Fire Table Clearance: What It Means
Clearance is the minimum distance a fire table's manufacturer specifies between the unit and combustible surfaces, overhangs or structures - a safety figure set by the manufacturer and by local codes, not something this site publishes, estimates or gives installation guidance around.
What clearance is
A propane fire table burns fuel and produces real heat and, depending on wind and design, can produce sparks - clearance is the minimum distance the manufacturer specifies between the unit and anything that can burn, melt or otherwise be damaged by that heat: cushions, umbrellas, wooden railings, structural overhangs and siding among them. It is a manufacturer-set safety figure, not a design preference.
Why it is not stated on the product listing
Clearance is standard content in a fire table's own printed manual, not something Amazon listings or the Creators API this site draws from typically publish as a discrete field. The three fire-table-rated products in the Rattaner range - the two combo sectionals and the standalone 45-inch fire table - each state a BTU output on their own listing, which this site does report, but not a clearance figure, which it does not have a reliable published source for yet.
What this site does and does not provide
This site publishes footprint and BTU output for the fire tables in the range, sourced from each listing's own title and specifications. It does not provide installation instructions, propane connection guidance, or operating instructions of any kind - that is the manufacturer's manual's job, and a second, unofficial set of instructions on a third-party site is a way for someone to get hurt rather than a convenience. Follow the manual included with the specific unit, and your local fire and building codes, which take precedence over anything published here.
Where to actually find the clearance figure
The manufacturer's printed manual in the box, which typically also has a QR code or model number linking to a digital copy if the paper one is misplaced. Local fire codes may also set additional requirements beyond the manufacturer's own minimum, particularly around distance from structures - check both before placing a fire table.
Questions
Where do I find the clearance requirement for a specific Rattaner fire table?
The manufacturer's manual included with the unit - this site does not publish a clearance figure, and none should be assumed from the BTU rating alone.
Does this site explain how to connect the propane tank?
No - gas connection is explicitly outside what this site covers. Follow the manufacturer's manual and, where required, a qualified installer.
Is a higher BTU rating always more dangerous?
Output and required clearance are both set by the manufacturer for a specific model - a higher BTU figure does not translate to a clearance figure without the manufacturer's own published number.
Do local codes matter if the manufacturer's manual gives a clearance figure?
Yes - local fire and building codes can require more than a manufacturer's minimum, and take precedence. Check both.