American Fyre Designs Chat Height 48" Round GFRC Gas Fire Bowl
American Fyre Designs
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- Product Specifications
- Installation & Use Notes
- What’s Included
- Downloads
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Warranty
- Safety Information
- Proposition 65 Warning
The Chat Height 48" Round GFRC Gas Fire Bowl is the largest Chat bowl at 48 inches, supplied with a GFRC cover and a drawer for a horizontal 20 lb propane tank.
The largest piece in the bowl range and the heaviest at 400 lbs, so decide where it goes before it arrives.
Concrete handles outdoor temperature swings better than most materials used for fire features, and glass fibre reinforcement means no internal steel to rust and split the casting from the inside over time.
- Up to 65,000 BTU · 12" star stainless steel burner
- 48" dia x 23"h · Handcrafted GFRC
- Natural gas or propane
- 7 hand-applied finishes: Black Lava, Cafe Blanco, Dark Basalt, Light Basalt, Smoke, Travertine, White Aspen
- FyreStarter Bluetooth remote ignition available
- 400 lbs unit weight · 406 lbs crated
- Certified to ANSI Z21.97-2017 and CSA 2.41 · 3 year warranty on the GFRC body
Manual Flame Sensing Control: A key valve with a built-in spark igniter and a flame-sensing safety shut-off. If the thermocouple stops sensing flame the gas shuts off, whatever position the valve is in. No electrical power needed at the fire feature.Best for: Simple installs with no power run.
FyreStarter Bluetooth Control: On, off and high/low flame control from your phone, or manually at the appliance. Two USB ports, A and C, are built into the control box for charging phones and outdoor speakers. Requires 120V AC power at the unit.Best for: Push-button convenience, remote control and a higher BTU output.
| Overall Dimensions | 48" dia x 23"h |
| Material | Glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) |
| Burner | 12" star stainless steel burner |
| BTU Output | 60,000 to 65,000 BTU depending on ignition and fuel |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas or Propane |
| Ignition | FyreStarter Electronic Ignition or Manual Flame Sensing w/ Spark Igniter |
| Finishes | Black Lava, Cafe Blanco, Dark Basalt, Light Basalt, Smoke, Travertine, White Aspen |
| Unit Weight | 400 lbs |
| Shipping Weight | 406 lbs crated |
| Certification | ANSI Z21.97-2017 and CSA 2.41, outdoor decorative gas appliance |
| Warranty | 3 years on the GFRC body, 1 year on burners, valves and electronic components |
| Country of Origin | Made in the USA |
- For outdoor use only. Install in accordance with local building, fuel gas and electrical codes.
- Installation and service should be carried out by a qualified gas professional.
- FyreStarter models require 120V AC power at the installation location.
- LP units include a tank drawer for a DOT horizontal tank (tank not included).
- An optional vinyl protective cover (model 8135A) is available for this unit.
- Fire media is sold separately. Fyre Glass, Fyre Gems, Diamond Nuggets, gas logs, lava and stones are all compatible unless noted otherwise.
- All fire tables, fire bowls, fire pits and urns ship crated.
- Made to order. Orders cannot be cancelled once placed with the factory.
48" Chat Fire Bowl cast in glass fiber reinforced concrete and hand finished in your selected colour Burner and controls
12" star stainless steel burner, plumbed for the fuel you select, with a manual flame sensing control valve with a battery powered spark igniter and thermocouple flame sensing or the FyreStarter Bluetooth control with two USB ports, A and C Base media
A bag of lava granules, the required base layer that fills the burner pan before any decorative media goes in Included with this model
GFRC cover, creating a flat table surface when the fire is off Included with this model
Tank drawer for a horizontal 20 lb DOT propane tank (tank not included) Packaging
Crated for freight shipment Not included
Decorative media is ordered separately: Fyre Glass, Fyre Gems, Diamond Nuggets, gas logs, lava stones or creekstones. The propane tank is not supplied.
Does this run on natural gas or propane?
Both. Each unit is built for the fuel you select at checkout. Converting fuel later is possible with a gas conversion kit, fitted by a qualified gas professional.
How big is it?
It measures 48" dia x 23"h and weighs 400 lbs.
What is FyreStarter ignition?
FyreStarter is American Fyre Designs’ Bluetooth ignition system. You start the fire and adjust the flame from your phone, and the control box includes A and C USB ports. It needs 120V AC power at the unit. The manual flame sensing option needs no power at all.
Is fire media included?
A base media is included. Decorative media, Fyre Glass, Fyre Gems, Diamond Nuggets, gas logs, lava or stones, is ordered separately so you can choose the look you want.
Will the finish vary?
Yes, and that is intended. Every piece is cast and finished by hand, so texture and colour vary slightly from unit to unit. Samples are available on request.
Is it certified?
Yes. American Fyre Designs products are certified to ANSI Z21.97-2017 and CSA 2.41 as outdoor decorative gas appliances. They are for outdoor use only.
Three years on American Fyre Designs exterior GFRC fireplaces, firetables, fire bowls, fire urns and fire pits. Burners and controls
One year on burners, electronic components and valves.
Warranty applies to the original purchaser with an invoice or proof of purchase, and to single family residential use only.
American Fyre Designs products are for outdoor use only. Gas fire features must be installed in accordance with local building and fire codes. Improper installation may result in property damage or injury. Professional installation is recommended.
