HPC Fire square gas fire pit insert with electronic ignition, stainless steel bowl pan and burner

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HPC Fire Square Bowl Electronic Ignition Fire Pit Insert

Name: HPC Fire Square Bowl Electronic Ignition Fire Pit Insert
Brand: HPC Fire
SKU: 18SSEI-SQBL-NG/120VAC
Price: 3439.95 USD
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Light Your Square Gas Fire Pit Insert with a Wall Switch

This square gas fire pit insert lights from a wall switch, so nobody crouches at the pit with a match or a lighter. It is fully assembled and CSA certified for outdoor use, in 18 gauge #304 stainless steel that HPC lists as commercial grade. It comes in five sizes, 18 to 42 inches, on natural gas or propane, for an enclosure you build.

Key Features

Wall switch start: a hot surface igniter lights the pilot, so you skip the match and lighter.
Flame sensing shutoff: a thermocouple shuts the gas off if the flame goes out, so none keeps flowing.

Deep bowl pan: 2.5 inches deep with a sidewall that helps hold your media in place.
Up to 400,000 BTU: the 42 inch Penta is rated 400,000, and the 18 inch starts at 65,000.

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The Full Picture

Electronic ignition is the top of HPC's three ignition tiers. It lets this square gas fire pit insert start from a wall switch with nothing to light by hand, and HPC says it is required for most commercial applications. HPC launched the bowl pan in 2004 and still calls it its most popular pan style. It suits a square enclosure planned into a new build or a renovation.

How the Electronic Ignition Fire Pit Insert Works

Hot surface igniter: glows when you switch on and lights the pilot.
Thermocouple: the pilot warms it, then the main valve opens and the burner lights.
Automatic restart: if the pilot blows out, the system shuts down and restarts on its own.
Overheat shutoff: the gas valve closes if the valve box exceeds 190°F.
Penta burner: HPC's patented five lobe design gives a taller center flame.
Torpedo burner: adds nozzles to the burner, and HPC calls it commercial grade.

Specifications

Specification	Details
Series	HPC Fire EI Series On/Off, square bowl pan insert
Model numbers	Standard burner: 18SSEI-SQBL, 24SSEI-SQBL, 30SSEI-SQBL, 36SSEI-SQBL, 42SSEI-SQBL. Torpedo burner: TOR-18SSEI-SQBL, TOR-24SSEI-SQBL, TOR-30SSEI-SQBL, TOR-36SSEI-SQBL, TOR-42SSEI-SQBL. Each in NG or LP, 120VAC.
Ignition	Electronic hot surface ignition with flame sensing, On/Off control box
Pan	Square bowl, 2.5 in deep, with a sidewall and a pan lip
Material	#304 stainless steel, 18 gauge
Fuel	Natural gas or propane (LP), permanent fixed piping only. Not for use with small LP tanks.
Gas supply pressure	Natural gas: minimum 3.5, maximum 7.0 inches W.C. LP: minimum 8.0, maximum 11.0 inches W.C.
Gas type setting	UGO orifice set to natural gas or LP. Confirm the setting before installing.
Flex line	24 inch gas input flex line supplied. Any other flex line must be rated to the insert's maximum BTU and certified to ANSI Z21.75 and CSA 6.27.
Power	120 VAC, 1 amp, on a GFCI protected circuit
Controls	Wall switch required for safety shutoff. Optional remote control (578-C), automatic shutoff timer or whole house system.
Ignition lockout	After 15 attempts, about 15 minutes. Turn power off, then on, to reset.
Use	Outdoor use only. For commercial and residential use.
Certification	CSA certified model. ANSI Z21.97-2014 and CSA 2.41-2014.
18 inch pan	Standard: PENTA12 burner (12 inch), 65,000 BTU, 7-3/4 in below the pan. Torpedo: TOR-PENTA12 burner, 90,000 BTU, 7-3/4 in below the pan.
24 inch pan	Standard: PENTA18 burner (18 inch), 125,000 BTU, 9-3/4 in below the pan. Torpedo: TOR-PENTA18 burner, 140,000 BTU, 7-3/4 in below the pan.
30 inch pan	Standard: PENTA24 burner (24 inch), 200,000 BTU, 9-3/4 in below the pan. Torpedo: TOR-PENTA24 burner, 225,000 BTU, 7-3/4 in below the pan.
36 inch pan	Standard: PENTA30 burner (30 inch), 250,000 BTU, 10-3/4 in below the pan. Torpedo: TOR-PENTA30 burner, 275,000 BTU, 7-3/4 in below the pan.
42 inch pan	Standard: PENTA36 burner (36 inch), 400,000 BTU, 11-3/4 in below the pan. Torpedo: TOR-PENTA36 burner, 375,000 BTU, 7-3/4 in below the pan.
Depth tolerance	Depth below the pan is plus or minus 1/2 in.
Location	Above grade, with good drainage and access for installation and maintenance. Keep granite, marble and other dense stone away from heat and flame, since it can crack.
Deck installation	On a wood or composite deck, the Deck Insulation Kit (FPI-DECK39SQ or FPI-DECK20SQ) and locally bought paver stones are required.
Pan position	Recess the fire pit assembly at least 2 inches below the top of the enclosure so the flame is not blown out.
Enclosure build	Noncombustible materials. The pan, not the control or valve box, supports the weight. The void space around the valve box stays empty.
Gas shutoff	The supply line needs a gas shutoff on the outside of the enclosure.
Venting	Enclosures up to 200,000 BTU: at least 2 vents, 18 square inches each, on opposing sides (36 square inches of free area, for example 3 x 6 in or larger). Above 200,000 BTU: at least 4 vents, 18 square inches each, on opposing sides.
Clearance to sides	Up to 200,000 BTU: 36 in to structures or combustibles, 12 in to noncombustible. 201,000 to 400,000 BTU: 48 in, or 24 in to noncombustible.
Clearance above and below	84 in overhead for models up to 200,000 BTU. 2 in under the valve box for drainage.
Media	Designed for approved media over the burner. Lava rock only deep enough to cover the burner, or decorative glass 1/4 to 1/2 inch over it. Never gravel, pebbles or river rock. Keep media off the blowout box vents. A Penta burner's flame is smaller with no media.
Warranty	Stainless steel burner: lifetime. Electronics and gas valve: 3 years residential, 1 year commercial. Pilot assembly: 2 years residential, 1 year commercial. Stainless steel components: 5 years residential, 1 year commercial.

