink the hose at the
base connection end. Hook one end of the supplied bungee
cord onto the hand wheel of the regulator (see Figure 14)
making sure the end of the POL nipple points inward (for
protection). Stretch the other end of the bungee around to
where the hose attaches to the base and hook on as shown
in Figure 15.
Disconnected cylinders must have threaded valve plugs
tightly installed and must not be stored in a building, garage
or any other enclosed area.
Enclosures for LP-gas supply cylinders shall be ventilated by
openings at the level of the cylinder valve and at floor level.
The effectiveness of the opening(s) for the purposes of
ventilation shall be determined with the LP-gas supply
cylinder(s) in place. This shall be accomplished by one of the
following:
a) One side of the enclosure shall be completely open; or
b) For an enclosure having four (4) side, a top and a bottom:
1. At least two (2) ventilation openings at cylinder valve level shall be provided in the side
wall, equally sized, spaced at 180 degrees (3.14 rad), and unobstructed. Each opening
shall have a total free area of not less than 1⁄2 square inch per pound (3.2 sq. cm/kg)
of stored fuel capacity and not less than a total free area of 10 square inches (64.5 sq.
cm).
2. Ventilation opening(s) shall be provided at floor level and shall have a total free area of
not less than 1⁄2 square inch per pound (3.2 sq. cm/kg) of stored fuel capacity and not
less than a total free area of 10 square inches (64.5 sq. cm). If ventilation openings at
floor level are in a sidewall, there shall be at least two (2) openings. The bottom of the
openings shall be at floor level and the upper edge no more than 5 inches (127 mm)
above the floor. The openings shall be equally sized, spaced at 180 degrees (3.14 rad),
and unobstructed.
3. Every opening shall have minimum dimensions so as to permit the entrance or a 1⁄8
inch (3.2 mm) diameter rod.
The cylinder’s valve shall be readily accessible for hand operation. A door on the enclosure to gain
access to the cylinder valves is acceptable, provided it is non-locking and can be opened without
the use of tools.
There shall be a minimum clearance of 2 inches (50.8 mm) between the lower surface of the floor
of the LP-gas supply cylinder enclosure and the ground.
Figure 14
Figure 15

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WARRANTY
A one-year warranty is offered for the Patio Fire against manufacturing defects. This warranty
covers defects in materials and workmanship only if the product has been installed and used
according to the manual’s instructions. If the product is damaged or broken as a result of
misuse or mishandling, the warranty does not apply. The ceramic log set and embers are
exempt from the warranty after the first burn.

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PARTS LIST
Replacement parts can be ordered from your dealer or distributor.
Part Number
Part Description
TPR18THA
Tee Handle Assembly
TPR18LID
Lid
TPR18WG
Wind guard
TPR18LS
Log set
TPR18EMB
Embers (2 bags)
TPR18LPB
LP Burner
TPR18BDY
Body
TPR18HRA
Hose & Regulator Assembly
TPR18LPOFA
LP Orifice Fitting Assembly
TPR18BC
Bungee Cord
TPR18MAN
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