Firegear Outdoors guides
Firegear Outdoors owner guides
Maintenance, winterization, and how-to guides for Firegear Outdoors owners, written by the team that sells and services it.
Installation
Setup, clearances, and gas hookup basics.
Firegear Pro Series Brass Burner Installation Guide
Firegear's Pro Series brass burners are the most-installed component in the catalog — 21-inch brass rings mounted on 26, 29, or 34 inch round discs and 25, 30, or 34 inch square discs. Plan on 2 to 3 hours with a licensed gas installer; the mechanical drop-in is simple, but the gas line, ventilation, and ignition wiring have to be right.
180 minUpdated Nov 8, 2026OpenFiregear Sanctuary Series Fire Feature Installation
The Sanctuary Series ships as a finished fire feature — enclosure, burner, ignition, and electronics in one SKU. Model range runs Sanctuary 1 through 5, with 4 ignition options and 7 enclosure colors. Plan on 1 to 2 hours for the mechanical set + a licensed gas installer for the gas connection and commissioning.
90 minUpdated Nov 8, 2026OpenFiregear Kalea Bay LED Outdoor Fireplace Installation
The Kalea Bay is a factory-sealed LED-illuminated outdoor fireplace — 36, 48, 60, or 72 inches wide, open-front, with integrated LED accent lighting and a choice of standard or battery-backed electronics. Plan on 3 to 4 hours for the structural set and a licensed installer for the gas and electrical.
210 minUpdated Nov 8, 2026Open
Maintenance
Cleaning and upkeep that keeps it running.
How to Maintain a Firegear Gas Fire Pit Burner
A Firegear burner — Pro brass or SS stainless — will run for a decade with minimal upkeep. The maintenance routine is 20 minutes once a season: clear spider debris from the burner ports, pull and inspect the ignition components, check the media level, and verify the shutoff valve operates smoothly.
20 minUpdated Nov 8, 2026OpenFiregear Fire Media Loading Guide
Firegear publishes a 'How Much Media' guide that spells out exact weights by disc size. The pattern is the same across the line: lava rock as a base layer to cover the burner ports, then decorative fire glass or fire rocks on top. Over-loading sooting, under-loading hot spots.
30 minUpdated Nov 8, 2026Open
Troubleshooting
Igniters, flames, and heat problems.
Firegear AWS Ignition Not Firing: Troubleshooting
When an AWS system won't fire, there's a short diagnostic ladder: power, spark, gas, flame sense. Walk it in order and 90% of the time the issue is a tripped GFCI or a corroded flame sensor — both are 10-minute fixes.
30 minUpdated Nov 8, 2026OpenFiregear Yellow Flame + Sooting: Troubleshooting
A yellow or orange flame means the burner is getting too much fuel for the available air — rich combustion. The three usual causes: too much decorative media on top of the burner, a propane burner running on natural gas (wrong orifice), or a regulator that's failing to supply enough pressure. Sooting on the media or enclosure follows yellow flame.
20 minUpdated Nov 8, 2026Open
Ignition & Hot Rod
Hot rods, igniters, and startup failures.
Firegear AWS All-Weather Electronic Ignition Installation
AWS is Firegear's top-tier electronic ignition system — a weatherproof control box that wires to a 120V transformer and fires the burner on a switch, timer, or smart-home signal. Plan on 1 to 2 hours for wiring on top of the burner install, and an electrician for the dedicated 120V circuit.
90 minUpdated Nov 8, 2026OpenFiregear TPSI High-Capacity Safety Pilot Ignition Setup
TPSI is Firegear's high-capacity safety-pilot ignition — a mechanical pilot flame with a thermocouple that holds the main gas valve open as long as the pilot stays lit. Best for windy sites and high-altitude installs where the standard TMSI pilot would blow out. No electricity required, so TPSI works where AWS won't.
60 minUpdated Nov 8, 2026OpenFiregear Match Throw (MT) Manual Ignition Setup
Match Throw is Firegear's simplest ignition — a manual valve with a match port. No electronics, no pilot, no thermocouple. Light directly with a long match or long-neck lighter. Lowest cost, simplest service, and the right choice when the fire feature will be used infrequently or in truly off-grid sites.
30 minUpdated Nov 8, 2026Open
Parts & Accessories
Finding the right replacement part.
Accessories
Rotisseries, griddles, side burners, covers.
Firegear Kalea Bay See-Through Conversion Kit Installation
The See-Through Conversion Kit opens the back of a Kalea Bay LED fireplace so flame is visible from both sides — turning the fireplace into a divider between two outdoor rooms. Available for LED and Battery models. Install at the time of fireplace install; retrofitting later means pulling the fireplace.
60 minUpdated Nov 8, 2026OpenFiregear Kalea Bay Cover Fitting + Use
The Kalea Bay Cover protects the open front during off-season storage. Sized to each Kalea Bay model. Install only when the fireplace is cold and gas is shut off.
10 minUpdated Nov 8, 2026OpenFiregear Kalea Bay Battery Pack Installation
The Battery Pack adds rechargeable backup to the Kalea Bay LED electronics — keeps the LEDs lit during power outages. Still needs the 120V GFCI for routine operation; battery kicks in only when mains drop.
30 minUpdated Nov 8, 2026Open
Fuel & Conversion
LP↔NG, propane and natural-gas conversions.
Warranty
What is covered and how to claim.
Buying Help
Which model fits your space and budget.
Firegear MT vs TMSI vs TPSI vs AWS: Which Ignition for Your Build?
Firegear sells four ignition systems — Match Throw (MT), Standard Safety Pilot (TMSI), High-Capacity Safety Pilot (TPSI), and All-Weather Electronic (AWS). The right choice is a function of use frequency, site exposure, electrical availability, and budget. Here's the honest tradeoff.
10 minUpdated Nov 8, 2026OpenFiregear Pro Brass vs SS Stainless Burner: Which to Choose
Firegear sells two burner material grades: Pro Series brass (premium, longest-lived, best for freshwater and inland sites) and SS Series stainless (coastal, salt-air, or corrosion-concern sites). Both come in the same shapes — H, T, Spur, round, square, snowflake. The choice is mostly about site exposure.
10 minUpdated Nov 8, 2026Open
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