Downloads & Documents

What's Included & Warranty

Included with Your HPC Fire Pit Insert

Fire pit insert: fully assembled
Gas input flex line: 24 inch
Installation and operation instructions

Optional Accessories (Sold Separately)

On/Off Remote Control: adds remote operation (578-C) to the wall switch.
Square Glass Wind Guards: sized by pan, from WG25-SQ at 18 inch to WG49-SQ at 42.
Vinyl Square Fire Bowl Cover: cover the pit when not in use. FPC-48SQ fits 18 and 24 inch, FPC-60SQ fits 30 to 42.
Gas Fire Pit Logs: FPL18 (9 piece) fits 18 to 30 inch, FPL30 (16 piece) fits 36 and 42.
Fire Glass, 10 lb: sold in 10 lb increments, 40 lb for 18 inch up to 190 lb for 42.
Lava Rock: 2 bags at 18 to 30 inch, 6 bags at 36 and 42.
Flex Form Install Collar: bridges the enclosure to pan gap. Order 1 box at 18 inch, 2 at 24 to 42.

Warranty & Certifications

Lifetime: stainless steel burner
3 years residential, 1 year commercial: electronics and gas valve
2 years residential, 1 year commercial: pilot assembly
5 years residential, 1 year commercial: stainless steel components
Terms: starts at original sale or shipment from HPC. Excludes damage from overheating, modification, abuse, improper storage, installation or maintenance.
CSA certified: ANSI Z21.97-2014 and CSA 2.41-2014, outdoor use only

Frequently Asked Questions

Bowl pan or flat pan?

The Square Flat version recesses into your enclosure and costs less at matching sizes. This bowl pan is 2.5 inches deep with a sidewall, which holds more media.

How is this different from the Hi/Lo version?

The Hi/Lo version adds Bluetooth control through HPC's Fire One app, adjustable flame height and a remote. This insert is On/Off, with its remote sold separately.

Can I install it myself?

HPC's manual says a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier must install and service it.

Plan on a wall switch, 120 VAC power and permanent gas piping at the pit. Talk through your enclosure and gas supply with a Resorts Depot product expert.

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