Colorado Springs Fire Pits and Outdoor Fireplaces
Heat & Glo, Realfyre and OW Lee Fire Pits and Outdoor Fireplaces
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OW Lee |
OW Lee |
OW Lee |
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OW Lee |
OW Lee |
Realfyre |
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Heat & Glo |
Heat & Glo |
Heat & Glo |
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Heat & Glo |
Mason Lite |
Avalon |
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Fireplace Xtrordinair |
Fireplace Xtrordinair |
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While an outdoor fire pit can provide years of warmth and enjoyment, there are a few important things you should know prior to making a purchase.
Ignition systems:
All ignition systems will need to be repaired, replaced or at the very least, periodically adjusted.
No ignition system exposed to the elements will work 100% of the time even when serviced annually.
Match light systems:
Have no built in safety feature that will turn the gas off if the flame is blown out by the wind.
Require extreme caution when lighting.
Should never be lit with a hand held match.
We recommend that the on/off control for the gas be behind a locked door.
Flame height expectations:
Gas fires are designed to be controlled and smaller than wood burning fires.
Photographs in literature often depict enhanced fires and may not accurately reflect the amount of fire that the product will ultimately provide.
Modifying components in an attempt to create more fire will void the product's warranty and will create a potentially dangerous situation.
Wind:
Fire pits should never be installed in exposed, windy locations.
Wind can cause the flames to "jump" outside of the pit.
Wind can direct the fire and heat into components potentially causing them to fail.
We recommend outdoor gas fireplaces rather than gas firepits for exposed or windy locations.
Air flow around the burner and valve:
All gas burning fire pits require that a specified amount of ventilation exist in the structure built around the burner and valve. Please refer to the appropriate owner's manual for this critical information.
The finished fire pits that we sell are not approved to be installed into any additional structure. The finished structure that they are sold with has been tested and determined to provide the necessary amount of oxygen for safe and proper performance.
Clearance to combustibles:
All gas fire pits have different clearance requirements to combustible materials. These requirements vary from fire pit to fire pit and must be carefully followed to ensure safe operation.
Gas supply hoses:
Rubber hoses should never be allowed to make contact with the burner during use.
Heat from the burner can cause a rubber hose to rupture, potentially leading to fire or explosion outside of the unit.
External shutoff valves:
External shutoff valves are required to allow the user to safely turn off the gas supply in the event of an emergency.
Never leave a fire pit unattended:
Fire pits should never be left unattended or without an adult present while burning.
Natural Stone Fire Pit Tops:
- Natural Stone tops are porous and must be sealed twice a year. We suggest doing this during the Spring and Fall with an impregnating stone sealer. While sealing a natural stone table top will help minimize staining, all spills from wine, soft drinks, fruit juice, coffee and food must be promptly removed from the stone.
- Natural stone table tops should be covered when not in use to keep moisture from penetrating the stone. Covering a table top will also keep dust from settling and protect it from the sun.
- Because stone is mined from various sources around the world, each natural stone table top is unique with random color tones or veining and will not be identical from top to top.
- Due to Colorado's freezing winter temperatures, natural stone table tops MUST be brought inside a home (not left outside or even in the garage) during the winter to prevent the freezing and thawing cycles from cracking and splitting the stone apart. Warranty does NOT cover this type of damage.