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The Outdoor Plus Plug & Play (-EKIT) 110V Electronic Ignition Install
The Plug & Play kit (-EKIT) runs on 110V wall power — no batteries, no manual lighting. Turn on the switch, the control runs the spark cycle, the flame comes up. Poolside-rated. Install is a two-step beyond a standard gas pit: the GFCI-protected 110V circuit, and the key valve calibration. Wire-and-done in about two hours including the leak test.
By Ash · Updated November 8, 2026
What you need
- Licensed electrician (for the GFCI-protected 110V outlet)
- Phillips #2 screwdriver
- Adjustable wrench + leak test supplies
- Wire strippers and nut drivers (electrician handles)
Step by step
Have the GFCI-protected outlet installed before pit delivery
Electrician runs a dedicated 15A or 20A circuit from the panel to a weatherproof GFCI outlet positioned within 6 feet of the pit's control box. The Plug & Play power cord is a fixed length — don't daisy-chain through an extension cord (voids warranty and inspection).
Mount the Plug & Play control box inside the pit enclosure
The control box ships with mounting tabs. Attach to the pan wall or enclosure frame per the included diagram. Keep it away from direct flame impingement and out of any spot that collects pooled water.
Route the 110V supply cord to the GFCI outlet
Through the vent opening or a drilled grommet. Don't pinch the cord under the pan. Weatherproof plug in place when operating.
Connect the gas supply (LP or NG)
Same procedure as other ignition types — QCC-1 on LP, flared on NG, air mix set for gas type.
Leak test and media load
Soap-water on every joint. Media max 1" over burner.
Power up and run the test sequence
Plug in, switch ON. The control sequences: valve opens, spark fires, flame catches, thermocouple confirms. The whole sequence is 5-10 seconds. If the flame doesn't catch, the control tries 2-3 more cycles before lockout.
Common mistakes
- Extension cord instead of hardwired outlet. Code violation, warranty issue, and wet-cord shock risk. Pay for the dedicated outlet install once.
- Not GFCI — standard outdoor outlet. A standard 110V outlet without GFCI will trip a house breaker if the pit gets wet. GFCI trips LOCALLY and saves the house circuit.
Hands-on tips
- Add a smart WiFi outlet to the circuit — turn the pit on from your phone before guests arrive. TOP's Low Voltage Smart Switch (-E12V with WiFi) is the native integration; a generic smart outlet works on -EKIT.
- Keep a notarized copy of the electrical permit with the pit documentation. Resale buyers look for it.
Questions people ask
Can I use Plug & Play without the electrician?
Not safely. The manual, the National Electric Code, and TOP's warranty all assume a code-compliant, GFCI-protected hardwired outlet installed by a licensed electrician. DIY the gas side if you're competent; the 110V side pays an electrician.
What happens in a power outage?
No power = no ignition and no flame. The pit shuts down gracefully — the control's safety logic closes the gas valve. It'll restart automatically when power returns if the switch was left ON.
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