Planning the placement of your EcoSmart Fire gas fire pit kit, fire table or fire pit? This guide covers the essential clearance requirements you need to follow for a safe outdoor installation, including side, overhead and ceiling distances from the flame. Whether you’re a homeowner finalising your outdoor setting or a builder working through compliance, you’ll find the exact measurements and positioning guidance here.

WARNING: FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY.

When planning an appliance installation, it’s necessary to determine the following information first:

Environmental conditions

WARNING: Ensure that your fire is positioned away from flammable materials and other sources of ignition (combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids) at all times. Pay very close attention to positioning the fire away from items that may move as a result of wind and drafts. For example trees/branches/curtains/paper and the like.

The base of the burner within the model must never come into direct contact with flammable materials.

Locating your appliance

Adequate and constant ventilation is important to keep the appliance functioning properly and safely, including ventilation of the appliance undersides. Setting the appliance without air circulation underneath can cause heat build up and improper combustion. Do not remove the feet or operate the appliance with missing feet.

1. Locate the appliance on hard, flat surface that extends the full length and width of the appliance. The appliance and the LP tank cover can be placed on combustible surface (such as wood deck) or on non-combustible material (such as concrete). Ensure all clearances to the sides and clearances above the appliance are observed at all times (see figures 1 and 2).
2. Maintain a minimum air space of ½” (12.5 mm) between the ground surface and the underside of the appliance sidewalls by adjusting the articulating feet up or down as necessary.
3. Do not place the appliance over grass, artificial turf, carpet or any uneven surface, as this will block the airflow underneath the appliance. See figure
4. Follow the same instructions above for the LP tank cover (if purchased). See figure 1.

Figure 1

Position the appliance adjacent to the gas supply line or LP gas supply cylinder.

DO NOT locate the appliance where it will get excessively wet or submerged in water.

Minimum Clearances

Note: Measurements are distances closest to the flame

Side clearances to fixed and stable furniture items that are not susceptible to movement such as lounges or patio furniture must remain a minimum of 24in (610mm) away from the flame at all times.

Overhead clearances to items that are susceptible to movement (e.g. Curtains/Trees) must remain a minimum of:

• 78.7 in (2,000 mm) away from the flame at all times.

Ceiling clearances must remain a minimum of:

• 72 in (1,829 mm) to overhang from top of burner.

Please note that:

Any furniture items or fittings directly above or beside the Burner installation must be deemed suitable for heat tolerances by their manufacturer e.g. electronic items including screens and entertainment equipment, wallpaper, laminates, veneers, glues and reconstituted materials.

MAD Design Group is not liable for any injuries or damages sustained through any installation not in compliance with this manual.

A fire extinguisher is strongly recommended.

Figure 2

Clearance measurements are distances from the edge of the flame, not from the centre.

Applies to:

• Gas Fire Pit Kits: Linear 130, Linear 90, Linear 65, Linear 50, Round 20, Square 22
• Gas Fire Tables: Sidecar 24, Ark 40, Base 40, Base 30, Chaser 38, Mojito 40, Vertigo 40, Vertigo 50, Manhattan 50, Martini 50, Cosmo 50, Wharf 65, Daiquiri 70, Gin 90 Low, Gin 90 Chat, Gin 90 Dining, Gin 90 Bar
• Gas Fire Pits: Pod 30, Pod 40