Outdoor GreatRoom Company RSTL User manual

Installation Instructions for All Ready to Finish
See Through and Single-Sided Outdoor Fireplaces
(RSTL & RLFP)
Ready to Finish Outdoor Fireplace
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IMPORTANT
Please consult your Crystal Fire® Plus instruction manual for detailed
instructions and important information related to the burner
installation including: lighting and operating instructions, safety
information, and proper tightening of connections with two wrenches.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL CRYSTAL FIRE®PLUS BURNER
WITHOUT CONSULTING THE CRYSTAL FIRE®PLUS
OWNER’S MANUAL.
CONTENTS
1. About Your Fireplace 2
a. Required Tools
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b. Included With Your Fireplace
2. Assembly Instructions
a. Unpacking
3. Setting Up Your Burner
b. Natural Gas Connections
c. Electrical Installation
d. Burner Maintenance
e. Self-Contained Propane Cylinder Installation
f. Final Installation Steps
a. VCSV System
4. Miscellaneous
a. Fire Media Installation
a. DSI Systems
b. Wind Guard Installation
b. VCSV Systems
5. Operating Instructions
6. Warnings
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c. Finishing Free-Standing Installations
d. Finishing Built-In Installations
e. Finishing (Mantels and Special Cases)

RSTL RLFP
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• Utility Knife -
To cut and remove packaging
• 2 Open Ended Wrenches (1X 7/8” Wrench and 1X 3/4” Wrench)-
To secure gas connections
•Phillips Screw Driver (Do not use a drill to assemble)-
For assembly
1. ABOUT YOUR FIREPLACE
Set of Glass Wind Guards and
Glass Guard Clip Hardware
(1)
Single Glass Panel and
Glass Guard Clip Hardware
(1)
Fully Assembled See-Through Fireplace
with CFP DSI Burner
(See Crystal Fire®Plus manual for size specifcations)
(1)
Fully Assembled One-Sided Fireplace
with CFP DSI Burner
(See Crystal Fire®Plus manual for size specifcations)
(1)
A. REQUIRED TOOLS
B. INCLUDED WITH YOUR FIREPLACE

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not discard any packaging until assembly is complete and unit is tested.
Keep all included manuals in a safe place for future reference.
Two people are recommended to remove replace from packaging.
Place replace in desired location. Refer to Image 2.1 for recommened
placement. It is recommended to place the large circular opening over the
natural gas pipe if not using self-contained propane cylinder.
Exposed edges may be sharp, use leather gloves
when removing packaging and handling the base.
2.
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A. UNPACKING
WARNING
Image 2.1
(Cross section of fireplace.)
See Image 3.1 on pg. 5 for
dimensional information.
GAS LINE LOCATION
NOTE:
When installing over gravel/dirt, it is
recommended that a vapor barrier be added
under the appliance.
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Fireplaces equipped with VCSV system, will have the control on the front
face of the unit . It cannot be moved due to limitations of the thermocouple.
VCSV-equipped replaces come setup standard for operation on LP and
come with an NG conversion kit.
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SETTING UP YOUR BURNER
ATTENTION
Read and understand your Crystal Fire® Plus owner’s manual before
beginning burner hookups or using the device.
DO NOT USE TEFLON TAPE OR PIPE DOPE ON FLARE FITTINGS.
3.
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IMPORTANT
Please consult your Crystal Fire® Plus instruction manual for detailed
instructions and important information related to the burner installation
including: lighting and operating instructions, safety information, and proper
tightening of connections with two wrenches.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL CRYSTAL FIRE®PLUS BURNER WITHOUT
FIRST CONSULTING THE CRYSTAL FIRE®PLUS OWNER’S MANUAL.
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A. VCSV SYSTEM
OFF
LOW/
IGNITION
HIGH
PUSHANDHOLD
TOIGNITE
CONTROL PANEL

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B. NATURAL GAS CONNECTIONS
For hard piped installations: Position replace over gas line as shown in
Image 3.1. Connect the gas supply line (not included) to the 1/2” male are
tting on the valve. USE TWO WRENCHES TO ENSURE A GAS TIGHT
CONNECTION.
Run gas line pipe up through large round opening in bottom of base
See Crystal Fire®Plus instructions for burner installation.
All gas connections were completed at the factory. Performing a leak test
on all connections is required.
It is recommended that this unit is installed as hard piped.
Check all connections for leaks. If needed, tighten connection with
two wrenches and re-check for leaks.
Image 3.1
(Cross section top view of fireplace)
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18.50
5.81
3.50
9.25
8.50 6.00
72.00
8.50
2.75
Dimension Varies Per Skew
GAS LINE ACCESS
ELECTRICAL ACCESS