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- Description
- Highlights
- Ignition Options
- Product Specifications
- Installation & Use Notes
- What’s Included
- Downloads
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Warranty
- Safety Information
- Proposition 65 Warning
The Chat Height 48" Round GFRC Gas Fire Bowl is the largest Chat bowl at 48 inches, supplied with a GFRC cover and a drawer for a horizontal 20 lb propane tank.
The largest piece in the bowl range and the heaviest at 400 lbs, so decide where it goes before it arrives.
Concrete handles outdoor temperature swings better than most materials used for fire features, and glass fibre reinforcement means no internal steel to rust and split the casting from the inside over time.
- Up to 65,000 BTU · 12" star stainless steel burner
- 48" dia x 23"h · Handcrafted GFRC
- Natural gas or propane
- 7 hand-applied finishes: Black Lava, Cafe Blanco, Dark Basalt, Light Basalt, Smoke, Travertine, White Aspen
- FyreStarter Bluetooth remote ignition available
- 400 lbs unit weight · 406 lbs crated
- Certified to ANSI Z21.97-2017 and CSA 2.41 · 3 year warranty on the GFRC body
Manual Flame Sensing Control: A key valve with a built-in spark igniter and a flame-sensing safety shut-off. If the thermocouple stops sensing flame the gas shuts off, whatever position the valve is in. No electrical power needed at the fire feature.Best for: Simple installs with no power run.
FyreStarter Bluetooth Control: On, off and high/low flame control from your phone, or manually at the appliance. Two USB ports, A and C, are built into the control box for charging phones and outdoor speakers. Requires 120V AC power at the unit.Best for: Push-button convenience, remote control and a higher BTU output.
| Overall Dimensions | 48" dia x 23"h |
| Material | Glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) |
| Burner | 12" star stainless steel burner |
| BTU Output | 60,000 to 65,000 BTU depending on ignition and fuel |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas or Propane |
| Ignition | FyreStarter Electronic Ignition or Manual Flame Sensing w/ Spark Igniter |
| Finishes | Black Lava, Cafe Blanco, Dark Basalt, Light Basalt, Smoke, Travertine, White Aspen |
| Unit Weight | 400 lbs |
| Shipping Weight | 406 lbs crated |
| Certification | ANSI Z21.97-2017 and CSA 2.41, outdoor decorative gas appliance |
| Warranty | 3 years on the GFRC body, 1 year on burners, valves and electronic components |
| Country of Origin | Made in the USA |
- For outdoor use only. Install in accordance with local building, fuel gas and electrical codes.
- Installation and service should be carried out by a qualified gas professional.
- FyreStarter models require 120V AC power at the installation location.
- LP units include a tank drawer for a DOT horizontal tank (tank not included).
- An optional vinyl protective cover (model 8135A) is available for this unit.
- Fire media is sold separately. Fyre Glass, Fyre Gems, Diamond Nuggets, gas logs, lava and stones are all compatible unless noted otherwise.
- All fire tables, fire bowls, fire pits and urns ship crated.
- Made to order. Orders cannot be cancelled once placed with the factory.
48" Chat Fire Bowl cast in glass fiber reinforced concrete and hand finished in your selected colour Burner and controls
12" star stainless steel burner, plumbed for the fuel you select, with a manual flame sensing control valve with a battery powered spark igniter and thermocouple flame sensing or the FyreStarter Bluetooth control with two USB ports, A and C Base media
A bag of lava granules, the required base layer that fills the burner pan before any decorative media goes in Included with this model
GFRC cover, creating a flat table surface when the fire is off Included with this model
Tank drawer for a horizontal 20 lb DOT propane tank (tank not included) Packaging
Crated for freight shipment Not included
Decorative media is ordered separately: Fyre Glass, Fyre Gems, Diamond Nuggets, gas logs, lava stones or creekstones. The propane tank is not supplied.
Does this run on natural gas or propane?
Both. Each unit is built for the fuel you select at checkout. Converting fuel later is possible with a gas conversion kit, fitted by a qualified gas professional.
How big is it?
It measures 48" dia x 23"h and weighs 400 lbs.
What is FyreStarter ignition?
FyreStarter is American Fyre Designs’ Bluetooth ignition system. You start the fire and adjust the flame from your phone, and the control box includes A and C USB ports. It needs 120V AC power at the unit. The manual flame sensing option needs no power at all.
Is fire media included?
A base media is included. Decorative media, Fyre Glass, Fyre Gems, Diamond Nuggets, gas logs, lava or stones, is ordered separately so you can choose the look you want.
Will the finish vary?
Yes, and that is intended. Every piece is cast and finished by hand, so texture and colour vary slightly from unit to unit. Samples are available on request.
Is it certified?
Yes. American Fyre Designs products are certified to ANSI Z21.97-2017 and CSA 2.41 as outdoor decorative gas appliances. They are for outdoor use only.
Three years on American Fyre Designs exterior GFRC fireplaces, firetables, fire bowls, fire urns and fire pits. Burners and controls
One year on burners, electronic components and valves.
Warranty applies to the original purchaser with an invoice or proof of purchase, and to single family residential use only.
American Fyre Designs products are for outdoor use only. Gas fire features must be installed in accordance with local building and fire codes. Improper installation may result in property damage or injury. Professional installation is recommended.
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