The device described in the manual is a CANVAS Fire Table of Rideau 5-pc Fire Dining Set, model number 088-0538-4 (A208041010). It is an outdoor decorative gas appliance designed to provide heat and ambiance, functioning as a fire table.
Function Description:
This fire table is part of a 5-piece fire dining set, intended for outdoor use only. It operates on propane (LP gas) and is designed to create a controlled flame for decorative and heating purposes in an outdoor setting. The set includes a fire table with a central fire bowl, a metal mesh lid, a turning tray, and glass rocks for aesthetic appeal around the burner. The appliance is designed to be used with a 20 lb (9 kg) LP-Gas cylinder, which is not included. It features a control knob for adjusting the flame and an ignition system that requires one AA 1.5V battery (not included). The design emphasizes safety with warnings against indoor use, storing flammable materials nearby, and ensuring proper ventilation.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Product Name: Fire Table of Rideau 5-pc Fire Dining Set
- Model No.: 088-0538-4 (A208041010)
- Rated Heat Output: 38,000 BTU/HR
- Fuel Type: Propane—LP
- Gas Supply: 20 lb (9 kg) LP-Gas cylinder (not included)
- Manifold Pressure: 11" W.C.
- Orifice Size (diameter): 1.9 mm
- Gas Supply Pressure: 25 PSI (minimum) to 250 PSI (maximum)
- Battery Requirement: 1 AA 1.5V battery (not included) for ignition
- Assembled Dimensions (W x D x H): 51 7/8" x 51 7/8" x 36" (132 x 132 x 91.5 cm)
- Assembled Weight: 121 lb 3 oz (55 kg)
- Clearance from Combustible Materials: At least 40" (101.6 cm) side, back, and top. Not to be used under overhead combustible surfaces.
- Compliance: Complies with ANS Z21.97-2017/CSA 2.41-2017, Outdoor Decorative Gas Appliances.
Usage Features:
- Outdoor Use Only: Strictly designed for outdoor environments with good ventilation.
- Easy Assembly: The manual provides a step-by-step guide for assembly, requiring a Wrench M6 and two people for installation. Parts include a table top, rear door, door, panels, cylinder rack, fire bowl, glass rocks, turning tray, and legs, along with bolts and flat washers.
- Gas Connection: Instructions detail how to connect the LP-Gas cylinder to the regulator and secure it within the cylinder rack.
- Ignition System: Features a push-and-turn control knob for lighting. Users are instructed to push in and turn the knob to LOW, wait 5 minutes if not lit, and repeat. Once lit, the knob should be depressed for 1-2 minutes until the thermocouple is hot.
- Flame Adjustment: The control knob allows adjustment of the heat setting from LOW to HIGH.
- Flame Appearance: The burner flame should primarily be blue with a small amount of yellow.
- Decorative Elements: Includes glass rocks to be poured into the fire bowl and a metal mesh lid to cover the fire pit when not in use or for safety. A turning tray can be placed over the table top to cover the fire pit as desired.
- Safety Venting: Designed to ensure proper safety venting, hence the warning against placing it on grass or dirt.
- Carbon Monoxide Hazard: Explicit warnings about carbon monoxide production and the danger of using the appliance in enclosed spaces.
- Leak Test: A mandatory leak test using a 50% soap and 50% water solution is required whenever the gas cylinder is replaced or if a leak is suspected.
Maintenance Features:
- Regular Inspection: The fire table should be inspected before each use and at least annually by a qualified service person. More frequent cleaning may be required.
- Hose and Burner Inspection: Prior to each use, the hose assembly and burner should be inspected for excessive abrasion, wear, or damage. Damaged parts must be replaced by appropriate manufacturer-specified parts.
- Gas Connection Inspection: Gas connections must be inspected prior to each use.
- Cleaning: The control compartment, burner, and circulating air passageways must be kept clean. The manual advises against disassembling the burner but provides instructions for reassembly if it is cleaned, ensuring the burner induction tunnel covers the orifice base.
- Storage: After use, the fire table must be allowed to cool for at least 35 minutes before disconnecting and removing the gas cylinder. The gas cylinder should be stored in a dry, well-ventilated, and sheltered area, out of reach of children, and not in a building, garage, or any other closed area. The fire table itself can be stored indoors only if the cylinder is disconnected and removed.
- Clearance: The fireplace area must be kept clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapours and liquids.
- Battery Replacement: Instructions are provided for unscrewing the battery box and inserting the AA battery correctly.
- Troubleshooting Guide: A table is provided to address common issues such as gas odor, delayed ignition, and incorrect burner flame, offering possible causes and corrective measures.
- Warranty: The product carries a one (1) year limited warranty against defects in workmanship and materials, with replacement offered free of charge by Trileaf Distribution upon proof of purchase. It does not cover wear or breakage due to misuse or abuse.