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D. BURNER MAINTENANCE
Before doing any maintenance on
burner or DSI box, it is recommended to
place a protective barrier, such as a towel
or cardboard, over stainless steel caps.
Carefully lift burner out of burner pan
and rest on side caps as shown in
Image 3.3.
To access underneath burner, the access
plate coverings can be removed. Using a
phillips screwdriver, remove bolts holding
access plate to pan as shown in
Image 3.4. Carefully lift up both access
plates and tilt inwards to remove. Take
care not to scratch stainless steel interior
side panels.
Tighten all connections with two
wrenches and perform a leak test
after any burner or DSI maintenance.
C. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Feed electrical wiring up through smaller hole in base pan as shown in
Image 3.2. Wire electrical into junction box.
Image 3.2
Cross section of fireplace.
ELECTRICAL LOCATION
Image 3.4
Image 3.3
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PROTECTIVE BARRIER HERE
NOTE:
Not required for VCSV
equipped fireplaces.
Image 3.1
(Cross section top view of fireplace)

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Remove access door from end of
replace.
Using two wrenches, disconnect ex
line and connect regulator hose.
An adaptor can be purchased
erperatly to allow propane regulator
hose to attach to DSI. See reference
materials at end of Crystal Fire® Plus
Manual.
Tilt self-contained propane
cylinder and position within
replace in large circular hole in
base pan. As shown in Image 3.5.
E. SELF-CONTAINED PROPANE CYLINDER INSTALLATION
HAND TIGHTEN, DO NOT USE A WRENCH FOR THIS CONNECTION.
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F. FINAL INSTALLATION STEPS
Once gas, electical connections
are made, and a leak test is
performed,replace access panel
on front of replace.
Using supplied screws attach
access panel to frame. Reference
red “X’s” in Image 3.6 for screw
locations.
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x
x
x
x
x
Image 3.6
Image 3.5
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NOTE:
Self-contained propane cylinders can only
be used with the RLFP-40 and RSTL-40

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4. MISCELLANEOUS
A. FIRE MEDIA INSTALLATION
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE CRYSTAL FIRE® PLUS BURNER WITHOUT GLASS BEADS OR
OTHER APPROVED FIRE MEDIA.
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Scatter glass beads, lava rock, or other approved re media evenly across
entire burner surface. See Image 4.1
Media not included with fireplace, a seperate order is needed to obtain media.
B. WIND GUARD INSTALLATION
Install glass guard clip screws into
backside of glass guard clips.
Place spacer into glass guard clip as
shown in Image 4.2.
Carefully lower glass wind guards into
glass guard clips as shown in Image 4.3.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, lightly
tighten the clip screws.
Do not overtighten.
Image 4.2
Image 4.1
Image 4.3
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Recommended Media Amounts
RLFP-40
RSTL-40 30 LBS.
RLFP-60
RSTL-60 40 LBS.
RLFP-72
RSTL-72 50 LBS.

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C. FINISHING FREE-STANDING INSTALLATIONS
Fireplace is designed to be custom nished. Interior frame studs can be
located by screw location on front and back of replace.
Reference the red “X’s” in Image 4.4 below.
WARNING
If these clearance requirements are not followed exactly, a re or explosion may
result casuing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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Image 4.4
xx x x
ATTENTION
Care must be taken around stainless steel interior parts.
Stainless steel can be easily scratched.
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TOP CAP MUST BE
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Vents must
remain unobstructed
Non-combustible materials
ONLY in red region
Combustible materials can
be used in blue region with
maximum thickness of
1.50 in. (38.10mm).
NO MANTELS ON FREE-STANDING UNITS.
6” 6”
6”
Vents must
remain unobstructed

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D. FINISHING BUILT-IN INSTALLATIONS
WARNING
If these clearance requirements are not followed exactly, a re or explosion may
result casuing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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TOP
FRONT
1”
1” 1”
1”
1”
6”
1 in. clearance on back and
sides for single-sided units.
6 in. clearance are required
above appliance.
1 in. clearance on sides for
see through units.
Side gaps should be lled
with non-combustible
sheeting material.
1 in. clearance on sides for
see through units.
Vents can be moved to front or near
of appliance to provide for required
air movement.
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NOTE:
Standoff kits are available for purchase to assist in the framing process to
ensure compliance with these clearance to combustible requirements.
They are specific to the length and configuration of the fireplaces.
Vents must
remain unobstructed
Standos
Heat Shield
Filler Board
Part Numbers:
RSTL-40-SO-K
RSTL-60-SO-K
RSTL-72-SO-K
RLFP-40-SO-K
RLFP-60-SO-K
RLFP-72-SO-K
If built into an enclosure/chase, the enclosure/chase needs to be ventilated
to the outside. The vents on the appliance can be removed and applied to
enclosure.

