Snow Joe SJFP30 Fire Joe 30-Inch Steel Fire Pit - Manual (Page 5)

4. Place the log grid on top of fire bowl followed by the
screen and the screen hook (Fig. 4).
Care and Maintenance
Lighting
1. Make sure there is only a small amount of ash in the
bottom of the bowl.
2. Place a layer of dry kindling or a natural fire-starter onto
the center of the log grid.
3. Above the kindling or fire-starter, place a layer of dry
seasoned hardwood that is cut to lengths that are no
more than 3/4 the diameter of the bowl.
4. Use a match to light kindling or fire-starter.
5. Using the hook that is provided and heat-resistant gloves,
replace the spark guard once the kindling or fire-starter is
lit.
Tending the Fire
You may need to shift and/or add logs for an ideal fire pit
experience. DO NOT place a hot spark guard or hot fire pit
tools onto combustible surfaces such as grass, wooden decks
or furniture.
1. Using the hook that is provided and heat-resistant gloves,
carefully remove the spark guard.
2. Using a long-handled fire pit tool, shift the coals and logs
to allow for additional air flow.
3. DO NOT add gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, lighter fluid or
alcohol to relight or enhance an existing fire.
4. Use a match to light the kindling or fire-starter.
5. Wait until glowing coals have developed before adding
any additional wood. If additional wood is required, place
the wood on top of the coals, taking care not to shift the
ashes.
Extinguishing
1. Let the fire burn itself out.
2. DO NOT use water to extinguish the fire. Such action is
dangerous and can cause irreversible damage to the fire
pit.
Inspecting
This fire pit should be inspected on a regular basis to ensure
product safety and longer product life.
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DO NOT attempt to inspect this fire pit until the fire is
COMPLETELY out and the fire pit has COMPLETELY cooled.
1. Check components for any signs of damage or rust.
2. If damage to any component is detected, DO NOT use the
fire pit until repairs are properly performed.
Cleaning
This fire pit should be cleaned on a regular basis to promote
safer experiences and longer product life.
NOTE: After repeated use, a slight discoloration of the finish
may occur.
DO NOT attempt to clean this fire pit until the fire is
COMPLETELY out and the fire pit has COMPLETELY cooled.
DO NOT use oven cleaner or abrasive cleaners as they will
damage this product.
DO NOT clean any part of this fire pit in a self-cleaning oven as
this may damage the finish.
1. Wipe exterior surfaces with a mild dish washing detergent
or baking soda.
2. For stubborn surfaces, use a citrus-based degreaser and
a nylon scrubbing brush
3. Rinse and clean with water.
4. Remove built-up creosote from components with a
chimney cleaning product.
Storage
DO NOT move or store this fire pit until the fire is
COMPLETELY out and the fire pit is cool to the touch.
1. Once the fire is out, the coals have completely cooled and
the fire pit can be safely handled, remove and properly
dispose the ashes.
Fig. 4
Screen hook
Screen
Log grid
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