Light Your Round Gas Fire Pit Insert from a Wall Switch
The HPC Fire Round Flat Electronic Ignition Fire Pit Insert starts from a wall switch, so there's no pilot to light by hand. If the flame goes out, the system shuts the gas off. The flat pan sits recessed in your enclosure, and it comes in seven sizes from 14 to 54 inches across, for natural gas or propane on fixed piping.
Key Features
- Hot surface igniter: lights the pilot when power comes on, so nobody needs a lighter.
- Blowout restart: if the pilot is blown out, the system shuts down, then restarts.
- Overheat shutoff: the gas valve closes above 190°F in the valve box, and cycling power resets it.
- Standard or Torpedo burner: Torpedo carries more BTU than Standard from 18 through 36 inches.
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The Full Picture
Nobody wants to be on their knees with a lighter while guests wait. HPC's manual calls for the flat pan to recess at least two inches from the top of your enclosure, which protects the flame from being blown out. A round gas fire pit insert needs an enclosure that sits above grade, drains well and stays accessible for service.
Specifications
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Ignition | Electronic on/off, flame sensing, hot surface ignition |
| Pan and burner | Flat, round pan. Standard (Penta) or Torpedo burner. The 14 inch uses a round ring burner, Standard only |
| 14 inch pan | 90K BTU, pan unit height (C) 7-3/4 in |
| Material | #304 stainless steel, 18 gauge |
| Fuel | Natural gas or propane, set by model. Fixed piping only, not for small LP tanks |
| Gas supply pressure | Natural gas 3.5 to 7.0 in W.C. Propane 8.0 to 11.0 in W.C. |
| Gas input flex line | Must be rated to the stated max BTU and certified ANSI Z21.75*CSA 6.27 |
| Power | 120VAC |
| Certification | CSA certified, outdoor use only, commercial and residential use. Modification voids certification and warranty |
| Warranty | Stainless steel burner: lifetime. Stainless steel pan and valve box: residential 5 years, commercial 1 year. Electronics and gas valve: residential 3 years, commercial 1 year. Pilot assembly: residential 2 years, commercial 1 year. To qualify for a warranty, all instructions must be strictly followed. |
Sizes, BTU and Models
| Size across the pan, A (in) | Burner | Model number | BTU | Pan unit height, C (in, plus or minus 1/2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Standard | PENTA18EI | 65K | 7-3/4 |
| 24 | Standard | PENTA24EI | 125K | 9-3/4 |
| 30 | Standard | PENTA30EI | 200K | 9-3/4 |
| 36 | Standard | PENTA36EI | 250K | 10-3/4 |
| 42 | Standard | PENTA42EI | 400K | 11-3/4 |
| 54 | Standard | PENTA54EI | 400K | 11-3/4 |
| 18 | Torpedo | TOR-PENTA18EI | 90K | 7-3/4 |
| 24 | Torpedo | TOR-PENTA24EI | 140K | 7-3/4 |
| 30 | Torpedo | TOR-PENTA30EI | 225K | 7-3/4 |
| 36 | Torpedo | TOR-PENTA36EI | 275K | 7-3/4 |
| 42 | Torpedo | TOR-PENTA42EI | 375K | 7-3/4 |
| 54 | Torpedo | TOR-PENTA54EI | 400K | 7-3/4 |
Downloads & Documents
What's Included & Warranty
Included with Your Insert
- Burner: stainless steel.
- Pan: stainless steel, flat.
- Valve box: holds the electronic ignition controls.
Optional Accessories (Sold Separately)
- Round Glass Wind Guards: clear glass that protects the flame in wind. HPC's chart lists guards for 14 through 42 inch pans.
- Vinyl Fire Bowl Cover: HPC says to cover the fire pit when it's not in use.
Warranty & Certifications
- Warranty: lifetime on the stainless steel burner; 5 years residential on the pan and valve box, 1 year commercial.
- CSA certified: outdoor use only, decorative gas appliances, ANSI Z21.97.
Frequently Asked Questions
Start the fire from a wall switch and skip the pilot. Talk through your pan size and burner with a Resorts Depot product expert.