Fire Magic 32881P Installation Instruction

Rigid 

1/2

" black steel pipe is required to conduct the gas supply into the masonry opening for connection to the 

unit. Apply pipe joint compound (resistant to all gasses) to all male pipe fi ttings and tighten all joints securely. Do 
not use pipe joint compound to connect fl are fi ttings. The pipe should enter the enclosure either from the bottom 
or from any side at least 13" below the countertop.

Note: Any 

protrusion into the enclosure higher than 13" below countertop will obstruct the frame and prevent 

the unit from dropping into place.

Note:  An external valve (with a removable key) in the gas line is recommended for safety.

For natural gas: Normal 7" water column, minimum 5", maximum 10-

1/2

". For propane gas: Normal 11" water 

column, minimum 10", maximum 13". A REGULATOR MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE GAS SOURCE FOR USE 
WITH PROPANE GAS.

The Fire Magic

®

 Searing Station is equipped with orifi ces for natural 

gas unless otherwise indicated. For propane gas, smaller orifi ces 
must be installed to avoid hazardous overheating. (Please refer to 
Table 1 for the correct orifi ce size.) Check the orifi ce size by following 
the instructions below. The drill size is stamped on the orifi ce. If the 
number is not visible, you may have to remove the orifi ce (as detailed 
below) to read the number stamped on the side of the orifi ce.

When converting the unit, follow the steps below:

1.  Remove the Searing Station lid and lift off the cooking grid.

2.  Remove the control knob and screws fi rst, and then carefully 

lift away the control panel.  This allows access to the regulator 
(see next page).  

Important:  Prior to fully removing the control panel, you must 

disconnect the battery holder assembly wires that are 
located behind the control panel.

3.  Pull the wire from the bottom of the electrode attached to the 

burner (Fig. 5-1) and carefully lift the burner up, allowing the 
tabs to clear the slots in the rear burner rest. Pull the gas-
supply tube away from the orifi ce (see Fig. 5-2) located inside 
the circular opening in the front fi rewall of the unit. 

4. Using 

a 

3/8

" socket, remove the orifi ce from the orifi ce holder 

(see Fig. 5-3) and check the number stamped on the face.

5.  If an orifi ce change is necessary, replace the orifi ce with the 

correct-sized one.

6.  Replace the gas-supply tube over the orifi ce, aligning the 

burner into the rear burner rest. Re attach the electrode wire.

7.  Repeat for the other burner.

 8.  Replace the control panel, being sure to reconnect the battery 

holder assembly wires. Replace the control knob, cooking 
grid and lid.

Remove 
connector

Orifi ce is located 

at the end of the 

valve

Firewall removed for clarity.

Orifi ce

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