Blue Rhino GAF720W - Manual (Page 5)

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Checking for Leaks
WARNING: Before using this outdoor
fireplace, make sure you have read, understand
and are following all information provided in
the Dangers and Warnings presented on page
2. Failure to follow those instructions can cause
death, serious injury or property damage.
Burner Connections
Make sure the regulator valve and hose
connections are securely fastened to the burner
and the tank.
If your unit was assembled for you, visually check
the connection between the burner pipe and orifice.
Make sure the burner pipe fits over the orifice.
WARNING: Failure to inspect this connection
or follow these instructions could cause a fire
or an explosion which can cause death, serious
bodily injury, or damage to property.
Please refer to diagram for proper installation.
If the burner pipe does not rest flush to the orifice,
please contact 1.800.762.1142 for assistance.
Tank/Gas Line Connection
Make 2-3 oz. of leak solution by mixing one part
liquid dishwashing soap with three parts water.
Make sure control knob is “OFF”.
Turn LP gas tank ON at valve.
Spoon leak check solution at all “x” locations
If any bubbles appear turn LP gas tank OFF,
reconnect and re-test. If you continue to see
bubbles after several attempts, disconnect LP gas
source and contact 1.800.762.1142 for assistance.
If no bubbles appear after one minute turn tank
OFF, wipe away solution and proceed.
Lighting
1. Make sure there are no obstructions of airflow to
the gas unit. Spiders and insects can nest within
and clog the burner / venturi tube at the orifice.
A clogged burner tube can lead to a fire beneath
the appliance.
2. Control knob must be in the “OFF” position.
3. Turn on gas at LP gas tank.
4. Push and turn control knob counterclockwise to
“LOW”.
5. Press the igniter button repeatedly to light burner.
6. Release control knob after 5 seconds.
7. If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn
burner control knob “OFF”, wait 5 minutes, fan
with newspaper or magazine, and repeat lighting
procedure.
8. If igniter does not light burner, use a long match
or long butane lighter.
a. Wearing Heat reistant gloves, position the
lit long match or lit long butane lighter
near the side of the burner.
b. Turn control knob counterclockwise to
“LOW”.
c. Remove long match/long butane lighter.
9. After lighting, observe the burner flame, make
sure all burner ports are lit and flame height
matches illustration.
10. Adjust flame to desired flame with the control
knob.
CAUTION: If burner flame goes out during
operation, immediately turn the gas “OFF” and
let the gas clear for about 5 minutes before
re-lighting.
Installing LP Gas Tank
To operate you will need (1) precision-filled standard outdoor
fireplace LP gas tank (20#) with external valve threads.
Note: An empty standard outdoor fireplace LP gas tank weighs
approximately
18 lbs. A precision-filled standard outdoor fireplace LP gas tank
should weigh no more than 38 lbs.
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Insert LP Gas Tank
WARNING: Make sure LP gas tank valve is closed. Close by turning valve clockwise.
Place precision filled LP gas tank upright into hole in outdoor fireplace body so it is arranged
for vapor withdrawal.
Secure LP Gas Tank
Secure tank by sliding tank retainer wire around the LP gas tank.
Connect LP Gas Tank
Before connecting, be sure that there is no debris caught in
the head of the LP gas tank, head of the regulator valve or in
the head of the burner and burner ports.
Connect gas line to tank by turning knob clockwise until it
stops.
Disconnect LP Gas Tank
Before disconnecting make sure the LP gas tank valve is OFF.
Disconnect gas line to tank by turning knob counterclockwise
until it is loose.
LP Gas
Connection
LP Gas Valve
with Orifice
Burner
venturi
Burners
X
X
X
X
X
LP Gas Tank Valve
Control Knob
Operating Instructions
Proper flame height.
Match Placement
K