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E. FINISHING (MANTELS AND SPECIAL CASES)
WARNING
If these clearance requirements are not followed exactly, a re or explosion may
result casuing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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1” 1”
8” 6”
8”
6”
If installing a television over the appliance, these guidelines will serve as a best
practice guide, but each television is dierent and may have dierent temperature
requirements. Refer to television manufacturer for specic installation guidelines.
A hearth can be installed below replace opening, but all other clearance
requirements must be met.
Alcove must be designed
so that television is recesed
from front face by a
minimum of 4”.
Alcove must begin a
minimum of 8” above
the mantel.
Installations with a television
must use a mantel.
A minimum depth of 8” for
the mantel is required.
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Minimum
NO MANTEL
MANTEL CAN BE MOUNTED
Mantels should not be mounted directly to appliance. ONLY NON-COMBUSIBLE
mantels should be installed above appliance rebox opening.
4”
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WARNING
These are only guidelines and do not
ensure that an installation will not excede
manufacturer maximum temperatures.
Areas should be tested for tempurature
before nal installation of television.
The Outdoor Greatroom Company
accepts no liability for installations with
televisions that do not meet the
manufacturers maximum temperature
requirements.
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1”
Minimum

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
WARNING
Before operating your replace, ensure all gas connections are properly
tightened and thoroughly leak checked. Refer to the Crystal Fire®Plus
manual for information on proper leak checking and other critical safety
information.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a re or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
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Verify control switch is in OFF position. See Image 5.1.
If operating on a self-contained propane
cylinder, ensure cylinder valve is CLOSED. If
operating on a hard-piped system, ensure main gas
supply shut-o valve and all other valves in gas
system are OPEN.
If operating on a self-contained propane cylinder,
slowly open cylinder valve.
Turn control switch to ON position. A 1-2 second
delay will occur while control module runs diagnostics.
Sparking will then occur at the ignition electrodes.
See Image 5.2. Gas valve will open and burner will
ignite.
If burner does not ignite within 12 second ignition win-
dow, turn control switch to OFF position and
wait 5 minutes to allow gas to dissipate before
attempting ignition again. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
LIGHT BURNER IF YOU SMELL GAS.
While burner is operating, the DSI system will
continuously monitor the presence of a ame. If ame
signal is lost, the system will attempt re-ignition for up
to 12 seconds. If ame signal is lost for more than 12
seconds, the system will shut down.
TO EXTINGUISH
Turn control switch to OFF position. See Image 5.1
If using a self-contained propane cylinder, close valve.
ON
OFF
REMOTE
SPARK LOCATION
SEE DETAIL A
Image 5.1
Image 5.2
A. DSI SYSTEM

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WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a re or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
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TO EXTINGUISH
Image 6.1
Image 6.2
Image 6.3
Image 6.4
B. VCSV SYSTEM
Verify control valve is in OFF position. See Image 6.1.
If operating on a self-contained propane cylinder,
ensure cylinder valve is CLOSED. If operating on a
hard-piped system, ensure main gas supply shut-o
valve and all other valves in gas system are OPEN.
If operating on a self-contained propane
cylinder, slowly open cylinder valve.
Press and hold sparker button. Verify an
audible and visible spark is present within
the ignition wind guard. See Image 6.2.
Gently press and turn control knob to
LOW/IGNITION position. Fully depress control
knob and hold for 3-5 seconds. See Image 6.3.
Burner should ignite and continue to operate
when control knob is released.
If burner does not light or remain lit after 20
seconds of attempting ignition, turn control valve
to OFF position and wait 5 minutes to allow gas to
dissipate before attempting ignition again. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO LIGHT BURNER IF YOU SMELL GAS.
With burner lit and operating, the ame height can
be adjusted between LOW and HIGH at any time.
See Image 6.4.
Turn control knob to LOW/IGNITION position.
Then gently depress control knob and turn to
OFF position. See Image 7.1.
If using a self-contained propane cylinder, close valve.
OFF
LOW/
IGNITION
HIGH
PUSH AND HOLD
TO IGNITE
OFF
LOW/
IGNITION
HIGH
PUSH AND HOLD
TO IGNITE
DEPRESS SPARKER
BUTTON
SEE DETAIL B
LOOK FOR SPARK
HERE
OFF
LOW/
IGNITION
HIGH
PRESS AND HOLD
SPARKER BUTTON
ROTATE COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
TO LOW AND SLOWLY DEPRESS
HOLD KNOB IN FOR 3-5 SECONDS

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IMPORTANT
Please consult your Crystal Fire® Plus instruction manual for detailed
instructions and important information related to the burner installation
including: lighting and operating instructions, safety information, and proper
tightening of connections with two wrenches.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL CRYSTAL FIRE®PLUS BURNER WITHOUT
FIRST CONSULTING THE CRYSTAL FIRE®PLUS OWNER’S MANUAL.
WARNING
After consulting the manual and following instructions, remember: before
operating, all gas connections must be fully checked for leaks.
6. WARNINGS
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