How to Use a Patio Table With a Built-in Fire Pit

A patio table with a fire pit in the center adds warmth, light and visual appeal to your outdoor entertaining atmosphere. Most of these tables use propane gas for the fire, but also come with a conversion kit for natural gas. A few tables do not have a gas hookup but come with an iron bowl for containing a wood fire. Add in an extra iron bowl to use as an ice chest when it's too hot for a fire. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

1

Place table in a safe, flat and stable location outdoors, away from combustible material and construction and with plenty of ventilation.

2

Position the burner assembly evenly in the middle of the fire pit.

3

Pull the regulator hose through the opening in the fire pit, leaving ball valve sticking out of the opening.

4

Connect the regulator hose to the tank valve, making sure the tank valve is closed before starting. Hand-tighten the connection. Do not use a wrench.

5

Fill the burner with cinders or lava rock included with the table. Position the logs over the cinders, creating your desired effect.

6

Open the tank valve and the ball valve fully, turning counterclockwise.

7

Light the burner with a grill lighter, burning match or an igniter if available on your model.

8

Close the tank valve and the ball valve fully, turning clockwise when you are finished using the fire pit part of the table.

9

Cover and protect your fire pit patio table when it is not in use.