How to Use a Pagoda Outdoor Fireplace
A pagoda outdoor fireplace is a great addition to any backyard. Usually made of cast iron steel and featuring up to four doors, the fireplace is highly portable. Many pagoda fireplaces accommodate a metal grate for cooking and the doors can be opened to roast marshmallows, while also providing warmth on a chilly night.
- Place the pagoda outdoor fireplace on a flat surface away from any brush, flammable objects or materials. Ensure that lawn furniture is not placed too close to the flame. Plastic and fabric cushions can easily melt or catch fire.
- Clean the ash trap. The ash can easily catch on fire and could be very dangerous. Some ash traps slide out while others swing open with a latched door.
- Stack the logs inside the pagoda fireplace. The logs should be placed in a way to allow oxygen to flow between them which will aid in burning.
- Place kindling twigs, fire-starting logs or twisted paper in between the logs.
- Set the kindling on fire. Light both ends and the middle. The kindling will burn and smolder for several minutes before the logs will catch. Use a fireplace lighter or long matches to light the fire and to avoid burning your hands or fingers.
- Have a stack of logs ready to add to the fire periodically. Use a fire stoker and only open one door of the pagoda at a time. If you add logs and open more than one door, logs can easily fall out which could cause damage or injury.
- Use caution. Make sure to keep children and pets away from the pagoda fireplace. Make sure to keep a bucket of water or a water hose nearby. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations.