Set the Flame on Your Square Gas Fire Pit Insert from Your Phone
Run this Hi/Lo square fire pit insert high for a full patio and low for a quiet night. Switch between the two from the HPC Fire app on your phone or tablet, or from the Bluetooth remote in the box, whichever is closer to you. A hot surface igniter lights the pilot, and HPC says the low setting cuts BTU by 40 percent.
Key Features
- Phone control: the HPC Fire app also runs a shutoff timer and shows the time left on its dashboard.
- Up to 9 paired devices: the supplied remote and your phones or tablets, one Bluetooth connection at a time.
- Flat recessed pan: sets into your enclosure and costs less than the square bowl version.
- Penta or Torpedo burner: HPC's list rates 65,000 to 275,000 BTU, depending on size and burner.
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The Full Picture
Turn power on at the wall switch, then start the pit from the remote or the app. The igniter lights the pilot, and once the thermocouple heats up, the main valve opens and the burner lights. A new install can need several cycles to purge air. A trimmer valve underneath lets you lower the flame height and BTU on this square gas fire pit insert by turning its knob clockwise.
Specifications
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Sizes, burner and BTU | Square pan in 18, 24, 30 or 36 inch, Penta (standard) or Torpedo burner. HPC's list rates Penta and Torpedo at 65,000 and 90,000 BTU (18 inch), 125,000 and 140,000 (24 inch), 200,000 and 225,000 (30 inch), 250,000 and 275,000 (36 inch). Low setting: 40 percent less BTU, per HPC. |
| Ignition | Electronic hot surface ignition with flame sensing and Bluetooth Hi/Lo control |
| Safety shutoffs | If the pilot blows out, the system shuts down and restarts on its own. The gas valve closes if the valve box goes over 190°F. Ignition locks out after 15 attempts to light the pilot, about 15 minutes. |
| Controls | Wall switch required for safety shutoff. HPC Fire app on a smartphone or tablet, plus the supplied Bluetooth remote. Mount the antenna outside the enclosure. |
| Power | 120 VAC, 1 amp, GFCI protected circuit |
| Fuel | Natural gas or LP, permanent fixed piping only. Not for small LP tanks. |
| Gas supply pressure | Natural gas 3.5 to 7.0 inches W.C. LP 8.0 to 11.0 inches W.C. Low pressure leaves little difference between high and low. |
| 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. |
| Material | #304 stainless steel, 18 gauge |
| Certification | CSA certified, outdoor use only. ANSI Z21.97-2014 and CSA 2.41-2014. |
| Installation | HPC's manual says a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier must install and service it. |
| Location | Above grade, with good drainage and access for service. Keep granite, marble and other dense stone away from the flame, since it can crack. |
| Enclosure | Noncombustible, pan recessed at least 2 inches below the top. At least 2 vents of 18 square inches each on opposing sides, 4 above 200,000 BTU. Gas shutoff on the outside. |
| Clearances | Sides: 36 inches to combustibles or 12 to noncombustible up to 200,000 BTU, 48 or 24 from 201,000 to 400,000. Walls or combustibles on no more than 2 sides. Overhead: 84 inches up to 200,000 BTU. |
| Deck installation | Wood or composite decks need the Deck Insulation Kit (FPI-DECK39SQ or FPI-DECK20SQ) and locally bought paver stones. |
| Media | Lava rock only deep enough to cover the burner, or 1/4 to 1/2 inch of fire glass over it. Keep media off the blowout box vents. Never gravel, pebbles or river rock. LP installs must be checked for back pressure with media in place. |
| 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 pan and valve box: 5 years residential, 1 year commercial. Does not cover damage from overheating, modification, abuse or improper storage, or installation and maintenance labor. |
Downloads & Documents
What's Included & Warranty
Included with Your HPC Fire Pit Insert
- Fire pit insert: fully assembled
- Gas input flex line: 24 inch
- Remote control: Bluetooth, with antenna extension cable
Optional Accessories (Sold Separately)
- Square Glass Wind Guards: WG25-SQ (18 inch), WG31-SQ (24), WG37-SQ (30), WG43-SQ (36).
- Vinyl Square Fire Bowl Cover: HPC says the pit must be covered when not in use. FPC-48SQ fits 18 and 24 inch, FPC-60SQ fits 30 and 36.
- Fire Glass, 10 lb: HPC's chart lists 40 lb at 18 inch, 70 at 24, 100 at 30, 140 at 36.
- Lava Rock: 2 bags at 18 to 30 inch, 6 at 36.
Warranty & Certifications
- Warranty: lifetime on the stainless steel burner, 1 to 5 years on the other parts, from original sale or shipment from HPC.
- CSA certified: ANSI Z21.97-2014 and CSA 2.41-2014
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